Speaking:
Classroom Objects Game
Grouping:
Time:
Pairs → Whole class
15 minutes
Aim
Students will use demonstratives to identify and describe objects in the classroom.
Materials
• Real classroom objects (books, pens, bags, etc.)
• A few objects placed at a distance from the students
Preparation
• Gather objects and place some near and some farther away.
• Write model sentences on the board (e.g., This is a pen. That is a bag. These are my books. Those are the teacher’s papers.).
Activity Breakdown
1. The teacher picks up an object and models a sentence (This is a pen.).
2. The teacher points to a far object and models (That is a chair.).
3. Students take turns picking objects and using this/that/these/those.
4. In pairs, students ask each other about objects around them.
Instructions
1. Pick up something near you and say: This is a…
2. Point to something far and say: That is a…
3. If you have two, say: These are…
4. If the objects are far, say: Those are…
5. Ask and answer with your partner.
Concept Checking Questions
• “Do we use this for near or far?” (Near.)
• “If there are two pens, do we say this or these?” (These.)
Examples
• This is my pencil.
• Those are his shoes.
Extensions/Varations
• Harder: Students describe objects with adjectives (This is a big book.).
• Easier: Students point, and the teacher helps form sentences.
Error Correction
• The teacher corrects mistakes by asking leading questions.
Writing:
My Shopping List
Grouping:
Time:
Individual → Pairs
20 minutes
Aim
Students will write sentences using demonstratives to describe a shopping list.
Materials
• A worksheet with pictures of shopping items
• Example sentences on the board
Preparation
• Print worksheets with different shopping items (e.g., apples, milk, a jacket).
• Write example sentences (This apple is fresh. Those jackets are expensive.).
Activity Breakdown
1. Students look at the pictures and write sentences using this, that, these, those.
2. They read their sentences to a partner.
3. The teacher checks and corrects writing.
Instructions
1. Look at the pictures.
2. Write a sentence for each one (This is a… / These are…).
3. Check your sentences.
4. Read to your partner.
5. The teacher checks your work.
Concept Checking Questions
• “If I say this apple, is it near or far?” (Near.)
• “If I say those oranges, are there one or many?” (Many.)
Examples
• This apple is red.
• Those shoes are expensive.
Extensions/Varations
• Harder: Students write a short paragraph about shopping.
• Easier: Students complete fill-in-the-blank sentences first.
Error Correction
• The teacher gives written feedback on common errors.
Listening:
Find and Touch
Grouping:
Time:
Individuals → Pairs
15 minutes
Aim
Students will listen and identify objects based on demonstratives.
Materials
• Classroom objects placed around the room
• A set of teacher-prepared sentences using demonstratives
Preparation
• Arrange objects at different distances.
• Prepare spoken instructions like Touch this book. Point to that chair.
Activity Breakdown
1. The teacher gives instructions (Touch this table. Point to those windows.).
2. Students listen and follow instructions.
3. Students pair up and take turns giving instructions.
Instructions
1. Listen to the teacher.
2. Find and touch the correct object.
3. Take turns giving instructions with a partner.
4. Use this/that/these/those correctly.
5. The teacher checks your answers.
Concept Checking Questions
• “If I say this book, do I touch a near book or far book?” (Near book.)
• “If I say those chairs, do I touch one chair or many?” (Many.)
Examples
• Point to that window.
• Touch these books.
Extensions/Varations
• Harder: Students add adjectives (Touch that big bag.).
• Easier: The teacher demonstrates before students try.
Error Correction
• The teacher repeats unclear sentences and elicits corrections.
Reading:
Match the Labels
Grouping:
Time:
Pairs
15 minutes
Aim
Students will read and match labels to objects in a picture.
Materials
• A worksheet with a picture of a room with labeled objects
• Sentences describing the objects (This is a sofa. That is a TV.)
Preparation
• Print worksheets with labeled images and sentences.
• Cut out sentence strips for matching.
Activity Breakdown
1. Students read sentences and match them to objects in the picture.
2. In pairs, they check answers and discuss.
3. The teacher reviews answers with the class.
Instructions
1. Read the sentences.
2. Look at the picture.
3. Match the sentence to the correct object.
4. Compare answers with your partner.
5. The teacher checks your answers.
Concept Checking Questions
• “If the object is near, do we use this or that?” (This.)
• “If there are two chairs, do we say this chair or these chairs?” (These chairs.)
Examples
• This is a lamp.
• Those are books on the shelf.
Extensions/Varations
• Harder: Students write their own descriptions.
• Easier: The teacher reads sentences aloud before matching.
Error Correction
• Students peer-check answers before teacher correction.