Speaking:
Market Shopping Challenge
Grouping:
Time:
Pairs → Small groups
15 minutes
Aim
Students will practice using “some, any, a lot of, a few, a little” in a shopping dialogue.
Materials
• Picture flashcards of food items (e.g., apples, rice, milk, eggs).
• A shopping list template.
Preparation
• Write key quantifiers on the board (some, any, a few, a little).
• Prepare flashcards with food items.
Activity Breakdown
1. Each student gets a shopping list with missing words.
2. In pairs, they ask each other about what they have or need (Do you have any rice? / Yes, I have a little).
3. They fill in their lists based on their partner’s responses.
4. Groups present their shopping results.
Instructions
1. Look at your shopping list.
2. Ask your partner (Do you have any milk?).
3. Listen and write the answer (Yes, I have some).
4. Complete the list.
5. Share your results with the class.
Concept Checking Questions
• “Can I say a few rice?” (No, rice is uncountable).
• “When do we use some?” (For affirmative sentences).
Examples
• I have some apples.
• There is a little water in the bottle.
Extensions/Varations
• Harder: Use more specific quantities (500g of rice, a carton of milk).
• Easier: Provide a word bank with quantifiers.
Error Correction
• The teacher writes common mistakes on the board and elicits correct answers.
Writing:
My Shopping List
Grouping:
Time:
Individuals
20 minutes
Aim
Students will write their own shopping list using countable and uncountable nouns with quantifiers.
Materials
• A worksheet with sentence starters.
Preparation
• Write example shopping lists on the board.
Activity Breakdown
1. Students write their own shopping list.
2. They include at least three countable and three uncountable nouns.
3. They swap lists with a partner for peer correction.
Instructions
1. Write a shopping list.
2. Use some, a few, a little, a lot of.
3. Check your work.
4. Swap with a partner.
5. Correct mistakes together.
Concept Checking Questions
• “Can I say a few water?” (*No, a little water).
• “Do we use some in negatives?” (*No, use any).
Examples
• I need some rice.
• I have a few oranges.
Extensions/Varations
• Harder: Students write full sentences (I need to buy some apples because they are healthy).
• Easier: Provide a template with gaps.
Error Correction
• The teacher reviews lists and provides group feedback.
Listening:
At the Supermarket
Grouping:
Time:
Individuals → Pairs
15 minutes
Aim
Students will listen to a dialogue between a customer and a cashier, identifying countable and uncountable nouns and their quantifiers.
Materials
• A recorded supermarket conversation.
• A worksheet with missing words (quantifiers).
Preparation
• Write key phrases on the board (Do you have any…? / I need a few…).
Activity Breakdown
1. Students listen to a recorded supermarket conversation.
2. They complete the worksheet by filling in missing quantifiers.
3. They compare answers with a partner.
4. The teacher reviews the answers.
Instructions
1. Listen to the conversation.
2. Fill in the missing words.
3. Compare your answers.
4. Listen again and check.
5. Discuss with the class.
Concept Checking Questions
• “Is milk countable?” (No, it’s uncountable).
• “Can we say a few milk?” (No, we use a little for uncountable nouns).
Examples
• I need a few tomatoes.
• She bought a lot of sugar.
Extensions/Varations
• Harder: Students write their own shopping dialogue.
• Easier: Provide the missing words as options.
Error Correction
• The teacher highlights incorrect answers and asks students to correct them.
Reading:
Recipe Time
Grouping:
Time:
Pairs
15 minutes
Aim
Students will read a simple recipe and identify countable and uncountable nouns.
Materials
• A short recipe (e.g., how to make a fruit salad).
• A worksheet with comprehension questions.
Preparation
• Write a recipe on the board with missing quantifiers.
Activity Breakdown
1. Students read a recipe.
2. They underline countable and uncountable nouns.
3. They complete a table categorizing nouns.
4. They answer comprehension questions.
Instructions
1. Read the recipe.
2. Underline countable and uncountable nouns.
3. Complete the table.
4. Answer the questions.
5. Compare answers with a partner.
Concept Checking Questions
• “Is water countable?” (No).
• “Can we use a few with sugar?” (*No, use a little).
Examples
• Add a little salt.
• Chop a few carrots.
Extensions/Varations
• Harder: Students write their own recipe using quantifiers.
• Easier: Provide a word bank.
Error Correction
• Students correct mistakes in pairs before teacher feedback.