Assessment for Learning Resource Bank

Web-based Learning and Teaching Support

Learning and Teaching Activity – Signs and Instructions

Learning Targets for Key Stage 1:

KSb - To interpret and use simple given information through processes or activities such as labelling, matching, sequencing, describing, classifying; and to follow simple instructions
ISa - To establish and maintain relationships and routines in carrying out classroom activities

Learning objectives:

Text Types

Vocabulary

Language Items and Communicative Functions

Language Skills

Attitudes

Generic Skills

- signs
- instructions
N.A.

- use imperatives to give instructions, directions and express prohibitions
- Listening
- Reading
- develop sensitivity towards language use in the process of communication
- communication skills

Related Basic Competencies:

L2-L-3-P3BC: Using a small range of strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts on familiar topics which are delivered slowly and clearly in familiar accents
L2-R-5-P3BC
 Using a small range of reading strategies to understand the meaning of short and simple texts with the help of cues

Activity

Description

Duration

(mins.)

For students'self-access

Part 1

Lyrics of the Songs

 

Sound Files of the Songs

 

 A classroom activity: Come and Sing with Us!
Teachers use lyrics to familiarize learners with instructions as they sing.
15

Part 2

 

An interactive activity: Be a Nice Kid!
Learners read signs and listen to instructions as they play a game.

10

Part 3

Activity Plan

 

A classroom activity: Collecting Signs
Learners are asked to copy signs from different places such as the shopping centre.

30