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Many thanks to tutors Carol Bates and friends Carol and Hilary from Henrietta Parker Centre in Molesey who sent this plan in to us.

Washing machine - paying and delivery
Session:  Week No: 
Date:  Time: 
Curriculum reference/s: Rw/E2.1, SLc/E1.3, SLc/E1.4
Objectives:  by the end of the session students will be able to
(1) Understand different methods of payment
(2) Complete a simple form
(3) Use prepositions

Time
Topic
Teacher activity
Learner activity
Materials

 
Paying
 
Students are told that they are going to pay for a new washing machine, then arrange the delivery.
Vocabulary associated with this should be covered: How do you want to pay? Credit Card, Direct Debit, Hire Purchase, Cash/Cheque
 
Role play paying for washing machine
 

 

 
Form filling
 
Introduce and explain cheque and Direct Debit slip as necessary
 
Students practise writing a basic cheque and or Direct Debit slip
 
Basic Cheque and/or Direct Debit slip template
 

 
Give directions
 
Teacher facilitates role playing activity
 
Students role play giving directions for delivery
 
"Where do you want it?" - practise prepositions
 

 

Lesson evaluation: 
We have used the washing machine lessons and they worked. Students found them useful and relevant to their everyday life. We also had a lot of fun.
 
 
Additional notes: This is the second of three lessons on this theme of washing machines. The 1st and 3rd lesson plans are available in the Skillswise lesson plan section.
A possible fourth lesson is a consolidation, and extension where appropriate, of the first three.

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