Maren Maren

TP8: Grammar
Elementary level

Description

In this lesson, students will be introduced to and practice the difference between past time phrases, can/ can't and could / couldn't, in the context of changing technology.

Materials

Abc Face2Face Workbook

Main Aims

  • To provide clarification of past and present phrases using can and could in the context of technology

Subsidiary Aims

  • To provide accuracy speaking practice in a dialogue in the context of abilities with mobile phones, computers, television

Procedure

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

In open group, Ss will see the image of "retro" technology appliances and be asked to identify which ones are familiar and which ones have changed the most. This will expose Ss to the context of evolving technology (what it was used for then and how it is used now).

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

Ss will be given the opportunity to read a short narrative text about someone's first color television. Ss will be introduced to the term, ago, when measuring time in the past. In pair work, Ss will work together on the detailed task with the Google form provided.

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

Ss will be re-introduced to the blue and pink text in the passage. As WB, T will elicit the form of can vs could in present vs past context. Ss will practice fill in the blank with can and could examples.

Clarification (8-10 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

Ss will be given the opportunity to work through the MFPA independently with a guided discovery worksheet before reviewing answers with peers and later WB. T will model each instruction with ICQs "are we submitting after completion? No" "Do we review with a partner before we submit? Yes." T will organize BORs while Ss work independently for 4 minutes. After, Ss will check each other's answer in pair work for 3 minutes and in OCFB , view answer key and T will ask CCQs for each section.

Controlled Practice (8-10 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice

Ss will be given the opportunity to work in small groups and choose the correct form of can or could relative to the text explanation of features of mobile phones in the past and what they can do today. T will use thinking bubble icon to demonstrate CCQs for Ss to remember while reading. WB will listen and correct according to played audio transcript of correct answers.

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

Ss will have to opportunity to practice in small group dialogue talking about what their TV/ Phone/ Computer can/can't do. Ss will share in whole group what they learned about each other's devices.

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