Week 4: Daily Routine

Yellow indicates goal is also intermediate level

Students will be able to: Necessary Vocabulary and Phrases:

1. Use “time” expressions in conversation *Concepts of time

a. Telling time, digital and analog -days of the week, months, frequency as: every day, once a week, weekly; noon,
b. Dates, days of the week, months midnight, tomorrow, Mondays, March 5th, 6th
2. Use concepts of time and weather; everyday language about “seasons” -Meet me at a quarter to two (is the same as 1:45)/ 1:15 (is the same as quarter after
a. Weather one); etc.
3. Use prepositions: in, at, on, e.g. -At the tone, the time will be 2:10 and 20 seconds; It’s after two o’clock; It’s 2:30; It’s
4. Use frequency adverbs: usually, never, daily, weekly, e.g. ten before two; etc.
5. Use verbs to describe routines: get up, brush my teeth, eat breakfast (these -Would you prefer to come in at 3:00 or 4:00? I’ll come at three; etc. (answer
can be in the present, present continuous, or in the past depending on proficiency correctly)
level) -Pay on or before the 10th/ pay after/ pay each month; etc.
6. Talk about who in the family does what chores
7. Use requests, giving and following directions, reading signs *Concepts of weather/clothes
8. Discuss daily and leisure activities -It’s a sunny day;
-He wears a large/medium; cotton; my shirt is blue; etc.
-Overcast skies; scattered showers; rain; etc.
-It’s hot in here; Why don’t you take off your jacket?; Turn off the fan; Close the window; etc.

*Describing living situations

-Mailbox; bus stop; trash pickup is on Mondays; I’m new in town; you pay the
electricity; What’s your zip code?; Who do you live with?; address; 713 Main St.; Please turn it
on; Upstairs to the left/right; etc.

*Appropriate Responses
-eg: question: “How was your weekend?” answer: “I was sick all weekend” Proper
responses: “Oh, I’m sorry. I hope you are feeling better; etc.

*Understanding home maintenance

Grammar Verb Focus -Problems with the sink; “What seems to be the problem?” It’s stopped up; water won’t drain;
Ø Gram 1 – “To be” + contractions The stopper is loose; The faucet is leaking; etc.
-Meanings of I’m sorry; meaning “No”; Do you understand?; “I’m sorry. Please say that again.”
Ø Gram 2 – Regular verbs + contractions vs. “I’m sorry to hear that.”; etc.
 Goal Level Textbook Reference

Goal #1: Use Literacy The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary, 2nd ed. -- pp: 4-8; Every day time expressions
"time" (Seasons, calendar, times of day, the clock)
expressions in The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary, 2nd ed. -- pp: 100 "Numbers 1 - 100" Useful for
conversation. teaching and reviewing numbers. e.g. after reviewing 1-10 several times, mix them up for further
reinforcement.

Beginner 1 English in Action 1, 1st edition. p. 36 - 37 months, days, calendar - Starts with Months, Days,
Date and including in filling the personal Identification. Speak Out in English,
-- p. 124 - 135 analog clock time-telling, being able to understand minute and hour hands and
say the time accordingly, work time, exercises stating time.

English in Action 1, 2nd ed. -- p: 42-43 months, days, calendar - Starts with Months, Days,
Date and including in filling the personal Identification. Speak Out in English,
-- p. 146 - 157 analog clock time-telling, being able to understand minute and hour hands and
say the time accordingly, exercises stating time.

Interactive English, 1A -- p:84-89 telling time, fill-in answers to questions about time, verbs
with time (ex. leave/arrive).

