Junior High School - Year 1
Abilities 1
| Unit | Lesson Number | Topic | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 10 | 10.4 | Abilities 1 | A: Can you ski? A: Yes, I can. / No, I can't. |
| Resource Information | |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner |
| Age | This course is for 12-13 year olds, but of course any age is OK if the level is right. |
| Number of Players | Pairs. If you need to, a group of 3 is OK. |
| Resources |
Worksheet - pdf Character Flashcards - pdf Activity Flashcards - pdf |
| Time | It depends on the size and ability level of your class. |
| Advantages | The worksheet provides clear examples and it's a fun game. |
| Disadvantages | There are only a few activity examples on the worksheet. The flashcard set has more examples however, and you can always add more examples to practice with using other flashcards. |
Game Preparation
- Using the character flashcards, introduce the characters. This is Bob. etc
- Using the action flashcards, talk about what they are doing. What's he doing? He's skiing. etc
- Using the character flashcard for you begin to introduce the target language. Can you swim? etc
- Continue using the other character flashcards. Can Kristy swim? etc.
- Make sure practice answer forms as you go along. Yes, I can. No, she can't. etc
The Game !
- Demonstration is always the best way to explain anything.
- Pairs sit opposite each other and play rock, paper, scissors.
- The winner Student A hides their worksheet, with a book or something, and inserts yes and no responses in the box titled Game 1.
- Student B has to use the target language questions to determine how Student A filled in their worksheet.
For example....
Student B :Can you play the trumpet?
Student A :No, I can't.
Student B :Can Bob swim?
Student A :Yes, he can.
- When they are finished, they check to see that the answers are the same, swap roles and play the game again with Student B filling in the box titles Game 2.
- That's about the length of a 13 year old attention span.
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