Unit 1 A surprise birthday party

use visual clues, context and knowledge of the world to work out the meaning of an unknown word and a complete expression
writing
use appropriate format, conventions and language features when writing non-narrative texts such as a shopping list

materials:
student’s book 7b page 5
cassette 7b and a cassette player
photocopiable page 3

preparation:
cue the cassette. make a copy of photocopiable page 3 for each student.

pre-task preparation
language learning activity
(this section aims at providing students with opportunities to practise the language/vocabulary needed or become familiar with the background for the task that follows.
1. review with students the things kitty needs to buy or prepare for ben’s birthday party on pages 3 and 4 of the student’s book. show students some photos in which people are having birthday parties. ask students what decorations can usually be found at birthday parties. list all possibilities on the board. prompt students by asking questions, like this: what do we blow out on a birthday cake? to elicit: candles.
2. students work in pairs. distribute a copy of photocopiable page 3 to each student. students read the passage and complete the shopping list individually. each pair of students checks each other’s answers by asking: what else may kitty need to buy? to elict: she may need to buy some …
3. the pair then discusses and makes suggestions as to where kitty can buy the things.

consolidation
grammar practice book 7b page 3

5
language focus:
using adverbs to indicate time sequence and procedures
e.g. first,/secondly,/thirdly,/fourthly
using imperatives to give instructionsek
e.g. bake, add, mix, put, beat, wait, sift

language skills:
listening
use visual clues, context and knowledge of the world to work out the meaning of an unknown word and a complete expression
understand the connection between ideas by recognizing linking words or phrases
predict the likely development of a topic by recognizing key words, and making use of context and knowledge of the world
reading
use visual clues, context and knowledge of the world to work out the meaning of an unknown word and a complete expression
understand the connection between ideas by identifying linking words or phrases
predict the likely development of a topic by recognizing key words, and by making use of context and knowledge of the world
writing
plan and organize information and ideas by deciding on the sequence of content
materials:
student’s book 7b page 6
cassette 7b and a cassette player
cook books with photos and recipes