Possessive s
Starter level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide clarification of Possessive s
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide clarification of Family related in the context of Family relationships
Procedure (39-59 minutes)
Teacher shows a picture on the PowerPoint slide and asks students to guess the topic (e.g., family relationships). This encourages participation and curiosity.
Teacher shows a family photo and models simple sentences like “This is my sister.” Then asks students to talk about their families using similar sentences.
Teacher shows examples using flashcards or PowerPoint slides (e.g., “This is Ali’s mom.”), highlights the form and meaning, and explains how possessive 's shows ownership or relationships.
Teacher asks simple questions like “Whose book is this?” and elicits answers such as “It’s Ali’s book.” Uses visuals to confirm understanding.
Teacher leads repetition and drilling of sentences with possessive 's, focusing on pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm.
Teacher asks students to say sentences using possessive 's, provides corrections where needed, and summarizes the main points of the lesson.
