Lesson Plan: Introducing Myself

Level: English as a Foreign Language (EFL) - 2nd Class in France

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to introduce themselves in English, including their name, age, nationality, and hobbies.

Materials: - Whiteboard or blackboard - Markers or chalk - Flashcards with pictures of people doing different activities - Video resources: 1. “Introducing Myself” video: [insert link] 2. “Greetings and Introductions” video: [insert link] - Worksheet resources: 1. “Introducing Myself” worksheet: [insert link] 2. “Introducing My Friends” worksheet: [insert link]

Introduction: 1. Greet the students and introduce yourself in English. 2. Show a flashcard with a picture of yourself and say, “Hello, my name is [your name]. What’s your name?” 3. Encourage the students to respond with their names in English.

Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes): - Play the “Greetings and Introductions” video to review basic greetings. - Ask the students to greet each other using the phrases they learned from the video.

1. Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes):
   • Write the following vocabulary words on the board: name, age, nationality, hobbies.
   • Show flashcards with pictures representing each word and elicit the English words from the students.
   • Practice pronunciation of each word together.
2. Introducing Myself (15 minutes):
   • Play the “Introducing Myself” video to model how to introduce oneself in English.
   • Pause the video after each sentence and ask the students to repeat.
   • Provide additional examples and encourage students to practice introducing themselves in pairs.
3. Guided Practice (15 minutes):
   • Distribute the “Introducing Myself” worksheet.
   • Instruct the students to fill in the blanks with the correct information about themselves.
   • Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and answer any questions.
4. Differentiation Activity (10 minutes):
   • Divide the students into small groups.
   • Give each group a set of flashcards with pictures of people doing different activities.
   • Instruct the students to take turns introducing themselves using the flashcards as prompts.
   • Encourage them to ask each other questions about their hobbies and interests.

Assessment: - Observe students’ participation and engagement during the activities. - Assess their ability to introduce themselves accurately and confidently. - Provide feedback and corrective guidance as needed.

Differentiation: - Provide additional support to students who may struggle with pronunciation or vocabulary by offering one-on-one assistance during the activities. - For advanced learners, encourage them to include more details in their introductions, such as their favorite subjects or future aspirations.

Plenary: - Have a few students volunteer to introduce themselves to the whole class. - Encourage the rest of the class to actively listen and ask questions to the speakers. - Summarize the key points of the lesson and congratulate the students on their progress.

Video Resources: 1. “Introducing Myself” video: [insert link] 2. “Greetings and Introductions” video: [insert link]

Worksheet Resources: 1. “Introducing Myself” worksheet: [insert link] 2. “Introducing My Friends” worksheet: [insert link]