PLANNING A BIRTHDAY PARTY: WHAT DO WE NEED?

 This topic focuses on planning a birthday party by identifying what is needed, such as decorations, food, drinks, and entertainment. Students will practice using the modal verb “need” to express requirements and necessity, as well as vocabulary and phrases related to party planning. They will learn to ask and answer questions about preparation, use relevant vocabulary, and engage in practical conversations. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to discuss and organize a birthday party in English.

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GRAMMAR

1. Using “Need” for Necessity

• Positive: Subject + need/needs + noun/infinitive.
  Examples:

  • "We need balloons for the party."
  • "She needs to make a guest list."

• Negative: Subject + don’t/doesn’t need + noun/infinitive.
  Examples:

  • "We don’t need a big cake."
  • "He doesn’t need to buy more drinks."

• Questions: Do/Does + subject + need + noun/infinitive?
  Examples:

  • "Do we need to decorate the house?"
  • "Does she need a theme for the party?"

2. Countable and Uncountable Nouns

• Countable nouns: balloons, candles, plates.
  • "We need ten balloons."
• Uncountable nouns: music, water, food.
  • "We need more music for the playlist."

3. Present Continuous for Planning

• "We are planning a birthday party."
• "She is decorating the room now."

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VOCABULARY

1. Decorations: Items used to make a place look festive.
   Example: "We need decorations like balloons and banners."

2. Balloons: Inflatable items used for decoration.
   Example: "Let’s buy colorful balloons."

3. Theme: A specific idea or style for a party.
   Example: "The party theme is superheroes."

4. Invitations: Cards or messages sent to guests.
   Example: "We need to send out the invitations."

5. Guest List: A list of people invited to the party.
   Example: "How many people are on the guest list?"

6. Venue: The place where the party happens.
   Example: "The venue is our backyard."

7. Snacks: Small amounts of food served at parties.
   Example: "We need snacks like chips and cookies."

8. Candles: Small wax sticks for a cake.
   Example: "Don’t forget to buy candles for the cake."

9. Playlist: A list of songs to play at the party.
   Example: "We should make a party playlist."

10. Games: Activities for fun and entertainment.
    Example: "We are planning to play some games."

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• "What do we need for the party?"
• "Let’s make a list of things to buy."
• "Do we need more food?"
• "We don’t need to spend too much money."
• "The party theme is going to be exciting!"
• "Who is bringing the cake?"
• "What time do the guests arrive?"
• "Let’s decorate the room with balloons and banners."

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

• "We need to plan the party decorations."
• "She needs to order the cake today."
• "They need a fun theme for the birthday party."

Negative Sentences

• "We don’t need to invite too many people."
• "He doesn’t need to bring drinks because we already have enough."
• "You don’t need to spend a lot of money on the venue."

Questions

• "Do we need to send invitations now?"
• "Does she need help with the guest list?"
• "What do we need for the party?"

Answers

• "Yes, we need to send the invitations today."
• "No, she doesn’t need any help with the list."
• "We need snacks, drinks, and decorations."

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CONVERSATION

Scene: Emma and Jack are planning a birthday party for their friend, Lily.

Emma: Jack, what do we need for Lily’s party?
Jack: First, we need to make a guest list. How many people are coming?
Emma: Around 15 people. Do we need a big cake?
Jack: Yes, we do. I think chocolate would be perfect.
Emma: Good idea! Do we need balloons and decorations?
Jack: Definitely. Let’s get some colorful balloons and a banner.
Emma: What about snacks and drinks?
Jack: We need chips, cookies, soda, and water.
Emma: Great! I’ll take care of the decorations, and you can order the cake.
Jack: Perfect! Let’s make it a great party for Lily.

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READING

"Planning the Perfect Party"

Last week, Sarah and Tom decided to plan a surprise birthday party for their friend, Mia. They started by making a guest list of ten close friends. Next, they chose a theme: tropical. Sarah decorated the room with palm tree banners and colorful balloons, while Tom prepared a playlist with Mia’s favorite songs.

For food, they ordered a pineapple-shaped cake and bought snacks like chips, cookies, and fruit juice. They also planned fun games for everyone to enjoy. On the day of the party, Mia was surprised and very happy. She loved the decorations and the cake. Everyone said it was the best party they had attended.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Q: What was the theme of Mia’s party?
   A: The theme was tropical.

2. Q: How many friends were invited to the party?
   A: Ten close friends were invited.

3. Q: What kind of cake did they order?
   A: They ordered a pineapple-shaped cake.

4. Q: What did Sarah do for the party?
   A: She decorated the room with palm tree banners and balloons.

5. Q: How did Mia feel about the party?
   A: She was surprised and very happy.