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.