Lesson Plan: Nutrition Vocabularies and Subject-Verb Agreement

Level: A2 CEFR Duration: 120 minutes

Introduction: - Greet the students and introduce the topic of nutrition. - Explain the importance of understanding nutrition for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. - Share the learning objectives for the lesson.

Lesson Outline: 1. Activity 1: Nutrition Facts (15 minutes) 2. Activity 2: Categorizing Food (15 minutes) 3. Activity 3: Vocabulary Exercise (10 minutes) 4. Activity 4: Vocabulary Matching (15 minutes) 5. Activity 5: Grammar Focus - Subject-Verb Agreement (20 minutes) 6. Activity 6: Subject-Verb Agreement Practice (20 minutes) 7. Activity 7: Writing Exercise (15 minutes) 8. Assessment: Quiz (10 minutes) 9. Differentiation: Group Work (15 minutes) 10. Plenary: Recap and Discussion (15 minutes)

Questioning: - Throughout the lesson, ask questions to check understanding and engage students in discussions. - Encourage students to share their opinions and experiences related to nutrition.

Assessment: - Conduct a quiz at the end of the lesson to assess students’ understanding of the vocabulary and subject-verb agreement. - The quiz can include multiple-choice questions, fill in the blanks, and sentence writing.

Differentiation: - Provide additional support to students who may need it by offering extra examples and explanations. - Encourage students to work in pairs or small groups to discuss and complete activities. - Provide extension activities for students who grasp the concepts quickly.

Plenary: - Recap the main points covered in the lesson. - Discuss the importance of nutrition and how it relates to language learning. - Allow students to ask any remaining questions or share their thoughts on the topic.

Sample Student-Teacher Interaction Dialogue:

Teacher: Good morning, everyone! Today, we will be learning about nutrition vocabularies and subject-verb agreement. Can anyone tell me why it is important to know about nutrition?

Student 1: It’s important because what we eat affects our health and well-being.

Teacher: That’s right! What are some examples of nutrients that we need in our diet?

Student 2: Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.

Teacher: Excellent! Now, let’s start with our first activity.

Activity 1: Nutrition Facts

Teacher: Take a look at these pictures of gado-gado and fried chicken. Which food do you prefer to eat and why?

Student 3: I prefer gado-gado because it has more vegetables and seems healthier.

Teacher: Great! Now, read the nutritional facts of each food. Which food do you think is healthier?

Student 4: Based on the nutrition facts, gado-gado seems to be healthier because it has more fiber and vitamins.

Teacher: Good observation! Why do you think it is important to know the nutrition of the food we eat?

Student 5: Knowing the nutrition helps us make healthier choices and maintain a balanced diet.

Activity 2: Categorizing Food

Teacher: Now, let’s categorize some food into the right nutrition column. Work individually or in pairs and match the food to the appropriate category.

[Students work on the activity]

Activity 3: Vocabulary Exercise

Teacher: Listen to the following vocabulary items and repeat them after me.

[Teacher pronounces the vocabulary items, and students repeat]

Activity 4: Vocabulary Matching

Teacher: Match the vocabulary items 1-10 with their definitions. Work individually or in pairs.

[Students match the vocabulary items with their definitions]

Activity 5: Grammar Focus - Subject-Verb Agreement

Teacher: Now, let’s focus on subject-verb agreement. Can anyone explain what it means?

Student 6: It means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number.

Teacher: Correct! Let’s practice with some examples.

[Teacher provides examples and students identify the subject and verb]

Activity 6: Subject-Verb Agreement Practice

Teacher: With a partner, identify and underline the subject (S) and verb (V) of the following sentences!

[Students work in pairs and identify the subject and verb in the sentences]

Activity 7: Writing Exercise

Teacher: Study the pictures carefully and write at least 2 sentences for each picture using the given words.

[Students write sentences using the given words]

Assessment: Quiz

Teacher: It’s time for a short quiz to check your understanding. Please complete the quiz individually.

[Students complete the quiz]

Differentiation: Group Work

Teacher: Divide into groups of 3-4. Discuss the benefits of each nutrient category and share your findings with the class.

[Students work in groups, discuss, and present their findings]

Plenary: Recap and Discussion

Teacher: Let’s recap what we have learned today. Can someone share one thing they learned about nutrition or subject-verb agreement?

Student 7: I learned that proteins are found in eggs, lean meat, chicken, seafood, and milk.

Teacher: That’s correct! Nutrition is an important topic, and subject-verb agreement helps us communicate effectively. Any other thoughts or questions before we end the lesson?

[Discussion and Q&A session]

Teacher: Thank you all for your participation today. Remember to apply what you’ve learned about nutrition and subject-verb agreement in your daily life. See you next time!