Beginner 2 Interactive English 1B -- pg: 80 appointment making and communication with businesses

English in Action 2 -- p: 36, 78-80 (reading a clock, stating "clock" time or general time [late,
morning, etc.] days of the week)

English in Action 2, SECOND EDITION, p. 29 class times

p. 60 - 68 what times we do things, various exercises.
p. 166 parking times on signs

Intermediate 1 English in Action 3 -- p: 21, 70, 127, 178 (expressions of frequency [twice, always...] and
exercises for use)
Interactive English 2A -- p: 13 weather and temperature, 19 events scheduled for certain days
Suggested games/activities for goal #1

● Games: ● Speaking Activities:

○ Game # 16 Time Dominos. This game is ○ Practice using "in the" to describe times of
useful as a review of ‘Telling Time.’ the day and seasons.
○ Game # 17/18 How To Tell Time. Great for ○ Practice concepts of time: every, once
tactile learning. a..., twice a…, on…, a.m., p.m. etc.
○ Game # 19. What Time is it?
○ Game # 20. Judy Clock - Class Pack ● Visuals:
○ Game # 27. What’s Inside - sequencing. ○ Time Facts
○ Clock Faces w/ English Explanation
○ Game # 28. What Comes Next? -
sequencing interlocking picture cards
● Hanging Files:
○ Game # 29. Sequencing Cards - Turn time
○ Calendars
into a story. Use thel cards with clocks
○ Game! (Time Expressions)
picturing various time. Distribute 5 cards
to each student. Have them write a story
incorporating the times, e.g. My Day.
○ Game #11 - Build-A-Sentence

● Manipulatives:
○ “Total Physical Response" Activity: Have
the student(s) respond to the following
commands: Put it behind your ear. Put the
pencil under the book. Put it behind your
ear. Put it on your head, etc.
○ Use clocks and calendars to ask questions
about everyday activities.
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Goal #2: Use Literacy The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary, 2nd ed. pp: 4, 6-8, 18-21, 49-50, 92, 93
concepts of time -Provides vocabulary related to seasons, weather and clothing, telling time, times
and weather; of day, and weather terminology.
everyday
language about
“seasons”
Beginner 1 English in Action 1, 2nd ed. -- p: 132, 139, 141 - Weather vocabulary

English in Action 1, 1st ed. -- pp. 75, 142, 144 - Learn the seasons, climate and
different types of weather.

Beginner 2 English in Action 1, 2nd ed. -- p: 132, 134,139,141 (season names, weather in
the seasons)

Intermediate 1 English in Action 3 -- pp: 128-143 (there are no specific season discussions in
this text; Chapter 9 is about natural disasters, many of which are seasonal;
provides vocabulary & exercises)
Exercises in English -- p: 63-77 (weather and seasons with comprehension
questions.)
Suggested games/activities for goal #2

● Games: ● Hanging Files:

○ Game #11 - Build-A-Sentence ○ Weather and Clothing Vocab.
○ Game #0 - Pictionary
○ Game #20 - Judy mini Judy Clock Class Pack ● Speaking Activity:
○ Game #17/18 - Telling Time Flashcards ○ Ask and discuss these questions with the
○ Game #31 - Scrabble Tiles students:
○ Game #29 -6-scene Sequencing Cards ■ What is the weather today? Do you like
this weather?
● Youtube Videos - go to the Online Resources Tab ■ Do you like rain? What do you wear
when it rains?
in the Curriculum Binder
■ Which is your favorite season? Why? Do
you like cold/hot weather?
● Writing Activity:
■ Do you have a winter coat? Is it warm?
○ Ask questions about what clothes they wear in
Does the coat have a hood?
different seasons and have them write down
■ Do you wear a hat in winter? A scarf?
their answers in sentences.
Gloves?
■ In the summer, do you wear shoes or
● Visuals:
sandals?
○ Today’s Weather
○ Weather
○ The Weather Is…….
○ The Sun Is Out
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Goal#3: Use Literacy The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary 2nd ed. -- p: 54,78-79-Teaches
prepositions: in, prepositional phrases
at, on, e.g.
Beginner 1 English in Action 1, 2nd ed. -- p: 47, 48, 88-99, 220 (prepositions of location [in,
on, next, etc.] and locations/directions) Uses preposition of location in active
grammar, Map reading, Understanding and giving directions in the Public Library,
Downtown and Internet direction

English in Action 1, 1st ed. - p: 91-103 (prepositions of location [in, on, next,
etc.] and locations/directions) Practice of using prepositions in active grammar in
using of map reading, and other public places like in library, downtown, park.(very
similar to first edition)

Beginner 2 English in Action 2 -- p: 60-62, 71, 74-75 (vocab on 60, exercises using the vocab
on other pages)

