Curriculum: 2022 YBM Elementary Grade 6

  • Magic Lamp Aladdin ESL Speaking PPT Game

    Magic Lamp Aladdin ESL Speaking PPT Game

    Magic Lamp Aladdin EFL Speaking Game

    This PowerPoint game helps students review vocabulary and practice speaking in simple sentences in a fun and simple game format, complete with animations and sound effects.

    I originally created this game to pair with my lesson on the Disney movie Aladdin, so the game also features Aladdin characters like the magic carpet, Abu the monkey, and Rajah the tiger.

    I put this together really quickly when I realized the day before class that we might have 5-10 minutes of extra time, and I hate having even 5 minutes of time with nothing to do, so I created an entire PPT game as a contingency plan and it turned out to be a success!

    How to Play

    • Students are divided into teams (I usually do 2, but any number works)
    • Students from each team take turns saying a sentence or vocabulary word to pick a magic lamp
    • The teacher clicks on the magic lamp to reveal points or effects
    • Abu the Monkey = switch points with another team
    • Magic Carpet = +1 point and choose again
    • Rajah the Tiger = lose five points
    • There are 3 rounds included

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    It’s a simple and classic EFL type of game, but students get really competitive and they love it every time! You can download the editable pptx file below.

    Magic Lamp GameDownload

    Lesson Notes

    Grade / Level:
    Grade 3-6 • Elementary EFL

    Any elementary grade level can enjoy this game, but I found 4th and 5th grade enjoy it the most. They are young enough to enjoy a simple game like this but old enough to read all the words more easily!

    Skills Practiced:
    Reading, Speaking

    Time Required:
    ~15 minutes for 22 students

    Teacher Notes

    • You can edit the PowerPoint however you like. The game currently is set to up teach the structure “I wish I could…” which fits with the magic lamp theme.
    • You could also change it to “I want to….” or “Don’t … ,please” or you could just have students read vocabulary words or try making their own sentences with the words displayed.

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  • Prepositions PPT Game: Cats in the Kitchen

    Prepositions PPT Game: Cats in the Kitchen

    Cats-in-the-Kitchen-PPT-Game

    Cats in the Kitchen is a speaking PPT game that helps ESL/EFL students practice prepositions of place and kitchen vocabulary. Teams search for five hidden cats and earn points by making complete sentences using the correct preposition.

    How to Play

    1. Divide the class into teams.
    2. A student chooses a number.
    3. If a cat appears, the student makes a sentence (e.g. The cat is under the table.)
    4. If the sentence is correct, the team earns 1 point.
    5. If there is no cat, the turn passes to the next team.
    6. The team with the most points wins!

    You can download the full PPT game below.

    cats in the kitchen!Download
  • On the Phone Review (YBM Grade 6 Lessons 1-6)

    On the Phone Review (YBM Grade 6 Lessons 1-6)

    This ESL/EFL worksheet reviews various early elementary English phrases and expressions. Students fill in the blanks, then draw lines to connect each sentence with the corresponding response.

    This is specifically designed to review the first semester of the YBM (Kim) Grade 6 curriculum in Korea (lessons 1-6).

    This worksheet is designed as a half sheet on A4 paper, so you will need to cut the pages in half.

    It’s double-sided, so make sure when you print, it’s set to two-sided, flip on the short edge!

    My class of 23 students spent about 15 minutes on this worksheet.

    You can download students versions with either English or Korean instructions and the answer sheet below.

    Student Version (Korean Translation):

    On the Phone Review (YBM Grade 6 Lessons 1-6) – 한국어Download

    Student Version (English):

    On the Phone Review (YBM Grade 6 Lessons 1-6) – ENGLISHDownload

    Answer Key:

    On the Phone Review (YBM Grade 6 Lessons 1-6) – ANSWER KEYDownload


    Lesson Notes

    Grade / Level:
    Grade 6 • Upper Elementary EFL

    Topic:
    Dates, frequency, comparatives, suggestions, school events, future tense

    Skills Practiced:
    Reading, Writing, Speaking

    Activity Type:
    Fill in the blank, Matching

    Preparation:
    Print double-sided in color on A4 paper and cut in half

    Time Required:
    ~10-15 minutes for 22 students

    Grouping:
    Individuals

    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this activity, students will be able to:

    • Match appropriate corresponding dialogue
    • Use vocabulary related to the covered topics

    Before the Activity

    Briefly review the target vocabulary or expressions.

    After the Activity

    1. Review answers together as a class.
    2. Have students say the matching dialogue (questions and corresponding answers) aloud in pairs or as a class

    Teacher Notes

    • This is great as a refresher to fill a few minutes of extra time or for end of the year review.

