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English First Additional Language Facilitator’s guide

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Facilitator’s Guide G04 ~ English First Additional Language

Contents

LESSON ELEMENTS..................................................................................................................................................13 PREFACE......................................................................................................................................................................14 TIMETABLE AND TIME MANAGEMENT.............................................................................................................15 ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................................15 YEAR PLAN.................................................................................................................................................................16 UNIT 1: Weeks 1 – 2.................................................................................................................................................17 Lesson 1: Families......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING ...............................................................................................18 Activity 1: Listen to a short story............................................................................................................................... 18 Activity 2: Answer questions on the story............................................................................................................. 19 Activity 3: Retell the story in the correct order................................................................................................... 19 Activity 4: Give a personal recount .......................................................................................................................... 20 Activity 5: Practise listening and speaking ........................................................................................................... 20 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING......................................................................................................22 Activity 6: Predict the story from the title and pictures ............................................................................. 22 Activity 7: Use reading strategies ............................................................................................................................. 22 Activity 8: Answer questions about the story ..................................................................................................... 24 Activity 9: Retell the story in sequence .................................................................................................................. 25 Activity 10: Discuss new vocabulary ....................................................................................................................... 25 Activity 11: Use a dictionary to revise alphabetical order.............................................................................. 26 Activity 12: Independent reading: retell the story ............................................................................................ 27 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING..............................................................................................28 Activity 13: Write your own ending to the story ............................................................................................... 28 Activity 14: Write sentences to express opinions .............................................................................................. 28 Activity 15: Write your own recount ..................................................................................................................... 29 Activity 16: Create a personal dictionary .............................................................................................................. 29 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS............................................................30 Activity 17: Identify countable and uncountable nouns ................................................................................. 30 Activity 18: Punctuation and simple past tense ................................................................................................. 31 UNIT 1: Weeks 3 – 4.................................................................................................................................................33 Lesson 2: People I admire ......................................................................................................................................................... 33 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING................................................................................................34 Activity 19: Answer questions on an information text ............................................................................... 34 Activity 20: Describe the text and give opinions ................................................................................................ 36 Activity 21: Give a recount of an event ................................................................................................................... 36 Activity 22: Follow oral directions ........................................................................................................................... 37 Activity 23: Practise listening and speaking......................................................................................................... 37 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING......................................................................................................40 Activity 24: Predict from the title and pictures................................................................................................... 40 Activity 25: Use reading strategies........................................................................................................................... 41 Activity 26: Explain the definitions of unfamiliar words................................................................................ 43 Activity 27: Answer questions on main ideas...................................................................................................... 44 Activity 28: Identify places on a map....................................................................................................................... 44 Activity 29: Follow a route on a map 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Activity 30: Describe a route on a map ................................................................................................................. 46 Activity 31: Independent reading: retell a story ............................................................................................... 46 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING..............................................................................................46 Activity 32: Write sentences about an event........................................................................................................ 46 Activity 33: Draft your sentences ............................................................................................................................. 47 Activity 34: Label a map .............................................................................................................................................. 47 Activity 35: Record words in your personal dictionary................................................................................... 48 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS............................................................48 Activity 36: Build on the use of adjectives before nouns ................................................................................ 48 Activity 37: Build on the use of present continuous tense ............................................................................ 49 Activity 38: Use connecting words to show contrast ....................................................................................... 50

UNIT 1: Weeks 5 – 6.................................................................................................................................................52 Lesson 3: On my bookshelf ....................................................................................................................................................... 52 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING................................................................................................53 Activity 39: Listen to a story........................................................................................................................................ 53 Activity 40: Answer questions about the story................................................................................................... 53 Activity 41: Predict what will happen next .......................................................................................................... 54 Activity 42: Practise listening and speaking ........................................................................................................ 55 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING......................................................................................................57 Activity 43: Predict from the title and pictures................................................................................................... 57 Activity 44: Use reading strategies........................................................................................................................... 57 Activity 45: Express feelings about the text.......................................................................................................... 59 Activity 46: Retell the story in sequence ............................................................................................................... 59 Activity 47: Answer questions about the story................................................................................................... 60 Activity 48: Identify new words and spell ten words ...................................................................................... 61 Activity 49: Read aloud with expression................................................................................................................ 61 Activity 50: Independent reading: retell a story................................................................................................. 62 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING..............................................................................................62 Activity 51: Write sentences about the story ...................................................................................................... 62 Activity 52: Draft your sentences ............................................................................................................................. 62 Activity 53: Revise, proofread and present neatly ............................................................................................ 63 Activity 54: Write a description of a person ........................................................................................................ 63 Activity 55: Record words in your personal dictionary................................................................................... 63 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS............................................................64 Activity 56: Build on the use of subject-verb agreement ............................................................................... 64 Activity 57: Use adverbs to show frequency ........................................................................................................ 65 Activity 58: Build on the use of present continuous tense ............................................................................ 65 UNIT 1: Weeks 7 – 8.................................................................................................................................................67 Lesson 4: My favourite things to do ...................................................................................................................................... 67 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING................................................................................................68 Activity 59: Listen to and carry out instructions................................................................................................ 68 Activity 60: Give instructions...................................................................................................................................... 70 Activity 61: Practise listening and speaking......................................................................................................... 71 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING......................................................................................................72 Activity 62: Predict from the title and pictures................................................................................................... 72 Activity 63: Discuss sequence of instructions...................................................................................................... 74 © Optimi

