New lesson plan: Question words lesson- to be

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Question words lesson- to be - Starters, Grade 7 level

Question words lesson- to be
Starters, Grade 7 level

Description

In this lesson, Ss will be introduced into question words and the verb to be. The lesson starts with a lead-in followed by highlighting the language point then controlled, semi-controlled and freer practice.

Materials

Gap fill

IWB

OHP

Gap fill

IWB

OHP

Main Aims

To provide clarification and practice of to be in the present simple in the context of Countries and nationalities

Subsidiary Aims

To provide clarification and practice of Question words in the context of Countries and nationalities

Procedure (45-62 minutes)

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

T writes " what, where and how" on the IWB and asks Ss what do they mean? T elicits that we use them to ask questions. T asks Ss to come up with Questions using the above WH- Words.

Exposure (8-10 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a text or situation

T directs Ss to Ss book page 14 grammar task 1 Ss look at the website on page 13 and complete the task. T uses ICQs then monitor. Ss check their answers in pairs. Feedback on the IWB

Highlighting (2-4 minutes) • To draw students' attention to the target language

Ss look at the rule below the gap fill activity, Ss circle the right options in pairs.

Clarification (8-15 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

T clarifies the meaning of " how, who, where, what, and why. T elicits that we use them at the beginning of the questions. T finishes with a drilling activity.

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

Ss complete task 2 individually. Check-in pairs. WCFD

Semi-Controlled Practice (8-10 minutes) • To concept check further and prepare students for free practice

Ss Work in pairs, they take turns to ask and answer the question in Ex 1 and 2. T monitors, help with vocab if needed and notes ss errors before WCFD

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

T encourages Ss to ask each other questions about their personal information and in the context of countries and nationalities.