Activity 1: Warm-up and review · 8 minutes
Four Seasons Chant
Aims
Ss review the names of the four seasons and get ready for the new lesson.
Content
T shows four season pictures and leads a chant: 'Spring, summer, autumn, winter, we love the four seasons!' Ss clap and chant together, then answer a quick question about their favourite season.
Expected outcomes
Ss name all four seasons correctly and say one season they like.
Procedure
Teacher's activities
Pupils' activities
Teacher
T shows the four season flashcards and says: 'Let's chant the seasons!' T models the chant with clapping.
Pupils
Ss look at the pictures, repeat the chant with clapping and point to the matching card.
Teacher
T calls out a season and Ss stand up when they hear their favourite season. T asks: 'Which season is hot?'
Pupils
Ss stand up and answer 'Summer.' Some Ss say 'Which season is cold?' and answer 'Winter.'
Teacher
T asks 3 Ss: 'Which season do you like?'
Pupils
Ss answer, for example: 'I like summer.' / 'I like autumn because the weather is cool.'
Teacher
T writes the title 'Seasons and the weather' on the board and says: 'Today we will learn what to wear in each season.'
Pupils
Ss repeat the title and look at the pictures of the new lesson.