sentence structure and word order
B1 level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide clarification and review of word order in the context of Natural Disasters
Subsidiary Aims
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To use the point of grammar learned in writing correct sentences .
Procedure (55-90 minutes)
The teacher can ask students one main question: What are main problems you face when you write a paragraph? the teacher elicits answers which will be the staring point for overcoming these problems.
The teacher gives students handouts for word order activity. They work in pairs and check after they finish. Teacher check answers giving feedback.
The teacher starts to present the area of language that needs focus as a result of the first stage. Teacher show students short video for word order https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPyo8-Pr55Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F03w-vOV-xw&list=RDLVVPyo8-Pr55Q&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdCEJX07Oqw&list=RDLVVPyo8-Pr55Q&index=6 The teacher comments on the video pausing from time to time
The teacher hands students worksheets applying what have been taught. Students work in pairs checking their answers.
The teacher asks students to form sentences answering the question: Write a paragraph about natural disasters around the world. They work in groups . The teacher monitor their work