Identifying the time of day or week is an essential skill for basic communication in English. It allows you to talk about routines, schedules, and plans. This topic focuses on understanding how to express and ask about time, including specific times, parts of the day, and days of the week. Students will practice using appropriate vocabulary, grammar structures, and common expressions related to time.
By the end of this lesson, learners will be able to:
- Tell the time in English.
- Identify and describe parts of the day.
- Discuss days of the week and their activities.
GRAMMAR
1. Talking About Time
- Use It’s + time to tell the time.
Example: "It’s 7 o’clock." - For minutes past the hour:
Example: "It’s 10:15" → "It’s quarter past ten." - For minutes to the hour:
Example: "It’s 7:45" → "It’s quarter to eight." - Use "in the morning," "in the afternoon," "in the evening," and "at night" to describe parts of the day.
Example: "I have breakfast at 8 a.m. in the morning."
2. Prepositions of Time
- On: Use for days of the week.
Example: "I work on Monday." - At: Use for specific times.
Example: "The meeting is at 2 p.m." - In: Use for parts of the day.
Example: "I exercise in the evening."
VOCABULARY
- Morning: The time from sunrise to noon.
Example: "I wake up early in the morning." - Afternoon: The time between noon and evening.
Example: "I study in the afternoon." - Evening: The time between sunset and bedtime.
Example: "We watch TV in the evening." - Night: The time when it’s dark, usually after evening.
Example: "I go to bed at night." - Noon: 12:00 p.m. or midday.
Example: "Lunch is at noon." - Midnight: 12:00 a.m. or the middle of the night.
Example: "It’s midnight; time to sleep." - Weekday: Monday to Friday.
Example: "I go to school on weekdays." - Weekend: Saturday and Sunday.
Example: "We relax on the weekend." - O’clock: Used for telling the exact hour.
Example: "It’s 3 o’clock." - Quarter: 15 minutes before or after an hour.
Example: "It’s quarter past nine."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "What time is it?"
- "It’s half past three."
- "Do you have time?"
- "What day is it today?"
- "It’s Monday."
- "See you at noon!"
- "I’m free in the evening."
- "Let’s meet on the weekend."
- "What are you doing this afternoon?"
- "The train arrives at midnight."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "It’s 8 o’clock in the morning."
- "We have a meeting on Friday."
- "She wakes up at 6 a.m."
Negative Sentences
- "It’s not noon yet."
- "We don’t have school on Sunday."
- "He doesn’t work at night."
Questions
- "What time is it now?"
- "When do you usually have lunch?"
- "Is it the weekend yet?"
Answers
- "It’s 5:30 p.m."
- "I have lunch at 1 p.m."
- "No, today is Thursday."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two friends discussing their plans.
Emma: Hi, Jake. What time is it?
Jake: It’s 4:15 in the afternoon. Why?
Emma: I have a class at 5 p.m.
Jake: Oh, that’s soon! What are you doing after class?
Emma: Nothing much. What about you?
Jake: I’m meeting friends at 7 o’clock in the evening. Do you want to join?
Emma: Sure! Where should we meet?
Jake: Let’s meet at the café. See you then!
Emma: See you!
READING
"A Busy Week"
Samantha has a busy schedule during the week. On weekdays, she wakes up at 6:30 in the morning and goes to work at 8 a.m. She works until 5 p.m., and in the evening, she goes to the gym.
On Saturday mornings, she likes to sleep in and have a late breakfast. In the afternoon, she spends time with her family. On Sundays, she usually relaxes and reads books.
This week, Samantha has a special plan. On Wednesday evening, she’s meeting her friends for dinner. On Friday, she’s going to the theater at 8 p.m. It’s her favorite way to start the weekend!
Questions and Answers
Q: What time does Samantha wake up on weekdays?
A: She wakes up at 6:30 in the morning.Q: What does Samantha do on Saturday mornings?
A: She sleeps in and has a late breakfast.Q: When does Samantha go to the theater this week?
A: She goes to the theater on Friday at 8 p.m.Q: What does Samantha usually do on Sundays?
A: She relaxes and reads books.Q: What is Samantha’s plan for Wednesday evening?
A: She’s meeting her friends for dinner.
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