Activity 1: Warm-up and review · 8 minutes
Alphabet chant and sound review
Aims
Ss get ready for the lesson and recall the letters and sounds they have learned before.
Content
Ss sing a hello song, chant the alphabet and say the sound of each flashcard that T shows (for example, a cat picture for the sound /k/).
Expected outcomes
Ss are active and can say the sound of at least three known letters or pictures.
Procedure
Teacher's activities
Pupils' activities
Teacher
T greets the class and sings a hello song with actions. T explains: 'Today we will learn a new letter and four new words.'
Pupils
Ss stand up, sing and do the actions with T.
Teacher
T leads the alphabet chant and shows the flashcard of a cat. T asks: 'What sound does cat start with?'
Pupils
Ss chant the alphabet together. Ss answer: 'The sound is /k/.'
Teacher
T calls on some Ss to come to the front and point to the flashcard that matches the sound T says.
Pupils
Ss come to the front, point to the correct picture and say the sound. Ss answer: 'It's a cat, /k/.'
Teacher
T praises the class and says: 'Good job! Now we will learn a new sound, /ɡ/.'
Pupils
Ss clap hands and listen carefully.