2.3 Paint the house

English first additional language

Grade 4

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Module 11

Paint the house

Activity 1

To label a diagram [lo 4.1.1]

To use a personal dictionary [lo 6.6.3]

COLOURS

A. This house belongs to Boris, the bear. Help him to add a little colour to his house. Your educator will tell you what to do.

B. Look at the house, which belongs to Boris, and then fill in the correct colours on the crossword puzzle. Take care with your spelling. Use your dictionary to help you.

ACROSS

2. The tablecloth is……………………………………………………………….

5. The colour of the floor is……………………………………………………..

7. The cupboards in the kitchen are……………………………………………

8. The duvet is……………………………………………………………………

9. The colour of the couch is……………………………………………………

10. The colour of the chair is……………………………………………………..

11. The carpet is…………………………………………………………………..

DOWN

1. The walls have been painted……………………………………………….

3. The curtains are………………………………………………………………

4. Boris’ waistcoat is……………………………………………………………

6. The stove is………………………………………………………………….

7. The front door is……………………………………………………………

Activity 2

To express an opinion in writing [lo 4.1.5]

DIFFERENT HOMES

1. In your groups talk about the positive things and negative things about living in the following places:

1. On your own, write down one positive and one negative thing about living in each of the five homes.

POSITIVES

i) ………………………………………………………………………………….

ii) ………………………………………………………………………………….

iii) …………………………………………………………………………………

iv) …………………………………………………………………………………

v) …………………………………………………………………………………

NEGATIVES

vi) …………………………………………………………………………………

vii) …………………………………………………………………………………

viii) …………………………………………………………………………………

ix) …………………………………………………………………………………

x) …………………………………………………………………………………

Assessment

Learning outcome 4: writing

The learner will be able to write different kinds of factual and imaginative texts for a wide range of purposes.

Assessment standard

We know this when the learner:

4.1 writes to communicate information:

4.1.1 draws and labels simple maps, diagrams, graphs and charts.

4.1.5 expresses an opinion in writing.

LEARNING OUTCOME 6: LANGUAGE STRUCTURE AND USE

The learner will know and be able to use the sounds, words and grammar of the language and interpret texts.

Assessment standard

We know this when the learner:

6.6 develops own vocabulary:

6.6.3 uses personal dictionaries.

Memorandum

FORMING SENTENCES

Activity 1

COLOURS

Revise the different colours, furniture and parts of the house with the learners.

Read the following sentences. Give the learners enough time to mark each part of the picture with the correct colour. They can complete the colouring in neatly at the end.

SENTENCES

1. The tablecloth is orange.

1. The floor is yellow.

1. The cupboards in the kitchen are pink.

1. The duvet is grey.

1. The couch is red.

1. The chair is black.

1. The carpet is maroon.

1. The walls are painted brown.

1. The curtains are green.

1. Boris’ waistcoat is blue.

1. The stove is white.

1. The front door is purple.

Activity 2

DIFFERENT HOMES

The learners will require much new vocabulary. Encourage them to use a dictionary before asking the educator for help.