“How many ~?”という表現を用いて「英語で数を尋ねられる」ようになり、さらに“What(animal)do you want(for your dream zoo)?”と欲しい動物について問いかけ、“I want ~.” と答えられるようになれば「夢の動物園づくり」で盛り上がることができます。
T: Now, let’s make your dream zoo!What animal do you want for your dream zoo, S1?
S1:I wantmonkeys.
T: You want monkeys. OK.How manymonkeys do you want in your dream zoo?
S1: Ten monkeys.
T: I see, S1.Here areyour monkeys. Hi, S2. (S1 wants ten monkeys in her dream zoo.)Do you wantmonkeys in yours?
S2: Yes.
T: Yes, you want monkeys.How manymonkeys do you want?
S2: I want thirty.
T: Wow, many monkeys. Noisy zoo! Then,what animals do you wantin your dream zoo, S3?
S3:I wantbear …
T: You want bears. Well,how manybears do you want in your dream zoo?
この後、このような展開はいかがでしょうか。いよいよ今回のタイトルである “Save the Koala” Day が登場します。
T: You have many animals in your dream zoo. Look. This is my dream zoo.How many tigers can you see, S4?
S4: Two.
T: That’s right.I havetwo tigers in my dream zoo. Also, … look! What animal is this?
Ss: Koalas!
T: Yes, I like koalas very much. But do you know, koalas are in danger now. The number of koalas around the world is becoming smaller recently. (1) I want tosave koalas. So, September is very important for me.It’s “Save the Koala” month.And the last Friday of September … can you say what date it is in 2020, S5?
S5: September 25.
T: Yes.The last Friday of September, September 25 this year, is “Save the Koala” day. I want to see koalas forever. (2) Do you like koalas, class?