Learning objectives

6.L2 Understand more complex supported questions which ask for personal information

6.S2 Ask simple questions to get information about a growing range of general topics

Assessment criteria

• Identify complex personal questions with support

• Make up simple interrogative sentences to get information about the topic and ask questions

Level of thinking skills

Knowledge and comprehension Application

Duration

20 minutes

Listening

Task 1. Listen what Joshua tells about his school in Japan. Choose the correct answer.

Go to this link to listen: http://www.esl-lab.com/elem/elemrd1.html Transcript can be found after the rubrics.

1. Which item did Joshua NOT take to school?

   1. Backpack

   2. Gym clothes

   3. School hat

2. What is one of the first things Joshua does when he comes to school?

   1. He stands and bows to the teacher.

   2. He practices his reading and writing.

   3. He puts on his gym clothes for class.

3. Where does Joshua eat lunch at school?

   1. In his classroom

   2. In the lunchroom

   3. In the gymnasium

4. What time does Joshua get home from school?

   1. at 1:00 PM and at 2:00 PM

   2. at 2:00 PM and at 3:00 PM

   3. at 3:00 PM and at 4:00 PM

Speaking

Task 2. Work in pairs. Read the examples and possible answers. Then make up your own 3 questions about your class or school and ask your partner. Swap the roles.

Example:

1. What subject’s homework do you like? Why?

2. What are good and bad things about your school? Explain your answer.

3. What do you enjoy doing at school and what do you dislike doing? Explain your answer.

Possible answers:

1. I prefer doing homework in Biology because it is always interesting for me.

2. Good thing in my school is that on Saturday we always have clubs and lessons on Music and Art. Bad in my school is that I should stay up to 5 o’clock at school.

3. I enjoy staying with my friends and I dislike doing difficult problems in Math.