Shops and markets

pre-task preparation
1. bring the following clothes to class: a pair of jeans with black belt, a shirt with a white collar, a sweater with short sleeves, a t-shirt with a round neck, etc. hold the clothes in your hands and talk about them one by one, e.g. this is a pair of jeans with a black belt/a shirt with a white collar/ a sweater with short sleeves/ a t- shirt with a round neck, etc.
2. when students are familiar with the language structure ‘a ____ with _____’, invite a few of the more able students to talk about their ideal school uniforms, e.g. i prefer a shirt with a blue collar/a dress with a pink belt/a pair of trousers with checks, etc.
3. play the recording: look and read. students listen and follow in their books.
4. play the recording again. students listen and repeat.

post-task activity
workbook page 24

consolidation
grammar practice book 7b page 34

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language focus:
using the simple present tense to express feelings
e.g. i like the jeans with the blue belt.
using prepositional phrases to describe objects
e.g. i also like the blue t-shirt with the round neck.
using adjectives to describe objects
e.g. it’s size small.medium/large.

language skills:
listening
recognize differences in the use of intonation in questions, statements (including approval and disapproval), commands, and respond appropriately
listen for specific information
speaking
use appropriate intonation and stress, and vary volume, tone of voice, and speed to convey intended meanings and feelings.
use gestures and facial expression to convey meaning and intention
open an interaction by greeting someone in an appropriate manner
maintain an interaction by replying
writing
gather and share information, ideas and language by using strategies such as listing
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 46
cassette 7b and a cassette player
photocopiable pages 36 and 83.
three t-shirts of different sizes.
some pieces of paper

preparation:
cue the cassette. make a copy of photocopiable pages 36 and 83 for each student. bring three t-shirts of different sizes to class.

pre-task preparation
1. show the class the t-shirts of different size. say: this is size small/medium. hold any one t-shirt in your hands and say: this t-shirt suits me. it’s size ______ .
2. ask the class: which size of clothes do you usually wear? to elicit: size small/medium/large.