Listening
10 minutesWarm-Up
Look at the picture. What do you see? Talk about morning and night routines.
Discussion Questions:
1. What time do you get up?
2. What time do you go to bed?
3. Do you have a morning routine?
4. What is the first thing you do in the morning?
Language Focus
12 minutesDialogue: Ana is interviewing Leo about his morning routine for a class project.
Ana and Leo
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Comprehension:
1. What time does Leo get up?
2. What does Leo have for breakfast?
3. Does Leo like mornings?
Grammar Discovery: adverbs of frequency (always, usually, sometimes, never) + position in sentence
Look at where the adverb goes in the sentence. Is it before or after the verb?
I ALWAYS get up at seven. (always BEFORE get up)
I USUALLY have toast and coffee. (usually BEFORE have)
I SOMETIMES take the bus. (sometimes BEFORE take)
I NEVER have a big breakfast. (never BEFORE have)
I'm NEVER happy in the morning. (never AFTER am)
Where do always/usually/sometimes/never go in the sentence?
Try it!
Practice
15 minutesAdverbs of Frequency Chart
Complete the chart with the correct adverb. Then complete the rule.
Times in Words and Numbers
Write each time in numbers.
My Routine — Personal Adverbs
Complete each sentence with the adverb that is true for YOU (always, usually, sometimes, never). There is no wrong answer!
My Day: Morning to Night
Tell your teacher about your daily routine. Use always, usually, sometimes, and never.
Scenario:
Your teacher talks about their morning first. Then it's your turn to describe your complete routine, from morning to night.
Useful Expressions
Round 1 — Teacher models, student describes morning
TEACHER: I always get up at six-thirty. I usually have coffee and toast. What about you? What time do you get up? YOU: I [always/usually] get up at [time]. I [usually/sometimes] have [food] for breakfast. TEACHER: Do you take the bus? YOU: I [sometimes/never] take the bus. I [usually] drive.
Round 2 — Complete routine (morning to night)
TEACHER: Now tell me your complete day — morning, afternoon, and evening. YOU: I get up at [time]. I [usually] take a shower. I [always] start work at [time]. I [usually] finish work at [time]. I [sometimes] make dinner. I [always] go to bed at [time]. TEACHER: Do you like your routine? YOU: Yes, I do! / No, I don't!
Let's Talk
13 minutesLet's Talk!
Use what you learned today to answer these questions. Elaborate as much as you can!
Comparing morning routines.
1. What time do you usually get up?
Follow-up: Is that early for you?
2. Do you always have breakfast?
Follow-up: What do you usually have?
Self-Assessment
How did you do today?
- ✓I can describe my daily routine: I get up, take a shower, go to work...
- ✓I can use adverbs of frequency: always, usually, sometimes, never.
- ✓I can talk about my morning and evening habits.
Great work today!
Next class: Next class: REVIEW! Everything from lessons 14 to 18.