“Look at these pictures. Where are they? At work? At home?” (Elicit ‘They’re chatting / talking.’) “Are they close friends or just friendly?” → Just friendly. “We call this chit-chat or small talk — short, friendly talk about simple things.” “What topics do people talk about? (Weather, weekend, family).”

Teacher Script (graded): “Now we’ll look at two short conversations.” “First, read this one.” (Show Dialogue 1 on Slide 2.) A: How are you? B: Fine, thanks. Did you have a good weekend? A: Yes, it was great. How’s work? B: Not bad, thanks. Gist Q: “Are they close friends or just being polite?” → Just polite / friendly. Next: “Here’s another short talk.” (Show Dialogue 2 on Slide 3.) A: Hi, Sam. How’s your new job? B: Pretty good, thanks. What about you? A: Not too bad. Follow-up questions (CCQs): “Are these serious questions or light questions?” (Light.) “Do we use them at work or in a party?” (Anywhere friendly.) Highlight / underline together: How are you? Did you have a good weekend? How’s work? How’s your new job? What about you? Not bad, thanks. Not too bad. Pretty good. Transition: “Good! These are very common phrases for small talk. Let’s look at them more closely.”

Display two columns: Questions / Answers Teacher script (graded): “These are short, friendly questions and answers we use in chit-chat. They are not serious questions.” “We use them with people we already know — friends, colleagues, or neighbors.” CCQs: “Do we use them when we meet people or when we say goodbye?” (When we meet.) “Are the answers long or short?” (Short.) “Is chit-chat formal or friendly?” (Friendly.) Highlight pictures/icons on slide (💼 work, 🎉 weekend, 🏠 home) to anchor meaning visually. Form (Slide 5) Colour-code the question structures: Function Structure Example Greeting How + be + subject? How are you? Friendly past question Did + subject + verb + object? Did you have a good weekend? Current-life topic How + be + possessive + noun? How’s work? / How’s your new job? Turn-taking What about + pronoun? What about you? Responses Adj (+ thanks) Pretty good. / Not bad, thanks. / Not too bad. “Great! Now we know the phrases and how they sound. Let’s practice them in a short dialogue.”

Teacher Script: “Let’s complete the conversation with today’s phrases.” “There are 6 gaps. Work together with a partner.” ICQs: “How many gaps?” (6) “Work alone or together?” (Together.) Students fill in the missing phrases: How are you? / Did you have a good weekend? / How’s work? / Not bad, thanks / Pretty good / See you later. Check answers briefly on screen and model correct intonation.

Teacher Script: “Now you will make your own short conversation using today’s phrases.” “Choose one topic: the weekend, family, weather, or work.” “Write two questions and two answers. Then act it out with your partner.” ICQs: “Do you write first or speak first?” (Write first.) “Do you use today’s phrases?” (Yes.) T models brief dialogue: A: How are you? B: Pretty good! Did you have a nice weekend? A: Yes, I went to the beach. Pairs perform mini dialogues (2–3 min). T monitors for language and pronunciation.

Teacher Script: “Let’s look at some examples from your dialogues.” Show two columns on slide: ✅ Good Language / ⚙️ To Improve. “What’s better: ‘How you are?’ or ‘How are you?’ Right — ‘How ARE you ↘!’ ” “Let’s say it together with friendly intonation.” (choral drill) “Good job today — your small talk sounded very natural!”