Speaking: Reading habits
English File Elementary A1-A2(lesson 6a) level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide fluency and accuracy speaking practice in a conversation in the context of reading habits
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide vocabulary practice related to reading habits
Procedure (32-44 minutes)
The teacher asks students when they last read something and what they read. The teacher then asks what kinds of things they usually read and gives prompts such as books, news and social media if necessary. The teacher briefly shares her own reading habits as an example and elicits a few responses from the students.
The teacher elicits and teaches the meaning, form and pronunciation of "habit", "newspaper", "magazine", "subtitles" and "lyrics" using simple examples, CCQs and repetition. Students then practice the pronunciation of the target words.
The teacher demonstrates the task with one student. The teacher asks the student the questions and the student answers. The teacher then asks the student to ask one or two questions back. Students listen and observe how to ask and answer the questions before doing the task in pairs.
The teacher draws students' attention to the useful questions and answers in page 105.
The teacher puts students into pairs and asks them to interview their partner using the questions on page 105. Students ask and answer questions about what they read, when and where they usually read, and whether they need to read in English. The teacher monitors the pairs and takes notes on common language errors.
The teacher asks students three questions about their reading habits. Students share their answers with the class. The teacher listens to their answers, gives brief feedback, and corrects any common errors if necessary.