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Activity 64: Answer questions about the recipe................................................................................................. 74 Activity 65: Read and follow instructions.............................................................................................................. 75 Activity 66: Read with good pronunciation.......................................................................................................... 77 Activity 67: Paired reading: compare texts read................................................................................................. 78 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING..............................................................................................78 Activity 68: Write instructions................................................................................................................................... 78 Activity 69: Write a list................................................................................................................................................... 80 Activity 70: Record words in your personal dictionary................................................................................... 80 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS............................................................81 Activity 71: Use present perfect tense..................................................................................................................... 81 Activity 72: Use must, should, have to..................................................................................................................... 82

UNIT 1: Weeks 9 – 10..............................................................................................................................................84 Lesson 5: Favourite poems........................................................................................................................................................ 84 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING................................................................................................85 Activity 73: Listen to a poem....................................................................................................................................... 85 Activity 74: Play a language game............................................................................................................................. 87 Activity 75: Practise listening and speaking......................................................................................................... 88 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING......................................................................................................89 Activity 76: Predict from the title and pictures................................................................................................... 89 Activity 77: Identify rhyme and rhythm................................................................................................................. 90 Activity 78: Understand the definitions of words.............................................................................................. 91 Activity 79: Answer questions about the poem.................................................................................................. 91 Activity 80: Read and solve a word puzzle............................................................................................................ 92 Activity 81: Practise reading........................................................................................................................................ 92 Activity 82: Independent reading: share feelings............................................................................................... 94 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING..............................................................................................94 Activity 83: Write rhyming sentences..................................................................................................................... 94 Activity 84: Practise writing........................................................................................................................................ 95 Activity 85: Record words in your personal dictionary................................................................................... 96 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS............................................................96 Activity 86: Use present continuous tense............................................................................................................ 96 Activity 87: Use punctuation....................................................................................................................................... 97

UNIT 2: Weeks 1 – 2 ................................................................................................................................................99 Lesson 6: By the fireside ............................................................................................................................................................ 99 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 100 Activity 88: Listen to the beginning of a story...................................................................................................100 Activity 89: Listen to the ending of the story.....................................................................................................101 Activity 90: Give a personal recount .....................................................................................................................102 Activity 91: Practise listening and speaking.......................................................................................................102 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING................................................................................................... 103 Activity 92: Predict from the title and pictures.................................................................................................103 Activity 93: Identify plot, setting and characters..............................................................................................105 Activity 94: Answer questions on the story........................................................................................................106 Activity 95: Practise reading......................................................................................................................................107 Activity 96: Paired reading: give opinion on texts read.................................................................................107

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SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 108 Activity 97: Listen to a message...............................................................................................................................108 Activity 98: Plan your message.................................................................................................................................109 Activity 99: Revise and write your message.......................................................................................................109 Activity 100: Practise writing....................................................................................................................................109 Activity 101: Record words in your personal dictionary..............................................................................110 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 110 Activity 102: Irregular verbs ....................................................................................................................................110 Activity 103: Write simple sentences....................................................................................................................111

UNIT 2: Weeks 3 – 4.............................................................................................................................................. 113 Lesson 7: On the farm ...............................................................................................................................................................113 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 114 Activity 104: Listen to an information text..........................................................................................................114 Activity 105: Follow directions.................................................................................................................................115 Activity 106: Listen to a description......................................................................................................................115 Activity 107: Practise listening and speaking....................................................................................................116 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING................................................................................................... 117 Activity 108: Predict from the title and pictures..............................................................................................117 Activity 109: Discuss main ideas and details of the timetable....................................................................119 Activity 110: Look at a poster...................................................................................................................................120 Activity 111: Independent reading: compare texts.........................................................................................121 Activity 112: Reading for enjoyment.....................................................................................................................121 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 122 Activity 113: Summarise the timetable.................................................................................................................122 Activity 114: Design a poster.....................................................................................................................................122 Activity 115: Record words in your personal dictionary..............................................................................123 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 123 Activity 116: Use future tense...................................................................................................................................123 Activity 117: Use connecting words.......................................................................................................................124 Activity 118: Words that go together.....................................................................................................................124 UNIT 2: Weeks 5 – 6 ............................................................................................................................................. 126 Lesson 8: On the sports field...................................................................................................................................................126 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 127 Activity 119: Discuss cause and effect...................................................................................................................127 Activity 120: Listen to a story...................................................................................................................................127 Activity 121: Retell the story.....................................................................................................................................128 Activity 122: Listen to a poem..................................................................................................................................128 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING................................................................................................... 130 Activity 123: Predict from the title and pictures..............................................................................................130 Activity 124: Identify the plot and explain the message...............................................................................132 Activity 125: Describe the effect of an action ...................................................................................................132 Activity 126: Answer questions on the story.....................................................................................................133 Activity 127: Predict from the title and pictures..............................................................................................133 Activity 128: Identify rhyme and rhythm in the poem...................................................................................134 Activity 129: Read aloud with expression and tempo....................................................................................134 Activity 130: Independent reading: retell a story............................................................................................134 © Optimi

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SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 135 Activity 131: Plan a story............................................................................................................................................135 Activity 132: Write a first draft.................................................................................................................................135 Activity 133: Revise the story....................................................................................................................................135 Activity 134: Present your story neatly................................................................................................................135 Activity 135: Write rhyming sentences.................................................................................................................135 Activity 136: Record words in your personal dictionary..............................................................................136 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 136 Activity 137: Use past tense.......................................................................................................................................136 Activity 138: Use adverbs of degree.......................................................................................................................137 Activity 139: Use phrasal verbs................................................................................................................................137

