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My Morning

A complete A0 beginner lesson with short, simple tasks. Use it as a 35–45 minute lesson, or choose individual sections for a shorter class.

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1 Lesson Goals

By the end of this lesson, I will be able to:

understand the main ideas and key details in My Morning.
learn and use important vocabulary from the lesson.
use the lesson language in speaking or writing.

Start here: What do you already know about this topic? Tell a partner one idea.

2 Reading

Before you read:

Look at the picture. What can you see? Say or write three words.

I get up at seven o’clock. First, I wash my face and get dressed. Then I eat breakfast. I usually have toast and fruit. I brush my teeth and pack my bag. At eight o’clock, I leave home. I take the bus to school.

3 Vocabulary

Words: get up · get dressed · breakfast · brush · leave

Write a simple meaning, example or translation.

get up –

get dressed –

breakfast –

brush –

leave –

4 Check Your Understanding

1. What time does the person get up?

2. What does the person eat for breakfast?

3. What happens after breakfast?

4. How does the person go to school?

5 Language Focus

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. I (get) up at seven.

2. I (eat) breakfast.

3. I (brush) my teeth.

4. I (take) the bus.

6 Listen & Speak

Listen

Listen to your teacher and answer.

1. What time does Ben get up?

2. What does he do after he gets up?

3. What does he eat?

4. How does he go to work?

Speak

• What time do you get up?
• What do you eat for breakfast?
• How do you go to school or work?

My Morning — Continued

7 Use Your English

Something New

Draw three morning actions. Cut or point to them in mixed order. Your partner puts them in the correct order and says: first, next, last.

Write

Write 4 short sentences about your morning. Start with First… and Then… if you can.

8 Puzzle or Game

60-Second Word Race

In one minute, write as many English words as you can that connect with My Morning. Compare your list with a partner.

Circle three words you think are especially useful.

9 Success Criteria ✓

Tick each statement when you can do it.

I can explain the main idea of the lesson.
I can use at least three new words correctly.
I can complete the language task.
I can share an idea in spoken or written English.

One thing I am proud of today:

10 Show What You Can Do

My final challenge: My Morning

1. Draw or plan. Add a small picture, diagram or 4 key words from the lesson.

2. Write. Write 3–5 sentences using words or language from this lesson.

3. Share. Tell a partner or teacher one thing you can now say or understand.