A rigorous, WIDA-aligned ESL curriculum sequence based on New Concept English Book 1 (First Things First), focusing on absolute beginner grammatical structures, possessive pronouns, polite requests, and daily vocabulary.
2. INTERACTIVE DRILL PATTERN / PATRÓN DE INTERACCIÓN
Practice asking and answering with a partner about various objects using possessives.
Positive Answer / Afirmación:
A: Is this your book?
B: Yes, it is. Thank you.
(¿Es este tu libro? Sí, lo es. Gracias.)
Negative Answer / Negación:
A: Is this your book?
B: No, it isn't. It's your book.
(¿Es este tu libro? No, no lo es. Es tu libro.)
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UNCOMMON SCHOOLS | CAMDEN PREP HIGH SCHOOL
NEW CONCEPT ENGLISH • BOOK 1 / LIBRO 1
Binder Section: CW
Lesson 1-2 • Student Worksheets
Page 3
3. KEY STRUCTURES: SUBJECT PRONOUNS VS. POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES
A possessive adjective must always be followed by a noun. Un adjetivo posesivo siempre debe ir seguido de un sustantivo.
• I → my (This is my handbag. / Esta es mi cartera.)
• you → your (Is this your handbag? / ¿Es esta su cartera?)
4. EXERCISE A: STATEMENT TO YES/NO QUESTION CONVERSION
Directions: Transform each standard statement into a polite Yes/No question starting with "Is this your...?"
/ Instrucciones: Transforma cada afirmación estándar en una pregunta de sí o no que comience con "¿Es este tu/su...?".
1. This is my pen. → / Este es mi bolígrafo. →
2. This is my watch. → / Este es mi reloj. →
3. This is my coat. → / Este es mi abrigo. →
5. EXERCISE B: COMPLETE THE CLASSIC DIALOGUE
Fill in the blanks with the correct missing words from Lesson 1.
Man: _______________ me! (1)
/ Hombre: ¡_______________ me! (1) (Disculpe...)
Woman: Yes?
/ Mujer: ¿Sí?
Man: Is _______________ your handbag? (2)
/ Hombre: ¿Es _______________ su cartera? (2)
Woman: _______________? (3)
/ Mujer: ¿_______________? (3) (¿Perdone...?)
Man: Is this your _______________? (4)
/ Hombre: ¿Es esta su _______________? (4)
Woman: _______________, it is. (5) Thank you very much.
/ Mujer: _______________, lo es. (5) Muchísimas gracias.
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UNCOMMON SCHOOLS | CAMDEN PREP HIGH SCHOOL
NEW CONCEPT ENGLISH • BOOK 1 / LIBRO 1
Binder Section: CW
8. EXIT TICKET - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
/ 8. boleto de salida - preguntas de selección múltiple
INDEPENDENT WORK - Silent exit ticket execution. / TRABAJO INDEPENDIENTE - Realización silenciosa del boleto de salida.
1. What does "Excuse me" mean bilingually?
/ ¿Qué significa "Excuse me"?
(a) Muchas gracias
(b) Disculpe / Con permiso
(c) Hola señor
(d) Lo siento mucho
2. Is this _____ handbag?
/ ¿Es esta _____ cartera?
(a) you
(b) yours
(c) your
(d) me
3. Is this your handbag? Yes, it _____ .
/ Sí, lo es.
(a) am
(b) is
(c) are
(d) isn't
4. "Pardon?" is used when you _____ .
/ "Pardon?" se usa cuando _____ .
(a) didn't hear clearly
(b) want to say goodbye
(c) are happy
(d) are very angry
5. Is this your pen? No, it _____ .
/ No, no lo es.
(a) am not
(b) aren't
(c) isn't
(d) is
6. This is my car. It's _____ car.
/ Es _____ carro.
(a) my
(b) I
(c) you
(d) mine
7. "Thank you very much" means _____ .
/ Significa _____ .
(a) De nada señor
(b) Muchísimas gracias
(c) Hola amigo
(d) Por favor, pase
8. Handbag belongs to the category of _____ .
/ Pertenece a _____ .
(a) personal objects
(b) vehicles
(c) clothing
(d) locations
9. "Is this your book?" "Yes, _____ ."
/ "Sí, lo es."
(a) it are
(b) this are
(c) this is
(d) it is
10. "Book" translates to Spanish as _____ .
/ Se traduce como _____ .
(a) bolígrafo
(b) cartera
(c) libro
(d) vestido
11. What is a "foreigner"?
/ ¿Qué es un "foreigner"?
