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Toys: toy words, “What’s this?” and “Is it a …?”

Lessons 11–13 · 3 lessons · Guess What! 1 Student’s Book, Uzbekistan edition. Cambridge University Press
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What’s this?

Student’s Book pp. 26–27
GoalAsk “What’s this?” and answer “It’s a …”.
New words
what’s this? · bu nima?it’s a … · bu — …robot · robotbike · velosiped
Explanation

Point to a thing and ask: “What’s this?” Answer: “It’s a kite.” Before a word starting with a vowel sound we say “an”: “It’s an art set.”

Worked examples
— What’s this? — It’s a robot.
— What’s this? — It’s an art set.
Class activity

“Slow reveal”: the teacher covers a toy picture with paper and uncovers it slowly. Children answer “What’s this?” with “It’s a …” guesses.

Practice
1
The picture shows a ball. “What’s this?”
2
How do you ask “Bu nima?” in English?
3
Choose: It’s a art set / It’s an art set.