1. 1. fingerplay
materials
• Chant
• picture
• overhead
procedure/instructions
• The teacher presents the chant to the children.
• He/she shows a picture of a Leprechaun.
• The children can also see the words on the overheadprojector.
• The chant is divided into two parts.
• The pupils start with the beginning and end with the second part.
• The teacher says the text and the children repeat it.
• Then they say the whole chant with the movements.
teacher’s language
• Speak after me.
• Look at the text.
• Listen carefully.
language points

2. Do your ears point up?
(Pull on the tops of the ears.)
Do you have a lot of luck?
(Cross the fingers.)
For gold do you dig?
(Pretend to dig.)
Can you dance an Irish jig?
(Dance a jig.)
If you answered, "Yes,"
(Nod with the head.)
You're a leprechaun, I'd guess!
(Wink one eye.)
teaching aims
• The pupils should be able to understand the instructions.
• The pupils should be able to pronounce words correctly.
• The pupils should be able to say the rhyme correctly.
• The pupils should be able to do the right movements.
• The pupils should be able to combine movements and rhymes.