Assignment A
Text 1 – Elementary
This part of the assignment focuses on stage 5 of an elementary reading lesson.
You should plan a 15-minute follow-on stage consisting of two short communicative speaking tasks, which will require the use of some
of the vocabulary in the text for the final stage of the lesson.
Include any necessary references in the bibliography template. See 'Referencing' document for advice on what is required.
Read 'Advice on Approaching Assignment A' before you begin work on this template.
Class: Elementary (A1) 12 adults (6M, 6F), age range 25-56. Most of the students want to learn English because they feel it will improve
their job prospects. Three are learning for recreational reasons.
21st Century Dad
Bobbie and Moira Fernandez got married 6 years ago when they were 24 years old. Their daughter, Addison, was born 3 years later. Their baby son,
Remy, is 15 months old.
Bobbie worked in a library, and Moira is an engineer. Moira loves her work, so Bobbie left his job. He stays at home with the children. We asked Bobbie
about his day.
“Well, we get up when Remy wakes us up, which is usually at about half past six in the morning. Moira takes a shower and has breakfast while I look
after the children. Moira leaves the house at 7.30. Addison's kindergarten is close to our house. Usually Addison walks, and I carry the baby. When
we are late, I put them in the buggy, or take them on my bike.
After that, I often take Remy to the park by the river. He loves to see the boats and ducks on the river. We sometimes take some food for the ducks.
He likes the swings in the children's playground. I usually meet other parents and babies there, so I can have a chat with them.
On Wednesdays I collect Addison from kindergarten at 12.30. Then we go to the market to buy food. Moira always goes to the supermarket on
Saturday morning. We don't have a car, so we can't do all the shopping on one day.
In the afternoons the children have a nap, and I clean and tidy the house. I cook the evening meal every day except Friday. On Fridays my wife normally
cooks, but occasionally we go out for a meal or get a takeaway.
I enjoy being a stay-at-home dad. It's hard work, and sometimes it's boring. But it's great fun to watch your children grow up. We are very happy.”
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,Lesson Outline:
Your lesson follows this procedure, and you have allocated these timings:
1. Lead into topic (warmer) - 10 mins
2. Vocabulary pre-teaching - 15 mins
3. First reading - 5 mins
4. Second reading - 15 mins
5. Follow-on activities (two communicative speaking tasks) - 15 mins
You need to show what you would do for stage 5 of the lesson.
Lesson Aims:
Enable students to skim for gist, scan for detail and read a text intensively to achieve a thorough understanding.
To reinforce the use of present simple for routines and frequency adverbs through seeing them in context.
Extend and practise productive spoken use of vocabulary related to family and daily routines.
1. Follow-on Activities – Materials
In this space, insert any materials you would use e.g., visual aids, worksheets, what you would write on the board, etc.
If you use images, do not use more than 6. These do not need to be the actual size you would use in the classroom.
If you prefer, you can submit the images in a separate document, but please label them clearly IMAGES FOR FOLLOW-ON.
Speaking Activity 1: Mateo’s Routine
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, Above: Activity 1 images that will be printed and handed
out to each group.
Bottom: Activity 1 instructions and connector examples that
will be written on the board for the students.
Activity 1: Mateo’s Routine
Work in groups of 6 Connectors of order:
1. Your group has 6 pictures. First
2. Your have to put the pictures in the Then
order that you think Mateo does these After that
activities on a Monday. Next
3. Choose two people from your group to Finally
tell the class about Mateo’s daily In the afternoon
routine. In the morning
In the evening
Remember to use connectors of order!
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, Speaking Activity 2: Interview on Routine and Family
Activity 2: Interview Your Friend
Work in pairs (2)
1. Ask your friend the 6 questions on the
worksheet.
2. Write down their answers in the open
spaces of the right column.
3. When you asked them all 6 questions, it is
your partner’s turn to ask you the same
questions.
Remember: Answer in full sentences!
Above:
What I’ll write on
the board for
activity 1.
Right:
The worksheet that
will be printed and
distributed to each
class member.
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