Unit 4
Speaking and listening Read how Ricky gave directions.
Excuse me. How do I get from the post office to the church?
Go along Broad Street. Go past the market. The church is on your left.
Pupil A: Ask how to get from the post office to the bus stand. Pupil B: Look at the map and give directions. Pupil B: Ask how to get from the shoe shop to the post office. Pupil A: Look at the map and give directions. Swap roles and repeat.
Language Proper nouns
Names of people, places, months and days are special. They are called proper nouns. Proper nouns begin with a capital letter. B ridgetown R icky D ecember M onday
1 Find five proper nouns in ‘Ricky’s Day in Bridgetown’.
CR Speaking and listening : Prepare by working as a class – asking pupils for directions to somewhere in the school such as the Principal’s office or the washroom. Together, work out the best way to give these directions. Direct pupils to do this both in Creole and in standard English. • Then demonstrate how to give directions using the map. • Language, proper nouns: Write headings ‘Common nouns’ and ‘Proper nouns’ on the board and ask pupils to suggest nouns for each list.
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