Objectives
Practice listening to and saying some language phrases and vocabulary, on their own and in context.
- picnic/barbecue/outdoor game names
Video introduction
Have students watch the video as an introduction to the unit. First time they watch it, second time they can call out the items in the video by name, as prompted by the teacher.
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.
Picnic and Kites 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.
5 Little Kites Song
This song is a good, fun song to learn and sing along with. Students can do actions to it too.
5 Hungry Ants Song
This song is great for introducing picnic foods.
A Picnic in the Forest Book
The picture book can be printed and given to pairs of students who take turns “reading” it to each other.
Reading Time
- We’re Going on a Picnic
- The Simples Love a Picnic
- Matt McFlack and His Flyaway Kite
- Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story
The story book “We’re going on a Picnic” should be purchased ahead of time or borrowed from the library. Read the story to the students and ask the following questions.
- Where do Hen, Duck, and Goose have their picnic?
DR (outside/on the hill/ grass) - What do they need for their picnic?
DR (food/basket/berries/apples*
*Accept or elicit multiple answers that are applicable from the story)