Sofia Moreno Sofia Moreno

ATM stories
intermediate level

Materials

Abc p. 67–68
Abc Audio 7.2
Abc Workbook p. 67–68

Main Aims

  • To introduce and practise phrasal verbs related to problems with ATMs.

Subsidiary Aims

  • To give learners practice in speaking fluently about personal experiences.

Procedure

Lead in (3-4 minutes) • To activate learners’ background knowledge and engage them in the topic

T displays 1 to 2 questions: Have you ever had a problem with an ATM? What can go wrong when using an ATM? Ss discuss in pairs (breakout rooms).

Noticing Task (4-5 minutes) • allow learners to notice phrasal verb patterns in context.

T says: Ss complete the Google Forms noticing task while listening. Examples (from the transcript): They rushed to ______ money out of the faulty machine. Some people started ______ into the queue. The police arrived and ______ off the ATM. The bank would ask people to ______ back the money. Ss compare answers in pairs. T checks answers briefly.

Clarification (11-12 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

Meaning Match the phrasal verbs with their meanings: take out (of) → remove money from a machine push into → enter forcefully switch off → stop a machine pay back → return money Form T shows structure using boxes / formulas: take the money out (of the ATM) pay the money back / pay it back T confirms: S + verb + noun + particle S + verb + pronoun + particle Aim: clarify grammatical form. Pronunciation Sentence stress: The ATM broke down Immediate correction

Controlled Practice (6-7 minutes) • To provide learners with controlled practice of the target phrasal verbs.

T shares a Google Form with gap-fill and multiple-choice exercises. Ss complete the task individually. Ss compare answers in pairs in breakout rooms. Whole class feedback and answer check.

Free Practice (5-6 minutes) • To allow learners to use the target phrasal verbs fluently and personally in meaningful communication.

T writes a model sentence on the board related to the listening topic, e.g.: Although the ATM broke down, I managed to get some cash later. T models the sentence and highlights the use of a phrasal verb in context. T gives instructions: Now write one or two sentences about yourself or an ATM problem (real or invented) using at least two phrasal verbs from the lesson. Ss write individually (1 to 2 minutes). Ss share their sentences in pairs or small groups (breakout rooms). T monitors and notes good use of the target language and errors for feedback.

Feedback & Delayed Error Correction (5-6 minutes) • To provide feedback on content and language use.

Content feedback: brief sharing. T writes anonymised errors on the board. Ss correct together (DEC).

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