UNIT 2: Weeks 7 – 8.............................................................................................................................................. 139 Lesson 9: At the airport.............................................................................................................................................................139 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 140 Activity 140: Listen to instructions........................................................................................................................140 Activity 141: Discuss details of the text................................................................................................................140 Activity 142: Give instructions..................................................................................................................................141 Activity 143: Classify items........................................................................................................................................142 Activity 144: Practise listening and speaking....................................................................................................142 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING................................................................................................... 143 Activity 145: Predict a story from the title and pictures...............................................................................143 Activity 146: Discuss details of instructions.......................................................................................................144 Activity 147: Read information in a table............................................................................................................145 Activity 148: Answer questions about the information.................................................................................145 Activity 149: Independent reading: reflect on texts........................................................................................145 Activity 150: Read for enjoyment ..........................................................................................................................146 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 146 Activity 151: Write about a procedure..................................................................................................................146 Activity 152: Label the diagram...............................................................................................................................146 Activity 153: Record words in your personal dictionary..............................................................................146 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 147 Activity 154: Use ‘shall’ and ‘will’ to show intention......................................................................................147 Activity 155: Understand ‘can’ and ‘may’.............................................................................................................147 Activity 156: Use adverbs of place..........................................................................................................................148 UNIT 3: Weeks 1 – 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 150 Lesson 10: At the water.............................................................................................................................................................150 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 151 Activity 157: Listen to a story...................................................................................................................................151 Activity 158: Discuss plot, setting and characters...........................................................................................153 Activity 159: Describe an animal.............................................................................................................................154 Activity 160: Practise listening and speaking....................................................................................................154 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING................................................................................................... 155 Activity 161: Predict a story from the title and pictures...............................................................................155 Activity 162: Interpret and explain the message .............................................................................................158 Activity 163: Answer comprehension questions..............................................................................................159 Activity 164: Discuss main character and do a role-play..............................................................................159

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Activity 165: Read a book review............................................................................................................................160 Activity 166: Read aloud..............................................................................................................................................160 Activity 167: Independent reading: do an oral book review.......................................................................161 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 162 Activity 168: Write a dialogue...................................................................................................................................162 Activity 169: Write a first draft of the dialogue.................................................................................................163 Activity 170: Revise the first draft..........................................................................................................................163 Activity 171: Edit, proofread and present your dialogue..............................................................................163 Activity 172: Write a description.............................................................................................................................163 Activity 173: Record words in your personal dictionary .............................................................................164 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 164 Activity 174: Use quotation marks for direct speech......................................................................................164 Activity 175: Write sentences...................................................................................................................................166

UNIT 3: Weeks 3 – 4 ............................................................................................................................................. 168 Lesson 11: The ocean.................................................................................................................................................................168 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 169 Activity 176: Listen to an article..............................................................................................................................169 Activity 177: Answer questions about the article............................................................................................170 Activity 178: Participate in a conversation.........................................................................................................171 Activity 179: Practise listening and speaking....................................................................................................171 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING................................................................................................... 173 Activity 180: Predict from the title and pictures..............................................................................................173 Activity 181: Scan the report.....................................................................................................................................174 Activity 182: Answer comprehension questions..............................................................................................175 Activity 183: Read a poster........................................................................................................................................175 Activity 184: Answer questions on the poster...................................................................................................176 Activity 185: Practise reading...................................................................................................................................176 Activity 186: Independent reading: compare texts read...............................................................................177 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 177 Activity 187: Summarise a newspaper report...................................................................................................177 Activity 188: Design and produce a poster.........................................................................................................178 Activity 189: Record words in your personal dictionary..............................................................................179 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 179 Activity 190: Use subject-verb agreement...........................................................................................................179 Activity 191: Use reported speech..........................................................................................................................180 UNIT 3: Weeks 5 – 6.............................................................................................................................................. 181 Lesson 12: The wind ..................................................................................................................................................................181 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 182 Activity 192: Listen to a story...................................................................................................................................182 Activity 193: Retell the story.....................................................................................................................................183 Activity 194: Listen to a poem..................................................................................................................................184 Activity 195: Practise listening and speaking....................................................................................................185 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING................................................................................................... 185 Activity 196: Predict the story from the title and picture.............................................................................185 Activity 197: Identify the plot...................................................................................................................................187 Activity 198: Read a poem ........................................................................................................................................188 © Optimi

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Activity 199: Practise reading...................................................................................................................................189 Activity 200: Independent reading: retell the story........................................................................................189 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 189 Activity 201: Write a story..........................................................................................................................................189 Activity 202: Brainstorm the story.........................................................................................................................190 Activity 203: Draft the story......................................................................................................................................190 Activity 204: Revise, proofread and present the story...................................................................................190 Activity 205: Write rhyming sentences.................................................................................................................190 Activity 206: Record words in your personal dictionary..............................................................................190 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 191 Activity 207: Use figures of speech.........................................................................................................................191

UNIT 3: Weeks 7 – 8.............................................................................................................................................. 193 Lesson 13: Storms and lightning...........................................................................................................................................193 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 194 Activity 208: Listen to an information text..........................................................................................................194 Activity 209: Identify and describe a place.........................................................................................................196 Activity 210: Practise listening and speaking....................................................................................................196 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING................................................................................................... 197 Activity 211: Read an information text.................................................................................................................197 Activity 212: Answer comprehension questions .............................................................................................199 Activity 213: Read instructions for making a rain gauge..............................................................................200 Activity 214: Independent reading: reflect on the story...............................................................................201 Activity 215: Read for enjoyment............................................................................................................................201 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 201 Activity 216: Draw and label the equipment......................................................................................................201 Activity 217: Write an information text................................................................................................................202 Activity 218: Record words in your personal dictionary..............................................................................202 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 202 Activity 219: Use of ‘to be’..........................................................................................................................................202 Activity 220: Use prepositions..................................................................................................................................203 UNIT 3: Weeks 9 – 10 .......................................................................................................................................... 204 Lesson 14: Fire..............................................................................................................................................................................204 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 205 Activity 221: Listen to a play.....................................................................................................................................205 Activity 222: Name characters and retell the play...........................................................................................206 Activity 223: Practise listening and speaking....................................................................................................207 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING .................................................................................................. 208 Activity 224: Read a play.............................................................................................................................................208 Activity 225: Identify the storyline ........................................................................................................................209 Activity 226: Discuss the features of a play ........................................................................................................210 Activity 227: Act out the play....................................................................................................................................210 Activity 228: Practise reading...................................................................................................................................211 Activity 229: Independent reading: give an oral book review....................................................................211 Activity 230: Read for enjoyment............................................................................................................................211 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 212 Activity 231: Plan a dialogue.....................................................................................................................................212