Intermediate 1 English in Action 3 -- p. 5, 15, 126 (prepositions of location are on p. 15; p. 5 has
a floor plan and exercises using location prepositions; p. 126 reviews prepositions of
time)

Intermediate 2 English in Action 4 -- pp: 175-177, 183-185, 195 (exercise on "looking at,in" etc.;
story about where things are; preposition review; using prepositions with gerunds
and verbs; grammar summary)
Suggested games/activities for goal #3

● Games: ■ Kitchen: Is there a table in your

○ Write down a chore on a card. Have one kitchen?
student pantomime and another student guess. ■ Bedroom - Is there a chair in your
○ Game #11 - Build-A-Sentence bedroom?
○ Game #0 - Pictionary
○ Game #6.5 - Practice with prepositions ● Visuals:
○ Game #12 - Sentence Scramble ○ Spin Dial Weather/Seasons
○ Game # #44 - Prepositions of Position Flash ○ Prepositions poster - See “Grammar” file
Cards

● Youtube Videos - go to the Online Resources Tab ● Hanging Files:

○ Spatial Prepositions
in the Curriculum Binder
○ Prepositions Cards
○ Verbs to Describe Routines/Prepositions
● Speaking Activity:
○ The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary, 2nd ed.--p:
16, 28-29- List family relationships and
housework/chores
○ Ask the student to describe where they live and
who they live with.
○ Talk about the chores each family member does.
■ To generate lively discussion, ask them
who should do each chore.
■ Ask students which chores they like or
dislike.
○ Ask about the rooms in the student’s home
■ Living room: Is there a TV in your living
room?
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Goal #4: Use Literacy Grammar Sense 2 -- Pg. 320-321 (Introduction to different types of adverbs)
frequency
adverbs: Beginner 1 English in Action 1, 1st Edition—p:167 (adverbs - always, sometimes, never)
usually, never, Adverbs in this page are right.
daily, weekly,
etc. English in Action 1, 2nd Editions - p: 165, 222 (adverbs - always, sometimes,
never) Adverbs in these pages are right.

Beginner 2 English in Action 2 -- p: 82 (gives estimate of % for always, sometimes, etc., and
gives numerical [once, twice])

Intermediate 1 English in Action 3 -- p. 21, 31 (has reviews/exercises for the frequency adverbs;
provides a chart for estimates of % for frequently, sometimes, etc.)

Intermediate 2 English in Action 4 -- pp. 6-7, 19, 134-135, 146-147 (estimates of % for always,
sometimes, etc.; grammar summary; indefinite time expressions [a few, seldom,
etc.] practice & grammar exercises)

Grammar Sense 2 -- pg. 340 (review of adverbs)

Suggested games/activities for goal #4

● Games:
○ Game #11 - Build-A-Sentence
● Writing Activity:
○ Game #3 - Daily Routine
○ Write down simple sentences and help the
○ Game #12 - Sentence Scramble
student fill in the blanks.
○ Game #43 - English on a Roll
● Laptop/Computer Activity:
● Youtube Videos - go to the Online Resources Tab
○ Have the student search online through
in the Curriculum Binder
various shipping services.
○ Find the cost to mail a one pound package
● Hanging Files:
from Baltimore to Mexico City.
○ use Frequency Adverbs (Beginning Steps)
○ Game! (Use Frequency Adverbs)
● Visuals
○ A Day In The Life
○ Adverbs 1 poster - See “Grammar” file
○ Cooking Dialogue (Intermediate)
○ Adverbs 2 poster - See “Grammar” file
○ Verbs to Describe
Routines/Time/Frequency Adverbs

● Speaking and Writing Activity:

