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Vocabulary (Things)
Elementary A1-A2 level

Description

In this lesson, students identify and learn new vocabulary, practise recognizing and naming common household items, and use the target words to describe objects in the pictures and talk about their own rooms.

Materials

Abc An audio
Abc English File Elementary p.14, (15)
Abc pictures

Main Aims

  • Recognize and use vocabulary for common everyday objects when describing a room.

Subsidiary Aims

  • Listen to and identify the pronunciation of new vocabulary items.

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

Show the two pictures (tidy room and untidy room) p.14 Ask students: -What can you see? -Which room do you like? Why? -Is your room tidy or untidy?

Exposure (5-6 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a text or situation

Ask students to look carefully at both pictures. Say: “Work with your partner. Look at the two rooms. Can you name the things numbered 1–10?” Ask ICQs

Clarification (10-12 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

-Go through each numbered object one by one. -Elicit the word whenever possible. -If students don’t know it, present it using the picture. -Write the word on the board. -Model the pronunciation. -Drill chorally and individually. -Check meaning with simple CCQs where needed. Example: Wallet - Is it for money? (Yes.) - Is it a bag? (No.) Etc

Controlled Practice (6-8 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice

Students complete the Vocabulary Bank – Things (p.151). -Match the words to the pictures. -Ask ICQs -Pair-check, then whole-class feedback (play the audio).

Semi-Controlled Practice (4-5 minutes) • To concept check further and prepare students for free practice

Ask students to choose five objects from the pictures and tell their partner what they are. Ask ICQs Monitor and provide help if needed Whole-class feedback: Ask students to share one or two words their partner chose.

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

Tell students to stand up and move around the classroom. Ask three classmates about the things they have in their room. Use the vocabulary from today’s lesson. E.g. 'In my room, I have a lamp, bed, desk, etc.' Ask follow-up questions, such as: -Is your room tidy or untidy? -What color is your room? Ask ICQs. Monitor and provide help if needed. Whole class feedback.

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