(a) Un mozo
(b) Un extranjero
(c) Un policía
(d) Un maestro
12. "Is this _____ pencil?" "No, it's my pencil."
/ ¿Es este _____ lápiz?
(a) your
(b) you
(c) its
(d) me
EXTRA CREDIT (5 EXPERT POINTS) / CRÉDITO EXTRA (5 PUNTOS EXPERTOS)
1. Why does the woman say "Pardon?" in the dialogue?
/ ¿Por qué la mujer dice "Pardon?" en el diálogo?
2. How does the man show politeness when interrupting?
/ ¿Cómo demuestra educación el hombre al interrumpir?
8. SENTENCE STRUCTURE & REWRITE / ESTRUCTURA DE ORACIONES
Original: This is my pen.
/ Original: Este es mi bolígrafo.
Directions: Transform the statement into a polite Yes/No question starting with "Is this...?"
/ Instrucciones: Transforma la afirmación en una pregunta de sí o no que comience con "Is this...?"
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Partner B turns around and says: "Yes?"
A holds the object up and asks: "Is this your [object]?"
B acts confused: "Pardon?"
A repeats the question, and B replies with a happy smile!
Polite Final Remarks:
"Yes, it is! Thank you very much!"
(¡Sí, lo es! ¡Muchísimas gracias!)
✓ Focus on polite tone, rising intonation, and eye-contact!
Now open your Student Packets to Page 3 to complete Exercise B! NCE Lesson 1
Exit Ticket: Complete 12 multiple choice grammar and reading questions silently on Page 4. Extra Credit: Challenge scholars to write down why the man received the wrong umbrella first.
• Scan Q4 (Is this your...) and Q12 (cloakroom meaning).
Preview next lesson's vocabulary lists.
Teacher Reflection
Beginners often struggle with the pronunciation of "umbrella" (/ʌm'brelə/) and placing "please" at the end of the sentence. Ensure they don't say *No, is not my umbrella* (skipping 'it').
Reteach & Support
Target students struggling with contraction spelling *isn't*. Run a quick whiteboard spelling sprint with *is not* vs *isn't*.
School Events
Enforce professional uniform standards and silent corridor transitions. Collect and grade previous evening's homework packets at the start of Period 1.
Note: This is a 1 on 1 session. / Nota: Esta es una sesión individual.
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TEACHER EXEMPLAR MASTERY KEY
MASTER KEY
TW (10 MIN) Enforce silent entry & uniform check. Introduce objectives. SW (5 MIN) Scholars complete Do Now. LAP #1
DO NOW / ACTIVIDAD INICIAL ANSWER:
How do you ask for your belongings politely at a coat check? / ¿Cómo pides tus pertenencias de forma educada...?
In Spanish, we say "Mi abrigo y mi paraguas, por favor. Aquí está mi tiquete." In English, we use "please" at the end of the request: "My coat and my umbrella please. Here is my ticket."
CC (2 MIN) Cold Call 2 scholars to read full answers. Stamp spelling.
Vocabulary & Text Key:
cloakroom (guardarropa): Noun. A room in a public building where outdoor coats and luggage may be left.
ticket (boleto / tiquete): Noun. A piece of paper showing that you have paid or left an item.
sorry (lo siento): Adjective. Used to express apology or regret.
sir (señor): Noun. Term of respect for addressing a man.
TT (2 MIN) Turn & Talk: "What is the function of the word 'sorry' in the dialogue? Talk!"
Comprobación de Lectura / Comprehension Check Answers:
1. What items is the man asking for?
Answer: His coat and his umbrella.
2. What number is on his ticket?
Answer: Number five.
3. Is the first umbrella given to him correct?
Answer: No, he says "This is not my umbrella."
4. Does he get his umbrella back at last?
Answer: Yes, he says "Yes, it is."
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TEACHER EXEMPLAR SOLUTIONS
Page 3
1. DIALOGUE COMPLETION SOLUTIONS
LAP #2 SW (10 MIN) Independent dialogue practice RR Conduct Round Robin
Man: My coat and my umbrella please. (umbrella)
Man: Here is my ticket. (ticket)
Attendant: Thank you, sir. Number five. (sir)
Attendant: Here's your umbrella and your coat. (coat)
Man: This is not my umbrella. Sorry, sir. (Sorry)
2. NEGATIVE CONTRACTIVE STRUCTURES KEY
Singular Negation:
This is my coat. → This is not my coat.
It is my umbrella. → It isn't my umbrella.
Possessive Contrast:
This is my coat.
