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past simple - grade 5 intermediate level

past simple
grade 5 intermediate level

Materials

Text worksheet - pictures for computers

Text worksheet - pictures for computers

Main Aims

To provide practice of past simple in the context of technology, and use past tense to talk about technology 20 years ago.

Subsidiary Aims

To provide fluency speaking practice in a debate in the context of technology.

Procedure (45-59 minutes)

Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

I show ss two pictures for computers now and from 20 years ago. Ss state the differences, and I write some of their suggestions on board.

Exposure (8-10 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a text or situation

I give the ss a text about technology in old days. Ss answer some comprehension questions.

Highlighting (2-4 minutes) • To draw students' attention to the target language

I ask ss to write a sentence about how computers were different. They work in pairs to exchange their reports for peer reviews. I take notes about their language errors.

Clarification (8-10 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

Ss are asked to fill in the blanks. T write answers on board and elicit past simple form from ss. T clarifies the meaning and form of the past simple. T reads the sentences and asks ss to repeat to practice pronunciation.

Controlled Practice (8-10 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice

Ss answer questions in past tense. They work in groups to check their answers.

Semi-Controlled Practice (8-10 minutes) • To concept check further and prepare students for free practice

T asks ss to correct the mistakes in the given sentences. They work in groups. They report answers to teacher.

Free Practice (8-10 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language

Ss are asked to search about the first cell phones and give presentations about them.