Lesson Plan: Listening and Talking with a Focus on Language, Intonation, and Pronunciation

Grade Level: Fourth Level (Scottish Curriculum)

Desired Outcome: I can apply my knowledge about language, intonation, and pronunciation to: - Ensure that others can understand me when I pronounce familiar and unfamiliar words and phrases. - Help me work out how to read aloud familiar and unfamiliar texts with accuracy and confidence.

Focus: Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Materials: - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Printed copies of short texts related to AI (familiar and unfamiliar) - Audio recordings of AI-related conversations or speeches - Computer or tablet with internet access (optional)

Lesson Duration: 60 minutes

Lesson Plan:

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Greet the students and briefly explain the topic of the lesson: Listening and talking with a focus on language, intonation, and pronunciation, specifically related to AI. 2. Share the desired outcome with the students.

Warm-up Activity: AI Discussion (10 minutes): 1. Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students. 2. Provide each group with a printed copy of a short text related to AI. 3. Instruct the groups to read the text silently and discuss it among themselves. 4. Encourage the students to pay attention to any unfamiliar words or phrases and try to understand their meaning based on the context. 5. After 5 minutes, ask each group to share one interesting fact or idea they found in the text.

Main Activity: Listening and Pronunciation Practice (30 minutes): 1. Play an audio recording of an AI-related conversation or speech. 2. Instruct the students to listen carefully and take notes on any unfamiliar words or phrases they hear. 3. After playing the recording, provide the students with a printed transcript of the audio. 4. Ask the students to read the transcript silently and underline any words or phrases they had difficulty understanding while listening. 5. Discuss the challenging words or phrases as a class, clarifying their meanings and pronunciation. 6. Model the correct pronunciation of the challenging words or phrases, emphasizing intonation and stress patterns. 7. Divide the class into pairs and ask them to practice reading the transcript aloud, focusing on accurate pronunciation and intonation. 8. Monitor the pairs and provide feedback and assistance as needed.

Extension Activity: Reading Aloud (10 minutes): 1. Provide each student with a printed copy of a different AI-related text (familiar or unfamiliar). 2. Instruct the students to read the text silently and identify any challenging words or phrases. 3. Ask the students to practice reading the text aloud, paying attention to accuracy and confidence. 4. Encourage the students to use their knowledge of language, intonation, and pronunciation to ensure they are understood by others. 5. Invite a few students to volunteer and read their chosen text aloud to the class, showcasing their improved pronunciation and confidence.

Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. Recap the main points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the importance of language, intonation, and pronunciation in effective communication. 2. Remind the students of the desired outcome and how they have worked towards achieving it during the lesson. 3. Encourage the students to continue practicing their language skills, both in listening and talking, to improve their ability to communicate effectively in various contexts.

Note: The lesson plan can be adapted and modified based on the specific needs and resources available in your classroom.