Minimal Pairs Activity

Minimal Pairs Activity

Learning Objective: SWBAT Identify minimal pairs and explain why they are important to know.

Activity: Duration (5-7 mins)
Teacher will distribute Minimal Pairs worksheets and explain the definition of minimal pairs and why they are important to know.

Teacher will explain the directions for the assignment.

Teacher will assign students partners. Teacher should assign partners that are closely matched in both grade level and proficiency level.

Teacher will do first 3 questions in the first set as examples. Students will participate by saying the words aloud with the teacher and raising their hand when they think that they can identify the correct answer.

Students will break into pairs and complete the activity.

Teacher will go over the answers with the students and check for understanding.