Learn how to ask basic questions about colour, fit, and size in a clothing store
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn how to ask basic questions about colour, size, and fit at a clothing store. |
| CLB level | CLB Stage I (CLB 1-3) |
| Delivery method | Online |
| Class size | 10-15 students (vary the number of activities according to your class size) |
| Estimated time | 1.5-2 hours (depending on class size) |
| CLB Skills and Competencies | Speaking: Interacting with others Getting things done Sharing information Listening: Interacting with others Comprehending instructions Getting things done Comprehending information Reading: Comprehending information |
| Language focus | Learn the vocabulary needed to understand this topic. Practice formulating questions. Use the appropriate grammar structures and vocabulary to respond personally to the reflection questions. (Encourage students to respond in full sentences.) |
| Cultural focus | Students understand politeness formulas (e.g., standard greetings and farewells, ways to phrase questions) expected in Canadian exchanges. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students learn basic vocabulary related to trying on clothes at a clothing store. Students listen to and practice a sample role play. Students discuss their own experiences visiting shops and interacting with sales clerks. |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson includes original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities. |
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Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to learn how to ask basic questions about colour, fit, and size in a a clothing store.
- What is clothing?
- What is a clothing store?
- What is a sales clerk?
- What is a customer?
Skill-building activities
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- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Listen to the vocabulary again* 🔊 (Pay attention to how to say the words and phrases and what they mean.)
- In a clothing store* 🎥 (Ask students to tell you some vocabulary words and phrases after the video.)
Skill-using tasks
- Audio, role play, and comprehension questions* 🔊
- Who says what?* (Move the tiles under the correct speaker.)
- Fill in the blanks*
- Unjumble*
Assessment/review tasks
- Open-ended questions and answers*
- Speaking cards* (Ask students to explain the meaning of each sentence.)
Reflection questions
- Can you name three words or phrases you learned today?
- Have you gone to a clothing store in Canada? Did you speak with the clerk? How did that go for you?
- Do you enjoy shopping for clothes?
- Where do you usually shop for clothes?
- Would you rather shop online or in-person?
- Are your clothes different in Canada than they were in your home country? How are they different?
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