(T) – The text is included in the Project package. There is no need to purchace the book.
Description |
Students read an extract of Esio Trot by Roald Dahl (pp.21–25). They do a reading comprehension and vocabulary exercise. Then they focus on the use of the imperative and adverb. After that they do some activities about describing and looking after animals, and a game of encoding and decoding messages written in a secret language.
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The Story |
Mr. Hoppy has fallen in love with Mrs. Silver, a widow who lives downstairs. But she cares only about her pet tortoise Alfie. One day, she tells Mr. Hoppy she would be happy to see it grow bigger. He comes up with a magic plan to make it grow faster, and in the end makes Mrs. Silver his wife too.
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Learning Targets |
Knowledge dimension
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Interpret information
Present information
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Interpersonal dimension
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Participate in discussions
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Experience
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Participate in a game
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Generic Skills and Attitudes |
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Collaboration skills
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Creativity
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Communication skills
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Objectives |
Student are able
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To understand the text and vocabulary of the extract.
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To practise the use of the imperative and adverb.
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To raise awareness about how to look after animals.
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To learn describe animals and looking after them.
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To use language in a fun way by writing secret messages.
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Language Focus |
Vocabulary
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Names of parts of animals
Describing animals and physical features of animals
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Grammar
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Imperative form of verb
Adverb
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Text Type
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Narrative
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Activities and Skills Focused
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Reading a text – whole-class work
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Understanding the text and vocabulary – whole-class work
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Language focus – whole-class work
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Describing animals and looking after animals – pair work, group work
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Playing a decoding game – pair work, group work
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Materials |
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Extract from the story Esio Trot
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Reading comprehension exercise
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Vocabulary exercise
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Worksheet on imperative forms of verbs
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Worksheet on adverbs
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Worksheet on description of animals
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Worksheet on decoding game
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Suggested additional activities
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Catering for Learner Diversity |
For weaker students, the teacher can provide more examples in the following before students attempt the tasks given:
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vocabulary
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reading comprehension
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language focus
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describing animals
For pair work and group discussions, more able students can be put together with weaker ones so they can help the latter complete the tasks more easily.
A few additional activities are included for students of higher abilities in English and greater creativity.
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