Lesson Plan: Listening and Talking with Fruits

Desired Outcome: As I listen and talk in different situations, I am learning to take turns and am developing my awareness of when to talk and when to listen.

Curriculum Area: Languages

Level: Early Level (Nursery and P1)

Topic: Fruits

Learning Intentions:

• To listen and respond appropriately to questions about fruits.
• To take turns in a group discussion about fruits.
• To develop awareness of when to talk and when to listen.

Success Criteria:

• I can listen to questions about fruits and answer them.
• I can take turns in a group discussion about fruits.
• I can wait for my turn to talk and listen to others.

Resources:

• Pictures of different fruits
• Flashcards with fruit names
• Fruit basket or tray with real fruits
• Whiteboard and markers

Introduction (10 minutes):

• Show the children pictures of different fruits and ask them if they know the names of any of them.
• Use flashcards with fruit names to help them identify the fruits.
• Ask questions about the fruits, such as “What color is an apple?” or “What shape is a banana?”
• Encourage the children to answer the questions and listen to their responses.

Main Activity (20 minutes):

• Place a fruit basket or tray with real fruits in the center of the group.
• Ask the children to sit in a circle around the fruit basket.
• Explain that each child will take a turn to pick a fruit from the basket and talk about it.
• Encourage the children to describe the fruit, such as its color, shape, taste, and texture.
• After each child has talked about their fruit, ask the other children to listen and ask questions if they have any.
• Remind the children to take turns and wait for their turn to talk.

Plenary (10 minutes):

• Use the whiteboard to draw a simple chart with two columns: “Talking” and “Listening.”
• Ask the children to give examples of when they should talk and when they should listen.
• Write their responses in the appropriate column.
• Discuss the importance of taking turns and listening to others in a group discussion.

Assessment:

• Observe the children’s participation in the group discussion and their ability to take turns and listen to others.
• Ask them questions about the fruits to assess their understanding and listening skills.