First Discoveries: Unit 1: Introduction Session 1

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First Discoveries

Unit 1: Introduction
Session 1
SESSION OBJECTIVES

By the end of the session, you will be able to:

a. use the alphabet more


accurately.
Which word has the sound __? Warm-up

a For example: train

vein
gray
day

they
Watch the video.
Video clip time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcwgNFeXzxE
(2¨23”)

vowel sounds Then come back and share the pronunciation of some
of the words you have learned.
Complete the table with the words here. Practice

READ
/rid/

Complete the chart

long sounds short sounds combinations


read man town
Write smoke
sun sit
cake pen mouse
student look
• Practice saying the words.
• Add another word to each vowel sound.
Consonant diagraph Practice

Write/say the consonant diagraphs for the pictures on the board


Write your own examples here. Practice

sh ch th ng ck wh kn
Answer these questions. Practice

 Why is spelling important in English?

 Can you spell your name and last name easily?


Spelling
 What kind of words do people usually have to spell?
Production
Breakout rooms

Spell it

 Work in pairs.
 Take turns to spell:
TIME TO PRACTICE IN PAIRS

your first name It's C-E-S-A-R


HOW DO YOU SPELL your last names S-O-L-O-R-Z-A-N-O-
your middle name T-A-P-I-A
the name of your country
your parents’ names
your favorite word in English
How do you spell your......?
name
Feedback middle name
last names
father's name
Spell it mother's name
the name of your country

Eda
Practice
Abbreviations and acronyms

How well do you know these abbreviations and acronyms?

as soon as possible
British Broadcasting Corporation.
What does it mean?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration frequently asked question


Breakout rooms Production
Abbreviations and acronyms

 Work in pairs.
 Share common abbreviations and acronyms.

It means…
It stands for…
Feedback

Abbreviations and HOW DO YOU SPELL....?


acronyms
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
Now I can…
Summary and use the alphabet more accurately.
reflection

https://www.newswire.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/How-
to-Write-a-Press-Release-Summary-and-Why-It-Matters.jpg
Preparation for
next class
 First Discoveries - English Discoveries Handout
 https://thenounproject.com

Sources  https://danzantes.org/wp-
content/uploads/2017/12/frequently-asked-
questions.jpg

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