Introducing the topic
Siting in a circle, the children are presented with the topic of the lesson.
Explore the objectives of this session and the ordered sequence of games connected to it.
Recombine the known structures without a model on the board, switching topic mid-game. Aim for full sentences and real exchanges between participants, whatever their level.
Bring back earlier vocabulary when it comes up unannounced, and produce it without a prompt. Played out in The colour witch, Blind Guide and Actions.
A mixed recall of the vocabulary from the sessions so far (colours, numbers, action verbs, directions, fencing and introductions) — no topic announced in advance.
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Siting in a circle, the children are presented with the topic of the lesson.
The children sit in a circle and talk about the topic of the previous week.
The witch says a colour and the children must find it in the room and touch it. If a child doesn't touch the colour in time, and they get tagged by the witch and become it.
The children are divided into pairs. One child closes their eyes and becomes “blind.” The other child gives directions for their partner to follow, helping them move safely around the room.
Every action gets a number assigned, while the children walk around the room the teacher says a number, and they must do the according action.
The children sit in a circle and talk about the topic of the session.
Vocabulary for this topic in the language of the course. Listen to a word, then practise saying it.
Phrases for this topic in the language of the course.