Maryam Asker Maryam Asker

vocabulary lesson (using money)
Elementary level

Description

The lesson helps the students to understand and use the money common related verbs( EX: buy- sell- spend- save- borrow ) and shop online in a simple way and use everyday contexts. The lesson starts with a visual lead in to introduce the topic and activate learners’ background knowledge. Students are then exposed to the target vocabulary through listening. followed by a matching task to focus on meaning. The clarification stage highlights the meaning, form and pronunciation, with special attention to commonly confusing verbs. Ss will practice the vocabulary through controlled and workbook activities, before moving to the speaking tasks where they personalize the language by talking about their own spending habits. The lesson ends with feedback on content and language to support accuracy and confidence.

Materials

Abc power point presentation

Main Aims

  • To provide clarification, review and practice of using money in the context of By the end of the lesson the students will be able to recognize, understand, pronounce and use basic money-related verbs (buy, sell, spend, save, borrow, lend, cost, shop online, waste, pay back, return) in simple sentences to talk about everyday shopping and money habits.

Subsidiary Aims

  • To provide gist, specific information, detailed, deduction and inference listening practice using a text about using money in the context of To help students listen and repeat new vocabulary accurately. improve students’ basic pronunciation, especially consonant sounds and word stress. build students’ confidence in speaking about a familiar topic. encourage students to use English through modelling and scaffolding.

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set the context of the lesson, activate students’ background knowledge and create interest in the topic of money and shopping.

The teacher shows pictures of a shop and a person paying money. The teacher asks very simple questions such as (What is this?) (Do you like shopping?) and (Do you buy things every day?). Students answer freely without correction. The teacher responds positively to encourage participation and confidence.IN this stage the Ss need a simple and familiar context. Visuals and easy questions help lower anxiety and prepare students for new vocabulary.

Pre-teaching vocab (3-5 minutes) • To introduce and expose students to the target money-related vocabulary.

The teacher tells students to listen only without writing or focusing on any details and plays the audio from the SB. the audio is played again if needed. Students repeat the words after the recording, first chorally and then individually. The teacher models pronunciation clearly and drills difficult words. Listening and repetition are essential here to help students notice pronunciation and feel confident saying new words.

Gist task (3-5 minutes) • To help students understand the general meaning of the vocabulary without stress. Gist tasks focus on meaning first and keeping learners confident.

T asks : Are these words about money or food? Students answer as a class. Confirm and praise: Yes, they are about money. Well done! Then: giving them the matching the correct word task T askes the Ss to work individually to match verbs with definitions: spend : to use money to buy things save : to keep money for later borrow : to take money from someone lend : to give money to someone Students check answers in pairs. Whole class check, teacher clarifies mistakes.

Clarification (8-10 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language and clarify confusing vocabulary items and ensure accuracy.

Use board, gestures and examples: The Meaning : We begin by showing a picture for each new word, which the students view for five seconds. Then, we explain the story behind the picture to help them grasp the meaning more quickly. Next we write down the meaning. After that Form: Write model sentences on the board: we show them an example of how to use the word and the correct pronunciation of the sentence. We then ask the students if the word is a noun, verb, or adjective, and about the stress on the word. Finally the Pronunciation: Drill key words chorally and individually: we have them repeat the word correctly after the teacher with each student repeating the sentence correctly.

Controlled Practice (3-5 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice to make them use the vocabulary accurately before free use.

T asks the Students to circle the correct word in sentences: I .... money on clothes. spend I .... money for school. save Work individually, then check in pairs. Teacher checks answers with class, corrects errors gently.

Semi-Controlled Practice (1-3 minutes) • To drill the vocabulary with extra practice.

Students complete workbook sentences individually: I ... money for my birthday. save I ... money when I buy food. spend Check with a partner. Teacher gives quick feedback on errors and pronunciation.

Freer Practice (8-10 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language

T give Instructions for Students: One student is the Customer, the other is the Shop Assistant. Use full sentences with the target vocabulary: spend, save, borrow, lend. Switch roles after 2–3 minutes. Sentence Starters for Customer: I want to buy … How much is it? I spend £… on this. I save £… for … Can I borrow £…? Sentence Starters for Shop Assistant: It costs £… Do you want anything else? You can buy it / Sorry, you don’t have enough money. You can borrow £… from me if you want. Give them 2 minutes to think individually then let them speak freely.

Feedback / Error Correction (2-4 minutes) • To provide supportive feedback and correct mistakes.

Teacher gives content feedback first: (I like how many of you talked about saving money). and gave them some examples from their phrases while talking. Write common mistakes on the board Ex: I borrow money to my friend and then elicit correct: I lend money to my friend Provide correct models.

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