New lesson plan: The World's Best Hotels

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The World's Best Hotels - Elementary, A1 level level

The World's Best Hotels
Elementary, A1 level level

Description

In this lesson, Ss will learn "Superlative adjectives" in the context of "The World's Best Hotels". It starts with lead-in in which a short video is shown. Then, exposure will be done in which the Ss read about 3 hotels and next they'll mark the sentences (H/O 1). After that,the teacher will write a marker sentence for which the meaning, form, and pronunciation are presented. Then, in the practice stage they 'll do some tasks. Finally, they produce "superlative adjectives" through answering and completing the given tasks. They'll also have the opportunity to speak as well.

Materials

Handout, video projector, laptop, markers

Handout, video projector, laptop, markers

Main Aims

To present a new grammatical concept "superlative adjectives" through elicitation, clarification (M/F/P), practice, and production in the context of "The World's Best Hotels".

Subsidiary Aims

To provide Ss with the opportunity to speak and write using "superlative adjectives.

Procedure (37-48 minutes)

Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To make Ss interested in the topic of the lesson by setting the context.

A short video about "The World's Best Hotels", will be shown to the Ss. They are required to give as many ideas as they can about the video.

Exposure (3-4 minutes) • To expose Ss to the context of the target language through a text or situation

The teacher gives a hand out to Ss. After giving instructions and asking CCQs, ICQs, they are required to read a short text about 3 hotels. Then, they are asked to mark the sentences T/F based on the text they've read. Then, they will check their answers in pairs. Feedback: the teacher nominates each student to read a sentence and identify it as T/F.

Highlighting (2-3 minutes) • To draw students' attention to the target language

The teacher will highlight and write down a "marker sentence" on the board and will focus the Ss' attention on the "marker sentence"

Clarification (8-10 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

After highlighting the "marker sentence" on the board, the teacher will ask Ss some CCQs to check their understanding about the meaning of "superlative adjectives". Then, the form is highlighted focusing on "the + adjective +-est", and "the most + adj." Next, through drilling the teacher will focus on sentence stress.

Controlled Practice (3-4 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice

The teacher will give instructions, check Ss' understanding by asking CCQs, ICQs and then will give handouts to the Ss. The Ss are supposed to do the task alone and then check with their partner. Feedback: The teacher nominates each student to read the correct answer.

Semi-Controlled Practice (8-10 minutes) • To concept check further and prepare students for free practice

The teacher will give instructions, ask CCQs and ICQs to check the Ss' understanding of what they are supposed to do. They will be asked to write sentences applying "superlative adjectives" to describe their classmates. Next, they will have the opportunity to talk to each other about their ideas of their classmates. Feedback: the teacher will nominate each student to read the sentence they've written down about their classmates.

Free Practice (10-12 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language

The teacher will give instructions to Ss, will ask CCQs, ICQs to check their understanding. The Ss are required to do a task in which they will talk in pairs about the clues that the teacher has provided for them. Feedback: the teacher will nominate each student to express his/her own ideas about the given clues. If there will be time, the Ss will have the opportunity to do another task as well and they will receive feedback.