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Show and Say (No Objects)

Overview

Students describe something they know without showing a real object.

Learning Objective
Students describe simple ideas using short sentences.

Resources needed

  • None

Lesson stages

0 / 8 done
  1. 1 Explain that students will describe something they like, such as a food, animal, or place.
  2. 2 Model a simple example using short sentences.
  3. 3 Give students time to think of their idea.
  4. 4 Invite one student to describe their idea to the class.
  5. 5 Encourage the class to listen and guess what it is.
  6. 6 Support the speaker by asking simple questions if needed.
  7. 7 Continue with different students.
  8. 8 Finish by praising clear descriptions.

Tap a step to mark it as done.

Variations

  • Topic-based (animals, food).
  • Pair sharing first.
  • Guessing game version.
More information

Teach: I like, it is, it has, big, small.

Allow one-word or short answers.

Can students describe using simple phrases?

No materials needed.

Students give very little detail.

Simple description builds early speaking confidence.