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A1–A2 · There is / There are through home, city and everyday-place vocabulary, with reading, speaking, writing and printable grammar practice.

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Lesson Overview

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to use "there is" and "there are" to describe the existence of objects or people in different places.

Whiteboard and markers
Handouts with practice exercises (to be found at the bottom of the document)
2 Short reading passages

Warm-up

10 min

Begin by asking students to look around the classroom and identify objects. For example, "What objects are there in the classroom?"

Write a few sentences on the board using "there is" and "there are" to describe the objects in the classroom.

Introduction

10 min

Present the structure of "there is" and "there are":

"There is" is used for singular nouns (e.g., "There is a book on the table.")

"There are" is used for plural nouns (e.g., "There are books on the table.").

Provide examples on the board and explain that these phrases are used to talk about the existence of things or people in different places.

Reading Activity

15 min

Distribute a short reading passage containing examples of "there is" and "there are" sentences.

Have students read the passage individually and underline or highlight the "there is" and "there are" sentences.

Discuss the content of the passage as a class and confirm the examples.

Speaking Activity

20 min

Divide the class into pairs or small groups.

Provide each group with a picture of a room or scene with various objects/people.

Students take turns describing the picture to their partner/group using "there is" and "there are" sentences. For example, "There is a lamp on the table. There are two chairs in the corner."

Practice Exercises

15 min

Give students handouts with sentences that need to be completed using "there is" or "there are."

Include a mix of singular and plural nouns.

Review the answers together as a class.

Writing Activity

10 min

Provide writing prompts related to different places, asking students to describe what's there using "there is" and "there are." For example, "Write about your bedroom. What is there?"

Students write short paragraphs using the target phrases.

Wrap-up

5 min

Summarize the key points of the lesson and check if students understand "there is" and "there are" and their usage.

Encourage students to use the phrases when describing different places.

Assessment

Observe students' participation in speaking activities, accuracy in completing exercises, and quality of their writing.

Grammar Focus: There is / There are

Singular and plural forms for describing what exists in a place.

There is

Use there is with a singular noun: “There is a book on the table.”

There are

Use there are with a plural noun: “There are books on the table.”

Reading Practice

My Bedroom A1-A2

A1–A2

In my bedroom, there is a bed. There is also a desk. There are two chairs by the desk. There are three books on the shelf. There is a window with a view of the garden. There are colorful posters on the wall.

Reading Questions

Answer the questions.

1
Is there a bed in my bedroom?
2
Is there a desk in my bedroom?
3
How many chairs are by the desk?
4
How many books are on the shelf?
5
Is there a window in my bedroom?
6
What can you see from the window?
7
What is on the wall?
8
How many posters are on the wall?

At the Park A1-A2

A1–A2

At the park, there is a playground with colorful swings and slides. There are children laughing and playing on the equipment. Near the playground, there is a picnic area where families are enjoying their lunch. There are also benches where people are sitting and reading books. In the center of the park, there is a beautiful fountain, and there are flowers of various colors around it. On sunny days, there is a sense of joy in the air, and there are many people taking leisurely walks.

Reading Questions

Answer the questions.

1
What is there at the park's playground?
2
What are some activities that people are doing at the park?
3
Where is the picnic area located?
4
What can you see near the fountain?
5
What happens at the park on sunny days?

Sample Worksheets

Printable practice for singular and plural forms, plus sentence creation.

Worksheet 1 — Circle the Correct Form

Instructions: Read the sentence and circle the correct form, "There is" or "There are."

1
_____________ a cat on the mat.
There isThere are
2
_____________ two apples in the basket.
There isThere are
3
_____________ a ball in the yard.
There isThere are
4
_____________ three birds in the tree.
There isThere are
5
_____________ a book on the table.
There isThere are
6
_____________ four flowers in the vase.
There isThere are
7
_____________ a dog in the park.
There isThere are
8
_____________ five pencils in the box.
There isThere are
9
_____________ a car on the street.
There isThere are
10
_____________ six cookies on the plate.
There isThere are

Worksheet 2 — Fill in the Blank

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with "There is" or "There are" to complete the sentences.

