Planning an English Language Lesson

Planning an English Language Lesson

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and use various tenses appropriate for your level. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and explain common idioms and phrasal verbs. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to comprehend and utilize resources such as a restaurant menu or local area brochure.

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Determining the Class Level and Appropriate Tenses

Choose appropriate tenses for the students' level. Consider the age range of the students.

Identifying Idioms and Phrasal Verbs for Explanation

Select idioms and phrasal verbs suitable for the lesson. Explain their meanings and usage.

Suitability of Class Content for Different Age Ranges

Tailor the content to be suitable for the age range of the students.

Selection and Utilization of Practical Resources for the Main Activity

Choose practical resources such as a restaurant menu or local area brochure for the main activity.

Methodology for Teaching

Include lead-in, pre-teaching vocabulary, setting tasks, checking understanding, conducting the task, and providing feedback.

Conceptualization of Follow-On Activities

Plan follow-on activities to reinforce the lesson content.

Classroom Management and Student Talking Time

Organize the classroom effectively and maximize student talking time.

Definitions

Lead-in: An activity or discussion used to introduce the lesson and engage students. Pre-teach vocabulary: Introducing and explaining new words before the main task to aid comprehension. Set task: Assigning a specific activity for students to complete. Check understanding: Assessing whether students have grasped the lesson content before moving on. Do Task: The stage where students complete the assigned activity. Feedback: Providing students with information on their performance and areas for improvement. Concept Questions: Questions designed to check students' understanding of a concept. STT (Student Talking Time): The amount of time students spend speaking during the lesson. Classroom Management: The techniques used to organize the classroom and manage student behavior.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.