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Gaming: Was and Were — Teacher Answers

A1 · 50–60 minutes

Learners can talk about a computer game, a board game or an imagined game. Read the short listening script twice and model simple answers. No online game or account is needed.

1–2. Goals and reading

Gather ideas from the illustration. Read once for the main idea and again for details. Clarify new words through examples.

3. Vocabulary

1–C; 2–F; 3–E; 4–B; 5–D; 6–A. Original sentences vary.

4. Reading comprehension

  1. He was at home.
  2. Lily and Ben.
  3. Yes, they were.
  4. No, it was difficult.
  5. Finding things.
  6. No, he was not / wasn’t.
  7. Yes, it was.

5. Grammar

1. was; 2. were; 3. was; 4. were.

6. Listening and speaking

Read this script twice at a clear, natural pace. Allow learners to read the questions first.

Yesterday, Mia was at home. Her game was new. Her friends were online. The game was easy, and the friends were happy. At the end, Mia was tired.

Listening answers: 1. At home. 2. New. 3. Happy.

Speaking responses vary. Look for relevant answers, reasons and turn-taking. Model one response and offer sentence frames as needed.

7. Writing

Check the requested length or number of steps, relevant details, connected ideas and the requested language. Accept other sensible responses.

Possible model: Yesterday, I was at home. My friends were with me. Our board game was fun. We were happy. At the end, I was tired.

8. Something New

1. I was happy. 2. My friends were online. 3. The game was fun. 4. We were tired.

9–10. Reflection and final challenge

Answers vary. Check the response against the final challenge on the student page. Ask learners to explain one choice and identify one improvement.

Suggested timing

Goals and warmer: 5 minutes; reading: 8; vocabulary: 6; comprehension: 7; grammar: 6; listening and speaking: 10; writing: 10; game and reflection: 5. Use the final challenge as an extension or homework.