Communication Skills

DAY 1

Topic: Talking About Birthdays

Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
1. Talk about birthday customs in other countries
2. Use new words in a sentence correctly
3. Give basic personal information correctly

Teaching Process
1. At the start of the class, build rapport with the student. Introduce yourself, “Hi!I’m teacher
_________. How are you?”
Ask simple questions like the ff:
a. “What is your name?”
b. “Where do you live?”
c. “How old are you.”
d. In what grade are you in?
e. How do you find the Philippines?
Always ask your students to answer in complete sentences. Don’t allow them to talk in
phrases. Correct them immediately. Repeat and adjust your pace of questioning according
to the needs of the students.
2. Ask the student how they celebrate birthdays in their country.
3. Ask the student to read the selection on “Birthdays.”
4. Go to the discussion part and ask the students questions about the selection. Discuss the
selection
5. Check the vocab part. Discuss each word and correct students pronunciation. Ask the
student to give an example for each.
6. Do the suggested exercise and check. Correct the student’s answer and explain.
7. Wrap up the lesson and review what you have studied.

HOMEWORK:
Write a 15-sentence essay describing how you spent your birthday last year.
 DAY 2

Topic: Describing New Year Celebrations

Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
1. Answer questions about the selection correctly
2. Read the selection clearly
3. Demonstrate correct usage of the new words used.

Teaching Process
1. Check the student’s homework. Give feedback on the student’s work.
2. Always ask your students to answer in complete sentences. Don’t allow them to talk in
phrases. Correct them immediately. Repeat and adjust your pace of questioning according
to the needs of the students.
3. Ask the student how they celebrate new year in their country.
4. Ask the student to read the selection “New Year’s Day.”
5. Go to the discussion part and ask the students questions about the selection. Discuss the
selection
6. Check the vocab part. Discuss each word and correct students pronunciation. Ask the
student to give an example for each.
7. Wrap up the lesson and review what you have studied.

HOMEWORK:
Write an example for each new vocabulary you learned today.
 DAY 3

Topic: Discovering things about Brasilia

Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
1. Give facts about Brasilia
2. Use new vocabulary in a sentence correctly
3. Answer questions correctly
Teaching Process
1. Check the student’s homework. Give feedback on the student’s work.
2. Always ask your students to answer in complete sentences. Don’t allow them to talk in
phrases. Correct them immediately. Repeat and adjust your pace of questioning according
to the needs of the students.
3. Ask the student if he hast traveled to other countries
4. Ask the student to read the selection “Brasilia.”
5. Go to the discussion part and ask the students questions about the selection. Discuss the
selection
6. Check the vocab part. Discuss each word and correct students pronunciation. Ask the
student to give an example for each.
7. Wrap up the lesson and review what you have studied.

HOMEWORK:
Where do you want to travel someday? Give a 15-sentence essay.
 DAY 4

Topic: Discovering Iceland

Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
1. Give information about Iceland
2. Use new vocabulary in a sentence correctly
3. Illustrate comprehension on the selection

Teaching Process
1. Check the student’s homework. Give feedback on the student’s work.
2. Always ask your students to answer in complete sentences. Don’t allow them to talk in
phrases. Correct them immediately. Repeat and adjust your pace of questioning according
to the needs of the students.
3. Ask the student if he knows many things about Iceland.
4. Ask the student to read the selection “Iceland.”
5. Go to the discussion part and ask the students questions about the selection. Discuss the
selection
6. Check the vocab part. Discuss each word and correct students pronunciation. Ask the
student to give an example for each.
7. Wrap up the lesson and review what you have studied.

HOMEWORK:
Make an example for each sentence in the vocab section
 Day 5
Topic: Discovering Iceland
Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
1. Give information about Iceland
2. Use new vocabulary in a sentence correctly
3. Illustrate comprehension on the selection

Teaching Process
1. Check the student’s homework. Give feedback on the student’s work.
2. Always ask your students to answer in complete sentences. Don’t allow them to talk in
phrases. Correct them immediately. Repeat and adjust your pace of questioning according
to the needs of the students.
3. Ask the student if he knows many things about Iceland.
4. Ask the student to read the selection “Iceland.”
5. Go to the discussion part and ask the students questions about the selection. Discuss the
selection
6. Check the vocab part. Discuss each word and correct student’s pronunciation. Ask the
student to give an example for each.
7. Wrap up the lesson and review what you have studied.

