T boards a visual of life events and asks SS if they can predict our topic for today. T elicits life's first milestone. SS then discuss with partner for a couple of minutes which milestones they have already passed in their lives. T monitors and takes notes of TL that is used, incorrectly used and not used.

T shows visual of what she wants SS to do and instructs them to write on a piece of paper as in the example. When SS are ready, T instructs them to write down all the verbs they can think of for life events into the two categories. The team with the most words wins ... nothing. Give SS the answer key. Ss circle the ones they don't have. In WCFB, T asks for those words, boards them. T asks which words on the board-list are new.

T elicits the TL with anecdotes/definitions, etc. T concept checks with CCQs and a chronological cline. Highlight, models and drills for Pron. T elicits parts of speech and concept checks. Appropriacy for "pass away".

SS complete a gap fill task with the TL. Peer-check. WCFB.

T instructs class to be creative and even over the top. In pairs or small groups (depending on class size), SS role play being Turkish "teyzes" - aunties - who have met for a tea and are sharing the gossip of their friends and family. If there is enough time, they switch partners.

T boards examples of good language and any problem areas that affect accurate production of the TL. Elicits correct language/reformulation from the SS.

SS play a tic tac toe game in groups using the TL.