Alejandra Gonzalez Alejandra Gonzalez

The Solar System 3
A1 level

Description

In this class, students will engage in a writing activity using simple sentences and vocabulary related to the solar system. The class is designed for fifth-grade students with an A1 level of English proficiency.

Materials

Abc Solar system activity.
Abc video of the solar system
Abc video of the solar system

Main Aims

  • The main aim of this class is to develop students' writing skills by creating simple sentences using vocabulary related to the solar system.

Subsidiary Aims

  • The subsidiary aim is to expand students' knowledge of the solar system and reinforce their understanding of basic sentence structure in English.

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (3-4 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

Begin class by showing a video of the solar system. Ask students questions to spark discussion, such as: "What do you know about the solar system?" "Can you name any planet in our solar system?" "What do you think the solar system is made of?" Encourage students to share their ideas and knowledge.

Test #1 (5-8 minutes) • To gauge students' prior knowledge of the target language

Distribute a worksheet that tests students' prior knowledge of the solar system. Include questions related to planet names, basic facts and vocabulary. Allow students to complete the questionnaire individually. Collect the questionnaires to refer to later.

Teach (10-15 minutes) • To clarify areas of the target language where students had difficulty in the first test stage

Review the correct answers to Test #1 as a whole class activity. Introduce new vocabulary related to the solar system, such as planets, stars, moons and asteroids. Write the vocabulary words on the board and provide their definitions and pronunciations. Use visual aids and real life examples to reinforce understanding. Model and provide examples of simple sentences using the new vocabulary.

Test #2 (8-10 minutes) • Check students' use of the target language again and compare with the first test

Distribute a quiz that requires students to use the newly introduced vocabulary to form simple sentences. Encourage students to refer to their notes and the vocabulary provided. Allow students to complete the questionnaire individually. Collect the questionnaires to evaluate them and compare them with the test #1.

Free practice (10-13 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language

Provide each student with a sheet of paper and a pencil. Instruct students to write three or more simple sentences using vocabulary related to the solar system. Encourage creativity and provide support as needed. After completing their sentences, students can share their work with a partner or with the whole class, promoting feedback and peer discussion.

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