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Activity 232: Draft a dialogue....................................................................................................................................212 Activity 233: Revise the dialogue............................................................................................................................212 Activity 234: Edit, proofread and present the dialogue.................................................................................212 Activity 235: Write a book review...........................................................................................................................213 Activity 236: Record words in your personal dictionary..............................................................................213 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 213 Activity 237: Use correct punctuation...................................................................................................................213 Activity 238: Use present continuous tense........................................................................................................214

UNIT 4: Weeks 1 – 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 216 Lesson 15:Songs and music.....................................................................................................................................................216 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 217 Activity 239: Participate in a conversation ........................................................................................................217 Activity 240: Play a language game........................................................................................................................218 Activity 241: Practise listening and speaking....................................................................................................218 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING................................................................................................... 220 Activity 242: Predict from the title and pictures..............................................................................................220 Activity 243: Predict what will happen next.......................................................................................................221 Activity 244: Read the story and explain cause and effect...........................................................................221 Activity 245: Retell the story in sequence...........................................................................................................222 Activity 246: Answer comprehension questions..............................................................................................223 Activity 247: Independent reading: compare texts read...............................................................................223 Activity 248: Read for enjoyment............................................................................................................................223 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 224 Activity 249: Brainstorm a story..............................................................................................................................224 Activity 250: Draft a story...........................................................................................................................................225 Activity 251: Revise, edit and proofread your story........................................................................................225 Activity 252: Present your story..............................................................................................................................225 Activity 253: Record words in your personal dictionary..............................................................................225 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 226 Activity 254: Use subject-verb agreement...........................................................................................................226 Activity 255: Use question and exclamation marks.........................................................................................226

UNIT 4: Weeks 3 – 4 ............................................................................................................................................. 228 Lesson 16: Art...............................................................................................................................................................................228 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 229 Activity 256: Listen to and give oral messages..................................................................................................229 Activity 257: Listen to an interview.......................................................................................................................230 Activity 258: Practise listening and speaking....................................................................................................232 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING................................................................................................... 232 Activity 259: Predict from the pictures.................................................................................................................232 Activity 260: Read and scan an information text..............................................................................................233 Activity 261: Summarise the text............................................................................................................................234 Activity 262: Read the information on the poster............................................................................................234 Activity 263: Answer comprehension questions..............................................................................................234 Activity 264: Read aloud: use phonic and contextual clues ........................................................................235 Activity 265: Independent reading: retell the story........................................................................................235 © Optimi

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SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 236 Activity 266: Write a paragraph ..............................................................................................................................236 Activity 267: Write a social text................................................................................................................................237 Activity 268: Design and produce a visual text..................................................................................................237 Activity 269: Record words in your personal dictionary..............................................................................237 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 238 Activity 270: Understand and use connecting words.....................................................................................238 Activity 271: Use connecting words.......................................................................................................................239

UNIT 4: Weeks 5 – 6 ............................................................................................................................................. 241 Lesson 17: Aesop’s Fables........................................................................................................................................................241 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 242 Activity 272: Discuss plot, setting and characters...........................................................................................242 Activity 273: Listen to a story...................................................................................................................................243 Activity 274: Play a language game........................................................................................................................244 Activity 275: Practise listening and speaking....................................................................................................244 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING................................................................................................... 245 Activity 276: Read a story...........................................................................................................................................245 Activity 277: Do a language activity on the story.............................................................................................247 Activity 278: Summarise the story .........................................................................................................................247 Activity 279: Predict from the title and picture.................................................................................................248 Activity 280: Read a diary entry...............................................................................................................................248 Activity 281: Practise reading...................................................................................................................................249 Activity 282: Independent reading: relate to your own life.........................................................................249 SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 250 Activity 283: Brainstorm a fable..............................................................................................................................250 Activity 284: Draft a fable...........................................................................................................................................250 Activity 285: Revise, edit, proofread and present a fable..............................................................................251 Activity 286: Record words in your personal dictionary..............................................................................251 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 251 Activity 287: Use direct speech................................................................................................................................251 Activity 288: Working with sentences...................................................................................................................252 UNIT 4: Weeks 7 – 8 ............................................................................................................................................. 254 Lesson 18: Dance.........................................................................................................................................................................254 SECTION 1: LISTENING AND SPEAKING............................................................................................. 255 Activity 289: Participate in a conversation.........................................................................................................255 Activity 290: Listen to a short announcement...................................................................................................256 Activity 291: Practise listening and speaking....................................................................................................257 SECTION 2: READING AND VIEWING................................................................................................... 258 Activity 292: Scan the information text and then read it..............................................................................258 Activity 293: Summarise the information text...................................................................................................258 Activity 294: Read a visual text................................................................................................................................258 Activity 295: Answer comprehension questions..............................................................................................259 Activity 296: Independent reading: reflect on text..........................................................................................260 Activity 297: Read for enjoyment............................................................................................................................260

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SECTION 3: WRITING AND PRESENTING........................................................................................... 261 Activity 298: Write a paragraph...............................................................................................................................261 Activity 299: Design a programme..........................................................................................................................261 Activity 300: Do a crossword puzzle......................................................................................................................262 Activity 301: Record words in your personal dictionary..............................................................................263 SECTION 4: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS......................................................... 263 Activity 302: Use prefixes...........................................................................................................................................263 Activity 303: Use present continuous tense........................................................................................................264

ADDENDUM A: RUBRICS......................................................................................................................................266 BIBLIOGRAPHY.......................................................................................................................................................278

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Lesson elements

VOCABULARY The meaning of new words to fully understand the text/content.

