Students` Learning Outcomes
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Write sentences in speech bubbles sand cartoon strips using vocabulary, tone, style of expression appropriate to the communicative purpose and contest.
Information for Teachers
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Exclamation mark “!” is used to express strong emotions such as anger, surprise, happiness, etc. as this is a feature of tone.
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The students should be able to infer the context of the situation from the picture/cartoon strips.
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Formulaic expression and phrases are used:
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What a/an (adj+noun) to express opinion/emotion e.g. what a beautiful day! What a pretty flower!
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Communicative purpose is also determined by the context e.g. to apologies, too seek permission, to request, to express gratitude, to expresses wishes, etc.
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Emotions are simple expressions that can be shown through a round face and different expressions.
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While teaching the lesson, the teacher should also consult the textbook where it is required.
Material / Resources
Writing board, chalk / marker, duster, white A4 size papers (if available), textbook
Introduction
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Begin the class by drawing some emotions for the following emotions:
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Anger,
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Happiness,
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Surprise,
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Ask the students to tell what they sway in the following situations:
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When they are angry about something?
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When they are happy?
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When they are surprise?
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When they like somebody`s dress?
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When they feel it is hot?
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When they dislike /hate something?
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Write the students` answers on the board in speech bubbles beside their names e.g. Ali /Amman
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Now tell the students that these are called speech bubbles.
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Draw this on the board to tell the students that a speech bubbles can look like this:
Development
Activity 1
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Show the following pictures to the class.
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Ask two volunteers to come forward.
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Ask them to greet each other by saying Assalam –o- Alikum and Walikum –u- Salam.
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Tell the class that this is a conversation and this is how you write or show the conversation i.e. by speech bubbles.
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Ask the two volunteers to start a conversation about a cricket match very slowly.
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Ask the other students to draw two cartoons on their notebooks and write the conversation in their notebooks in speech bubbles.
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Help the class with this;
Activity 2
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Write the phrases from the word bank on the board. Explain them to the students.
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Ask the students to write the correct phrases according to the pictures in the speech bubbles, on the worksheet.(Given at the end of the lesson plan)
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Tell the students that after every sentence or phrase they have to put the sign of exclamation mark (!).
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Monitor and help the students where necessary.
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Ask the students randomly which option will match with the pictures in sequence.
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If the students don`t respond correctly ask some other student about the correct answer.
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Tell the class to correct their answers and mark themselves.
Sum up / Conclusion
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Tell the students the purpose and usage of speech bubbles and cartoon strips in writing sentences.
Assessment
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Write the following situations on the board.
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Ask the students to write what they would say to someone in each situation.
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Tell them to write down the answers in their notebooks, in speech bubbles.
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You stood first in the final exams.
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Your favourite book got torn / lost.
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A swimming pool will be built in your school.
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Your friend hit you.
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You are eating a chocolate cake.
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Involve the students in solving the problems given in the exercise at the end of unit/chapter.
Follow up
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Ask the students’ to write a short dialogue between two friends in the playground using as many phrases as they have learned.
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Ask them to use the speech bubbles and drawing as well.
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