Unit 2 The wind is blowing
e.g. mr wind became very angry.
using adverbs/adverbials to describe manner.
e.g. the man held his coat more tightly in the wind because he was cold.
language skills:
listening
recognize differences in the use of intonation in questions, statements (including approval and disapproval), commands, and respond appropriately.
understand the speaker’s intention, attitude and feelings through his/her choice and use of language, gestures and facial expreeion
speaking
open an interaction by eliciting a response.
maintain an interaction by acknowledging, agreeing or disagreeing, replying, asking questions, adding or giving examples, explaining and using formulaic expressions where appropriate.
maintain an interaction by controlling participation in an interaction or group activities such as taking one’s turn at the right moment and recognizing others’ desire to speak.
maintain an interaction by asking and responding to others’ opinions.
close an interaction by giving reasons.
reading
read written language in meaningful chunks
predict likely development of a topic by recognizing key words and making use of context and knowledge of the world.
writing
gather and share information, ideas and language by using strategies such as brainstorming, listing questioning, and interviewing.
materials:
student’s book 7b page 71
workbook 7b page 37
photocopiable pages 63 to 67
preparation:
make a copy of photocopiable pages 63 to 67 for each group.
consolidation
workbook page 37
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language focus:
using adjectives to make comparison
e.g. mine is bigger than yours.
using connectives to link contrasting ideas.
e.g. however, i quite like windy weather.
using adverbs/adverbials to express time
e.g. first … next, … then … finally ….
using pronouns to identify people, animals and objects.
e.g. ours are not as beautiful as hers.
language skills:
listening
recognize differences in the use of intonation in questions, statements (including approval and disapproval), commands, an respond appropriately
identify the main ideas of a new topic
listen for specific information.
speaking
maintain an interaction by acknowledge, agreeing or disagreeing, replying, asking questions, adding or giving examples, explaining and using formulaic expressions where appropriate.
maintain an interaction by controlling participation in an interaction or group activities such as taking one’s turn at the right moment and recognizing others’ desire to speak.
maintain an interaction by asking and responding to others’ opinions.