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What is the primary objective of the 'Let's Talk' section in Unit 7?
What is the primary objective of the 'Let's Talk' section in Unit 7?
- To introduce new action commands.
- To teach students how to stamp their feet and clap their hands.
- To learn how to apologize and accept an apology. (correct)
- To prepare students for the Unit 7 test.
If a student makes a mistake, which phrase is most appropriate for them to use, according to the material?
If a student makes a mistake, which phrase is most appropriate for them to use, according to the material?
- Clap your hands.
- That's OK.
- Stamp your feet.
- Oops! I'm sorry! (correct)
Which activity is NOT explicitly mentioned as part of the lesson to engage students?
Which activity is NOT explicitly mentioned as part of the lesson to engage students?
- Listening and performing actions.
- Speaking and acting out.
- Correcting a test. (correct)
- Watching a video.
What follow-up activity is suggested if a teacher wants to formally assess student learning from Units 5 and 6?
What follow-up activity is suggested if a teacher wants to formally assess student learning from Units 5 and 6?
Besides the lessons in the student book, where can teachers find additional support materials for Unit 5 and Unit 6?
Besides the lessons in the student book, where can teachers find additional support materials for Unit 5 and Unit 6?
Which of the following activities is NOT explicitly mentioned as a way to introduce and reinforce the phonics of the letters Q, R, S, and T?
Which of the following activities is NOT explicitly mentioned as a way to introduce and reinforce the phonics of the letters Q, R, S, and T?
After the teacher pronounces the name and sound of the letter 'r', what action should the students take, according to the instructions provided?
After the teacher pronounces the name and sound of the letter 'r', what action should the students take, according to the instructions provided?
What is the purpose of having students point to the letters Qq, Rr, Ss, and Tt on the ABC chart while listening to Class CD2 Track 30?
What is the purpose of having students point to the letters Qq, Rr, Ss, and Tt on the ABC chart while listening to Class CD2 Track 30?
What is the suggested sequence of activities when introducing the phonics of the letters Q, R, S, and T?
What is the suggested sequence of activities when introducing the phonics of the letters Q, R, S, and T?
Why does the teacher underline the letter 'q' in the word 'queen' when introducing the letter Qq?
Why does the teacher underline the letter 'q' in the word 'queen' when introducing the letter Qq?
Flashcards
Qq
The letter Q and its sound /q/
Rr
Rr
The letter R and its sound /r/
Ss
Ss
The letter S and its sound /s/
Tt
Tt
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Listen, Point, and Say
Listen, Point, and Say
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Oops! I'm sorry!
Oops! I'm sorry!
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That's OK.
That's OK.
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Clap your hands.
Clap your hands.
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Stamp your feet
Stamp your feet
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Apologies
Apologies
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Study Notes
- Eight-Level Course: Designed for children's first experience learning English, universal themes for all children
- Communication Emphasis: Prioritizes communication with controlled grammar beginning, interactive activities, and difficulty progression
- Vocabulary and Structure: Present regularly to enable communication at each new level
Communication Encouraged
- Students communicate with each other from the beginning
- They start in groups, proceed to pairs, and gain confidence
- Pairwork is crucial for real-life resembling communication
Incorporation of Proven Techniques
- MAT (Model, Action, Talk) Method
- TPR (Total Physical Response)
- Functional Approach
- Communicative Approach
- Audio-Lingual Approach
- Grammatical/Structural Approach
Series Entry Points
- "Let's Begin" caters to students without prior formal English learning
- Student Book 1 aims towards those with simple English knowledge
- Further levels expand language and vocabulary from earlier stages
Organization in Let's Begin 2
- Eight units with themes, divided into four lessons, with review lesson after each two units
- Each lessons will introduce new vocabulary which build upon the vocabulary that has been earned
Identified Language
- Both review and new vocab will be labeled in the Teacher's Guide
Fun Activity
- Can-Do Activity at each lessons end focuses on objectives, accessed via Student Book Classroom Presentation Tool
- The Workbook will include titles, matching corresponding pages for practice work
- Extra tests and material resources in Teacher's Resource Center
Lesson Focus
- Let's Talk, functional fluency via conversations, animated videos extended; personalize language with "Say and act", useful action verb phrases
- Builds grammatical accuracy, listening comprehension, vocabulary relating to unit, sentence pattern practice
- Expands and introduces thematic vocabulary and question-answer patterns, providing vocabulary practice from previous lessons
Alphabet Introduction and Assessment
- Let's Learn to Read teaches English alphabet-shapes/sounds/keywords, animated chants for practice, sentence reading, and letter searches
- Let's Review is a one-page listening assessment, extra topic language, classroom vocabulary, commands, weather words, and days of the week
Lesson Plan Guidance
- Design with certain goals and objectives and have extra activities to prepare
- Warm-up activity designed to "activate" the classroom environment
- Contains suggested activities, problem explanations, and teaching tips in Guides
- Replace activities among sections to fit class needs
Presentation
- Students should focus to hear and then understand before having a book to look at
- Students listen to Audio and repeat exercises
- Close their books and communicate with classmates during activities
Ideal Speaking Balance
- 10% warm-up activities, 30-40% presenting language books closed, then 20% books open
- 30-40% practicing through activities
Pacing
- Maintain a vibrant classroom and have students engaged
- Activities every 5-7 minutes or when interest fades
- Utilize all positive activity for drills and the english intonation
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