l Cassette 3A and a cassette player

　　l Workbook 3A pages 7; 37, 38 and 39

　　l Photocopiable page 9

　　Steps:

　　Pre-task preparation:

　　l Introduce numbers 1-10. A large toy clock with moveable hands is an ideal prop. Show a set of number cards.

　　l Write numbers 1-10 on the blackboard and practise counting.

　　l Count in a chain round the class.

　　l Display the number cards(1-10) in disorder on the board ledge. Ask students to come out and put the numbers in order as quickly as they can. Then, count from 1 to 10.

　　While-task procedure:

　　1. Practise: Look at the clock/board. Close/Open the door.

　　2. Listen to the rhyme and repeat it.

　　3. Read the rhyme. Then, try to recite.

　　Post-task activities:

　　Workbook page 7

　　1. Review numbers 1-10 using the number cards.

　　2. Trace and colour the numbers on page 7.

　　Listening task:

　　Listen and write down the missing numbers.

　　Learn the letters:

　　1. Play the cassette. Listen and point in their books.

　　2. Listen, point and repeat the sound.

　　3. Workbook pages 37, 38 and 39

　　Consolidation:

　　Grammar Practice Book 3A pages 8 and 9 give further practice in identifying numbers 1-10.