Lesson Title: Introduction to Afrikaans Language

Learning Intention: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to greet each other in Afrikaans and introduce themselves using basic Afrikaans phrases.

Success Criteria: 1. Students will be able to say “Hello” and “Goodbye” in Afrikaans. 2. Students will be able to introduce themselves using the phrase “Ek is [name].”

Introduction: Begin the lesson by showing the students a map of Africa and pointing out South Africa. Explain that in South Africa, one of the official languages spoken is Afrikaans. Tell the students that they will be learning some basic Afrikaans phrases today.

Main Part: 1. Teach the students how to say “Hello” (Hallo) and “Goodbye” (Totsiens) in Afrikaans. 2. Model how to introduce yourself in Afrikaans using the phrase “Ek is [name].” 3. Have the students practice greeting each other and introducing themselves in pairs. 4. Provide worksheets with pictures and phrases for students to match and practice writing the Afrikaans words.

Plenary: Gather the students together and have them share one new thing they learned about Afrikaans today. Ask them to demonstrate how to greet each other in Afrikaans.

Differentiation: For students who may need extra support, provide visual aids and repetition of phrases. For students who may need extension, challenge them to create a short dialogue in Afrikaans with a partner.

Assessment Strategies: Observe students during pair work to assess their ability to greet each other and introduce themselves in Afrikaans. Use the completed worksheets to assess their understanding of the new language.

Higher Order Thinking Questions: 1. How is Afrikaans similar to or different from other languages you know? (Analyzing) 2. Why do you think it’s important to learn about different languages and cultures? (Evaluating)