Review the words for oral practice - they can repeat the words. Name your family members (model) and ask them to name theirs.

A1.2 learners can write sentences about what they are wearing, based on a teacher model. Use sentence stems and frames to scaffold this activity.

A1.2 can learn to introduce their family members more authentically with basic production.

A1.2 learners can use this template to list their favourite activities and then write about their favourite one. They can write short phrases and simple sentences.

Once students have been introduced to the vocabulary, you could make duplicate copies of the cards and play a matching game.

A1.2 learners can use these flashcards to describe in short, simple sentences their daily routine. They can add ordering words (first, next, then, etc) to describe the order of their day.

A1.2- Have students complete the page by referring to visuals in the room. Extend the activity by having students talk about the building in their neighbourhood.

A1.2 Have students use various vocabulary words in short phrases and simple sentences in speaking and writing.

A1.2- extend this vocabulary by having students describe the objects (colour, shape, etc.)

A1.2- Use the weather cards to ask and answer questions about the weather.

Tip: Laminate and use a whiteboard marker!

A1.2- introduce the more difficult shapes and have students describe the shape using the colour as well.

Tip: Laminate and use with a whiteboard marker.

A1.2- learners can match the questions/answers. They can take turns with a partner or the teacher.

A1.2- learners can read the word with the associated picture card. They can use the picture cards to write phrases and simple sentences about what they eat.

A1.2- As an extension activity once students have learned all the word cards, cover up the written word and have students say the food card.

A1.2- learners can brainstorm different situations when they would use the various greetings (ie. with friends, with a teacher, in the morning, etc.)

A1.2- have students label the worksheet. They may refer to a picture of diagram, but could try it from memory as well.

A1.2 learners can extend the speaking activity by explaining "why" they would rather (eat than cook, walk than run etc.)

A1.2- Have students ask each other what food they like better after reviewing the vocabulary words and the question and answer stem.

A1.2- label the picture. Students could draw a similar picture and then write about the picture using short phrases and simple sentences.

A1.2- students can read the vocabulary words, circle the words that don't belong, and then say which room they belong in.

A1.2 students can label the words on the picture after being familiar with the vocabulary. They can produce short phrases and simple sentences about the vocabulary.

A1.2- After reviewing the question stems have students help to create more questions for each type.

A1.2- have students read the cards and put the months in the correct order.

Extension: Rewrite the sentence to go with the other picture.

A1.2- extend the vocabulary activity by having students describe the clothing (colours, texture, etc.).

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• speak slowly and clearly

• use short, simple sentences

• repeat and write important details

• use visuals and actions to show what they say

• Copy single words and phrases

• Label images (Picture-Word-Inductive Model)

• Students should write words and phrases that are familiar, related to immediate environment and interests.

• Provide a model (example), word bank, sentence stems.