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  • I’m Going To Worksheet

    I’m Going To Worksheet

    This worksheet practice future intent using the structure “I’m going to…” It targets key expressions such as “I’m going to bake cookies”, “I’m going to go camping”, and “I’m going to walk my dog.”

    This sheet aligns with the YBM elementary grade 6 curriculum, lesson 2 “I’m going to bake cookies,” and targets key words and phrases from this lesson.

    This worksheet is designed as a half sheet on A4 paper, so you will need to cut the pages in half. The student version and answer key is below.

    Student Version (Korean Translations):

    I’m Going To Worksheet – 하국어Download

    Answer Key:

    I’m Going To Worksheet – ANSWER KEYDownload

    I always like to pair my one sided worksheets with something else so that I can print double-sided. This saves paper and keeps students engaged for longer!

    Here are some related materials to consider:

  • Events and Dates Worksheet for Korean Speakers

    Events and Dates Worksheet for Korean Speakers

    This is a worksheet targeting English words and phrases in the past tense, specifically for Korean speakers as it relies on using Korean translations.

    I noticed that elementary level students have a lot of trouble with ordinal numbers such as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 22nd, 23rd, 13th, 31st, so I included a practice section specifically to review this.

    This sheet aligns with the YBM elementary grade 6 curriculum, lesson 4 “When is the school festival?,” and targets key words and phrases from this lesson.

    This worksheet is designed as a half sheet on A4 paper, so you will need to cut the pages in half. The student version and answer key are below.

    Student Version (Korean Translations):

    Events and Dates Worksheet for Korean SpeakersDownload

    Answer Key:

    Events and Dates Worksheet – ANSWER KEYDownload

    I always like to pair my one sided worksheets with something else so that I can print double-sided. This saves paper and keeps students engaged for longer!

    Here are some related materials to consider:

  • On the Run Directions PPT Game

    On the Run Directions PPT Game

    I had a lot of trouble finding a PPT game to teach about giving directions in English that was both relevant to my lesson and not too complex or high level. That’s why I decided to design my own PPT game to teach a lesson on giving directions with transportation methods and prepositional phrases, complete with sound effects, transitions, and animations!

    Key Expressions

    In this game, students are shown a map like this:

    Students choose a place to “rob” and give directions to get there. The teacher then clicks on the building to reveal either a cash reward or a fine from the police!

    I wanted to make sure the transportation methods were very clear (subway or bus) and that students are not confused about how to use the target language.

    My students do better when given a structure to follow, so I made sure that with this game, they are able to practice using the same key expressions over and over again.

    For example, in the practice/explanation section of this PPT, I introduce sentences such as: “How can I get to the library?”, “You can get there by subway“, and “Take line 2.”

    You can also have students use prepositional phrases when explaining how to move to another location. For example: “You can get there by subway. Take line 2. It’s next to the bookstore.”

    You can move the red pin around the map to indicate your current location by clicking on one of the gray circles at each location on the map. This way, students are able to practice giving directions from any point on the map to any other point without getting confused about where they are.

    There are 4 maps with 8 locations each, so there will be 32 total chances to practice speaking if each student chooses a location one by one. Once all the locations on one map have been visited and closed, you can “skip town” and go to the next map.

    You can download the full PPT game below.

    On the Run ESL Directions PPT GameDownload

  • Directions Battle Ninjas Activity Sheet

    Directions Battle Ninjas Activity Sheet

    Here’s an activity sheet for the ESL/EFL game Battle Ninjas but with a different topic: asking and giving for directions, modes of transportation, and locations.  

    It is designed to be printed doubled sided on A4 paper and cut into quarters, so you can play 2 rounds while saving as much paper as possible. Make sure when you print, it’s set to two-sided, flip on the long edge!

    Download the Instructions PPT and read about how I play this game in my other post: Battle Ninjas Speaking Game PPT and Worksheet.

    Here’s the PDF version of the acitvity sheet:

    Battle Ninjas Activity Sheet (YBM Grade 6 Lesson 7)Download

    You can also download it as a pptx file if you want to edit this version yourself:

    Battle Ninjas Activity Sheet PPTXDownload

    This activity aligns with the YBM (Kim) Grade 6 curriculum, lesson 7 “How Can I Get to the Police Station?”(교통수단/위치).

  • Sticky Sentences EFL Speaking PPT Game

    Sticky Sentences EFL Speaking PPT Game

    This is a variation of the classic EFL speaking game “Treasure Box.”

    In Treasure Box, the game starts with a grid of boxes on the board or screen. There is nothing behind most of the boxes, but behind 1-3 of the boxes there is a picture. Students choose boxes until someone finds the picture, then they must make a sentence based on the picture(s) to earn points.

