Lesson Plan: Reading - All About Me

Subject: Languages (Reading) Topic: All About Me Curriculum Level: Early Level (Scottish Curriculum) Desired Outcome: I enjoy exploring and playing with the patterns and sounds of language and can use what I learn.

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes

Resources: - Picture books or storybooks related to the theme of “All About Me” - Flashcards with vocabulary related to personal information (e.g., name, age, family, hobbies) - Whiteboard or flipchart - Markers - Worksheets (optional)

Introduction (5 minutes): 1. Greet the students and introduce the topic of the lesson: “Today, we are going to learn about ourselves and how to talk about ourselves in different languages. We will explore the patterns and sounds of language while having fun!”

Main Activities: 1. Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes): a. Show flashcards with vocabulary related to personal information (e.g., name, age, family, hobbies). b. Pronounce each word and ask the students to repeat after you. c. Engage the students in a short discussion about the vocabulary, encouraging them to share their own personal information.

1. Reading Aloud (15 minutes): a. Introduce a picture book or storybook related to the theme of “All About Me.” b. Read the book aloud, emphasizing the patterns and sounds of language. c. Pause occasionally to ask questions about the story, characters, or personal experiences related to the topic. d. Encourage the students to participate by predicting what might happen next or by making connections to their own lives.

2. Language Exploration (15 minutes): a. Write a simple sentence on the whiteboard or flipchart, such as “My name is [student’s name].” b. Break down the sentence into individual words and discuss the patterns and sounds of each word. c. Encourage the students to repeat the sentence and identify the patterns and sounds they notice. d. Repeat the process with other sentences related to personal information, using the vocabulary introduced earlier. e. Provide opportunities for the students to practice saying the sentences aloud, individually or in pairs.

Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. Recap the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the enjoyment of exploring and playing with language patterns and sounds. 2. Ask the students to share one thing they learned or enjoyed during the lesson. 3. Provide positive feedback and encourage further exploration of language patterns and sounds in their everyday lives.

Extension Activities (optional): 1. Worksheets: Provide worksheets with simple sentences related to personal information for the students to practice reading and writing. 2. Language Games: Play language games, such as “Guess Who?” or “I Spy,” where students have to describe themselves or others using the vocabulary learned in the lesson. 3. Home Connection: Encourage students to share their new language skills with their families by talking about themselves in different languages.

Note: The lesson plan can be adapted and modified based on the specific needs and abilities of the students.