Competency: Provide Necessary School Supplies
Lesson Overview: Students will learn the names of commonly requested school
supplies so that they will be able to provide them for their children. Students will also
gain insight on when to use “someone” and “anyone.” As an optional activity, students
will learn the verbs that go along with school and office supplies and work with the past
tense form of these verbs.
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Pictures of School Supplies
School Supplies Vocabulary
School Supplies Vocabulary Matching
School Supplies- Someone or Anyone
School Supplies- Someone or Anyone Teacher’s Key
School and Office Supplies- Nouns to Verbs Sheet (optional)
School and Office Supplies- Nouns to Verbs Teacher’s Key (optional)
School Supplies Vocabulary Flash Cards (optional)
Approximate Time: 1-2 hours
Prerequisite Skills: Students must be able to read and write simple sentences and
follow directions.
Prerequisite Vocabulary:
bottle(s)
pair(s)
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Vocabulary:
book bag(s)
clipboard(s)
colored pencil(s)
crayon(s)
eraser(s)
folder(s)
glue (bottle of glue/bottles of glue)
loose-leaf paper
notebook(s)
pencil(s)
pencil sharpener(s)
scissors (pair of scissors/pairs of scissors)
Vocabulary for Optional Activities:
tape
highlighter(s)
hole puncher(s)
stapler(s)
sticky-note(s)
Materials Needed: Whiteboard or flipchart, erasable markers, handouts, a packed
book bag (include a clipboard, colored pencils, crayons, eraser, folder, glue, loose-leaf
paper, notebook, pencil, pencil sharpener, scissors, etc.), flash cards (optional),
Scrabble tiles (optional), dictionaries (optional), and prizes (optional).
Equipment Needed: none
Activities:
1. Provide a brief statement about the purpose of the lesson. Pack a book bag
with the following items and take it to class: clipboard, colored pencils, crayons,
eraser, folder, glue, loose-leaf paper, notebook, pencil, pencil sharpener, and
scissors. As you unpack each item, say its name as you write it on the board.
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2. Introduce new vocabulary. (As you explain each new vocabulary use the
Pictures of School Supplies in addition to the items above or if you do not
have the items.)
a. Pronounce the new vocabulary words one at a time and have the students
repeat the words in unison. Point to each vocabulary word on the board as
you pronounce it.
b. Pronounce the new vocabulary words one at a time and ask individual
students to repeat the word. Repeat until the students can pronounce the
words well.
c. Provide each student with the School Supplies Vocabulary. Ask them to
pronounce each one. Emphasize both the plural and singular forms.
3. Give students School Supplies Vocabulary Matching. After the students
have complete the exercise, review the answer orally.
4. Grammar Point- Someone/Anyone. Give each student a copy of the worksheet
entitled “School Supplies – Someone or Anyone.” This sheet will combine
school supplies vocabulary with the use of “someone” or “anyone.” Each
sentence contains two blanks. Students will fill in the first blank with either
“someone” or “anyone.” The second blank is where students will write in the
correct vocabulary word that goes with the picture. Check the answers when
the students have finished using the School Supplies – Someone or Anyone
Teacher’s Key.
To explain this grammar point, tell students that “anyone” is used in negative
sentences. (Ex. I don’t think anyone has a pair of scissors.) Explain this in
terms that your students will understand.
For affirmative sentences, “someone” is used. (Ex. This is someone’s jacket.”
Explain this in terms that your students will understand.
For questions, both “someone” and “anyone” can be used. (Ex. Is this
someone’s jacket? Is this anyone’s jacket?) Tell students to work in pairs on
the worksheet, since it will be helpful to hear how each choice sounds in the
sentences. Working in pairs will also encourage saying the vocabulary words
out loud. Check answers as a class. Be sure to ask if students have questions.
5. Tell students to put all of their worksheets away. As you pack the book bag,
have students tell you what each item is. Assist with pronunciation as needed.
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Assessment/Evaluation of Learning:
1. Teacher observation of students during class discussion
2. Student performance on worksheets
Optional Activities:
1. Add the following items to the book bag: tape, highlighter, hole puncher, stapler,
sticky-notes. Say each name and write the words on the board.
2. Use the School Supplies Vocabulary Flash Cards for further vocabulary
development.
3. Have students write sentences using the vocabulary and/or optional vocabulary.
4. Have students use dictionaries to look up the definitions to the vocabulary
and/or the optional vocabulary.
5. Game: Divide the class into two groups. Give each group a handful or more of
Scrabble tiles with all of the necessary letters to spell out the vocabulary words.
Call out a vocabulary word and have the students try to spell the word. The first
group to spell it correctly gets a point. Have a student volunteer (or the
instructor) write down the teams’ points on the board or flip chart. After you
have called out all of the vocabulary words, have the class help you add up the
total for each team. The team with the most points wins. Give small prizes to
the winners.
6. Give each student a copy of the sheet entitled “School and Office SuppliesNouns to Verbs.” Part A asks for the verb that goes with each of the items.
For example, “cut” goes with “scissors.” (Check the accompanying School and
Office Supplies – Nouns to Verbs Teacher’s Key for answers.) If the students
are having a lot of difficulty with this exercise then write the verbs to select from
on the board or flip chart.
Have the students orally make up sentences with each verb. Write the
sentences on the board for all to see. If your students can’t do this, then provide
them with examples.
“School and Office Supplies- Nouns to Verbs” Part B of the worksheet asks
students to fill in the blanks with the past-tense form of each verb in the box.
“Put” and “cut” are the only irregular verbs. Do Part B only if your students have
had some experience with the past tense. Answers to this section are provided
on the School and Office Supplies – Nouns to Verbs Teacher’s Key.)
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