Vocabulary of the solar system.
A1 level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To practice writing using simple sentences and vocabulary related to the solar system.
Subsidiary Aims
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To develop students' understanding and use of basic English grammar structures, expand their vocabulary, and enhance their writing skills.
Procedure (45-55 minutes)
Show an image or video related to the solar system. Engage students in a brief discussion about what they already know about the solar system. Ask questions to activate their prior knowledge, such as "What are some planets in our solar system?" or "What do you know about the Sun?"
Provide a short reading passage about the solar system. Read the passage aloud for students to listen and follow along. Pause at key points to check comprehension and elicit answers to specific questions.
Introduce and highlight useful sentence structures and vocabulary related to the solar system. Write example sentences on the board, such as "The Sun is a star" or "Jupiter is the largest planet." Clarify any new vocabulary and provide visual aids or gestures to aid understanding. Practice pronunciation and repetition of the target language as a whole class or in pairs.
Assign the writing task: "Write five sentences about the solar system using the vocabulary we learned. Include at least three different planets in your sentences." Provide sentence starters or a word bank if necessary. Allow students to work individually or in pairs to complete the task. Monitor and provide assistance as needed.
Ask students to share their sentences with the class or their partners. Provide constructive feedback on sentence structure, vocabulary usage, and grammar. Encourage peer feedback and self-correction by asking students to identify any errors and suggest improvements. Highlight successful examples and praise students for their efforts.