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Make a visitor guide

Read a notice and explain its opening times, participation rules and permissions.

A1 · Reading · English · 25 minutes

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Language focus

Can / cannot; need to; do not need to.

Your lesson sequence

  1. 1. Warm-up

    3 min

    Ask: Where can you practise English in your town?

  2. 2. Read for purpose

    5 min

    Read the text once for its main idea. Ask for a one-sentence summary before showing the comprehension questions.

  3. 3. Notice and check

    5 min

    Ask learners to sort the information into times, requirements and permissions. Contrast not needing a card with needing to add a name to the list.

  4. 4. Communicate

    8 min

    Create a short visitor guide for a new study group. Agree the time, room, entry requirement and two rules; explain the guide to a newcomer.

  5. 5. Reflect and extend

    4 min

    Ask the learner to state one useful expression and one change they made to their answer. Set the specific homework below.

Adapt to your class

1:1: the teacher takes the second role. First model one useful question; then repeat the task with less support and a changed detail.

Answer guidance and teaching notes

  1. At ten

    The library opens at ten; the group starts later. Evidence: paragraph 1.

  2. Adults

    The notice says the group is for adults. Evidence: paragraph 2.

  3. Write their name on a list

    A card is not needed, but a name on the list is required. Evidence: paragraph 2.

  4. Room Two

    The group meets in Room Two. Evidence: paragraph 2.

  5. Water

    Water is allowed, but food should stay outside. Evidence: paragraph 2.

Homework

Write a notice for a free adult activity. Include a time, location and two rules.

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