Topic: Accessories (Grade 5)
Focus: Reading skills development
Level: A1–A2
Learning objectives:
By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:
Lesson stages
1. Warm-up
Aim: to activate background knowledge and set the context
Activity:
Teacher shows pictures of accessories (hat, scarf, sunglasses, backpack, belt, ...).
Ask learners:
What is this?
Do you wear this? When?
Which one do you like?
2. Lead-in
Aim: to introduce the topic and key vocabulary
Activity:
Use flashcards or a short PowerPoint with 6–8 accessories and names.
Learners repeat the words after the teacher.
Play a quick game: “Touch the accessory!” – show pictures and learners touch/point.
3. Pre-reading
Aim: to prepare learners for reading
Activity:
Predict the text:
Show a title and a picture from the text (“Tom’s favourite accessories”)
Ask: Who is Tom? What do you think he likes?
Pre-teach 3–4 key words: “wear,” “favourite,” “use,” “cool”
4. Reading
Aim: to practice reading for gist and details
Text example:
A short text (5–7 sentences) about a boy describing what accessories he wears in summer and winter and why he likes them.
Tasks:
Task 1: Read and choose the correct picture (out of 3)
Task 2: True or false (3–4 sentences)
Task 3 (optional): Fill in the gaps with missing words from the text
5. Post-reading
Aim: to personalize the topic and use the vocabulary
Activity options:
Pair work: “Ask and answer”
What is your favourite accessory?
When do you wear it?
What colour is it?
Draw and describe: learners draw their favourite accessory and write 2–3 simple sentences
6. Homework
Aim: to reinforce vocabulary and writing
Task:
Write 3–5 sentences about your favourite accessory (with a small drawing)
Example: I like my red scarf. I wear it in winter. It is warm and soft.
7. Feedback and reflection
Aim: to reflect on learning and check understanding
Activity:
Thumbs up/down: Did you like the text? Was it easy/hard?
Ask: What new word did you learn today?
Quick review quiz: show 3 accessories and ask:
What is this?
Do you wear it in summer or winter?