Formulating Lesson Aims

Vocabulary

• to introduce vocabulary
• to brainstorm for the topic-related vocabulary
•  to practice new vocabulary (read the words from the box to complete the phrases)
• to learn / consolidate new vocabulary direct Ss attention to the highlighted words)
• to present vocabulary for the topic
• to revise vocabulary from the model

Phonetic

• to practice intonation when asking different kinds of questions
• to learn intonation when expressing feelings

Grammar

• to present adverbs of manner
• to practice forming Present Tenses

Reading

• to predict the content of the text (to read the list of words, phrases, explain how they relate to the text)
• to read for gist (read only the title and introduction to answer the question what the text is about)
• to read the text for specific information (read the text and answer the questions, complete the sentences)
• to consolidate information in the text
• to develop critical thinking skills
• to read for gist and identify the writing style
• to read for cohesion and coherence (to read the sentences (A-H), read the text to decide which sentences match each gap. There is one sentence extra)
•  to read the structure and order the events

Speaking

• to summarise the text
• to introduce the topic
• to act out the dialogue, an interview
• to practice asking for personal details
• to discuss a given topic
• to analise a model answer
• to describe a series of events
• to practise role-playing
• to describe a picture

Listening

• to listen for specific information
• to listen for key information
• to listen for confirmation and gist (to check general understanding of the text, explain the meaning of the words)

Writing

• to write about ….
• to practice writing in a specific style
• to write a formal letter