Introduction

It is very important to teach the students articles. Articles are one of the basics of grammar.

First, I will explain what are articles and the two kinds of it . Then, I will give the students some examples and activities to make sure that they understood the lesson.

The Purpose of the Activity:The purpose of this activity is to teach the students articles and its types, and make them know how and when they use it in their speech or writing.

Incorporating the activity in the lesson:To incorporate the activity in the lesson: First of all, I will explain the lesson with clear examples. Then, we will solve the activities together. At the end of the class, I will make a revision to make sure that all students understand.

The benefits of the activity: It will help the students to identify the different

types of articles and to know the uses of it. Students will be able to effectively communicate

their thoughts and ideas with others.

English has two articles: the and a/an.

Articles modify nouns

Definite article

Indefinite article

The A/An

‘A’ is used:

Before a word which begins with

a consonante.g.: a woman

Before a singular, countable noune.g.: a banana

When we mention something for the

first time.e.g.: I saw a dog.

Indefinite Article

• Before a noun which begins with a vowel. e.g.: an apple

• Before a word which begins with a vowel sound or a silent ‘h’. e.g.: an hour

‘An’ is used:Indefinite Article

Indefinite Article

A and an are also used when talking about your profession:For Example:

"I am an English teacher." "I am a doctor."

‘The’ is used:When the same thing or person mentioned

again.e.g.: I bought an orange. The orange is sweet.

When there is only one such thing. e.g.: the earth, the sun

Before the names of famous buildings, etc. e.g.: The Eiffel Tower

When a singular noun is used to point out a whole class, race, group, etc.

e.g.: The bear is a strong animal.

Before the special names of a rivers, seas, oceans, mountain ranges, countries, etc.e.g.: the U.S.A., The Pacific Ocean, etc.

Before an adjective when the noun is understood.

e.g.: The poor need help.

‘The’ is used:

Articles are not used:

Before the name of a

person.e.g.: I am a

fan of Michael Jackson.

Before the name of a

place, town, country, or

road.e.g.:

Barcelona is a beautiful city.

Before names of materials.

e.g.: Gold is found in

Australia.

Before abstract

nouns used in a general

sense.e.g.: We love

beauty.

Q1: Choose the correct article:

My brother is lawyer.

I bought umbrella today.

We’ve got a new fountain in garden.

a an the

a

aan

an

the

the

Q2: Choose True or False :

This is the highest mountain in world.

I live on the second floor.

Children grow up faster nowadays.

I went to UK.

True False

True

True

True

False

False

False

Q1 Q2

Q2Q1