A2 Focus
Frequency Adverbs
Simple Present
Writing
Key structure: "I always / usually / sometimes / never [action]."
🗣 Language Objective
Describe water habits using frequency adverbs and simple present tense.
🌍 Eco Objective
Identify water-wasting behaviours and suggest eco-friendly alternatives.
🎯 Skills
Listening · Speaking · Writing · Self-assessment
🔄 Eco-Sort — Good or Bad for Water? (7 min)
Method: TPR + InquiryTeamsA2: Add a sentence with a frequency adverb!
Click a routine card, then decide: 💧 Good for Water or ❌ Bad for Water. Then say: "I always / never ___."
Select a card, then choose Good or Bad for Water!
💧 Good for Water
❌ Bad for Water
🏆 Team Points
✅ Correct sort = +1 pt · Bonus +1 if team says a full sentence with a frequency adverb!
👩🏫 Teacher
Click a card, discuss with the class, then sort it. After each sort, ask the team: "Can you make a sentence? — 'I always / never ___!'" Award the bonus point for a correct frequency adverb sentence.
Click a card, discuss with the class, then sort it. After each sort, ask the team: "Can you make a sentence? — 'I always / never ___!'" Award the bonus point for a correct frequency adverb sentence.
🙋 Students
Good or bad? Then use a frequency adverb: "I always turn off the tap!" / "I never let the water run!" — full sentences earn bonus points! 🌟
Good or bad? Then use a frequency adverb: "I always turn off the tap!" / "I never let the water run!" — full sentences earn bonus points! 🌟
✏️ Frequency Adverb Sentence Builder (8 min)
Method: CLT + ScaffoldingIndividual → Pairs → Class
Build sentences about your water habits! Choose a frequency adverb, then choose an eco-action.
✏️ Build Your Eco-Sentence
I
always / usually...
turn off the tap...
.
① Choose a Frequency Adverb:
② Choose an Eco-Action:
Select an adverb and an action to build your sentence!
👩🏫 Teacher
Model the activity first: click an adverb and an action to show students how sentences are built. Then invite students one by one to build their own sentence. Click Add to Class List to display all sentences — the class reads each one aloud.
Model the activity first: click an adverb and an action to show students how sentences are built. Then invite students one by one to build their own sentence. Click Add to Class List to display all sentences — the class reads each one aloud.
🙋 Students
Build your sentence and say it aloud! "I usually turn off the tap when I brush my teeth." Can you make two sentences — one eco, one not eco?
Build your sentence and say it aloud! "I usually turn off the tap when I brush my teeth." Can you make two sentences — one eco, one not eco?
📜 Water-Saving Pledge Builder (10 min)
Method: PBL + Cooperative LearningGroups → Whole class
Groups build a class pledge with 3–5 water-saving rules. Each rule uses a frequency adverb. Then present it to the class!
📜 Our Class Water-Saving Pledge
💧 We, the students of our class, pledge to save water:
- No rules yet — build your pledge below!
① Choose a Frequency Adverb:
② Choose a Water-Saving Action:
Select an adverb + action to preview your pledge rule...
👩🏫 Teacher
Groups discuss and agree on their pledge rules. One student clicks to build the rule; the rest discuss the frequency adverb choice. Once the pledge has 3–5 rules, groups present: "We always turn off the tap. We never waste water." Display the final pledge on the projector!
Groups discuss and agree on their pledge rules. One student clicks to build the rule; the rest discuss the frequency adverb choice. Once the pledge has 3–5 rules, groups present: "We always turn off the tap. We never waste water." Display the final pledge on the projector!
🙋 Students
Discuss in your group: which adverb is right for us? Always? Usually? Sometimes? Build 3–5 rules together and present your pledge to the class. Use "We always / usually / never…"
Discuss in your group: which adverb is right for us? Always? Usually? Sometimes? Build 3–5 rules together and present your pledge to the class. Use "We always / usually / never…"
🪞 Self-Assessment — What Do I Actually Do? (5 min)
Method: Reflection + Self-assessmentIndividual
Tick ✅ the water-saving actions you actually do. Be honest! Then see your eco-score and discuss with a partner.
Tick the actions above to see your eco-score! 💧
💬 Reflection — Is it Easy or Hard?
✅
"Which action is easy for you?"
"It is easy to turn off the tap. I always do it!" / "Saving water is easy when you think about it."
😬
"Which action is hard for you?"
"It is hard to take a short shower. I usually spend too long!" / "I sometimes forget to turn off the tap."
🌍
"Why should we save water?"
"Water is a natural resource. We need it to live. Many people don't have enough clean water." / "Saving water helps the environment and future generations."
📈
"What will you change this week?"
"This week I will always turn off the tap when I brush my teeth." / "I will usually use a cup instead of running water."
📝 Homework — Water Diary Entry
Write a short diary entry (5–8 sentences) about your water habits at home.
Use at least 3 different frequency adverbs. Share it next lesson!
Use at least 3 different frequency adverbs. Share it next lesson!
Date:
Dear Diary, today I thought about water.
In the morning, I when I brush my teeth.
I take a shower.
I water at home.
I think saving water is because .
This week, I will .
always / usually / sometimes / never
turn off the tap
use a cup
take a short shower
save / waste water
📋 Assessment Notes
👩🏫 Teacher
✅ Eco-Sort: correct classification with reasoning?
✅ Builder: accurate use of frequency adverbs with eco-actions?
✅ Pledge: coherent group rules with varied adverbs?
✅ Self-assessment: honest reflection and ability to discuss habits?
✅ Homework: diary entry uses at least 3 frequency adverbs correctly.
✅ Eco-Sort: correct classification with reasoning?
✅ Builder: accurate use of frequency adverbs with eco-actions?
✅ Pledge: coherent group rules with varied adverbs?
✅ Self-assessment: honest reflection and ability to discuss habits?
✅ Homework: diary entry uses at least 3 frequency adverbs correctly.
📊 Follow-up: water-saving tracking chart (1 week)🖼 Display: Water-Saving Pledge in classroom