Lesson Plan: Exploring Iceland

Level: A1 Age: 60 Gender: Female

Objective: By the end of the lesson, the student will be able to: - Identify and describe key features of Iceland - Understand basic information about the country - Engage in simple conversations about Iceland

Materials: - Pictures of Iceland (waterfalls, geysers, landscapes, etc.) - Map of Iceland - Flashcards with key vocabulary words - Handout with basic information about Iceland - Whiteboard and markers

Warm-up (5 minutes): - Greet the student and engage in a short conversation about her interests and previous knowledge about Iceland. - Show a picture of Iceland and ask the student what she knows or thinks about the country. - Introduce the topic by explaining that today we will be learning about Iceland, a beautiful country in Northern Europe.

Introduction to Iceland (10 minutes): - Show a map of Iceland and point out its location in Europe. - Explain that Iceland is known as the “Land of Fire and Ice” due to its volcanic activity and glaciers. - Show pictures of famous Icelandic landmarks such as the Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss waterfall, and the geysers. - Introduce key vocabulary words related to Iceland (e.g., volcano, glacier, hot spring) using flashcards.

Basic Information about Iceland (15 minutes): - Hand out a printed sheet with basic information about Iceland. - Read the information aloud, pausing to check for comprehension and encourage the student to ask questions. - Highlight interesting facts about Iceland, such as the Northern Lights, the midnight sun, and the Icelandic horses. - Encourage the student to take notes or ask for clarification if needed.

Vocabulary Practice (10 minutes): - Use flashcards to review the key vocabulary words introduced earlier. - Show each flashcard and ask the student to say the word and provide a simple definition or description. - Repeat the process a few times, gradually increasing the speed and complexity of the questions.

Conversation Practice (15 minutes): - Divide the whiteboard into two columns: “Questions” and “Answers.” - Write down simple questions about Iceland in the “Questions” column, such as “What is the capital of Iceland?” or “What is the weather like in Iceland?” - Encourage the student to answer the questions using the information she learned earlier. - Write down her answers in the “Answers” column, correcting any mistakes or providing additional information if necessary. - Repeat the process with different questions, gradually increasing the difficulty level.

Wrap-up (5 minutes): - Review the main points discussed during the lesson, using the pictures and flashcards as visual aids. - Ask the student if she has any final questions or if there is anything she would like to learn more about Iceland. - Provide positive feedback and encouragement for her efforts throughout the lesson. - Assign a small task for the next lesson, such as researching a specific aspect of Icelandic culture or preparing a short presentation about her favorite Icelandic landmark.

Note: The duration of each activity can be adjusted based on the student’s pace and level of engagement.