Learning intention
- explore different ways of using language to express preferences, likes and dislikes
Foundation English · AC9EFLA02
Explore different ways of using language to express preferences, likes and dislikes
recognising how feelings and preferences might be communicated in speech and gesture
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AC9EFLA02 - AC9EFLA02: Explore different ways of using language to express preferences, likes and dislikes
Example 1
recognising how feelings and preferences might be communicated in speech and gesture
Example 2
recognising the ways emotions and feelings can be conveyed in visual and media texts; for example, in advertising and animations
Example 3
A preference says what you like or choose: I like ___ because ___. I prefer ___ because ___. I do not like ___ yet.
Example 4
Use the skill in reading, speaking or writing: Say a like, dislike or preference with a reason. I like ___ because ___. I prefer ___ because ___. I do not like ___ yet.
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Elaboration expansion and examples 1
- E1: recognising how feelings and preferences might be communicated in speech and gesture
- E2: recognising the ways emotions and feelings can be conveyed in visual and media texts; for example, in advertising and animations
- A preference says what you like or choose: I like ___ because ___. I prefer ___ because ___. I do not like ___ yet.
Elaboration expansion and examples 2
- Use the skill in reading, speaking or writing: Say a like, dislike or preference with a reason. I like ___ because ___. I prefer ___ because ___. I do not like ___ yet.
- Teacher model: Read or say the first card. Ask: what does this show?
Teach, ask and checkTopic-aligned
AC9EFLA02 · Sharing Likes, Dislikes and Preferences
Learning focus: I can show and say what I like, dislike or prefer.
Model it: Use the skill in reading, speaking or writing: Say a like, dislike or preference with a reason. I like ___ because ___. I prefer ___ because ___. I do not like ___ yet.
Ask the learner: What is the main idea of language for preferences, likes and dislikes?
Look for: The learner can I can show and say what I like, dislike or prefer in a fresh example and explain the evidence or reasoning without copying the model.
If they are stuck: If the learner guesses or repeats a rule without evidence, return to the concrete or visual model and ask them to explain what each part shows.
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Assessment-style questions and review hints 1
Questions
- What is the main idea of language for preferences, likes and dislikes?
- Which example shows the skill?
Review hints
- Remember: Use language to tell what you like, dislike and prefer
- Use the routine: Think → Say like/dislike → Give reason → Listen
Assessment-style questions and review hints 2
Questions
- What is one common mix-up?
- How can you check your answer?
Review hints
- Before answering: point to the clue in the spoken words, written sentence, image, page layout or text purpose.
- Self-check: change the example slightly and see whether the same reasoning still works.
Exit ticket
- Name the skill
- Use a model example
- Try independently
- Explain evidence
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- explore different ways of using language to express preferences, likes and dislikes
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