    I made this PPT game version called Sticky Sentences.

    Traditionally, the game could be played with pieces of paper or sticky notes on a whiteboard, which is how I chose this bulletin board theme. The game board looks like this:

    In my version, we play with 2 teams. Students choose a box by saying a letter to indicate a column and color to indicate the row. Members of one team take turns choosing boxes until they can find the picture and make a sentence. The team gets points equal to the number of unopened boxes remaining. So, it is beneficial for students to find the pictures quickly. Then, the second team plays with a new board.

    I called this version sticky sentences because the visual theme is based on sticky notes stuck to a bulletin board. In this PPT, there are pictures related to seasons hidden behind the sticky notes, so students must make a sentence related to seasons. Every round, there are two hidden pictures, except in the bonus rounds, where there is only one picture, so it is harder to find. The number in the bottom right corner indicates whether Team 1 or Team 2 is currently playing.

    You can change the pictures hidden behind the notes to match your lesson. You can even replace the labels at the top (A, B, C, etc.) with pictures or words so that students need to practice saying target vocabulary in order to choose a box/sticky note.

    This game can take quite a long time if you go through all the rounds, so it is great for a longer class, or you can reduce the number of rounds you play. The PPT is set up with 4 rounds (2 boards per round for each team), plus a 5th bonus round. It took my class of 22 students around 20 minutes to complete 4 rounds. They loved keeping track of their potential points as they searched for the “treasure”!

    You can download the PPT here:

    Sticky Sentences – EFL Speaking GameDownload

  • Comparatives English Worksheet

    Comparatives English Worksheet

    This comparatives worksheet for EFL/ESL classes has a lot of various different exercises to keep students engaged while studying.

    The first part A. is a variation of a crossword puzzle, where students must convert the word of the corresponding number into the comparative form (1. light → lighter), then find the hidden word spelled out vertically in the thickly outlined boxes.

    The words used in the crossword are also part of a activity where students connect the meaning with the picture, so this first part of the worksheet has three separate steps to complete that are all interconnected.

    On the back in part B., students practice spelling by filling in the appropriate vowels to complete the sentence (some of my students especially have some trouble with this). Depending on English level and the curriculum you follow, students may not know the words “rock” and “cloud,” so remember to point those out and define them.

    Part C. is a mini reading comprehension exercise to drill the words “younger” versus “older.”

    Finally, the last part D. calls back to the first exercise in part A. Students must fill in the blank using the hidden word from part A, then solve the riddle. This riddle is just here for the fast students who finish early and need something to focus on for a few minutes, so I recommend making it optional!

    This worksheet aligns with the YBM Grade 6 curriculum, Lesson 6 “My Ice Cream is Bigger Than Yours.” It takes my class of 23 students about 20-25 minutes to complete.

    This worksheet is designed as a double-sided half sheet on A4 paper, so you’ll have to cut the pages in half. I’ve included a version with Korean instructions first, followed by the English only version, and finally, the answer key.

    한국 초등 6학년 영어 — 비교 표현 활동지 (영어 중심 + 한국어 설명 포함)

    Comparative Words Worksheet (YBM Grade 6 Lesson 6) – 한국어Download

    English only version:

    Comparative Words Worksheet (YBM Grade 6 Lesson 6) – ENGLISH ONLYDownload

    Answer Key:

    Comparative Words Worksheet (YBM Grade 6 Lesson 6) – ANSWER KEYDownload

    You can find my other worksheets on comparatives here:

    You can find other worksheets for YBM Grade 6 Lesson 6 here:

  • Comparatives Logic Puzzle

    Comparatives Logic Puzzle

    This logic puzzle is perfect for teaching students comparatives!

    Students must use the clues to fill out the chart, then use the chart to answer the questions on the back.

    I used this activity with my 6th grade EFL students in Korea for the YBM Lesson 6 “My Ice Cream is Bigger Than Yours.” We spent about 15 minutes on it in my class of 23 students.

    I’ve included a version with Korean translations and an English only version along with the answer key below. This is designed as a half sheet on A4 paper, so you’ll have to cut the pages in half.

    한국 초등 6학년 영어 — 비교 표현 활동지 (영어 중심 + 한국어 설명 포함)

    Comparatives Logic Puzzle (YBM Grade 6 Lesson 6) – 한국어Download
    Comparatives Logic Puzzle (YBM Grade 6 Lesson 6) – ENGLISH ONLYDownload
    Comparatives Logic Puzzle (YBM Grade 6 Lesson 6) – ANSWER KEYDownload