Unit 3 Water Festival
speaking
use appropriate intonation and stress, and vary volume, tone of voice, and speed to convey intended meanings and feelings.
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 asking and responding to others’ opinions
reading
read written language in meaningful chunks.
use visual clues, context and knowledge of the world to work out the meaning of an unknown word and a complete expression
recognize recurrent patterns in language structure.
writing
gather and share information, ideas and language by using strategies such as brainstorming, listing, questioning, and interviewing.
develop written texts by expressing own ideas and feelings.
write out a piece of work by presenting writing using appropriate layout and visual support including illustrations, tables, charts where necessary.
materials:
student’s book 7b page 79
workbook 7b page 42
photocopiable page 74
a jug, a bowl, a cup and water
preparation:
make a copy of photocopiable page 74 for each student.
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language focus:
asking ‘wh-’ questions to find out place, position or direction.
e.g. where do we usually find this sign?
use adverbs/adverbials to express time/frequency.
e.g. we usually find this sign near reservoirs and piers.
use formulaic expressions to express opinions.
e.g. what a shame!
language skills:
listening
recognize differences in the use of intonation in questions, statements (including approval and disapproval), commands, and respond appropriately.
identify the main ideas of a new topic.
listen for specific information
speaking
use appropriate intonation and stress, and vary volume, tone of voice, and speed to convey intended meanings and feelings.
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.
reading.
read written language in meaningful chunks.
use visual clues, context and knowledge of the world to work out the meaning of an unknown word and a complete expression.
recognize recurrent patterns in language structure
materials:
student’s book 7b page 80
cassette 7b and a cassette player
workbook 7b page 43