Plan English First additional language lesson for grade 1 learners for topic of Colours

Answer 1

Lesson Title: Exploring Colours

Objective:
- To familiarize grade 1 learners with different colours
- To develop vocabulary related to colours
- To practice identifying and naming colours
- To engage in creative activities using different colours

Materials Needed:
- Colour flashcards or colour swatches
- Whiteboard and markers
- Construction paper or colouring sheets
- Crayons or markers

Introduction:
1. Begin the lesson by displaying different colour flashcards or swatches on the board.
2. Ask students to identify and name each colour. Encourage them to describe the colours using adjectives (e.g. "blue is like the sky").

Main Activities:
1. Colour Identification Game:
- Show the students a colour flashcard or swatch and ask them to identify the colour.
- Have students take turns coming to the board and pointing to the correct colour.
- Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement for their efforts.

2. Colour Mixing Experiment:
- Introduce the concept of mixing colours to create new colours.
- Demonstrate this by mixing primary colours (red, yellow, blue) on the whiteboard.
- Encourage students to try mixing colours themselves using crayons or markers on their own paper.

3. Colouring Activity:
- Provide students with construction paper or colouring sheets with different objects outlined.
- Instruct students to colour the objects using the colours they have learned.
- Encourage creativity and exploration in their colour choices.

Conclusion:
1. Review the colours learned in the lesson and ask students to name their favourite colour.
2. Ask students to share one thing that is that colour, further reinforcing their understanding of colours.
3. Encourage students to continue exploring colours in their daily lives and activities.

Assessment:
- Observe students' participation and engagement in colour identification activities.
- Review students' colouring sheets to assess their understanding of identifying and using colours.
- Provide positive feedback and reinforcement for their efforts and progress.

Extension Activities:
- Encourage students to create a colourful collage using different materials and colours.
- Play a "I Spy" game where students have to find objects of a specific colour in the classroom or environment.
- Read a story or poem that features different colours, and discuss the imagery and emotions associated with each colour.