Activity 1: Warm-up and review · 5 minutes
Subject Flashcard Chat
Aims
Ss review the names of school subjects and the structure to talk about a favourite subject before the new lesson.
Content
Ss look at the flashcards (Music, Art, English, Maths) and answer the questions: What is your favourite subject? Why do you like it? Ss answer in pairs and then with the class, using: My favourite subject is…; Because…
Expected outcomes
Ss name at least four school subjects correctly and give one answer with My favourite subject is… in full sentences.
Procedure
Teacher's activities
Pupils' activities
Teacher
T shows the flashcards one by one and says each subject with the class. T asks the whole class: What is your favourite subject? T gives an example: My favourite subject is English.
Pupils
Ss repeat the names of the subjects and listen to the example. Ss raise hands to show the flashcards they know.
Teacher
T puts Ss in pairs (Student A and Student B). T asks each pair to ask and answer: What is your favourite subject? Why do you like it?
Pupils
Pairs take turns asking and answering. Expected answers: My favourite subject is Art. Because I like drawing. / My favourite subject is Maths. Because I like numbers.
Teacher
T calls on three or four pairs to report to the class. T praises correct sentences and corrects the stress on subject names if needed.
Pupils
Some Ss stand up and say their partner's favourite subject: Hoa's favourite subject is Music.
Teacher
T writes the key structure on the board: My favourite subject is… / Because… T says: Today we will learn about two sounds and a new reading.
Pupils
Ss copy the structure into their notebooks and get ready for the lesson.