Lesson Plan: Proper Nouns for English as a Foreign Language Learners (2nd Class in France)

Introduction: - Greet the students and introduce the topic of proper nouns. - Explain that proper nouns are names of specific people, places, or things, and they always begin with a capital letter. - Show some examples of proper nouns on the board, such as Paris, John, Eiffel Tower, etc. - Engage the students by asking if they know any proper nouns in English or French.

Lesson Outline: 1. Warm-up Activity: - Play a short video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w8jXwZ2VqY) that introduces proper nouns in a fun and engaging way. - After the video, ask the students to share any proper nouns they recognized from the video.

1. Explanation and Examples:
   • Provide a clear explanation of proper nouns, emphasizing their capitalization and uniqueness.
   • Show examples of proper nouns on flashcards or slides, both in English and French, and discuss their meanings.
   • Use visual aids, such as pictures or objects, to help students understand the concept better.
2. Questioning and Practice:
   • Ask the students questions to check their understanding and encourage participation.
   • Show a series of pictures or flashcards and ask students to identify the proper nouns associated with them.
   • Divide the class into pairs or small groups and give them a worksheet (link: https://www.teachstarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Proper-Nouns-Worksheet.pdf) to practice identifying proper nouns.
3. Assessment:
   • Conduct a short assessment to gauge the students’ comprehension.
   • Provide a worksheet (link: https://www.teachstarter.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Proper-Nouns-Assessment.pdf) with sentences containing common nouns and proper nouns. Students should circle the proper nouns in each sentence.
   • Review the answers together as a class and provide feedback.

Differentiation: - For students who need extra support, provide additional examples and visuals during the explanation. - Pair students with stronger English skills with those who need more assistance. - Offer bilingual dictionaries or translation tools for students who may struggle with understanding the English proper nouns.

Plenary: - Summarize the lesson by reviewing the key points about proper nouns. - Ask students to share any new proper nouns they learned during the lesson. - Play a fun online game (link: https://www.turtlediary.com/game/proper-nouns.html) to reinforce the concept of proper nouns.

Note: It is important to adapt the lesson plan based on the specific needs and abilities of the students in the class.