Grammar Lesson Plan

How to distinguish countable and uncountable nouns

Instructor : Heewon Kim	Level : Upper intermediate	Students : 10	Length : 25 minutes

Materials:

White board and markers

Worksheets : 10 copies of marking quiz worksheets

and 10 copies of lyrics

Computer : song

Aims:

SWBAT...to identify countable and uncountable nouns by worksheet

to explain the difference between countable and uncountable nouns by a discussion

and acting role play

Language Skills:

Reading : Lyrics and worksheet

Writing : Answering opinion sheet and marking

Listening : Following instruction listening a song

Speaking : Participating in an activity, sharing ideas

Language Systems:

Grammar : Countable and uncountable, singular and plural

Function : Same as Grammar

Discourse : Lyrics

Lexis : Key vocabulary in the worksheet

Assumptions:

Students have already known vocabulary in text.

Students know the basics about nouns

Anticipated Errors and Solutions:

If Ss finish their worksheets (tasks) earlier than expected

→ give them extra worksheet

References:

- http://talktesol.weebly.com

- http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/secondconditional/menu.php

- http://www.easybib.com/reference/guide/apa/website

Pre-Task
Materials : board and markers
Time	Set up	Procedure
2 min	Whole	Greeting students Hi everyone. I need to go grocery shopping today. I need to buy some sugar, some rice, some flour, and maybe 4 apples, 3 oranges, and 6 bananas. If you go with me, what would you get? (elicit ideas - expected : milk, chocolate, ice cream, chips, ...) (CCQ) Are those countable or uncountable? Introduce topic Today, we are going to talk about countable and uncountable nouns.
Task-Preparation
Materials : board, markers, worksheets
Time	Set up	Procedure
8 min	Individual	Activity 1) Are these countable or uncountable? Instruction: Distribute the worksheet 1. After reading the words, mark countable nouns C, uncountable U, and both B. Work alone and I will give you 3 min. Check the answers together. (CCQ) How many times do you have? Do you have any confused words? (Errors often made EX.) The news are good. (X) The news is good. (O) uncountable nouns only have singular forms.

Task Realization
Materials : board, markers, worksheet, computer
Time	Sep up	Procedure
13 min	Pair	Explanation : Countable nouns can be separated. Uncountable nouns refers to substances, abstract ideas or emotions such as chocolate, water, coffee, love, sadness, happiness. Activity : 2) Discuss the difference of countable and uncountable nouns. Instruction: Distribute worksheet 2. First, fill in the worksheet and discuss with your partner. I will give you 5 min. Check the answers together using the board. (CCQ) Do you work alone? Who wants to volunteer? Activity : 3) Countable noun song. Instruction: Distribute the lyrics. Circle countable nouns and underline uncountable nouns. I will give you 3 min. Remind again. Listen to the song and sing along. Check answers together. (CCQ) What is the difference between countable and uncountable nouns? (Remind)
Post-Task
Material : board, markers, worksheet
Time	Set up	Procedure
2 min	Whole	Error Correction Write sentences on the board that Ss misspoke during the activity. Feed back : How was today's lesson? I hope you can differentiate countable and uncountable nouns now. I will see you next class. Have a nice day!