IMPORTANT Aspects to take note of to better understand the content. Additional information to enhance understanding of concepts or content covered in the lesson.

TIPS A useful hint to help improve skills.

LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS Key language elements that must be studied to be understood and applied to the content of the lesson.

ACTIVITY Core content and questions to test the learner’s knowledge.

Preface

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PRESCRIBED BOOKS All texts needed to facilitate this year are either in the Facilitator’s Guide or in the Study Guide. It is always beneficial for the learners to read books in their free time. Here is a short list of age-appropriate books: • • • • • •

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Superfudge by Judy Blume The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith Charlotte’s Webb by EB White James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown

INTRODUCTION

The Study Guide and Facilitator’s Guide have been organised into four units of 18 lessons. Each lesson is taught over a period of two weeks. • • • • •

Unit 1 has five themed lessons. Unit 2 has four themed lessons. Unit 3 has five themed lessons. Unit 4 has four themed lessons. At the end of Unit 2 and 4 the learner will write examinations.

There is a skills table at the beginning of each lesson. Each lesson consists of four sections: • • • •

Listening and Speaking Reading and Viewing Writing and Presenting Language Structures and Conventions

Note that many of the Language Structures and Conventions skills are combined with other sections, and are therefore not stated explicitly.

Each of these sections is made up of activities. Each activity is labelled and has a time reference. (See Timetable and Time Management for further details about the lesson and activity times.)

There are remedial and extension activities at the end of each lesson. These can be completed if there is a need for them and available time. These can also be used as examination preparation.

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Timetable and time management

Grade 4 English Additional Language follows the following times for each section per two-week lesson: • • • •

Listening and Speaking – 2 hours Reading and Viewing – 5 hours Writing and Presenting – 4 hours Language Structures and Conventions – 1 hour

Each activity in this book has been apportioned to meet these times.

In your personal timetabling, please account for eight English lessons per week; 16 English lessons per two-week period. Each week your timetable should include: • • • • •

2 x 30-minute Listening and Speaking activities 1 x 30-minute Reading and Viewing activity 2 x one-hour Reading and Viewing activities 2 x one-hour Writing and Presenting activities 1 x 30-minute Language Structures and Conventions activity

Assessment requirements Assessment forms a large part of the study guide. The activities that count towards the year mark can be found in the portfolio book.

Year plan Unit

Lesson

Weeks

LESSON 1: Families

1–2

LESSON 3: On my bookshelf

5–6

LESSON 2: People I admire

3–4

LESSON 4: My favourite things to do

7–8

LESSON 5: Favourite poems

9 – 10

LESSON 7: On the farm

3–4

LESSON 6: By the fireside 2

1–2

LESSON 8: On the sports field

5–6

LESSON 9: At the airport

9 – 10

LESSON 10: At the water

1–2

LESSON 12: The wind

5–6

7–8

June examination

LESSON 11: The ocean

3–4

LESSON 13: Storms and lightning

7–8

LESSON 14: Fire

9 – 10

LESSON 16: Art

3–4

LESSON 15: Songs and music 4

1–2

LESSON 17: Aesop’s Fables

5–6

LESSON 18: Dance

7–8

November examination

9 – 10

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Date started

Date completed

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UNIT 1: Weeks 1 – 2

Unit

Lesson 1: Families

Skills

Activity

Time allocation

Activity 1

15 minutes

Listening and Speaking Listen to a short story

Answer questions on the story

Activity 2

Retell the story in the correct order

Activity 3

Give a personal recount

Activity 6

30 minutes

Use reading strategies

Activity 7

Answer questions about the story

Activity 8

Retell the story in sequence

Activity 9

Discuss new vocabulary

Activity 10

Use a dictionary to revise alphabetical order

Independent reading: retell the story

Write your own ending to the story

Write sentences to express opinion

Activity 16

Common and proper nouns

Activity 17

Activity 3

Punctuation and simple past tense

1 hour

30 minutes

Create a personal dictionary

Determiners

30 minutes

Activity 13

Activity 15

Language Structures and Conventions

1 hour

30 minutes

Activity 14

Write your own recount

1 hour

Activity 11

Activity 12

Writing and Presenting

1 hour

30 minutes

Activity 18

Synonyms

15 minutes

Activity 5

Predict the story from the title and pictures

15 minutes

Activity 4

Practise listening and speaking Reading and Viewing

30 minutes

Activity 7

Unit

SECTION 1

SECTION 1:

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LISTENING AND SPEAKING

Activity 1: Listen to a short story 15 minutes

Read the following short story to the learners.

Kholeka’s Family Photograph

The class was quiet as Lwazi held up his photograph and described his family. Kholeka wanted to listen to him talking about his family, but only one thought drummed through her head: “I don’t have a photograph of Gogo and little Sipiwe. What am I going to say?” Lwazi finished speaking and the class clapped. Mrs Marocha pinned Lwazi’s photograph on the wall under a heading: “MY FAMILY”.

First thing every day, the Grade 4 teacher, Mrs Marocha, asked one learner to talk about their family and tomorrow would be Kholeka’s turn! Without a photograph of Gogo and Sipiwe, what was she going to do? At break time Kholeka sat by herself. Her friend Famedhia asked, “What’s the matter, Kholeka?” “Nothing,” she answered. “Come and play,” said Famedhia. “We’ve made up this new skipping game.” “I just want to sit here a bit longer,” answered Kholeka, so Famedhia ran off the join the rest of her friends.