Is this your coat?
No, it isn't. It's your coat.
EXERCISE B: NEGATIVE RESPONSES SOLUTIONS
TW (10 MIN) Practice with tenses CC scholars read questions
1. Is this your pen? → No, it isn't my pen. It's your pen.
2. Is this your pencil? → No, it isn't my pencil. It's your pencil.
3. Is this your book? → No, it isn't my book. It's your book.
4. Is this your watch? → No, it isn't my watch. It's your watch.
5. Is this your coat? → No, it isn't my coat. It's your coat.
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EXIT TICKET ANSWER REFERENCE KEY
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LAP #4 SW (8 MIN) Silent exit ticket execution. TW Aggressive Monitoring: Scan Q4 and Q12.
8. EXIT TICKET MULTIPLE CHOICE ANSWERS
Q1 Key: ✓ (b)
Q2 Key: ✓ (c)
Q3 Key: ✓ (a)
Q4 Key: ✓ (b)
Q5 Key: ✓ (c)
Q6 Key: ✓ (a)
Q7 Key: ✓ (b)
Q8 Key: ✓ (a)
Q9 Key: ✓ (d)
Q10 Key: ✓ (c)
Q11 Key: ✓ (b)
✓ (a)
EXTRA CREDIT ANSWER SOLUTIONS
1. Why does the man get the wrong umbrella first?
The cloakroom attendant gave him a different umbrella by mistake because there were many similar black umbrellas in the room.
2. How does the man show gratitude when he finally gets it?
He says "Yes, it is. Thank you very much" with a happy, polite expression.
8. SENTENCE STRUCTURE & REWRITE MASTER ANSWER:
Original: This is my umbrella.
Answer: Is this your umbrella? / No, it isn't my umbrella. It's your umbrella.
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STUDENT NOTES / NOTAS DEL ESTUDIANTE
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UNCOMMON SCHOOLS | CAMDEN PREP HIGH SCHOOL
NEW CONCEPT ENGLISH • BOOK 1 / LIBRO 1
Binder Section: CW
Lesson 3-4 • Student Worksheets
Page 2
1. EVERYDAY OBJECTS / VOCABULARIO DE OBJETOS
Directions: Match each English object noun with its correct Spanish translation.
/ Instrucciones: Une cada sustantivo de objeto en inglés con su traducción correcta en español.
1. suit A. escuela
2. school B. hija
3. teacher C. terno / traje
4. son D. hijo
5. daughter E. profesor / maestro
6. car F. carro / auto
7. house G. casa
8. coat H. abrigo
2. INTERACTIVE DRILL PATTERN / PATRÓN DE NEGACIÓN
Practice asking and answering with a partner about various objects using negative contractions.
Ask and Deny / Pregunta y niega:
A: Is this your coat?
B: No, it isn't. It's your coat.
(¿Es este tu abrigo? No, no lo es. Es tu abrigo.)
Identify Owner / Identificar dueño:
A: Is this it?
B: Yes, it is. Thank you!
(¿Es este? Sí, lo es. ¡Gracias!)
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In English, we shorten "it is not" to "it isn't". Always include the pronoun "it". / En inglés, abreviamos "it is not" a "it isn't". Siempre incluye el pronombre "it".
• Declarative / Afirmativo: This is my umbrella. / Este es mi paraguas.
• Negative / Negativo: No, it isn't my umbrella. It's your umbrella. / No, no es mi paraguas. Es tu paraguas.
4. EXERCISE A: NEGATIVE RESPONSE TRANSFORMATIONS
Directions: Answer each question negatively in the form: "No, it isn't my [object]. It's your [object]."
/ Instrucciones: Responde a cada pregunta negativamente siguiendo el formato del ejemplo.
1. Is this your pen? → / ¿Es este tu bolígrafo? →
2. Is this your book? → / ¿Es este tu libro? →
3. Is this your watch? → / ¿Es este tu reloj? →
5. EXERCISE B: COMPLETE THE CLOAKROOM DIALOGUE
Fill in the blanks bilingually with the correct missing words from Lesson 3.
