The weekend
Learn how to talk about your weekend activities, describe what you did, and practice pronouncing words with “-ed” endings to discuss past weekends.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the questions
What do you like to do on weekends?
Do you go out or stay at home on Saturdays and Sundays?
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
exhausted
/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/
Very tired or without energy.
After running, she felt exhausted and sat down.
The long walk made the dog exhausted.
downtown
/ˌdaʊnˈtaʊn/
The main or central part of a city
They went shopping downtown on Saturday.
I work downtown, but I live in the suburbs.
terrific
/təˈrɪfɪk/
Very good or excellent
He scored a goal and felt terrific about it.
The movie was terrific; they all loved it.
awful
/ˈɔːfl/
Very bad or unpleasant
The spoiled milk tasted awful.
She had an awful time at the dentist.
contest
/ˈkɑːntest/
A competition to do better than others.
They entered a contest to win a prize.
The spelling contest was very exciting.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Reading comprehension
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
A birthday to remember
This weekend was my birthday, and we celebrated downtown with a fantastic party. We organized a contest for the best dance moves and everyone joined in. The music was loud and the moves were terrific. All my friends danced until they were exhausted, but their smiles were huge!
But, there was one small problem. The cake we got from a downtown bakery was awful. It was supposed to be chocolate, but it didn’t taste right. We all laughed about it – a funny memory from a great night.
Even with the cake trouble, my birthday was amazing. We were all tired from the contest and dancing, but it was worth it. The party downtown was the best way to grow a year older!
Check your understanding
What did the author celebrate downtown this weekend?
What did everyone do at the party?
Was the birthday cake good or not?
Sample answer
- The author celebrated a birthday downtown this weekend.
- Everyone at the party participated in a dance contest and danced until they were exhausted.
- The birthday cake was not good; it didn't taste right.
Part 4
Pronunciation
There are three different ways to pronounce the ‘ed’ ending of regular verbs in the simple past tense: /id/, /t/ or /d/. The pronunciation depends on the sound at the end of the infinitive of the verb.
| /id/ | /t/ | /d/ |
This is the least common -ed sound Words that end in Wanted /’won.tid/ Needed /’ni:.did/ Started /sta:rtid/ Decided /di’sar.did/ | Words that end in Kissed /kIst/ Laughed /la:ft/ Asked /a:skt/ Stopped /stopt/ Watched /wotft/ Washed /woft/ | This is the most common -ed sound Words that end in any other sound: Closed /klavzd/ Saved /seivd/ Travelled /’træv.ald/ Opened /’au. pand/ Climbed /klaimd/ …. |
Listening & repeat
- I liked the movie
- I studied for a test
- She stayed with us
- We wanted to go home
Mini exercise
Write the words in the correct columns
| played | ended | picked | handed | walked |
| helped | kissed | filled | looked | hugged |
| faded | yelled | needed | listed | called |
| -ed as /d/ | -ed as /t/ | -ed as /id/ |
Part 5
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
What was the most enjoyable thing you did last weekend?
Have you ever participated in a weekend contest or competition? What was it?
How do you usually feel on Monday after a busy weekend?
What’s your favorite way to relax on the weekend?
Can you share a memory of a terrific weekend you’ve had?
Have you ever had an awful experience at an event during the weekend? What happened?
What are some weekend activities you would like to try in the future?
When the weather is bad, what indoor activities do you enjoy on the weekend?
Sample answer
- Last weekend, I went hiking in a nearby national park. The weather was perfect, and the views from the top were breathtaking.
- Yes, I participated in a local photography contest last summer. It was exciting to capture different aspects of our town and see the creativity of other participants.
- On Monday, I usually feel a bit tired if the weekend was very active but also refreshed and ready to start the week after a fun weekend.
- My favorite way to relax on the weekend is by reading a good book or watching movies. It helps me unwind and enjoy some quiet time.
- One terrific weekend was when we went camping by the lake. We spent the night stargazing and telling stories around the campfire. It was peaceful and memorable.
- Yes, once we went to an outdoor concert and it rained heavily. The event was muddy, the sound was poor, and we all got very wet. It was quite a mess!
- In the future, I'd like to try paddleboarding and attend a pottery workshop. Both activities seem fun and are something different from what I usually do.
- When the weather is bad, I enjoy doing indoor rock climbing and visiting museums. These activities keep me active and allow me to learn new things, even when it's raining outside.
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
5 words and phrases in the lesson
Talk about the activities in the weekend
Pronounce the ‘ed’ ending of regular verbs in the simple past tense
See you next lesson
Homework
Let’s choose one of these options for your homework
Write a sentence for each vocabulary today.
