Writing a Quize
Lower Intermediate level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To develop listening comprehension skills for specific information (notes completion). To provide controlled and freer speaking practice on personal details, likes, dislikes, and habits using functional language.
Subsidiary Aims
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To analyze and utilize structural language from the Prepare to speak box (e.g., modifying preferences and habits with adverbs and linking reasons).
Procedure (44-54 minutes)
T directs students to the Listening section, Exercise 1 (Have you ever taken a quiz? Who was it for? What did you ask?). T has students discuss briefly in pairs, then elicits 2–3 quick answers from the room.
T directs students to Exercise 2 (Read the notes. What are they about? What kind of information is missing in each space?). T gives students 2 minutes to inspect the "Notes for Writing a Quiz" block and predict word types (e.g., numbers, names, dates, email parts).
T plays the audio for Exercise 3. Students listen and complete gaps 1–6 independently, writing one or two words, a number, a date, or a time. T has students compare answers in pairs before checking as a class.
T transitions to the Speaking section ("Talking about yourself"). T plays the interview audio for Speaking Exercise 1, having students tick which questions Ahmed and Sandrine answer and if they add extra info.
T directs students to Speaking Exercise 2 and the Prepare to speak box. T reviews expressions for Likes and dislikes, Talking about habits, and Giving an opinion (e.g., I prefer..., I usually..., I think it's...).
T puts students in pairs for Exercise 3. Students take turns asking and answering questions 1–6 (e.g., What's your surname?, Do you play sports? Why/Why not?), using phrases from the Prepare to speak box to add extra details. T gives FB & DEC.
