Racing to English

Describe and draw 1 above/in/below/to the right of/to the left of

TEACHERS NOTES

CONTENTS

• Two sets of six different drawings

• Blank sheet for drawing

• Worksheet with oral and written exercises

Language learning objectives:
Language function	The language of position
Sentence structure	The number 5 is to the left of the square.
Vocabulary	Prepositions: above/in/below/ to the right of/to the left of	Basic shapes: square, circle, rectangle, triangle

PREPARATION

This is an activity for two people or two teams. Each person/team needs to have one of the sets of drawings and one sheet to draw on.

HOW TO PLAY

• Take it in turn to describe one of the drawings on your sheet (making sure that your opponent/s can't see your sheet).

• The other person/team has to draw what you describe.

• When you have finished, show them the original drawing and compare the results.

• Now make up your own pictures and play again!

Describe one picture to your partner for them to draw. Then they should describe one to you.

Blank sheet for drawing

Racing to English Worksheet

Describe and Draw

1

Ask your friend some questions:

Is the

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

above in below to the right of to the left of

the

square? circle?

Now write 20 questions and answer them.

Racing to English

© Gordon Ward 2010. Photocopiable only for use in the purchasing institution. Step 16: Describe and draw 1

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4

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7

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9

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9

5

5

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3

1

3

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9

1

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5

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8

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9

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0

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1

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5