新思维小学英语 4 A Chapter 5 Animals big and small学习任务单（无答案）

Module: The Magic of nature
Unit: Wonders of nature
Task 5 Comparing animals
Task description
In groups, pupils think of three animals whose names start with the same letter. They compare the animals and make notes about them. Then they draw a picture of each animal and write as many sentences about them as they can. The group that writes the most sentences wins.
Learning target(s)
KSa to provide or find out, organise and present information on familiar topics
KSb to interpret and use given information through processes or activities such as matching, sequencing, describing, classifying, comparing, explaining, predicting, drawing conclusions; and to follow instructions
Language skills
Writing Use a small range of language patterns such as different verb forms and structural patterns Present writing using appropriate layout and visual support
Generic skills
Creativity Respond and give expression to experiences, events, characters or issues through creative writing
Critical thinking skills Interpret and use information in written texts, and make deductions and inferences from different sources
Values and attitudes Develop confidence in using English through working on their own and in groups
Task steps
Read the rubrics and examples carefully with the class. Practise the language needed for the task and demonstrate the steps by using the pictures at each step of the task.
Part A
Pupils work in groups. They think of three animals whose names start with the same letter. They compare them and make notes about them on Copymaster 1.
Less able pupils could think of three animals whose names start with different letters. They can compare the animals taught in the Pupil’s Book.
Part B
Pupils draw or stick a picture of each of the animals on Copymaster 2 and write as many sentences about the animals as they can. Provide pupils with extra copies of Copymaster 2 if there are insufficient lines to write the sentences.
More able pupils could think of and write about another three animals.
Part C
Pupils hand in their sentences to you. The group writes the most sentences wins.
The winning group reads out their sentences to the class.
Work in groups. Think of three animals whose names start with the same letter. Find out more about pare them and make notes on Copymaster 1.
Example
a / an penguin
(animal) a / an parrot
(animal) a / an peacock
(animal)
the cutest cuter cute
has pretty feathers has prettier feathers has the prettiest feathers
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The peacock is
cute
.
The parrot is
cute
r.
The penguin is the
cut
est.
…
…
…
)Draw or stick a picture of each of the animals on Copymaster 2. Read your notes and write as many sentences about the animals as you can.
Example
(
Well done, Group A. Your group has 27 sentences. Can you read
them for us
)Hand in your sentences to the teacher. The group that wrote the most sentences wins.
Example
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1
)Notes
a / an ___________________ (animal)
a / an ___________________ (animal)
a / an ___________________ (animal)
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2
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Task
5
How well did you do Circle.
‘
A
’
is the best.
Did you name the animals correctly
A B C D E
Did you use the simple present tense correctly
A B C D E
Did you use
‘
-er
’
or
‘
more
’
to make comparisons correctly
A B C D E
Did you use
‘
-est
’
or
‘
the most
’
to make comparisons correctly
A B C D E
Complete the sentence.
You can t
ick (
)
more than one choice
.
I can do better next
time. I can …
name the animals correctly.
use the simple present tense correctly.
use
‘
-er
’
or
‘
more
’
to make comparisons correctly.
use
‘
-est
’
or
‘
the most
’
to make comparisons correctly.
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