Lesson Plan: Listening and Talking - Identifying Purpose, Key Words, and Main Ideas

Subject: Languages (English) Level: First Level (Primary School) Curriculum: Scottish Curriculum Focus: England

Desired Outcome: As I listen or watch, I can identify and discuss the purpose, key words, and main ideas of the text, and use this information for a specific purpose.

Lesson Duration: 60 minutes

Resources: - A short video or audio clip related to a topic of interest for First Level students (e.g., animals, sports, or hobbies) - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Worksheets (optional)

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by engaging the students in a discussion about the importance of listening and talking in English. 2. Ask the students if they know what purpose, key words, and main ideas mean. Discuss their understanding and provide simple explanations if needed. 3. Explain that today’s lesson will focus on developing their skills in identifying the purpose, key words, and main ideas of a text.

Main Activity - Listening and Identifying (30 minutes): 1. Introduce the chosen video or audio clip to the students, ensuring it is related to their interests and suitable for their age. 2. Explain that they will watch or listen to the clip twice. During the first viewing, they should pay attention to the overall purpose and main ideas of the text. 3. Play the video or audio clip for the first time. 4. After the first viewing, ask the students to share their initial thoughts on the purpose and main ideas of the text. Write their responses on the whiteboard or flipchart. 5. Play the video or audio clip for the second time. 6. Provide the students with a worksheet (if using) or ask them to write down the purpose and main ideas they identified during the second viewing. 7. Allow the students to discuss their answers in pairs or small groups. 8. Bring the class back together and ask a few students to share their findings. Encourage them to explain their reasoning and use key words from the text.

Extension Activity - Using Information (15 minutes): 1. Explain to the students that they will now use the information they gathered from the video or audio clip for a specific purpose. 2. Provide a task related to the topic of the text. For example, if the clip was about animals, ask the students to create a poster or a short presentation about their favorite animal, using the key words and main ideas they identified. 3. Allow the students to work individually or in pairs to complete the task. 4. Once the task is completed, ask a few students to present their work to the class, highlighting the purpose, key words, and main ideas they used.

Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. Recap the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of identifying purpose, key words, and main ideas when listening or watching. 2. Ask the students if they feel more confident in identifying these elements in a text. 3. Encourage the students to practice these skills in their everyday life, such as when watching TV shows, listening to music, or reading books.

Note: This lesson plan can be adapted to suit the specific needs and interests of the students in your class.