What Can You Do? — Teacher Answers

A1 · Can and can’t · 50–60 minutes

1. Warmer

Invite observations and connect the picture to the lesson topic. Answers vary. Introduce the target pattern before expecting independent use.

2. Vocabulary

1–C; 2–E; 3–A; 4–D; 5–B.

3–4. Reading and comprehension

1. No, she cannot.
2. Mei.
3. Use the classroom computer and play the music.
4. No, the writer cannot.

5–6. Grammar and guided practice

1. sing
2. play
3. can
4. cannot / can’t
5. Can
6. can

Accept equivalent full and contracted negative forms. Ask learners to explain their choices using the grammar panel.

7. Teacher-read listening script

Read twice at a natural, clear pace, with a pause between readings. Clarify vocabulary first if needed.

My name is Ruby. I can swim and ride a bike. I cannot play tennis, but I can play basketball. My brother can play tennis. He cannot swim. We can both cook simple meals. On Sundays, we make lunch together.

1. swimming / swim
2. tennis
3. basketball
4. swim / swimming
5. cook simple meals

8. Speaking

Personal answers vary. Allow pairs to rehearse. Monitor the target grammar and support follow-up questions with What, Where, When or Why as appropriate.

9. Grammar detective

1. She can sing.
2. I can swim.
3. Can you play guitar?
4. He can’t dance.

10. Writing and reflection

Check that learners follow the writing task, use the target forms accurately and make complete sentences. Personal examples vary.

Exit answers: sing; Can.

Suggested timing and support

Warmer/vocabulary: 8 minutes; reading/comprehension: 10; grammar/practice: 12; listening: 7; speaking/game: 10; writing/reflection: 8. Give a word bank or sentence frames for support. For extension, ask pairs to create two more questions. All texts and activities are original English Drills material.