Where is the unit on ABCs, numbers, etc.?
Modified on Wed, 30 Sep, 2020 at 6:27 PM
In general, these low frequency words are not really the "meat" of the language and lessons focused on them do not often lead to communicative proficiency. However, numbers, colors, letters, greetings, days of the week, months, and other similar language are woven into daily interactions, stories, and readings.
FURTHER READING
- The Problem with Numbers: Word Frequency by Bryce Hedstrom (BryceHedstrom.com)
- How should I teach boring stuff like numbers, weather, and pronouns? by Chris Stoltz (TPRS Questions & Answers)
LESSON MATERIALS WITH SPECIFIC LANGUAGE CONNECTIONS
Look on our curriculum maps (SOMOS 1, SOMOS 2, Nous Sommes, SOMOS Hybrid 1 & 2) for more information!
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