Grade 6 lesson plan for student teacher. English First additional language, listening and speaking

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Grade 6 Lesson Plan for English First Additional Language

Focus Area: Listening and Speaking
Lesson Duration: 60 minutes
Topic: Sharing Personal Experiences
Learning Objectives:

  • Students will be able to listen attentively and understand a personal story shared by a peer.
  • Students will be able to share their personal experiences using appropriate vocabulary and clear articulation.
  • Students will practice asking relevant questions to engage with their peers.

Materials Needed:

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Audio recording of a personal story (or a teacher-prepared story)
  • Chart paper for group work
  • Sticky notes (for feedback)

Lesson Procedure

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

  • Greeting and Warm-Up: Engage students in a brief discussion about personal experiences and why sharing them is important.
  • Prompting Questions: Ask students questions to stimulate thinking (e.g., “Have you ever had a memorable trip?” or “What’s a lesson you learned from a friend?”).
  • Learning Objectives: Clearly outline the goals of the lesson on the board.

2. Listening Activity (15 minutes)

  • Listening Exercise: Play the audio recording of a personal story.
  • Active Listening Tips: Before playing, remind students to focus on key details and emotions in the story.
  • Post-Listening Discussion: After listening, engage students in a discussion about the story. Ask questions like:
    • What was the main idea of the story?
    • What emotions did the storyteller express?
    • What lesson do you think the storyteller learned?

3. Group Activity (15 minutes)

  • Small Group Discussion: Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students. Ask each student to share a brief personal experience (2-3 minutes each). Encourage them to listen and ask questions about each other's stories.
  • Guiding Questions: Provide chart paper with guiding questions such as:
    • What was the experience?
    • Where did it take place?
    • How did it make you feel?
    • What would you do differently if you had the chance?
  • Groups will rotate so that all students share their experiences.

4. Whole Class Sharing (10 minutes)

  • Group Sharing: After all groups have discussed, ask for volunteers to share highlights from their group discussions.
  • Encouragement of Engagement: Encourage classmates to ask follow-up questions to deepen the conversation.

5. Reflection and Feedback (10 minutes)

  • Exit Tickets: Distribute sticky notes and have each student write one thing they enjoyed about the sharing activity and one improvement for future sessions.
  • Collect Responses: Discuss responses as a class, highlighting positive feedback and areas for improvement.

6. Conclusion (5 minutes)

  • Recap of the Lesson: Summarize what students learned in terms of listening skills and speaking techniques.
  • Assign Homework: Ask students to prepare a short personal story for the next lesson, encouraging them to think about structure and key details to include.

Assessment Criteria:

  • Active participation in listening and speaking activities.
  • Ability to ask relevant questions during discussions.
  • Clarity and organization of personal stories shared.

Additional Notes:

  • Be sensitive to students' varied comfort levels when sharing personal experiences.
  • Ensure that the atmosphere is respectful and encourages open communication.
  • Adapt activities based on the needs and dynamics of the class.

This lesson plan aims to promote effective listening and speaking skills among Grade 6 students while helping them connect through the sharing of personal experiences.