Listen and read. Go through the pictures of the story and set the scene by asking the pupils questions about what they can see in the pictures. e.g. Teacher: (pointing to the children and grandma in picture one) Liam, Lilly and Daisy are with Daisy’s Grandma and Grandpa. (pointing to the big eyes in picture two) What are these? Class: Eyes Teacher: Yes! Two big eyes! etc Play the CD. The pupils listen and follow the story in their books. Then individual pupils read out the story. Read the story and choose. Allow the pupils some time to read the story silently and complete the activity. Tick (✓) the right sentence. Refer the pupils to the picture and the sentences. The pupils read the sentences and tick the one that corresponds to the picture. Check their answers. Act out the story For stronger classes: Assign roles to the pupils. Allow them enough time to rehearse their roles in groups. Encourage them to come to the front and act out the story. Talking point. Listen and read. Make a new dialogue with your friend. Refer the pupils to the picture and the dialogue. Play the CD. The pupils listen and follow along. Pause the CD for the pupils to repeat, chorally and/or individually. The pupils, in pairs, act out similar dialogues about themselves. Go around the classroom providing any necessary help. Ask some of the pairs to come to the front of the classroom and act out the dialogue. If you wish, write the following on the board so the pupils can refer to it while doing the task. A: What does your monster look like, ... ? B: It’s got ... and a big ... ! A: Has it got any ... ? B: Yes, it has. It’s got ... . Look! A: What’s its name? B: ... . A: ... ? That’s a funny name! |