Pictures or objects for vocabulary that has been introduced.
Language to be Taught:
What's this?
This is a __________.
It's a __________.
Possible Procedures
Tutor says What's this? Elicit This is a __________. Continue with words learned previously.
Model correct intonation (rising voice on questions, falling voice on statement). If student has problems, use hand signals to show rising or falling intonation.
Give pictures or objects to student. Student asks What's this? and teacher responds.
Teacher takes cards. Say This is a ________. It's a __________. In a low voice, repeat It's a _______. and motion for student to repeat. Student repeats for other objects.
Teacher says What's this? Student replies It's a _________.