Lesson Plan: Writing in Gaelic

Topic: Writing

Desired Outcome: I can use a variety of sources to help me check the accuracy of my Gaelic spelling and punctuation.

Level: First Level

Focus: Word Stress

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what word stress is. Explain that word stress is the emphasis placed on a syllable in a word.

2. Ask the students to give examples of words with different syllable stresses. Write these words on the board.

3. Explain that in Gaelic, word stress is important because it can change the meaning of a word.

4. Give examples of Gaelic words with different syllable stresses and their meanings.

5. Ask the students to practice saying these words with the correct stress.

Main Activity (30 minutes)

1. Provide the students with a list of Gaelic words and ask them to identify the stressed syllable in each word.

2. Ask the students to practice saying these words with the correct stress.

3. Provide the students with a worksheet that includes sentences with missing words. Ask the students to fill in the missing words with the correct spelling and stress.

4. Provide the students with a list of Gaelic words and ask them to write sentences using these words with the correct spelling and stress.

5. Encourage the students to use a variety of sources to help them check the accuracy of their spelling and punctuation, such as dictionaries and online resources.

Conclusion (10 minutes)

1. Review the importance of word stress in Gaelic.

2. Ask the students to share their experiences using different sources to check the accuracy of their spelling and punctuation.

3. Provide feedback on the students’ work and encourage them to continue practicing their Gaelic writing skills.

Assessment

Assessment will be based on the students’ ability to:

• Identify the stressed syllable in Gaelic words
• Write sentences using Gaelic words with correct spelling and stress
• Use a variety of sources to check the accuracy of their spelling and punctuation.