Objectives
Practice listening to and saying some language phrases and vocabulary, on their own and in context.
- What do you see?
- I see a _____ snowman/igloo/snowflake/mountain.
- It is hot/cold. It is not hot/cold. Is it hot/cold?
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.
Snow / Ice 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.
I’m a Little Snowman Song
Students can listen to this song several times, and practice singing along to learn new vocabulary.
Row, Row, Row your boat Song
This is a classic song that can be repeated a few times with students and sung as a round, if young students are able to. Ideally this could be rehearsed and sung for parents at the end of the term.
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 "The Biggest Snowflake Ever"
- What do you see (pointing to snowman/snowflake/igloo in book)
DR (I see …. - whatever is being indicated by instructor) - What colour is snow?
DR: (White) - Is it hot or cold?
DR: (It is cold)