English First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 7

In this lesson, we will focus on improving our listening and speaking skills. Listening is important because it helps us understand what others are saying, while speaking allows us to express our thoughts clearly. We will listen to a short story and then discuss it as a class. This will help us learn how to share our ideas and ask questions.

Let's read a short story together. The story is about a little bird that learns to fly. As we read, pay attention to the details about the bird's journey. After reading, I will ask you some questions about the story to check your understanding. For example, 'What did the bird see when it first flew?'

After listening to the story, we will have a class discussion. I will ask you to share your thoughts about the bird's experience. Use complete sentences when you speak. For instance, you can say, 'I think the bird was brave because it tried to fly.' Remember to listen to your classmates and respond to their ideas.

Now, it's your turn to practice writing. I want you to write three sentences about your favorite animal. Make sure to use correct punctuation and spacing. After you finish writing, pair up with a partner and read your sentences to each other. This will help you practice speaking and listening at the same time.

• To ignore others
• To understand what others are saying
• To talk over people
• To write notes

Answer: To understand what others are saying

Listening helps us comprehend the information being shared by others.

• The bird.
• Birds fly.
• Flying birds.
• Birds and

Answer: Birds fly.

A complete sentence has a subject and a verb, making 'Birds fly.' a complete thought.

Answer: The bird learned to fly.

This shows that the bird overcame its fear and achieved something new.

• Talk louder
• Listen carefully
• Ignore them
• Look at your phone

Answer: Listen carefully

Listening carefully shows respect and helps you understand the speaker.

Answer: My favorite animal is a dog.

This sentence is clear and uses correct punctuation.

• To make it look pretty
• To help the reader understand
• To confuse the reader
• To fill space

Answer: To help the reader understand

Punctuation clarifies the meaning of sentences and helps convey the message accurately.

• That's wrong.
• I don't care.
• I agree because...
• You should be quiet.

Answer: I agree because...

Responding positively encourages discussion and shows respect for others' opinions.