○ Ask the student to write answers to the
following questions:
■ What does UPS stand for? How does
it work?
■ How much does it cost to send a
letter in the mail?
■ Does weight affect the cost of mail?
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Goal #5: Use verbs Literacy The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary, 2nd ed. -- pp. 14-15, p. 40-41 - Topics these pages are related for
to describe using daily routine verbs at home and at the supermarket.
routines: get up,
Beginner 1 The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary, 2nd ed. -- p: 14-15 Describe routine verbs on these pages.
brush my teeth,
English in Action 1, 1st ed. -- p: 60 (daily routine verbs - cook, wash, listen, study, read, drink…) Daily
eat breakfast routine verbs are on these pages.
(these can be in English in Action 1, 2nd ed. -- p. 115, 202-203 (a variety of daily routine verbs - get, carry, ride, run, sleep,
the present, stay, rent, play…) Overview Daily routines verb and activities are on these pages by using tense.
present Speak Out in English, 2nd ed. -- p. 42-43 to have/to need, activities where book asks if a student has
continuous, or in something, and he responds that he needs it. AND pg. 158 how to express liking to do an activity (like +verb)
the past AND p. 160-162 activities throughout the day, verbs within a schedule, and a schedule for student to fill in,
depending on asking what people do.
Impact Listening 1 -- p. 26-27 different picture matching exercises to help plan out daily routine. p. 32-33
proficiency level)
Looking at a schedule and the different activities at any given time.

Beginner 2 English in Action 2 -- p: 76-77, 81-84, 87, 205 (provides vocab and exercises for a range of verbs - make go,
walk, play, work…)
Interactive English, 1B -- p. 66-67 daily routine vocabulary, conjugation of “to do” + activities for choosing
correct verb conjugation.
True Stories in the News -- pp. 2-4 “Love on the Ferris Wheel” (Ss will learn about traditional and more
progressive division of household labor. Use “Understanding the Main Idea” on pp. 3 and “5. Writing” on pp. 4.
Teachers should emphasize how it is normal/common for men to do housework in the U.S. today)
Picture It!-- the entire book contains pictures and descriptions of daily routines as well as other important
events like meetings, parties, etc.

Intermediate 1 English in Action 3 -- p. 35-36, 62, 70-71, 73, 78 (“when” actions take place; story highlighting verbs;
“doing” exercises; grammar summary)
English in Action 2 -- pg. 76-77, 82 act. C, 83

Intermediate 2 English in Action 4- pp: 37-39, 43, 165 (grammar exercises, vocab, “going to” expressions)
A Conversation Book 2 English in Everyday Life 3rd Ed.
p: 24 & 25 (daily activities with exercises)
Interactive English 2B -- pp: 15, 18
Suggested games/activities for goal #5

● Games: ● Visuals:
○ Game #4 - Daily Routine ○ Verbs - See “Grammar” file
○ Game #11 - Build-A-Sentence ○ Other Ways to Say - See “Grammar” file
○ Game #34 - Granny’s Candies Card Set 3
○ Game #14 - Actions Words ● Speaking and Writing Activities:
○ Game #3 - What Is It? ○ Discuss community services, such as the post office
○ Game #29 - 6-scene Sequencing Cards or library.
○ Game #12 - Sentence Scramble ○ Ask the student which services they use.
○ Game #13 - Sentence Builder Flip Book ○ Ask the student when trash/recycling services are
○ Game #43 - English on a Roll during the week.
○ Games# - Around Home Flashcards ○ Ask the student to write answers to the following
questions:
● Youtube Videos - go to the Online Resources Tab ■ Do you pay electricity? How much is it each
month?
in the Curriculum Binder
■ What is your zip code? Tell me about your
neighbors.
● Laptop Activities:
○ Locate movie theatres online in Baltimore.
● Hanging Files:
○ Have the student select the one nearest their home
○ Verbs to Describe Routines/Prepositions
and look up movie times.
○ Verbs to Describe Routines/Time/Frequency Adverbs
○ Look up prices and discuss available discounts for
seniors, students, etc.
○ Have the student look up relevant information about
services provided by:Esperanza Center, Mercy
Hospital, Enoch Pratt Library, Penn Station, and
Patterson Park
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Goal #6: Talk Literacy The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary 2nd Ed. -- pg. 16 (family), pg. 30 (cleaning
about who in implements)
the family does
what chores Beginner 1 English in Action 1, 2nd ed -- pg. 203 - chore vocabulary and actions

Speak out in English, 2nd ed -- pgs.142-145 -- grammar of likes and dislikes

Beginner 2 English in Action 2 -- pg. 46 (family relationships), 76-82 (affirmatives, negatives, frequency
and verb use)

