LESSON I
I. Language Goal:
Talk about abilities.
New language:
Can you draw? Yes, I can, No, I can’t. What can you do? I can fly a kite.
II. Teaching Aids:
Concrete examples of musical instruments or pictures
Pictures of people and animals showing abilities
III. Vocabulary Words
can, can’t, paint, dance, swim, drive, clean, cook, fly, speak, walk, climb, read, plant, jump
IV. Teaching Steps:
1. Begin by showing some pictures of people and animals showing their abilities. Ask students to
say something about each picture. Talk more about the pictures.
2. Introduce vocabulary words and explain clearly. You may act out every word or use gestures
for comprehension.
Examples: Can – is used to show what a person or an animal is able to do such as: Mother can cook Chinese food.
Father can play the guitar well.
Can’t - is the short form of cannot. It refers to the things a person or animal cannot do such as: A small
boy can’t paint a house. A baby can’t go up the stairs
3. Read every word while students listen.
4. Divide the class into 5 and ask each group to read the vocabulary words correctly.
5. Let the class read again the words. Take note of the students’ pronunciation and correct every
mispronounced word.
6. Ask students to match the word with the pictures (1a). Check the answers afterwards.
教学一得：教师应为学生创设宽松，和谐，民主的学习气氛，设计多种合作方式或活动内容，多思考导入的途径和技巧。
LESSON 2 (SPOKEN CONVERSATION)
1. Take time to discuss western culture in joining a club. For example in America, students are
encouraged to join a club like music club, English club, sports club, art club etc.
2.Say the sample conversations. Have students repeat for mastery.
Conversation 1
Girl: I want to join the English club.
Boy: Oh, can you speak English?
Girl: Yes I can.
Conversation 2
Girl: Can you clean your bedroom?
Boy: No, I can’t.
Conversation 3
Girl: I want to join the art club.
Boy: Can you paint?
Girl: Yes, I can.
1. Ask students to practice the conversations in pairs. Encourage them to use the given vocabulary.
Examples: Can you play the violin?
Yes, I can. (Nod your head.)
No, I can’t. (Shake your head.)
-Can you play after class? Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
- I want to join the music club.
Can you sing?
Yes, I can.
2. Listen in on various pairs to be able to check the progress and help the students with their
pronunciation.
3. Ask the students to do activities 2a and 2b. Tell them to give special attention to listening activity
(names of the clubs).
4. Introduce GRAMMAR FOCUS. Explain clearly by giving more examples.
Can you dance? No, I can’t.
Can you sing? Yes, I can.
Can he paint? No, he can’t.
Can she speak English? Yes, she can.
Can you speak English? Yes, we can.
5. Guided reading practice using target language: Let students do activity 3a.
6. Call attention to the example conversation (3b). Read the instructions for the activity.
Demonstrate the activity. Ask students to interview other students sitting near them. Call on
students to tell what they found out. Take time for oral practice.
教学一得：教师是参与者，帮助者，学生是活动的主体。学生的任务是开放的，他们能够在较为真实的语境中锻炼口，笔头交流能力。
LESSON 3 (PRACTICE WITH THE NEW VOCABULARY WORDS)