Man: My coat and my _______________ please. (1)
/ Hombre: Mi abrigo y mi _______________, por favor. (1)
Man: Here is my _______________. (2)
/ Hombre: Aquí está mi _______________. (2)
Attendant: Thank you, _______________. Number five. (3)
/ Encargado: Gracias, _______________. Número cinco. (3)
Attendant: Here's your umbrella and your _______________. (4)
/ Encargado: Aquí tiene su paraguas y su _______________. (4)
Man: This is not my umbrella. _______________, sir. (5)
/ Hombre: Este no es mi paraguas. _______________, señor. (5)
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UNCOMMON SCHOOLS | CAMDEN PREP HIGH SCHOOL
NEW CONCEPT ENGLISH • BOOK 1 / LIBRO 1
Binder Section: CW
8. EXIT TICKET - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
/ 8. boleto de salida - preguntas de selección múltiple
INDEPENDENT WORK - Silent exit ticket execution. / TRABAJO INDEPENDIENTE - Realización silenciosa del boleto de salida.
1. "My coat and umbrella please" is a polite _____ .
/ Es una forma educada de _____ .
(a) greeting
(b) request / petición
(c) goodbye
(d) introduction
2. Here is _____ ticket.
/ Aquí está _____ boleto.
(a) I
(b) you
(c) my
(d) me
3. This is _____ my umbrella.
/ Este _____ es mi paraguas.
(a) not
(b) no
(c) isn't
(d) aren't
4. Is this your umbrella? No, _____ .
/ No, no lo es.
(a) is not
(b) it isn't
(c) its not
(d) it are not
5. "Sorry, sir" translates to Spanish as _____ .
/ Se traduce como _____ .
(a) Hola señor
(b) Con permiso señor
(c) Lo siento, señor
(d) Muchas gracias
6. Here _____ your umbrella.
/ Aquí _____ su paraguas.
(a) is / 's
(b) are / 're
(c) am
(d) aren't
7. "Sir" is a term used to show _____ to a man.
/ Se usa para mostrar _____ .
(a) anger
(b) respect / respeto
(c) surprise
(d) humor
8. Ticket number _____ was his ticket.
/ Su tiquete era el número _____ .
(a) five
(b) four
(c) three
(d) several
9. "Cloakroom" translates as _____ .
/ Se traduce como _____ .
(a) aula de clases
(b) estación de tren
(c) hotel de paso
(d) guardarropa
10. "Suit" translates to Spanish as _____ .
/ Se traduce como _____ .
(a) cartera
(b) camisa
(c) terno / traje
(d) vestido
11. What is an "attendant"?
/ ¿Qué es un "attendant"?
(a) Un viajero
(b) Un encargado
(c) Un cartero
(d) Un policía
12. Is this _____ coat?
/ ¿Es este _____ abrigo?
(a) your
(b) you
(c) its
(d) me
EXTRA CREDIT (5 EXPERT POINTS) / CRÉDITO EXTRA (5 PUNTOS EXPERTOS)
1. Why does the man get the wrong umbrella first?
/ ¿Por qué recibe el paraguas equivocado al principio?
2. How does the man show gratitude when he finally gets it?
/ ¿Cómo demuestra agradecimiento al final?
8. SENTENCE STRUCTURE & REWRITE / ESTRUCTURA DE ORACIONES
Original: This is my umbrella.
/ Original: Este es mi paraguas.
Directions: Transform the statement into a polite Yes/No question and a negative response.
/ Instrucciones: Transforma la afirmación en una pregunta y una respuesta negativa.
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Partner B (Attendant) takes it: "Thank you, sir. Number five."
B hands back an umbrella: "Here's your umbrella."
A looks at the umbrella: "This is not my umbrella."
B acts apologetic, saying "Sorry, sir.", and finds the correct one!
Polite Final Remarks:
"Yes, it is! Thank you very much!"
(¡Sí, lo es! ¡Muchísimas gracias!)
✓ Focus on polite tone, correct negation, and eye-contact!
Now open your Student Packets to Page 3 to complete Exercise B! NCE Lesson 3
• Car logo realia (Toyota, Volvo, Fiat, Ford).
Write 3 sentences describing classroom items and origins.
4. Closure / Exit Ticket
10 min
Exit Ticket: Complete 12 multiple choice grammar and nationality questions silently on Page 4. Extra Credit: Write down why we say *an American car* instead of *a American car*.
• Scan Q4 (article a/an) and Q10 (Italian nationality).
Preview next lesson vocabulary.
Teacher Reflection
Spanish speakers often forget to capitalize nationality adjectives in English (e.g. writing *french* instead of *French*). Emphasize that all nationalities in English MUST begin with a capital letter!
Reteach & Support
Target students struggling with *he* (él) vs *she* (ella) distinction. Run a quick photo sorting exercise with masculine and feminine character cards.
School Events
Enforce professional uniform standards and silent corridor transitions. Collect and grade previous evening's homework packets at the start of Period 1.
