Days of the week and months
A1 level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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Encourage written expression about the best thing that happened on a particular day.
Subsidiary Aims
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Develop reflection skills: having them think and write about the best thing that happened to them on a specific day invites them to reflect on the positive experiences they have had.
Procedure (45-59 minutes)
Begin the lesson by asking the students to share one good thing that happened to them recently. Encourage them to think about positive experiences from their daily lives. Write their responses on the board to create a visual representation of positive events. Discuss the importance of focusing on positive experiences and how it can improve overall well-being.
Introduce the main task: write about the best thing that happened to them on a particular day. Provide an example of text on a poster board of a short paragraph describing a positive event. Example: "Mondays" I went to the movies and ate my favorite popcorn "Takis fuego." Read it aloud and ask students to listen carefully. Highlight useful words and phrases from the model text, such as adjectives to describe emotions, verbs to express actions, and adverbs to add details. Discuss the structure of the paragraph, emphasizing the use of introductory sentences, supporting details, and a concluding sentence.
Ask the students to choose a specific day from the past week and think about the best thing that happened to them on that day. Instruct them to write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) describing the event using the model text as a guide. Encourage them to include vivid details and express their emotions about the experience. Monitor the students' progress and provide assistance if needed.
Ask the students to pair up or form small groups. Instruct them to share their paragraphs with their partners or group members. Encourage them to discuss their experiences, ask questions, and provide feedback to each other. Remind them to think about any revisions or improvements they can make to their own paragraphs based on the feedback received.
Select a few students to share their paragraphs with the whole class. As each student presents, ask the class to actively listen and provide constructive feedback or ask follow-up questions. Encourage a positive and supportive environment to boost students' confidence in sharing their experiences.
Discuss the meaning, form, and pronunciation of any vocabulary or phrases that may have caused difficulties during the task. Provide clarification on specific grammar points or sentence structures used in the paragraphs. Address any pronunciation concerns and encourage students to practice correct intonation and stress patterns when expressing emotions or describing events.
Display a poster board with anecdotes related to positive experiences. Ask learners to work individually or in pairs to complete the sentences or answer the questions using the target language. Monitor their progress and assess their language use, accuracy, and fluency. Encourage students to share their sentences or answers with the class for discussion.