Date: Theme: Superstitions | Teacher: Begenova Marzhan |
Level and number of learners/ class profile | In a group there are 10 students. Elementary level; |
Timetable fit | The topic is for predicting. In next lessons students will learn to predict using will/ won’t; |
Main aim(s) | Read about lucky numbers; |
Subsidiary aims | Read for general meaning and specific information; Talk about superstitions; |
Assumptions | Students revise numbers reading the text; |
Anticipated problem | There isn’t any specific disk player to listen; |
Possible solution | To read and discuss the text (in L1 if necessary) in class; |
Timing | Procedure | Stage aims | Aids and materials | Interaction pattern |
5minutes | With books closed, students say if they have a favourite number or a lucky number. If they think that the same numbers are unlucky and why. If they think that the same numbers are lucky and unlucky in different countries. Ex1 Students look at the photo and read the questions with the class. Students discuss their ideas. If students struggle, ask them to focus on the sequence of the numbers. | Warm-up: get students talking Get students introduce the topic | Interactive board Student’s Book | Teacher Whole class Whole class |
25minutes | Ex2 Students read through the text once, without pausing at the numbered gaps. Four out of the five sentences a-e complete the text and students read through all of these. Students choose the correct sentences. 1 c, 2 e, 3 b, 4 a Ex3 Students find the words in blue in the text and work out the meanings. Students complete the sentences with the new words. | To focus on understanding the text To introduce and activate the new language | Student’s Book Student’s Book | Pair work Individual work |
10minutes | Ex4 Students prepare their answers to the questions individually. They then ask and answer the questions in pairs. Optional activity: Language focus. Students complete the sentences by adding a/an, the or no article: 1. In China ___ people believe that___ eight in your date of birth will bring___ good fortune. 2. Seven is___ lucky number in ___ most cultures. 3. Eight is also ___popular number in ___phone numbers. 4. In some European countries and the USA, ___unlucky number is ___thirteen. | To consolidate the language of the lesson To help students to understand the way the language is structured | Student’s Book Board | Individual work Pair work Individual work |