HOMEWORK:
Make an example for each sentence in the vocab section
 Day 6
Topic: Understanding Sleep
Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
1. Enumerate facts about sleep
2. Use new vocabulary in a sentence correctly
3. Illustrate comprehension on the selection

Teaching Process
1. Check the student’s homework. Give feedback on the student’s work.
2. Always ask your students to answer in complete sentences. Don’t allow them to talk in
phrases. Correct them immediately. Repeat and adjust your pace of questioning according
to the needs of the students.
3. Ask the student hoe many hours he sleeps in a day.
4. Ask the student to read the selection “Sleep.”
5. Go to the discussion part and ask the students questions about the selection. Discuss the
selection
6. Check the vocab part. Discuss each word and correct student’s pronunciation. Ask the
student to give an example for each.
7. Wrap up the lesson and review what you have studied.

HOMEWORK:
Make an example for each sentence in the vocab section
 Day 7
Topic: Understanding Laughter
Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
1. Give opinions about the selection
2. Use new vocabulary in a sentence correctly
3. Illustrate comprehension on the selection

Teaching Process
1. Check the student’s homework. Give feedback on the student’s work.
2. Always ask your students to answer in complete sentences. Don’t allow them to talk in
phrases. Correct them immediately. Repeat and adjust your pace of questioning according
to the needs of the students.
3. Ask the student if laughter is important in a person’s life.
4. Ask the student to read the selection “Laughter.”
5. Go to the discussion part and ask the students questions about the selection. Discuss the
selection
6. Check the vocab part. Discuss each word and correct student’s pronunciation. Ask the
student to give an example for each.
7. Wrap up the lesson and review what you have studied.

HOMEWORK:
Write at least 5 benefits of laugter.
 Day 8
Topic: Talking about Names
Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
1. Describe how Indians choose names for their babies
2. Use new vocabulary in a sentence correctly
3. Illustrate comprehension on the selection

Teaching Process
1. Check the student’s homework. Give feedback on the student’s work.
2. Always ask your students to answer in complete sentences. Don’t allow them to talk in
phrases. Correct them immediately. Repeat and adjust your pace of questioning according
to the needs of the students.
3. Ask the student what his name means.
4. Ask the student to read the selection “Choosing a name for a Baby.”
5. Go to the discussion part and ask the students questions about the selection. Discuss the
selection
6. Check the vocab part. Discuss each word and correct student’s pronunciation. Ask the
student to give an example for each.
7. Wrap up the lesson and review what you have studied.

HOMEWORK:
Write 5 names and their meanings in English.
 Day 9
Topic: Talking about the Origin of Chocolates
Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
1. Describe the origin of chocolates
2. Use new vocabulary in a sentence correctly
3. Illustrate comprehension on the selection

Teaching Process
1. Check the student’s homework. Give feedback on the student’s work.
2. Always ask your students to answer in complete sentences. Don’t allow them to talk in
phrases. Correct them immediately. Repeat and adjust your pace of questioning according
to the needs of the students.
3. Ask the student if he likes chocolates.
4. Ask the student to read the selection “Chocolate.”
5. Go to the discussion part and ask the students questions about the selection. Discuss the
selection
6. Check the vocab part. Discuss each word and correct student’s pronunciation. Ask the
student to give an example for each.
7. Wrap up the lesson and review what you have studied.

HOMEWORK:
Write a 10-sentence essay on why you like or hate chocolates.
 Day 10
Topic: Rediscovering Coffee
Objectives
At the end of the lesson the students will be able to:
1. Describe the origin of coffee
2. Use new vocabulary in a sentence correctly
3. Illustrate comprehension on the selection

Teaching Process
1. Check the student’s homework. Give feedback on the student’s work.
2. Always ask your students to answer in complete sentences. Don’t allow them to talk in
phrases. Correct them immediately. Repeat and adjust your pace of questioning according
to the needs of the students.
3. Ask the student if he likes coffee.
4. Ask the student to read the selection “Coffee.”
5. Go to the discussion part and ask the students questions about the selection. Discuss the
selection
6. Check the vocab part. Discuss each word and correct student’s pronunciation. Ask the
student to give an example for each.
7. Wrap up the lesson and review what you have studied.

HOMEWORK:
Write 5 benefits of drinking coffee.