# Session 18: Articles: a, an, the

<div align="left" dir="ltr" id="bkmrk-session-title-discov"><table style="width: 117.619048%;"><colgroup><col style="width: 40.714286%;" width="199"></col><col style="width: 59.166667%;" width="434"></col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td>**Session Title**

</td><td>**Discovering Articles: a, an, the**

</td></tr><tr><td>Objective

</td><td>- Understand what articles are and when to use a, an, the.
- Recognize that articles come before naming words (nouns).
- Begin forming short sentences using articles correctly.

</td></tr><tr><td>Concept

</td><td>- Articles are small words used before nouns.
- a – used before words starting with consonant sounds (e.g., a ball)
- an – used before words starting with vowel sounds (e.g., an apple)
- The – used when talking about specific things (e.g., the sun)

</td></tr><tr><td>Material Required

</td><td>- Picture cards (apple, egg, sun, tree, car, umbrella, etc.)
- Word strips with blanks
- Chart paper with 3 columns (a / an / the)
- Mini sorting mats (for groups)
- Article labels (a, an, the)
- Props (optional: small toys or realia)

</td></tr><tr><td>Methodology

</td><td>- Activity-Based Learning: Hands-on sorting and games
- Interactive Learning: Group relay and sentence building
- Visual Learning: Picture-word associations
- SEL Integration: Pair/group work, praise, encouragement, and reflection

</td></tr><tr><td>Session Duration

</td><td> 90 Minutes

</td></tr></tbody></table>

</div>### Introduction Activity (20 minutes)

##### **Guess the Word**

- Show a picture (e.g., apple) and ask,
- “Is it a apple or an apple?”
- Guide children to discover vowel/consonant sound rules.
- Use a simple article rule chart for reference.
- Use real objects or toys to increase engagement.

**Mini Speaking Turn** Each child says a sentence:

- “I see a tree.”
- “He has an umbrella.”
- “Look at the sun!”

Explain the sound rule:

- Vowel sound = an
- Consonant sound = a
- Known or one specific = the

### Main Activity (50 minutes)

##### **Article Relay (25 minutes)**

**Objective**: Match articles to nouns in an active group game.

**Instructions**:

Set up two tables: one with pictures, one with articles.

In teams, students:

1\. Pick a picture (e.g., elephant).

2\. Run to article cards, pick the correct one (an).

3\. Say a full sentence: “This is an elephant.”

**Points for correct answers!**

Examples to Use:

a ball, a dog, a pencil, a pen , a car

an apple, an owl, an umbrella, an elephant , an egg

the sun, the book, the moon, the man, the river

##### **Article Sorting Table (25 minutes)**

**Objective:** Categorize and use articles correctly.

**Instructions:**

- In pairs/groups, give students cards and a 3-column mat (a, an, the).
- Sort each word under the right article.
- Form short sentences using sorted cards.

Examples to Include:

a tree, a car, a fan

an egg, an ice-cream, an orange

the sky, the moon, the book

### Follow-Up Activity (10 minutes) 

**Fill in the blanks:**

- \_\_\_ pencil
- \_\_\_ owl
- \_\_\_ sun
- \_\_\_ egg
- \_\_\_ uniform
- \_\_\_ book

### Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes)

- What are the three articles we learned today?
- When do we use a?
- When do we use an?
- When do we use the?

### Expected Learning Outcome

**Knowledge building**

- Understand that articles are words used before nouns.
- Know the rules for using a, an, and the.

**Skill Building**

- Use articles correctly in simple spoken sentences.
- Identify which article fits with which word.
- Practice teamwork, speaking confidently, and listening respectfully.