Teacher Guide
Explain that the students must write only one word in each gap. Review the simple past of common verbs, especially the verb 'to be' and some irregular verbs. Have them guess a word for each gap and them have them read the complete sentence back to you. Discuss it with them - does it sound natural? Is the word in the right form? Help them if they haven't found the right word. At the end, have them read the complete passage out loud, to become familiar with the correct phrases used.
Make a note if there were any they found difficult and remember to review those words in future lessons and insert them into classroom conversation so they can become familiar with how they are used.
10mins - Introduction: Introduce the following linking expressions: First, next, then, after, finally. Beginning with the teacher, each person says one word at a time to further the story. Practice for correct verb tenses and linking expressions.
05mins - Review the online homework. What topics were discussed? Was the homework easy, medium or difficult? Answer any questions the students may have.
15mins - Review: Comparatives (adj. + ER, more) and Superlatives (adj. + ER, most) - Have students use comparatives and superlatives to write 5 sentences. Brainstorm a list of categories together: What's the best ice cream flavour? Who is the best character in Harry Potter? Where is the best place to visit the sea in Italy?
10mins - Worksheet: 21 comparatives and superlatives
15mins - Test: 21 writing practice - part 2 - review the answers.
05mins - Warm down: goodbye see you next time
00mins - Homework: complete the next section of the online homework.
1) Discuss the differences in text style (is it a diary, letter, etc.).
2) Students must only write one word.
3) Correct answers may depend on something said further back or ahead in the text.
4) Review: prepositions, articles, comparative structures, simple verbs and auxiliary verbs.
- than
- There
- like
- ask
- to