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A Visit to the Library

A complete A1 classroom lesson built around an engaging topic. Use it as a 45–60 minute lesson, or choose individual sections for a shorter class.

A145–55 minutesEveryday EnglishPrintable
Teacher lesson: Look at the picture and title. What do you already know about this topic? Write two ideas, then compare with a partner. Work through the nine panels in order, or choose the sections that suit your class. Teacher answers and the listening script are stored separately.
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1 Lesson Goals
A student reading in a bright, cosy study space

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

  • understand the main ideas and key details in A Visit to the Library.
  • 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 and title. What do you already know about this topic? Write two ideas, then compare with a partner.

Mia visits the library after school. The library is quiet, bright and warm. There are shelves of books on every wall. Mia returns two books at the desk and asks the librarian for a book about animals. The librarian shows her the science section. Mia finds a book about dolphins and another about birds. She chooses the dolphin book. Before she leaves, she sits at a table and reads for twenty minutes. Then she borrows the book with her library card and walks home.
3 Vocabulary
Words: shelf · librarian · borrow · return · section

Write a short meaning or synonym for each word.

shelf –

librarian –

borrow –

return –

section –

4 Check Your Understanding

1. When does Mia visit the library?

2. How many books does she return?

3. What kind of book does she ask for?

4. Which book does she choose?

5. What does she use to borrow the book?

5 Language Focus

Complete with There is or There are.

1. shelves of books on the walls.

2. a desk near the entrance.

3. a science section in the library.

4. two books in Mia’s hands at first.

6 Listen & Speak

Listen

Listen to your teacher. You will hear the text twice. Answer the questions.

1. When does Ben go to the library?

2. How many books does he return?

3. What topic does he want?

4. How many books does he borrow?

Speak

Discuss with a partner or small group.

• How often do you visit a library?
• What kinds of books do you enjoy?
• Is a library a good place to study? Why?

A Visit to the Library — Continued
7 Use Your English

Something New

Work in pairs. One student is the librarian and one is the student. Practise asking for a book, borrowing it and saying thank you. Then swap roles.

Write

Write 5–6 sentences about a visit to a library or bookshop.

8 Puzzle or Game
60-Second Word Race

In one minute, write as many English words as you can that connect with A Visit to the Library. 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: A Visit to the Library

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.