Here is a pairs memory game (concentration) to practice the vocab and phrases used in Unit 1.

Put the students into teams, and they have to match the coordinating pictures/quotes.

Fun, I hope:-)

1st download: *IGNORE*
2nd download: Grade 1 high level
3rd  download: Grade 1 low level
4th download: Grade 3 low level *idioms Unit 1*

Hey There!

I've been using these books now for 1 1/2 years. Though we just got the new 3rd year text book this year, so I've only used them for 1st and 2nd year students.

My school is pretty relaxed in that I've made lessons based on themes, dialogues, ideas, in the books but not totally focused on exactly what is written.

I'll share some of the better and more successful lessons from grades 1 and 2.

I'm looking forward to what we can come up with for grade 3 as it's the first time working with this book for me.

Here's the first week lesson I did for the 1st graders from Unit 1: Meet the Twins.
It gets the students interviewing each other and then presenting their partner to the class.

Note: My first year students were split according to their English levels, so all my 1st year lesson plans were tailored for high-level speaking students. Adapt the lesson to best suit your students.

Cheers.

Flowerbuzz, your game is awesome... truly:-) Been a long time since I laughed so much at a presentation.... Wazzzzzubi!

Here is a pairs memory game (concentration) to practice the vocab and phrases used in Unit 1.

Put the students into teams, and they have to match the coordinating pictures/quotes.

Fun, I hope:-)

1st download: *IGNORE*
2nd download: Grade 1 high level
3rd  download: Grade 1 low level
4th download: Grade 3 low level *idioms Unit 1*

this was a really good lesson and thanks for the hard work on it

For this lesson, I brainstorm an introduction with students.  For low level students, I write the full introduction on the board minus important words (My name is ___________.  I am ___ years old.  etc.), for medium level students, I give a few examples but otherwise just write the main points on the board (Name, Age, etc.) and high level students, I just give the main points, or nothing at all.

I print off the pictures in the file (attached here) in color, laminate them and give each student one picture.  I make sure each group of four has four different pictures.  I have students then imagine an introduction for their picture and write that introduction.  Then, they introduce their picture to their group.  Depending on the class level, the other students can ask follow up questions about each picture.  Then, the group chooses the most interesting / funniest picture and presents to the class. 

NOTE: I'd recommend deleting the picture of Andre Kim as the kids actually know who he is and so they tend not to imagine an introduction but rather just try to remember information about him.  Also, make sure you count the cards between each class as the boys in particular tend to steal the more appealing pictures.

Hey  :D
Do you know where I can get this work book from?

Thanks a mil

HOW CAN I USE THIS ?

I have to teach this from monday morning and, needless to say, this has given me a great idea of how to teach the lessons as I've had no help from my co-teacher. Thanks for the help!

I'm with you Monday morning too.  Thanks to everyone for all of the useful information and activities.  They are thoroughly appreciated.

were you given CD's to teach with for middle school grades 1,2 and 3? Apparently I have to whack the CD on and use the textbook to teach as well, but it hasn't been made clear to me exactly how to do this.

Here's what I put together. It's a combination of other ppts and a bit of my own. I'm going to get them to do a couple of speaking activities and complete the worksheet that has been posted above.