Title: “Let’s Talk: Interactive Speaking Skills Lesson Plan”

Objective: To provide A1 level students (ages 8-11) with interactive activities to practice and improve their speaking skills.

Duration: 60 minutes

Materials Needed: 1. Flashcards with pictures of common objects, animals, and actions. 2. A whiteboard or flipchart with markers. 3. A timer or stopwatch. 4. Small slips of paper or index cards. 5. A list of conversation starters or questions.

Procedure:

1. Warm-up (5 minutes):
   • Greet the students and engage in a short conversation about their day or any interesting events.
   • Introduce the topic of the lesson: “Today, we will practice speaking skills by talking about different topics and playing interactive games.”
2. Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes):
   • Show flashcards with pictures of common objects, animals, and actions.
   • Ask students to name the items or actions shown on the flashcards.
   • Practice pronunciation and repeat the words together as a class.
3. Role Play Activity (15 minutes):
   • Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
   • Provide each group with a slip of paper or index card containing a simple scenario (e.g., ordering food at a restaurant, buying a ticket at the cinema).
   • Instruct students to act out the scenario using the vocabulary they have learned.
   • Encourage students to use complete sentences and ask follow-up questions to their partners.
4. Picture Description (15 minutes):
   • Display a picture on the whiteboard or flipchart.
   • Ask students to describe the picture using the vocabulary they have learned.
   • Encourage them to use adjectives, prepositions, and simple sentences.
   • Provide feedback and correct any errors.
5. Conversation Starters (10 minutes):
   • Distribute conversation starters or questions to each student.
   • Instruct students to take turns asking and answering the questions in pairs or small groups.
   • Encourage them to use complete sentences and ask follow-up questions to keep the conversation going.
   • Monitor and provide assistance as needed.
6. Wrap-up Activity (5 minutes):
   • Conduct a quick review of the vocabulary words learned during the lesson.
   • Ask students to share one thing they enjoyed or learned during the lesson.
   • Provide positive feedback and encourage further practice.

Extension Activity (optional): - Assign a short speaking task as homework, such as recording a conversation with a family member or friend using the vocabulary and phrases learned in class.

Note: Adapt the activities and vocabulary to suit the specific needs and interests of your students.