Don't Be A Fool, Come To School

A joke for those reading this! Have a great wednesday, the weekend is almost here! 😉😚

Last class we discussed about some syllabus design considerations regading task-based language teaching. We were asked to create an activity which includes a six-step procedure and to identify its macrofunctions, microfunctions and grammar. We came up with this great activity for elementary students.  Hope it will be useful! Pau & Cami. TASK: LET'S MAKE A SANDWICH! MACROFUNCTIONS: socializing. MICROFUNCTIONS: asking for food at a restaurant. GRAMMAR: likes and dislikes, vocabulary about food, yes/no questions.  SIX-STEPS PROCEDURE STEP 1: SCHEMA BUILDING In order to introduce the topic, the classroom may be arranged as if it were a restaurant – tables for two with tablecloths, forks, knives and plates and if the teacher is willing to, he or she can dress as a chef. Kids are introduced with basic food vocabulary, such as bread, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, egg, mayo, etc. Here a pair-match activity would be most appropriate. Flashcards of pictur...

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