Lesson Plan: Reading and Language Exploration

Topic: Introducing myself and my family

Desired Outcome: I enjoy exploring and playing with the patterns and sounds of language and can use what I learn.

Curriculum Area: Languages

Level: Early Level

Learning Intentions:

• To introduce myself and my family using simple language
• To explore the patterns and sounds of language through reading and speaking
• To develop confidence in using language to communicate with others

Success Criteria:

• I can introduce myself and my family using simple language
• I can identify and use patterns and sounds of language
• I can communicate effectively with others using language

Resources:

• Picture book about families
• Flashcards with family members’ names and pictures
• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with simple sentences about families

Introduction (10 minutes):

• Greet the students and introduce the topic of families.
• Show the picture book about families and ask the students to identify the different family members.
• Use the flashcards to introduce the names of family members and ask the students to repeat after you.

Main Activity (30 minutes):

• Use the whiteboard to write simple sentences about families, such as “My dad is tall” or “My sister likes to play soccer.”
• Read the sentences aloud and ask the students to repeat after you.
• Ask the students to identify the patterns and sounds in the sentences, such as rhyming words or alliteration.
• Have the students practice saying the sentences with a partner, focusing on using clear pronunciation and emphasizing the patterns and sounds.
• Give each student a worksheet with simple sentences about families and ask them to read the sentences aloud and identify the patterns and sounds.

Conclusion (10 minutes):

• Ask the students to share one thing they learned about families or language patterns.
• Review the names of family members and ask the students to introduce themselves and their family using the flashcards and simple sentences.
• Encourage the students to continue exploring and playing with language patterns and sounds in their everyday conversations.

Assessment:

• Observe the students’ participation and engagement in the activities.
• Assess the students’ ability to introduce themselves and their family using simple language and identify patterns and sounds in language.
• Provide feedback and support as needed to help the students achieve the desired outcome.