New lesson plan: talk about future plans and make social arrangements for celebrations

Gizem Akın

talk about future plans and make social arrangements for celebrations - Pre-Intermediate , Prep School level

talk about future plans and make social arrangements for celebrations
Pre-Intermediate , Prep School level

Description

Students learned be going to to make plans for future in previous lessons. The related unit in the book delivers the topic through the celebrations around the world. Class profile: They enjoy role-playing activities as long as they are free to work on the assigned topic. This is a role-play acitivity and production stage for grammar lesson.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers

Role-play topic list

(Optional) Small props or index cards for prompts and a box

Whiteboard and markers

Role-play topic list

(Optional) Small props or index cards for prompts and a box

Main Aims

Students will demonstrate their ability to use "be going to" accurately and confidently in a meaningful, creative, and communicative context through role-playing activities.

Subsidiary Aims

Speaking Skills: Students will improve their fluency and confidence in speaking by collaborating in groups to plan and present their role-plays. Creativity and Collaboration: Students will enhance their teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills by designing a unique celebration plan. Listening and Comprehension: Students will practice listening by engaging with their peers' role-plays and responding to follow-up questions.

Procedure (8-45 minutes)

Warmer/Lead-in (1-3 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

1. Activity: -Write on the board: Imagine you are going to plan a party. What are you going to do? -Ask 2-3 students to share quick responses. For example: *"I am going to buy a cake." *"We are going to invite our friends." -Explain that today’s lesson will focus on creating a full celebration plan in groups.

Exposure (7-10 minutes) • To provide a model of production expected in coming tasks through reading/listening

Group Work Setup (5 minutes) 1. Form Groups: -Divide the class into 8 groups (7 groups of 3 and 1 group of 2). Each group will find a name for themselves. -Assign each group one unique celebration topic (or put the topic in a box and they can pick up one) (e.g., A Welcome Party for an Alien Visitor, A Victory Party After a Dragon Hunt). 2. Instructions: -Each group will work together to plan their celebration and create a short role-play. -Plans must include: *Decorations *Food and drinks *Entertainment or activities *A special guest or highlight -Encourage the use of at least 5 sentences with "be going to."

Productive Task(s) (0-29 minutes) • To provide an opportunity to practice target productive skills

Group Preparation (15 minutes) 1. Planning: -Students discuss and write down their celebration plans. -Example dialogue snippets: "We are going to hang lights all around the room." "I am going to bake a giant alien-shaped cake." "Who is going to play music at the party?" 2. Monitor: -Circulate to provide support, ensure all members are contributing, and correct any grammar issues in real-time. 3. Role-Play Presentations (15 minutes) 1. Performances: -Each group presents their role-play to the class (2 minutes per group). -Encourage students to act creatively (e.g., tone, gestures, props if available).

Feedback and Error Correction & Polling (0-3 minutes) • To provide feedback on students' production and use of language

Wrap-Up (5 minutes) 1. Feedback: -Praise creativity and proper use of "be going to." -Highlight a few strong examples from the presentations. 2. Reflection: - Ask: What was the most fun part of planning your celebration? NOTE: Mentimeter polling activity works best here. The teacher can choose any other technique according to the needs of the class at that moment.