Dates English Teacher

Activity 3a Listen and answer the question. 6 min

Objective: to listen for detailed information

The pupils listen to the DVD and answer the question. Explain that „V is a shape of swallow tale.

Activity 3b Read and choose the best title for the fairy tale. 9 min

Objective: to practise reading for gist

The pupils read the story silently and choose the best title. To our mind the best title is “The Snake and the Swallow”, but if most pupils prefer “Why the Mosquitoes cannot speak”, ask them why they like it.

Activity 3c Work in pairs. Complete the sentences. 10 min

Objective: to give pupils practice in writing the continuation of sentences according to the fairy tale

The pupils work in pairs. They discuss and continue the sentences according to the information in the fairy tale.

Answer key:

1. 
   The swallow flew down and bit the mosquito‟s tongue.
   
2. 
   The mosquito could not speak.
   
3. 
   The snake was very angry.
   
4. 
   The snake wanted to catch the swallow, but the bird was very fast.
   
5. 
   The snake could only bite a piece out of his tail before he flew away.
   
6. 
   From that time on the mosquito can only say “bzzz”.
   
7. 
   The snake and the swallow hate each other.
   
8. 
   The swallow saved the human baby.
   
9. 
   When a swallow makes a nest in your home, it is very good for you.
   

4. 
   Post-activity
   

Activity 4 Work in pairs. Read and match the texts and the fairy tales. 8 min

Objective: to practise reading for detailed information

The pupils read the stories silently, and then match the titles and the stories.

Answer key: 1d; 2a; 3b; 4c

5. 
   Homework 2 min
   

Ask the pupils to look at the homework on Page 111. Check that everybody understands what to do with the task. If necessary, explain how to do the homework.

6. 
   Evaluation. Giving marks