Kholeka watched them. “I’ll be so embarrassed that I don’t have a photograph of Gogo and little Sipiwe to show the class,” she thought miserably. “Everyone else has one.”

Shortly before the end of break, her smiled brightened as she got a great idea! After break Kholeka ran into the classroom and quickly spoke to Mrs Marocha who agreed with her unique idea. The next morning, Mrs Marocha called Kholeka to the front of the classroom to talk about her family. Kholeka stood up proud and tall and began, “I live with my gogo and my little brother, Sipiwe.”

“And Kholeka has a special surprise for you,” smiled Mrs Marocha as she walked to the classroom door and opened it. In walked Gogo with little Sipiwe strapped to her back. “I don’t have a photograph, so I brought the real thing,” said Kholeka, introducing her gogo and Sipiwe. She described her family life at home with Gogo and her little brother, as Gogo smiled proudly at her granddaughter. The class loved it and clapped and clapped when Kholeka had finished. Kholeka had even drawn a picture of herself, Gogo and Sipiwe to put up on the “MY FAMILY” wall. That break she didn’t sit alone. She jumped and skipped happily with her friends. © Optimi

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Activity 2: Answer questions on the story 30 minutes

Read the story “Kholeka’s Family Photograph” to the learners a second time and then ask the learners these questions about the story.

Help learners understand that there is no right or wrong answer when they are asked to participate in a discussion or to give their opinion. All answers are correct as long as they can give valid reasons for them. Tell learners we refer to this as ‘motivating your answer’.

Activity 2: MEMORANDUM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

What is the title of the story? The title of the story is “Kholeka’s Family Photograph”. What is the setting of the story? The setting is a Grade 4 classroom. What is the teacher’s name? The teacher’s name is Mrs Marocha. Who does Kholeka live with? Kholeka lives with her Gogo and her little brother, Sipiwe. Do you think Mrs Marocha is a nice teacher? Learners’ own opinions, but probably yes as she was happy to help Kholeka. Can you think of any reasons why Kholeka didn’t have a photograph of Gogo and Sipiwe? Learners’ own answers. Suggested answers: a) They had only recently come to live with Gogo. b) Gogo doesn’t like photographs. c) Gogo doesn’t own a camera.

Activity 3: Retell the story in the correct order 15 minutes

Encourage learners to retell the story in the correct order. Language lesson: determiners A determiner is a word that appears before any descriptive adjective and decides the kind of reference that a noun has; for example: a, the, this, each, some, my and your. Encourage learners to use the determiners ‘first’, ‘then’ and ‘last’ as they retell the story.

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Tips for presenting a speech 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Engage with the listeners. Make them feel you are glad they are there. Believe in yourself and speak with confidence. Speak clearly and do not rush. Everyone wants to hear what you have to say. Use variation in your voice. Pause every now and then. You do not have to be speaking every second. Make eye contact with the listeners. Use good body language. Stand upright and do not slouch. Look interested. Use only limited hand gestures and only when appropriate. Enjoy yourself!

Activity 4: Give a personal recount 15 minutes

Go through the tips for presenting a speech with learners. Explain to them that they must give a recount of something that happened to them. Begin by recounting a personal experience you have had or use the recount given below. My brother and I went to lunch at my uncle’s house. He is always very funny and full of jokes. It was a hot day. First we had a swim and then we had a braai with delicious boerewors. I had always been taught to have good manners so when it was time to go home I hugged my uncle and said, “Thank you for having us.” He looked at me in a funny way and said, “I didn’t have you; I had boerewors!”

Activity 5: Practise listening and speaking 1 hour

Repetition is an important part of learning a language; spend a few minutes each day on one of these activities. 1.

Perform rhymes.

Read the words of the rhyme in the study guide while doing the actions. Ask learners to say the words with you and copy your actions. Encourage learners to memorise the words and actions.

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Families Some families are large (spread arms out wide) Some families are small (bring arms close together) But I love my family (cross arms over chest) best of all! Music in our home Mother plays the violin. Daddy plays the flute. Big brother blows the horn, toot-toot-toot-toot. Little sister keeps the beat By clanging on a pot. And I try to sing along Whether I know the words or not. Ask learners if they can add any lines to the rhyme. If anyone can, let them share the words with you or with the other learners. 2.

Respond physically to instructions.

When we give instructions we use words such as: stop, go, look, sit, stand. Ask learners to look at the picture in the study guide and see if they can see the humour in it. The learner is being asked to stand on one leg and she is standing on one of her legs. Give simple instructions that are easily carried out; for example, “clap your hands”, “stamp your feet”, “touch your toes”. Ensure that instructions and clear and unambiguous.

Play a version of the game ‘Simon says’ called ‘My sister Sooz says’. The game is played in the following way: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Learners must stand. When you give an instruction starting with “My sister Sooz says”, the learners must follow your instruction. When you give an instruction without saying “My sister Sooz says”, the learners must not follow the instruction, but must stay in the position they are in. If a learner follows an instruction not preceded by “My sister Sooz says”, they are out of the game and must sit down. The last person standing is the winner. Play a language game. 21

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Ask learners to look at the picture in the study guide to see if they can determine how the game is played. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Begin the game by saying a word; for example, ‘tap’. Learners must then say a word that is associated to your word in some way; for example, ‘water’. The next learner then says another associated word; for example, ‘wet’. When no further associated words can be found, the last person who could not find the word starts with another word and the game continues.

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READING AND VIEWING

Activity 6: Predict the story from the title and pictures 30 minutes

Ask learners to look at the title of the story “Our family picnic” in the study guide. Encourage them to tell you what they think the story will be about, based on the title. Use this as an opportunity for learners to tell you a little about when they had a family picnic. Tell learners to look at the pictures of the story and then share what they think the story will be about.

