LOOK AND SEE
Module:
Using My Five Senses
Unit:
Looking and Seeing
Key Stage 1 Learning targets
To develop an ever-improving capability to use English
~ to establish and maintain relationships and routines in carrying out classroom activities (I.D. a)
~ to recognize and solve simple problems in given situations (K.D. d)
~ to recognize some obvious features of the English language in simple spoken and written texts such as the direction of writing in English, the characteristics of an alphabetic script and the sound patterns of English; and apply this awareness to one’s initial learning and use of the language (K.D. f)
Programme Outline
Felix has just finished a long and happy school holiday. On the day he goes back to school, he
finds that he cannot see things clearly. First, the mould on the bread for breakfast, then a small
toy car on the floor at home. What is worse is that he cannot read the words on the blackboard in
class. He has difficulty in seeing things clearly from a distance. Is he short-sighted? Does he need a
pair of glasses? His mother, teacher and classmates advise him to see an optician. But Felix does not
want to do that. He secretly takes a pair of binoculars to school. He thinks that it may help him see
better. Can Felix see the blackboard then? What will happen to him in the end?
This programme includes an optician’s advice on eye care. Take his advice and be good to our eyes.
Communicative functions
1. Greet people and respond to greetings
2. Identify simple objects
3. Identify common animals
4. Make and respond to simple inquiries
Pre-viewing Activities
1. Have a quick survey in class. Count the pupils who are wearing glasses and those who are not.
2. Explain to pupils that when we are short-sighted, we may not be able to see objects that are far away. There is nothing to worry. A pair of prescribed glasses will solve the problem.
3. Then teachers may ask the pupils if they know how to protect their eyes. Brainstorm ideas.
4. Introduce the outline of the story and the main character, Felix. Tell the pupils to pay attention to what Felix says about the things he can see.
5. Teacher may write the sentence, “I can see…” on the blackboard to highlight the language the pupils are going to learn.
While-viewing Activity
Answer the questions in Copymaster 1. Ask the pupils to circle the right answer.
1. Who cannot see things clearly on the blackboard? Answer: Felix
2. Who gives Felix an eye test in the optical shop? Answer: An optician
3. What does Felix finally get from the shop? Answer: A pair of glasses
Post-viewing Activities
Part 1a. Guide the pupils to recall the things Felix can see in two places. Circle the right answers in Copymaster 2.
1. In Felix’s room, he can see:
Answers: A pencil case, A schoolbag, A desk, Books, A chair
2. In the park, he can see:
Answers: Birds, Turtles, Flowers, Trees, Fish
Part 1b. Help the pupils revise the optician’s tips on eye care. Tick ( √ ) the right answers in the boxes in Copymaster 2.
√ / Turn on the light when you are reading.√ / Rest your eyes.
√ / Look at green trees.
√ / Get enough sleep.
Read very close to the books.
Sit very close to the TV when you are watching.
Part 2. Have the pupils study the picture in Copymaster 3. Ask them to write three sentences about what they can see in it.
Suggested answers: a. I can see birds. / I can see three birds.
b. I can see people. / I can see four people.
c. I can see a snake.
d. I can see ladybirds. / I can see two ladybirds.
e. I can see fish. / I can see two fish.
COPYMASTER 1
While-viewing Activity
Answer the questions. Please circle (O) the right answers.
1. Who cannot see things clearly on the blackboard?
Felix Melissa Rita Miss Blake
2. Who gives Felix an eye test in the optical shop?
An optician A doctor A nurse
3. What does Felix get from the optical shop?
A pair of socks A pair of glasses A pair of shoes
COPYMASTER 2
Post-viewing Activities
Part 1a. Things that Felix can see.
Circle (O) the right answers. You may have more than one answer for each question.
1. In Felix’s room, he can see:
A pencil case A schoolbag A dog
A cat A desk Books A chair
2. In the park, he can see:
Birds Turtles Tigers Flowers
Monkeys Trees Fish
Part 1b. The optician’s advice.
How can we protect our eyes? Tick ( √ ) the right answers in the boxes.
Turn on the light when you are reading.Rest your eyes.
Look at green trees.
Get enough sleep.
Read very close to the books.
Sit very close to the TV when you are watching.
COPYMASTER 3
Part 2. What can you see in this picture?
Write three sentences about what you can see.
a. I can see______.
b. ______.
c. ______.
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