School Objects

1: Vocabulary Building
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My Classroom



In my classroom, we have many useful objects. Each student has a desk to sit at and work. On my desk, I have a book with many pages to read. When I make a mistake, I use an eraser to correct it.

For art class, we use brushes to paint pictures and crayons for coloring. Sometimes we use watercolours that mix with water to make pretty pictures. The teacher writes on the chalkboard with chalk.

In science class, we look at small things with a microscope. It has special lenses like scientists use. We also have a globe that shows the planet Earth as a ball. For geography, we use maps that show countries, towns, and rivers on a flat surface.

I always bring my calculator to math class. It helps me count and do plus and minus problems. I write my notes in a notebook. When I need to use the internet, I use the computer.

For projects, I use scissors to cut paper and glue to join things together. I use a ruler to draw straight lines. When my pencil is not sharp, I use a pencil sharpener.

Every day, I carry all these things in my school bag. At break time, we play football in the playground. All these objects help us learn at school.



Questions:

1. What do students use to sit and work?
2. What do we use to correct mistakes?
3. What object shows the Earth as a ball?
4. What do we use in math class to help with counting?
5. What do we use to draw straight lines?
6. What object has two blades for cutting?
7. Where do students carry their school objects?

True/False Statements:

1. We use a brush to correct mistakes.
2. A globe shows the Earth as flat.
3. Watercolours mix with water.
4. A calculator helps with math problems.
5. A map shows the Earth as a ball.
6. We use a ruler to draw straight lines.
7. A microscope is used to look at small things.

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Personal Questions

1: Do you have a [calculator | book | eraser | brush | desk] at home?

Model answer for "calculator": Yes, I have a calculator at home. I use it for my math homework. It's a small black calculator. I keep it in my desk drawer. I've had it for two years.

2: How often do you use [scissors | glue | ruler | notebook | computer]?

Model answer for "computer": I use a computer every day. I use it for my homework. I also play games on it sometimes. My favorite game is chess. I use the computer for about one hour daily.

3: What is your [school bag | desk | book | notebook | pencil sharpener] like?

Model answer for "school bag": My school bag is blue and black. It has three pockets. I put my books and lunch in it. It's a bit heavy sometimes. I like it because it's comfortable to carry.

4: Can you use a [microscope | chalkboard | map | globe | computer] well?

Model answer for "map": Yes, I can use a map well. I can find countries and cities. I learned how to use maps in geography class. I can also use Google Maps on my phone. It's very helpful when I travel.

5: Do you prefer [books | computers | notebooks | crayons | watercolours] for learning?

Model answer for "books": I prefer books for learning. I like to read from paper. Books don't hurt my eyes. I can take books anywhere. I have many books about animals and science.

6: Where do you keep your [scissors | eraser | chalk | ruler | glue]?

Model answer for "scissors": I keep my scissors in my pencil case. They are small blue scissors. I use them at school for art projects. At home, I keep them in my desk drawer. They are very useful.

7: What did you last use [chalk | a brush | a calculator | a globe | football] for?

Model answer for "football": I last used a football yesterday. I played with my friends in the park. We played for about two hours. My team won the game. It was really fun and good exercise.

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One-Minute Talking Points

Calculator

1. What is a calculator? (machine, counts, math)
2. Types you know?
3. When do you use it?
4. Is it important for school?
5. Do you prefer phone calculator?
6. What math operations can it do?
7. Can you do math without it?
8. Ever used a scientific calculator?

Book

1. What is a book? (pages, chapters, reading)
2. Types you know?
3. Favorite books?
4. How often do you read?
5. Books or e-books preference?
6. Best place to read books?
7. School books you use?
8. Benefits of reading books?

Eraser

1. What is an eraser? (rubber, correct, mistakes)
2. Types you know?
3. How often do you use it?
4. Color of your eraser?
5. Important for school work?
6. Where do you keep it?
7. Better: eraser or correction fluid?
8. Last time you used one?

Desk

1. What is a desk? (table, work, study)
2. Types you know?
3. Describe your school desk.
4. Do you have one at home?
5. What's on your desk now?
6. Keep your desk clean or messy?
7. Ideal desk features?
8. Desk arrangement in your classroom?

Computer

1. What is a computer? (internet, information, technology)
2. Types you know?
3. How often do you use one?
4. What do you use it for?
5. Computer games you play?
6. Computer or phone preference?
7. Important for school work?
8. Can you type fast?

School bag

1. What is a school bag? (container, books, carry)
2. Types you know?
3. Describe your school bag.
4. What's in your bag now?
5. Heavy or light usually?
6. How do you organize it?
7. Backpack or shoulder bag preference?
8. How long have you had yours?

Scissors

1. What are scissors? (cutting, two blades, tool)
2. Types you know?
3. What do you cut with them?
4. Safety rules for scissors?
5. Where do you keep them?
6. Special scissors for different things?
7. How often do you use them?
8. Ever hurt yourself with scissors?

Microscope

1. What is a microscope? (optical, lenses, small)
2. Types you know?
3. Ever used one at school?
4. What did you see through it?
5. Important for science learning?
6. Would you like to own one?
7. What would you examine?
8. Scientists who use microscopes?

Map

1. What is a map? (countries, rivers, flat)
2. Types you know?
3. Can you read maps well?
4. Digital or paper maps preference?
5. Maps in your classroom?
6. When do you use maps?
7. Your country on a map?
8. Places you found on maps?

Globe

1. What is a globe? (Earth, ball-shaped, world)
2. Does your classroom have one?
3. Difference between map and globe?
4. Last time you used one?
5. Countries you can find on it?
6. Is it helpful for geography?
7. Would you like to own one?
8. Digital globes better than physical?

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Students should bring their own school supplies

Linkers: It's true, but..., I agree because..., I don't agree..., On the other hand..., For example...

For

• Students have the tools they need to learn — keywords: book, pencil, ready
• Bringing supplies teaches responsibility — keywords: organise, tidy bag, care
• Students can do projects and activities quickly — keywords: scissors, glue, project
• Less waiting and sharing in class — keywords: no wait, share less, faster
• It helps students be independent and confident — keywords: independent, confident, help self

Against

• Some families cannot afford all the supplies — keywords: money, can't buy, poor
• Heavy school bags can hurt the back — keywords: heavy, back pain, sore
• Children may forget items and feel bad — keywords: forget, trouble, embarrassed
• Supplies can be lost, broken, or wasted — keywords: lost, broken, waste
• Schools giving supplies is fair for all students — keywords: school give, equal, same