Learning the days of the week is essential for everyday communication in English. This lesson will introduce the seven days of the week, how to pronounce them correctly, and how to use them in sentences. Students will practice asking and answering questions about activities on specific days, understand their sequence, and learn related expressions. By the end of the lesson, students will confidently use the days of the week in conversations about schedules, routines, and events.
GRAMMAR
1. Capitalization
- Always capitalize the days of the week in English.
Example: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.
2. Prepositions with Days of the Week
- Use on for specific days.
Example: "I have a meeting on Monday." - Use every to talk about regular actions.
Example: "I go to school every Friday."
3. Plural Form
- The days of the week can be pluralized when referring to repeated actions.
Example: "I take swimming lessons on Saturdays."
4. Questions About Days
- Use "What day is it today?" to ask for the current day.
Example: "What day is it today? It’s Thursday." - Use "When" to ask about events.
Example: "When is the concert? It’s on Sunday."
VOCABULARY
- Monday: The first day of the week.
Example: "Monday is the start of the workweek." - Tuesday: The second day of the week.
Example: "I have a piano lesson on Tuesday." - Wednesday: The middle of the workweek.
Example: "Wednesday is my favorite day." - Thursday: The day before Friday.
Example: "We have a team meeting on Thursday." - Friday: The last day of the workweek.
Example: "Friday is movie night!" - Saturday: The first day of the weekend.
Example: "We go hiking every Saturday." - Sunday: The day of rest or family time.
Example: "I visit my grandparents on Sunday." - Weekend: Saturday and Sunday together.
Example: "The weekend is for relaxing." - Weekday: Monday through Friday.
Example: "Weekdays are busy with work." - Today: The current day.
Example: "Today is Monday."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "What day is it today?"
- "Today is __."
- "What do you do on __?"
- "I work/study on __."
- "Do you have plans for __?"
- "The weekend is almost here!"
- "See you on __!"
- "Every __, I go to the gym."
- "I don’t work on weekends."
- "What’s your favorite day of the week?"
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "Today is Monday."
- "I study English on Wednesday and Friday."
- "We go to the park every Saturday."
Negative Sentences
- "It’s not Thursday today."
- "I don’t work on Sundays."
- "She doesn’t have class on Monday."
Questions
- "What day is it today?"
- "Do you work on Saturdays?"
- "When is your birthday?"
Answers
- "Today is Tuesday."
- "No, I don’t work on weekends."
- "My birthday is on Friday."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two friends are planning their week.
Anna: Hey, Sarah! What day is it today?
Sarah: It’s Wednesday. Why?
Anna: Oh, I thought it was Thursday. Do you have plans this weekend?
Sarah: Not really. What about you?
Anna: I’m going to the mall on Saturday. Want to join?
Sarah: Sure! What time?
Anna: Let’s meet at 2 o’clock.
Sarah: Perfect! See you on Saturday.
READING
"A Busy Week"
Emily has a busy schedule every week. On Monday, she goes to school and has dance practice in the evening. Tuesday is her study day, so she spends time doing homework and preparing for tests. Wednesday is her favorite day because she has art class in the afternoon.
On Thursday, Emily visits her grandparents. Friday is a fun day because she meets her friends after school. The weekend is for relaxation and family. On Saturday, Emily and her parents go to the park, and on Sunday, they have a family lunch together.
Emily likes her weekly routine because it keeps her organized and happy.
Questions and Answers
Q: What does Emily do on Monday?
A: She goes to school and has dance practice in the evening.Q: Why is Wednesday Emily’s favorite day?
A: Because she has art class in the afternoon.Q: Who does Emily visit on Thursday?
A: She visits her grandparents.Q: What does Emily do on Saturday?
A: She goes to the park with her parents.Q: How does Emily feel about her weekly routine?
A: She likes it because it keeps her organized and happy.
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