3 Ready, steady, go!

Big question How can we move in different ways?

Unit overview
In this unit learners will: Language focus
• use action words to give instructions Action verbs
• count up to 20 Adverbs slowly, quickly
• talk about birds and what they can and can’t do Can / can’t for ability
• read and write words with long vowel sounds Conjunctions: and, but, or
• say what they like and don’t like doing Determiners: all, most, some
• read, talk about and act out a play script. I like / I don’t like
Sight words: know, when, good
Learners will build communication and literacy skills
as they read and listen to a poem and a song, act Review of: present simple tense, present continuous
out a story, learn action words and use them to give tense and imperative, personal pronouns it, they, -ing
forms
instructions, talk about birds and what they can or can’t
do, identify words with long vowel sounds, count up to Vocabulary topics: body, numbers 1–20, birds, feelings
20, and speak about what they like and don’t like doing. Critical thinking
• Understanding the structure of a text
At the end of the unit, they will apply and personalise
• Understanding the purpose of headings
what they have learned by working in small groups to • Using context and illustration to understand the
complete a project of their choice: leading an action meaning of words
game, writing animal riddles, or making a counting book. • Making deductions to work out spelling rules
• Predicting
• Making inferences
• Memorising.
Self-assessment
• I can use action words to give instructions.
• I can talk about birds and what they can and can’t do.
• I can read and write words with long vowel sounds.
• I can say what I like and don’t like doing.
• I can read, talk about and act out a play script.

Teaching tips
As far as possible, encourage learners to explain and
give reasons for their answers. This will help them begin
to analyse and reflect even if it is on very simple things.
Review learners’ work on the Activity Book quiz, noting
areas where they demonstrate strength and areas where
they need additional instruction and practice. Use this
information to customise your teaching as you continue
to Unit 4.

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