Lesson aim
Evidence to collect
The learner locates combined information in a simple adult form and produces accurate sentences with subject pronouns plus be.
Language lens
Use be to identify and locate
The form of be changes with the subject. The text uses is for one person, class, or office. It uses are with you and with more than one class.
Suggested sequence
Timing
- 2 min · Discuss the two opening questions.
- 2–3 min · Read the card once for its purpose and once for details.
- 3 min · Complete the comprehension check with evidence.
- 3 min · Notice and check is versus are.
- 2–4 min · Introduce Leila and create a personal card.
Anticipated problems
Watch and respond
- The learner may copy labels without combining day, time, and location.
- The learner may omit be or use are after she because the subject is not yet automatic.
Short lesson
If time is limited
Read only the card, answer the first two questions, and finish with a four-sentence introduction of Leila.
Extended lesson
If the learner needs more
Change two details orally and ask the learner to correct a classmate who arrives on the wrong day or enters the wrong room.
Controlled practice
Answer key and teaching evidence
- room-3 · English is on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in Room 3.
- no · No. The office is open Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday.
- lives-madison · Leila is from Egypt, and she lives in Madison now.
- she-is · Say She is from Egypt.
- are · Say The classes are at 6:00 p.m.
- where-is · Ask Where is the English class?
Review status
Tutor review required
This original reading and its generated pedagogy require tutor review and learner piloting before they can be described as formally reviewed.