27 march Mind and Body: Speaking Practice

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 3

Speaking

• Na 2 minuten start de les dan is iedereen stil.
• Taaltaak,  & pen nodig.

And.......... positive attitude to learn!

 

Learning goals

By the end of this class:

• I can talk about mind and body and why it is important.

Today's plan

1. How will you be graded?
2. Mind & body discussion
3. Speaking activity
4. Speaking test preparation

How will you be graded?

Grammar & vocabulary:

Clear explanation: by using correct grammar & vocabulary.

Conversation:

You can give more than just very short answers & you can express your ideas.

Pronunciation:

Your pronunciation is clear and not hard to follow.

Interactive communication:

You are able to listen to your partners and teacher. You respond in an appropriate way. You don’t hesitate too much.

Points for:

Hand out 

Introduction 

Explanation video

Explanation body and mind 

  

Mind and Body Connection

1. What is body and mind connection?  (denken-delen-uitwisselen)

• The mind and body are interconnected. Our thoughts and emotions affect our physical health.

2. What are vocabulary you can use to talk about this topic?

Explain the concept of mind-body connection and provide examples. Ask students to share their own experiences.

What do you already know about the connection between mind and body?

Vocabulary: mind, body connection

• PE: physical exercise - beweging/sport
• wellbeing - welzijn
• body - lichaam  
• thoughts - gedachten  
• emotions- emoties   
• feelings - gevoelens 

• concentration - concentratie
• stress - stress 
• relaxation - ontspanning  
• energy - energie   
• health - gezondheid  
• zelfvertrouwen (self-confidence)   

Introduce the vocabulary and ask students to repeat after you. Explain the meaning of each word and provide examples.

Class discussion questions

Do you agree? why or why not?

• Mind-body practices such as yoga and meditation can improve both mental and physical health.
• Physical exercise is important for both mental and physical health.

Question:

• What does move your body, stretch your mind mean to you?
• What are benefits of physical exercise for the mind and body?

Explain the benefits of mind-body practices and ask students to share their own experiences. Encourage them to try these practices.

Warming up: speaking activity 

Pair up with a partner and discuss how you take care of your mind and body. 

How: 1 minute each then switch.  (A -->B   B-->A)

Results: I will ask you (A's or B's) for your partner answer.

Pair the students and ask them to discuss the topic. Encourage them to use the vocabulary and concepts learned so far.

Now prepare for your speaking test..

What: continue Task 2 or where you stopped last class.

Finish?: Choose a video and prepare for your speaking test.

Prepare for speaking test by writing:

1. all the points you need to talk about.

2. practice speaking what you have written out.

Questions?: raise your hand

The end of class

• Class recap (herhaling)
• What did you learn today? (learning goals)

- Talk about body and mind

- prepare speaking test

• Class evaluation
• Speaking test week 14

                                                                               

                                                                                

                                         

                                                               

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