Module: Fun and games
Unit: Sports and games we play
Task 6 My diary
Task description
Pupils complete their diaries. Then they use their diaries to schedule activities with their partners and choose an after-school activity that they can do together.
Learning target(s)
ISa to establish and maintain relationships and routines in carrying out classroom activities
ISb to converse about feelings, interests and experiences
ISe to obtain and provide objects and information in simple classroom situations
KSa to provide or find out and present simple information on familiar topics
KSb to interpret and use simple given information through processes or activities such as describing; and to follow simple instructions
Language skills
Listening Locate or provide specific information in response to simple instructions or questions Recognise the connection between ideas supported by appropriate cohesive devices, including pronouns
Speaking Use simple phrases and sentences to communicate with others with the help of cues Connect ideas by using cohesive devices Open an interaction by eliciting a response Maintain an interaction by using single words and formulaic expressions to ask questions and reply and providing information in response to factual or yes/no questions
Writing Provide personal ideas and information based on a model or framework provided
Generic skills
Collaboration skills Assume different roles in group work and role-play
Communication skills Interact with teachers and classmates in classroom situations and activities Provide, use and exchange simple information on familiar topics
Critical thinking skills Provide, use, find out, interpret and present simple information on familiar topics
Values and attitudes Develop confidence in using English through performing tasks on their own or 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 fill in the first diary on Copymaster 1. They write activities on three different days in their diary. Pupils may look at the activities provided on Copymaster 2 as a guide. Tell them to make sure they are free on four days.
Part B
Pupils get into pairs and find one activity that they both like.
Pupils then exchange information about their schedule and find out their partner’s activities. They also find out on which day they are both free. Then they write their partner’s activities in their partner’s diary.
Part C
Pupils write the activity they agreed on doing with their partner in their diary.
More able pupils could tell the class what they and their partners are going to do and when.
Write activities on three different days in your diary. Make sure you are free on four days.
Choose an after-school activity to do with your partner. Find a day when you are both free. Write down your partner’s activities in his / her diary. Decide a time when you can meet.
Example
: Let’s go hiking. Do you like hiking
: No, I don’t like hiking but I like cycling.
: Shall we go cycling
: Good idea. Are you free on Monday
What do you do on Monday
: I play table tennis.
: What do you do on Tuesday
: …
: What …
: I’m free on …
: I’m free too. Let’s go cycling.
Write the activity in your and your partner’s diaries.
My diary
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
My partner’s diary
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Activities we like
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