1
_____________ a rainbow in the sky.
There isThere are
2
_____________ four chairs around the table.
There isThere are
3
_____________ a kite in the air.
There isThere are
4
_____________ two fish in the pond.
There isThere are
5
_____________ a big sun in the sky.
There isThere are
6
_____________ three birds in the nest.
There isThere are
7
_____________ a red apple on the tree.
There isThere are
8
_____________ five kids playing in the park.
There isThere are
9
_____________ a teddy bear on the bed.
There isThere are
10
_____________ six colorful balloons at the party.
There isThere are

Worksheet 3 — Create Your Own Sentences

Instructions: Create your own sentences using "There is" or "There are" with the given words.

1
(butterflies / in the garden) ____________________________________________________________
2
(books / on the shelf) ____________________________________________________________
3
(a kite / in the sky) ____________________________________________________________
4
(toys / on the floor) ____________________________________________________________
5
(a rainbow / after the rain) ____________________________________________________________
6
(fish / in the aquarium) ____________________________________________________________
7
(flowers / in the vase) ____________________________________________________________
8
(friends / at the playground) ____________________________________________________________
9
(cookies / in the jar) ____________________________________________________________
10
(a cake / on the plate) _______________________________________________

Worksheet 4 — More Practice: Compound Noun Phrases

Choose the correct form: “There is” or “There are”.

1
___________ a book and a pen on the desk. (______)
There isThere are
2
___________ three apples and two oranges in the basket. (______)
There isThere are
3
___________ a cat and a dog in the yard. (______)
There isThere are
4
___________ two birds in the tree. (______)
There isThere are
5
___________ a chair and a table in the room. (______)
There isThere are
6
___________ a flower and a butterfly in the garden. (______)
There isThere are
7
___________ a ball and a kite in the park. (______)
There isThere are
8
___________ four students and a teacher in the classroom. (______)
There isThere are
9
___________ a car and a bicycle in the garage. (______)
There isThere are
10
___________ a cup and a saucer on the shelf. (______)
There isThere are

Worksheet 5 — More Practice: Compound Noun Phrases

Fill in each blank with “There is” or “There are”.

1
_______________ a tree and a swing in the park. (______)
There isThere are
2
_______________ two apples and a banana on the plate. (______)
There isThere are
3
_______________ a boy and a girl in the playground. (______)
There isThere are
4
_______________ a sun and some clouds in the sky. (______)
There isThere are
5
_______________ a kite and a ball in the attic. (______)
There isThere are
6
_______________ three cats and a dog in the backyard. (______)
There isThere are
7
_______________ a rainbow and some raindrops after the storm. (______)
There isThere are
8
_______________ a cupcake and some candies in the jar. (______)
There isThere are
9
_______________ four birds and a nest in the tree. (______)
There isThere are
10
_______________ a clock and a calendar on the wall. (______)
There isThere are

Worksheet 6 — Create Your Own Sentences

Create your own sentences using “There is” or “There are” with the given words.

1
(flowers / in the vase and on the table) _____________________________________________________________
2
(books / on the shelf and on the floor) _____________________________________________________________
3
(a ball / in the yard and in the garage) _____________________________________________________________
4
(toys / in the box and under the bed) _____________________________________________________________
5
(a cake / on the plate and in the kitchen) _____________________________________________________________
6
(birds / in the tree and on the roof) _____________________________________________________________
7
(friends / at the party and in the park) _____________________________________________________________
8
(cookies / on the plate and in the jar) _____________________________________________________________
9
(a rainbow / in the sky and after the rain) _____________________________________________________________
10
(pencils / on the desk and in the drawer) _____________________________________________________________

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