MAGICAL Teacher's Guide - Book - Page 76
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Review what pupils already know about elephants from the pre-reading activity. Ask: What do you
know about elephants?
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Read the text together with the pupils.
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Teach the new vocabulary word "know" through the context of the question. Use L1 if needed to
explain the meaning.
Teach the new vocabulary words "other" and "(be) called (something)" through the context of
the text. Use L1 if needed to explain the meaning.
After reading, ask the pupils again what they know about elephants. Elicit what the pupils have
learned from reading the text. Ask pupils which facts in the text were new to them.
Course Book page 37, task 11
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Have pupils choose yes or no for each sentence according to the text.
Course Book page 37, task 12
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Have pupils complete the sentences by combining one phrase from each column, according to the
text.
Course Book page 37, task 13
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Have pupils write a fact file about elephants in their notebooks. Have pupils copy their answers from
the text. Answers do not need to be written in full sentences.
Course Book page 37, task 14
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Use the tongue twister to practice reading for fluency. Have pupils read the tongue twister aloud 5
times fast. Have pupils practice pronouncing the words accurately and assess them for fluency skills.
Repeat the reading practice as needed.
Workbook pages 44-47
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Have pupils complete the tasks. Review the instructions for each task before allowing pupils to work
on their own or with a partner/small group.
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When pupils are finished, check answers.
Wrapping Up
Reflection
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Remind the pupils of the different topics and words that were covered by showing them the picture
of the animals on page 32.
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Elicit the vocabulary words by having pupils say sentences using the form: There is& / There are&
(animals, birds, a horse, a mouse, rabbits, sheep, etc.)
Elicit the new vocabulary by giving a clue and having pupils guess the animal you are thinking of, e.g.,
It is small and grey (Elicit: It is a mouse.)
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Choose different volunteers to lead the activity and play several rounds.
UNIT 1 / PART 3
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