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.

modify nouns
English has two articles: the and a/an.
The A/An

Definite article

Indefinite article

Indefinite Article

An A is is used: used:
Before a noun which begins with a vowel. e.g.: an apple

Before a word which begins with a consonant. e.g.: a woman

Before a word which begins with a vowel Before a singular, When we mention countable noun. something sound or a silent h. for the first time. e.g.: a banana e.g.: an hour
e.g.: I saw a dog.

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: Definite Article

When singular nounor is person used tomentioned point out a Whenathe same thing whole class, race, group, etc. again.
The bear is a strong animal. e.g.: I e.g.: bought an orange. The orange is sweet.

Before the special names of a rivers, seas, When there is only one countries, such thing. oceans, mountain ranges, etc. e.g.: the The earth, the sun e.g.: the U.S.A., Pacific Ocean, etc.

Before an adjective when the noun is Before the names of famous buildings, etc. understood. e.g.: The Eiffel Tower e.g.: The poor need help.

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.

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lawyer.

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an

I bought

umbrella today.

Weve got a new fountain in

garden.

an

the

This is the highest mountain in world. I live on the second floor. Children grow up faster nowadays. I went to UK.

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