Activity 7: Use reading strategies 1 hour

Read the story aloud to learners. Once you have done this, ask learners to read the story aloud. If you have a group of learners, give them turns to read parts of the story aloud.

Our family picnic Last Sunday my family went to the Ipeleng Dam for a picnic. There were six of us: my mother, my father, my brother, Ezie, my grandpa, my gran and of course me. It was a hot day so Ezie and I put our swimming costumes on under our clothes so that we could swim in the dam when we arrived. My mom packed a picnic basket. She put lots of food in the basket because Ezie is always hungry – my mom says it is because he is growing so fast. We all got into my dad’s car. It was a bit of a squash! We arrived at the dam and bundled out of the car. My dad put a waterproof blanket on the ground and my mom unpacked the food and drinks from the picnic basket.

“Come, Lily, let’s swim!” shouted Ezie as we stripped off our clothes, rushed down to the water and jumped in. Mom, Dad, Grandpa and Gran came to watch us. We had lots of fun splashing about in the dam until it was time for our picnic. We jumped out of the water and, dripping and laughing, raced back to our picnic spot. © Optimi

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As we got closer, we heard Dad yelling, “Hey! Hey!” We all ran up to see who he was yelling at, and there, helping themselves to our picnic, were two monkeys! “Hey! Hey!” yelled Dad again, waving his arms wildly to chase them away.

The monkeys shot off, but one of them had an apple in its hand. Luckily we had returned just in time because all that the monkeys got away with was one small apple and we still had plenty to eat! If learners struggle with a word, start sounding the word for them so that they can try to finish the word on their own. Do not provide the word straight away, but do not allow a learner to struggle for too long. Once they have attempted the word and failed, let them copy you and encourage all attempts. This will help them gain confidence in their ability to read. Encourage learners to visualise the story as they read it.

Ask learners to compare what they have read to what they predicted the story would be about from the title and pictures. Encourage them to identify in which ways the story is similar or dissimilar to what they predicted by asking questions such as: • • •

Is this what you thought the story would be about when you saw the title and pictures? In which ways is it the same as you imagined? In which ways is it different from what you imagined? Language lesson: synonyms

Use words from the story to talk about words that mean the same. Tell learners that these are called synonyms. An easy way to remember this is that same and synonym both start with the letter ‘s’. Ask learners to try and think of synonyms for these words from the story: hot: warm, boiling fast: quickly, speedily plenty: lots, many

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Activity 8: Answer questions about the story 30 minutes

Allow learners to read the story “Our family picnic” with a partner. Each learner takes a turn to read the story to the other learner.

Read the questions in the study guide to learners and allow them to answer them orally. If there is any uncertainty about the answer, emphasise the importance of referring back to the text of the story.

This answering session should be an informal learner activity in which you can take note of any learner who has not understood what they have read. If this is the case, go back over the story, reading one section at a time and then discussing it with the learner. Answer these questions orally.

Activity 8: MEMORANDUM 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

How many people went on the picnic? Six people went on the picnic. What is the boy’s name? The boy’s name is Ezie. What is the girl’s name? The girl’s name is Lily. Who packed the picnic basket? Mom packed the picnic basket. Who drove the car? Dad drove the car. Why did Dad shout and wave his arms about wildly? Dad shouted and waved his arms about wildly to chase away the monkeys. Who stole an apple? One of the monkeys stole the apple. Why do you think Ezie and Lily put their costumes on underneath their clothes? Learners’ own answers. Suggested answer: They put their costumes on underneath their clothes because they knew there were no change rooms at the dam; or they wanted to swim as soon as they got there and not waste time changing. 9. What do you think Mom may have put in the picnic basket? Learners’ own answers. Suggested answer: Mom packed apples and I think she probably packed sandwiches, chips and juice. 10. Do you think “Our family picnic” is a good title for the story? Can you think of another title? Learners’ own answers. Suggested answer: I think the title is good/bad. A good title could be “Monkeys at our picnic”.

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Activity 9: Retell the story in sequence 1 hour

Encourage learners to work in pairs. Talk about the main characters in the story and then retell the story in the correct sequence.

Listen as the learners tell each other the story, correcting them if they make a mistake by asking a question such as, “Are you sure that is what happened next? What about …” Language lesson: determiners Determiners are words that determine nouns and noun phrases. They decide the type of reference a word has. They are words such as: a, the, this, each, one, two, first, second, last, etc. Encourage the use of these words when learners are telling the story in sequence.

Give learners the opportunity to express their feelings about the story. Let them use these questions in the study guide as a guide to their discussion.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Did you enjoy the story? Did you think it was a good story? Give a reason for your answer. Was the story too long or too short? Do you think the story was well written? Why or why not? Could the story have been told in a more exciting way? If so, how?

Motivating your answer Try to instil in learners the importance of having their own opinion and being able to give good reasons for why they hold such an opinion. This will encourage them to think for themselves and know that their opinion has value as long as they can substantiate it.

Activity 10: Discuss new vocabulary 30 minutes

Ask learners to skim through the story and find 10 words that they don’t know how to spell. Encourage them to write these words in their exercise books. Encourage them to use the process in the study guide for learning to spell new words.

