Big English 2C
A1 level
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide deduction and detailed reading practice using a text about Monkeys are great (what animals can/can't do ) in the context of Reading
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide accuracy speaking practice in a Discussion in the context of Reading
Procedure (12-15 minutes)
*ACT7:Read the directions and explain the task clearly.Check as a class and involve everyone to answer. *WB p.78 Think Big activity.Show the PowerPoint slides and discuss about what these animals can do and ask students to take notes. *Bring a ball and ask Ss to stand in a circle,then pass the ball and ask what's your favorite animal?Why?
π Cow - It can give milk (because itβs a mammal). - It can chew grass for a long time (itβs a ruminant). - It can walk and run slowly. π Crocodile - It can swim very well (strong tail + webbed feet). - It can bite very hard (one of the strongest bite forces). - It can stay underwater for a long time (slow metabolism). π Dog - It can run fast (strong legs). - It can smell very well (one of the best senses of smell). - It can bark (communication). π¦ Duck - It can swim (webbed feet). - It can fly (most species). - It can float (oily feathers keep water out). π Elephant - It can lift heavy things (strong trunk with 40,000+ muscles). - It can spray water (using its trunk). - It can make low sounds (infrasound) that travel far. π¦ Giraffe - It can reach high leaves (long neck). - It can run fast (up to 60 km/h). - It can see far distances (high vantage point). π Sheep - It can give wool (thick fleece). - It can climb hills easily (strong legs). - It can follow the flock (herd instinct). π¦ Zebra - It can run fast (escape predators). - It can kick strongly (defense). - It can confuse predators (striped pattern).
