Grade 6 English: Daily Routines
Part 1: Knowledge Points
Describing daily routines is an essential skill in English learning. It helps you talk about your everyday life and understand others better.
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Part of Speech | Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| get up | verb phrase | 起床 | I get up at 7 o'clock. |
| have breakfast | verb phrase | 吃早餐 | I have breakfast at 7:30. |
| go to school | verb phrase | 去上学 | I go to school at 8 o'clock. |
| have class | verb phrase | 上课 | We have classes from 8:30 to 4:00. |
| do homework | verb phrase | 做作业 | I do my homework after school. |
| go to bed | verb phrase | 上床睡觉 | I go to bed at 9:30. |
Grammar Focus: Simple Present Tense (一般现在时)
The simple present tense is used to talk about: 1. Habits and routines (习惯和日常活动) 2. Facts and truths (事实和真理) 3. Scheduled events (安排好的事情)
Structure:
| Subject | Verb Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I / You / We / They | base verb | I get up at 7 am. |
| He / She / It | verb + s/es | She gets up at 6:30 am. |
Third Person Singular Rules:
| Rule | Example |
|---|---|
| Most verbs: add -s | get → gets, play → plays |
| Verbs ending in s, sh, ch, x, o: add -es | go → goes, watch → watches |
| Verbs ending in consonant + y: change y to ies | study → studies, fly → flies |
Part 2: Examples and Practice
Example Dialogue
Tom: What time do you get up, Lily? Lily: I get up at 7 o'clock. What about you? Tom: I get up at 6:30. I have breakfast at 7 o'clock. Lily: Do you walk to school? Tom: No, I don't. I ride my bike to school.
Practice Questions
Read the dialogue and answer:
- What time does Lily get up?
- What time does Tom get up?
- How does Tom go to school?
Answers: 1. Lily gets up at 7 o'clock. 2. Tom gets up at 6:30. 3. Tom rides his bike to school.
Fill in the Blanks
- He __ (go) to school by bus every day.
- She __ (have) lunch at 12 o'clock.
- They __ (play) football after school.
- My mother __ (cook) dinner at 6 pm.
- I __ (do) my homework at 7 pm.
Part 3: Knowledge Table
Frequency Adverbs (频率副词)
| Adverb | Meaning | Position in Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| always | 总是 | before the verb |
| usually | 通常 | before the verb |
| often | 经常 | before the verb |
| sometimes | 有时 | before or after the verb |
| never | 从不 | before the verb |
Examples: - I always brush my teeth before bed. - She usually walks to school. - They sometimes eat out on weekends. - He never eats junk food.
Time Expressions for Daily Routines
| Time Phrase | Example |
|---|---|
| in the morning | I have breakfast in the morning. |
| at noon / at midday | We have lunch at noon. |
| in the afternoon | I play sports in the afternoon. |
| in the evening | My family watches TV in the evening. |
| at night | I read books at night before sleeping. |
Part 4: Fun Practice
🎯 Daily Routine Bingo
Write the activities below in a 3×3 grid. When you hear or read an activity you have, cross it out! | get up | go to school | have lunch | |--------|-------------|------------| | do homework | watch TV | play sports | | read books | have dinner | go to bed | **Challenge:** Make a sentence with each activity using the correct verb form!🎤 Let's Sing!
Sing along to this daily routine song (to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"):Get up, get up, it's morning time,
Brush my teeth, so they will shine.
Have my breakfast, go to school,
Learn new things — that's the rule!
Every day I do my best,
Time for homework, then some rest!
Part 5: Homework
Level 1 (Basic)
- Copy each new vocabulary word 3 times.
- Read the dialogue 3 times aloud.
- Write the correct third person singular form for these verbs:
- fly → ______
- catch → ______
- teach → ______
Level 2 (Intermediate)
- Write 5 complete sentences about your daily routine using the simple present tense.
- Make a daily schedule table in English, showing what you do from morning to night.
- Rewrite the dialogue using a different time and different activities.
Level 3 (Advanced)
- Write a short paragraph (60-80 words) describing a typical weekend day. Include:
- What time you get up
- What activities you do
- How is it different from weekdays
- Interview a family member about their daily routine. Write down 5 things they do every day using third person (he/she).
- Create a "Day in My Life" poster with pictures and English descriptions. Share it with your classmates.
Extra Reading
Read the following passage and answer the questions:
Tom is a student. He gets up at 6:30 every morning. He has breakfast at 7:00. Then he goes to school. His school is not far from his home. He walks to school every day. He has four classes in the morning and two in the afternoon. He likes English and math. After school, he plays basketball with his friends.
Questions: 1. What time does Tom get up? 2. How does Tom go to school? 3. How many classes does Tom have every day?
Grammar Corner
| Tense | Usage | Signal Words | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | Habits, facts | always, usually, every day | I get up at 7 am. |
| Present Continuous | Now, around now | now, look, listen | She is reading now. |
| Simple Past | Finished past | yesterday, last week | He visited Beijing last year. |
🎮 Word Game
**Word Scramble:** Unscramble the letters to find the words! 1. GHTEI → ______ (8 letters) 2. TEAUFLUIB → ______ (10 letters) 3. DRIENF → ______ (6 letters) 4. SSAMROC → ______ (7 letters) *Answers: 1. EIGHT, 2. BEAUTIFUL, 3. FRIEND, 4. CLASSROOM*Homework
Level 1 (Basic) 1. Write each new word 3 times. 2. Read the dialogue aloud 3 times.
Level 2 (Intermediate) 3. Write 5 sentences using the new sentence pattern. 4. Make a short dialogue with your partner using today's vocabulary.
Level 3 (Advanced) 5. Write a short paragraph (60-80 words) about your daily routine. 6. Find 3 more words related to today's topic and write them in sentences.
Comprehensive Practice
- Write a short diary entry (40-50 words) about your day.
- Review all new words and prepare for a dictation.
- Find an English song you like and write down 5 new words from it.
Practice makes perfect! Keep up the good work!
Extra Reading
Read the following passage and answer the questions:
Tom is a student. He gets up at 6:30 every morning. He has breakfast at 7:00. Then he goes to school. His school is not far from his home. He walks to school every day. He has four classes in the morning and two in the afternoon. He likes English and math. After school, he plays basketball with his friends.
Questions: 1. What time does Tom get up? 2. How does Tom go to school? 3. How many classes does Tom have every day?
Grammar Corner
| Tense | Usage | Signal Words | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | Habits, facts | always, usually, every day | I get up at 7 am. |
| Present Continuous | Now, around now | now, look, listen | She is reading now. |
| Simple Past | Finished past | yesterday, last week | He visited Beijing last year. |
🎮 Word Game
**Word Scramble:** Unscramble the letters to find the words! 1. GHTEI → ______ (8 letters) 2. TEAUFLUIB → ______ (10 letters) 3. DRIENF → ______ (6 letters) 4. SSAMROC → ______ (7 letters) *Answers: 1. EIGHT, 2. BEAUTIFUL, 3. FRIEND, 4. CLASSROOM*Homework
Level 1 (Basic) 1. Write each new word 3 times. 2. Read the dialogue aloud 3 times.
Level 2 (Intermediate) 3. Write 5 sentences using the new sentence pattern. 4. Make a short dialogue with your partner using today's vocabulary.
Level 3 (Advanced) 5. Write a short paragraph (60-80 words) about your daily routine. 6. Find 3 more words related to today's topic and write them in sentences.
Comprehensive Practice
- Write a short diary entry (40-50 words) about your day.
- Review all new words and prepare for a dictation.
- Find an English song you like and write down 5 new words from it.
Practice makes perfect! Keep up the good work!