Our Weekend Plans — Teacher Answers

A2 · Going to for plans · 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. At the library.
2. His camera.
3. No, she is not.
4. A poster about their city.

5–6. Grammar and guided practice

1. am
2. is
3. are
4. is not going to buy / isn’t going to buy
5. Are
6. make

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.

On Saturday, I am going to visit my aunt. I am going to travel by train. My sister is going to come with me. We are going to bring a cake. On Sunday, we are going to walk in the gardens. We are not going to stay overnight.

1. aunt
2. train
3. sister
4. a cake
5. walk in the gardens

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 is going to help.
2. They are going to meet.
3. I am going to visit my aunt.
4. Is he going to come?

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: is; meet.

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.