Interactive English 1B -- pgs. 66-67 - daily activities and chores

Intermediate 1 English in Action 3 - pgs. 176-185 - family responsibilities and how they are divided,
daily activities and frequency

Intermediate 2 English in Action 4 -- pgs. 164-169 - review responsibilities, distractions, and how to
be organized
Suggested games/activities for goal #6

● Games:
○ Game #2 - Story Cubes Game - Roll dice
and create stories, competition, practice
interpreting symbols, imagination, use of
English vocabulary.
○ Game #0 - Pictionary
○ Game #39 - Picture Cards - Items Around
the House

● Visuals:
○ Miscellaneous Signs A.K.A. MISC. Visuals
○ Hand-drawn map of neighborhood

● Speaking Activity:
○ Ask the student for directions to different
places (i.e. home, grocery store, etc.)
 Goal Level Textbook Reference

Goal #7: Literacy The Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary 2nd Ed. - pgs. 68-69 (community layout),
Requesting, pgs. 78-79 (prepositions and driving directions)
providing, and
following Beginner 1 English in Action 1, 2nd ed -- pgs. 47-51 -- locations of objects within a room,
directions and review of prepositions
reading signs.
A Conversation Book: English in everyday life: book 1 -- Pg. 96 (Giving
directions using a key)

Beginner 2 English in Action 2 -- p: 68-74 (exercises on addresses, types of buildings,

prepositions of location)

The Basic Oxford Dictionary 2nd Ed. -- p. 72-73 city street nouns and verbs

Intermediate 1 English in Action 2 -- p. 64-70 (vocab, exercises, stories, street layouts for areas of
a town; includes types of stores)

Atlas (on the shelf)

Intermediate 2
Suggested games/activities for goal #7

● Games:
○ Game #11 - Build-A-Sentence
○ Game #34 - Granny’s Candies Card Set 3
○ Game #0 - Pictionary
○ Game #14 - Actions Words

● Writing Activity:
○ Write detailed directions on how to get to
Esperanza Center from your house

● Speaking Activity:
○ Ask for detailed directions to the student’s
favorite restaurant
■ What might you see along the way?

● Hanging Files:
○ Game! (Use Requests)
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Goal #8: Literacy A Conversation Book: English in everyday life: book 1 -- Pg. 133-134 (talking about tv
Discuss daily and things on tv)a
and leisure
activities Beginner 1 English in Action 1, 2nd Ed. -- pp. 202-203 - weekend plans

Basic Oxford Picture Dictionary -- pp. 92-93 - Indoor and Outdoor activities

Impact Listening 1 -- p. 36-37 - Matching exercises involving leisure activities.

Beginner 2 English in Action 2 -- p. 82 - describing how often you do an activity

The Pizza Tastes Great -- pp. 128 - 129 - taking a vacation to the beach with vocabulary,
comprehension questions, and fill-in-the-blank exercises ing for
p. 130-131 - going for a family picnic with vocabulary, comprehension questions, and fill-in-the-
blank exercises
p. 137-139 - playing a soccer game with vocabulary, comprehension questions, and fill-in-the-
blank exercises
A Conversation Book 2 English in Everyday Life 3rd Ed.
p. 84-85 (Recreation; leisure activities w/ exercises)

Intermediate 1 The Pizza Tastes Great Workbook -- pp. 133-136, more practice for the reading on pp. 134-
136 in The Pizza Tastes Great textbook about going skiing, including true/false exercises and
word review

Intermediate 2 English in Action 4 -- pp.68-70 (leisure activities), 75-83 (hobbies), 100-111 and 114-115
(sports), 256-257 (scripts for activities). (All these are pictures and exercises.)

English in Action 4 -- pp. 48- 49 - Internet dating service, pp. 78-79 - Reading:
Stamp Collecting
Suggested Games/Activities for Goal #8:

● Games:
○ Game #0 - Pictionary
○ Game #14 - Actions Words
○ Game #29 - 6-scene Sequencing Cards
○ Bingo Games - Topic #6 Sports and
Hobbies

● Written Resources:
○ Conversation Starters
○ Inspirations and Discussion Starters
○ Traditional Ties