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Tip: Learning to spell new words When you want to learn to spell a new word: 1. Write it down. 2. Concentrate on how the word is spelt as you write it. 3. Look at the word you have written and spell it to yourself aloud or silently. 4. Cover the word and try to rewrite it correctly. 5. Check that you have spelt the word correctly. If not, see where you made the mistake and then write it again correctly. Ten words If you would like to, choose the 10 words ahead of time that learners must learn to spell. In this way you will ensure that all learners are learning the same words. Suggested words are: Sunday, picnic, swimming, costume, squash, blanket, clothes, splashing, monkey, plenty

Activity 11: Use a dictionary to revise alphabetical order 30 minutes

Ensure learners have their own dictionary for this activity. Before they begin, revise the alphabet so that learners know it off by heart. Also ensure that learners know that there are 26 letters in the alphabet. This will help them to turn close to the correct place in the dictionary. Tell them that looking up words in the dictionary becomes quicker and easier with practice. Go through the tips on dictionary work in the study guide. Dictionary techniques 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Know the alphabet. All words are listed alphabetically. Look at the first letter of the word. Turn to the place in the dictionary where you think this word will appear judging by its place in the alphabet. Look at the second letter of the word. For instance, when you look at a word such as ‘author’, you first look at the words under ‘A’, you then look at the second letter as this will tell you where in the A section this word will be found. If the first letters of words are the same, look at the second letter, and so on. Remember, the more you practise looking up words in the dictionary, the easier it will become.

Call out the words in the study guide and encourage learners to look them up in the dictionary as quickly as possible. Have a competition to see who can find the word first.

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Different dictionaries’ definitions may vary slightly. Here are a few possible definitions:

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Vocabulary in context enjoy: find delight in something; take pleasure happy: feeling pleasure, satisfied naughty: badly behaved pleasant: providing a feeling of happiness or satisfaction; enjoyable waterproof: something that water cannot pass through; something that repels water Ask learners to read out the meaning of each word from the dictionary.

Explain to learners that some dictionaries give synonyms for words. If the learners’ dictionaries have synonyms then discuss these synonyms. Otherwise ask learners to see if they can think of synonyms for the words before going on to the next word.

Activity 12: Independent reading: retell the story 1 hour

Give learners a story to read from one of the reading books in your classroom. Tips for paired reading 1. 2. 3. 4.

Each learner should decide how much they will read. One page each is usually a good way to start. One learner starts to read while the other listens and follows in the book. If the reader makes a mistake, the other reader must give them the correct word. The second reader takes over once the first reader has read the first page. The advantages of paired reading are that a weaker reader will learn from a stronger reader. There is a limited amount of reading to be done so that the weaker reader will not become discouraged.

When learners have finished reading the story, give them the opportunity to retell the story in their own words. Encourage them to speak about how the story relates to their own life.

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WRITING AND PRESENTING

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Activity 13: Write your own ending to the story 30 minutes Language lesson: sentence structure Revise the structure of a sentence with learners. Remind them to start each sentence with a capital letter and end it with a full stop. Do a sample sentence for learners, such as: Suddenly he found himself unable to reach the edge of the dam.

Reread the story “Our family picnic”, but stop reading when the children are splashing around in the water. Ask learners to think up another ending to the story. Discuss tips on brainstorming ideas. Tips for brainstorming 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Close your eyes and try to form a picture in your mind of what happens. Jot down ideas on a piece of paper. Make a list of things that could happen. Make a mind map. Do not write full sentences at this stage. Write down every idea as it comes to you and then decide on the ones you want to use.

Some learners find it very difficult to think of ideas when asked to write a story and often say, “I don’t know what to write”. Encourage learners to write freely. They may find that once they start to write it is easier for ideas to flow freely and they will be pleasantly surprised by what they have written. If the learners really struggle with writing, provide structured support for their sentences by writing down ideas together.

Activity 14: Write sentences to express opinions 30 minutes

Encourage learners to write three sentences to express their opinions of the story. They must start their sentences with the phrases in the study guide. If learners still struggle to write, provide further support for them by asking for ideas on how they would like to finish each sentence and then writing it down for them to copy. © Optimi

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Activity 15: Write your own recount 30 minutes

Write up an account of something that happened to you for the learners. Use your own ideas or use the idea below. a) Yesterday I went to the shops. b) First I went to the grocery shop. c) Then I went to the greengrocer. d) Afterwards I went straight home so that I could pack away the groceries, fruit and vegetables.

Ask learners to write their own personal recount of something that happened to them. Allow time for learners to share aloud what they have written.

Activity 16: Create a personal dictionary 30 minutes

Give learners a book to use to create their own personal dictionary. They can alphabetically index their book by making their own index, using each two-page spread for a letter of the alphabet. Tell learners to keep this book with them for easy reference.

Tell learners to enter five words and their definitions into their personal dictionaries. These words may come from the stories in this lesson or any other word they may want to record. Learners may use various methods to show the meaning of the words. They may: a) b) c) d)

Write a dictionary definition of the word. Draw a picture to show the meaning of the word. Explain the meaning in their own words. Write a sentence that shows the meaning of the word.

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LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS

Activity 17: Identify countable and uncountable nouns 30 minutes

Revise nouns with learners. A noun is a naming word. There are four main types of nouns: Common nouns are names given to ordinary things, such as ‘desk’ or ‘chair’. Proper nouns are the specific names of people and places and always begin with a capital letter; for example, ‘Durban’ or ‘Mary’ or ‘Table Mountain’. Collective nouns are the names given to a collection of objects, such as ‘a flight of stairs’, ‘a gaggle of geese’ or ‘a school of fish’. Abstract nouns are the names given to things that we cannot see, touch or measure, such as a feeling or emotion; for example, love, kindness.

1. 2. 3.

Most nouns can be counted; for example, one monkey – two monkeys. These are called countable nouns. Uncountable nouns are nouns that stay the same in the singular and the plural, such as sheep and scissors.

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Countable nouns

Uncountable nouns

man

wood

garage tailor

material

potatoes

rice

shop

5. 7.

fridge

fruit

wallet

money food

flowers

sunshine

jewels

sand

teacher

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pond

cheese

garden

scissors

chalk

board

water