Objectives
Practice listening to and saying some language phrases and vocabulary, on their own and in context.
- I can _____ walk/swim/do a handstand/ balance/fly/jump/juggle/do magic.
- He can ___ She can ___
- What can he do? What can she do? What can you do?
Audio
The audio phrases are the target language. It is played 3 times. First time, just listen. Second time, listen and repeat. Third time, circle items on worksheet while they listen and repeat.
Abilities Worksheet
The worksheet is to be used in 2 ways. First, the items on the top are to be circled while listening to the audio. Second, the bottom portion is to be filled out by each student. The bottom part can be shared with the class once complete, giving students an opportunity to talk about what they've made, using target language.
Action Song
Students can listen to this song several times, and practice singing along to learn new vocabulary doing actions as well.
Jump Song
This is a fun song for getting kids' energy out. It helps kids to get better at following instructions.
Yes I can! Song
This song is a great one to reinforce the action word vocabulary! It also can be used to review animal words, or introduce new animals to what students have already learned.
Reading Time
The story book should be purchased ahead of time or borrowed from the library. Read the story to the students and ask the following questions.
In response to "I Can Read with My Eyes Shut"
- What can the Cat in the Hat do?
DR: (He can read/He can learn/He can read red/He can read blue/etc/)
In response to "Hop, Skip, Run"
- What can she do?
DR: (She can run.) - What can he do?
DR: (He can skip) - What can you do? / Can you hop?
DR: (I can hop) - Can you run?
DR: (I can run) - Can you Skip?
DR: (I can skip)