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📕 A2: Grades 7-9 • SCHOOL LIFE

L1: Welcome to School – Using There is/are and Articles

Learn how to use 'there is' and 'there are' with articles (a/an/the) as we explore a school handbook for new students.

L1: Welcome to School – Using There is/are and Articles
💬 Warm-up
1 What is your favorite school subject?
2 Is there a canteen in your school?
3 Do you wear a uniform?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use there is/there are to describe what is in a school
  • Use articles a/an/the correctly with school vocabulary
  • Talk about your school using the new grammar and vocabulary
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
subject
"My favorite subject is science."
A course or area of study in school.
2.
uniform
"Students must wear their uniform every day."
Special clothes worn by students at some schools.
3.
homework
"The teacher gave us a lot of homework for math."
Work that teachers give students to do at home.
4.
timetable
"The timetable shows our classes for the week."
A schedule of classes and activities.
5.
break
"We have a twenty-minute break after the second lesson."
A short period of rest between classes.
6.
canteen
"The canteen sells sandwiches and drinks."
A room where students buy and eat food.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
subject
A course or area of study in school.
uniform
Special clothes worn by students at some schools.
homework
Work that teachers give students to do at home.
timetable
A schedule of classes and activities.
break
A short period of rest between classes.
canteen
A room where students buy and eat food.

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. The students have a lot of homework to do after school.
2. The timetable helps us know when each class starts.
3. We study a new subject every year.
4. During the morning break , students talk and play.
5. There is a canteen where we can buy lunch.
6. In my school, every student wears a blue uniform .
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. The students have a lot of homework to do after school.
2. The timetable helps us know when each class starts.
3. We study a new subject every year.
4. During the morning break , students talk and play.
5. There is a canteen where we can buy lunch.
6. In my school, every student wears a blue uniform .

📖 Reading

New Student Handbook Excerpt

Welcome to Greenfield School! We are happy that you are here. This handbook will help you learn about our school.

There is a large canteen on the ground floor. You can eat lunch there every day. There are also two playgrounds for break time. During break, you can play games or talk with friends. Please remember that there is a uniform for all students. You must wear it every day.

Your timetable will tell you the subjects for each day. For example, on Monday there is math, English, and science. There is a homework club after school if you need help.

We hope you enjoy your time at Greenfield School. If you have questions, please ask your teacher.

Comprehension Questions

1.
Where is the canteen located?
The canteen is on the ground floor.
2.
What can students do during break time?
Students can play games or talk with friends during break.
3.
What must students wear every day?
Students must wear their uniform every day.
4.
How can students know which subjects they have each day?
The timetable tells them which subjects they have.
5.
What is available after school for students who need help?
There is a homework club after school.

🎧 Listening Practice

Ethan's School Day

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
How many floors does Ethan's school building have?
The school building has three floors.
2.
What does Ethan wear as part of his uniform?
He wears a blue shirt and gray pants.
3.
When does Ethan have break during the day?
He has a twenty-minute break after the second lesson.
4.
What does Ethan do during break?
He usually plays outside during break.
5.
Why does Ethan like his school?
He likes his school because there are friendly teachers and nice students.

🗣️ Pair Work

School Talk: Discuss Your School

"Work with a partner. Take turns asking and answering questions about your school using 'there is/are' and articles (a/an/the). Use the vocabulary words."

👉 Student A: Ask about facilities. For example: 'Is there a canteen?' or 'Are there any libraries?'

👉 Student B: Answer using 'there is' or 'there are'. For example: 'Yes, there is a canteen.' or 'No, there aren't any libraries.'

👉 Switch roles. Include words like uniform, homework, timetable, break, subject, and canteen in your conversation.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: subject uniform homework timetable break canteen
✍️ WRITING

My School

Write a short paragraph (80-100 words) about your school. First describe the building. Then mention 2 or 3 facilities using 'there is/are'. Finally, talk about your timetable and homework. Use correct articles.

✅ Checklist:
  • 80-100 words, 4+ vocabulary words, correct use of there is/are and articles (a/an/the).
🎙️ SPEAKING

School Talk

Record a 45-second talk about your school. Start by saying where your school is. Then describe 2 things there are in your school. End with your opinion. Use 'there is/are'.

✅ Checklist:
  • 45 seconds, 3+ vocabulary words, use 'there is/are', speak clearly.
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