TEFL ASSIGNMENT 1 - VOCABULARY LESSON PLAN [OBJECTS IN A CLASSROOM]
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Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
04.04.2024 Pre-intermediate (A2) 60 minutes
Lesson Type: Vocabulary
Lesson Topic: Objects in the classroom
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
Develop a thorough grasp of the meaning, form, and pronunciation of ten new Gained a comprehensive understanding of the meaning, form,
words associated with common classroom objects. and pronunciation of the ten new words related to classroom
Recognize and comprehend the function and purpose of each object within the objects, using realia, vocabulary game and drills.
classroom setting. Developed conversational fluency and natural usage of the
Use the new vocabulary in simple sentences and short dialogues related to acquired vocabulary through a conversational activity (role
classroom scenarios. play), ensuring the language practice is both relevant and
memorable.
Target vocabulary: Demonstrated a functional understanding of each object's
purpose and function by incorporating them into scenario-
Pencil, desk, rubber, ruler, blackboard, shelf, dictionary, bookcase, bin, and scissors based conversations, thereby enriching their vocabulary bank.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
Include one relating to L1/age/level of the students and one for the 10
1. Provide bilingual support when introducing new concepts. Encourage
words (meaning, form, or pronunciation).
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, comparisons between languages to enhance understanding. Provide
1. L1 (First Language - Chinese): explicit explanations and examples to address common pitfalls.
Students may face challenges in transferring concepts and structures from their Establish a language-use rule at the beginning of the lesson,
first language (Chinese) to English. highlighting the benefits of speaking only English.
The monolingual nature of the class may cause the students to revert to their
native language (L1) when encountering challenges or difficulties during the
lesson. 2. Incorporate interactive and age-appropriate activities, games, and
visuals to keep the lesson dynamic and capture their interest. Break
2. Age (11-12): the lesson into shorter segments to sustain focus.
Maintaining the attention and engagement of 11-12-year-olds for the entire 60-
minute duration can be challenging.
3. Provide ample opportunities for controlled practice and gradually
introduce more challenging tasks. Offer scaffolded support by
3. Level of the student (A2): providing sentence frames or prompts to help them express
The pre-intermediate level may pose difficulties in grasping more complex themselves. Simplify language as much as possible and encourage
language structures and expressions. peer collaboration. Offer additional support for students struggling
Simplifying the explanation of word meanings might pose a slight challenge with comprehension.
when instructing learners at this level of acquiring the target language.
4. Implement a variety of activities for each word, including visual aids,
4. Target Language (10 words): real objects, and pronunciation drills. Encourage repetition and
Students may find it challenging to remember the meaning and form of all ten provide opportunities for continuous reinforcement. Enhance
words due to differences in syntax, grammar, and vocabulary. comprehension and make connections between the target words and
Student may struggle with the pronunciation of English consonants /l/ and their meanings. Provide physical demonstrations of sounds and offer
/r//, as these sounds do not exist in their native language, impeding their ability practice activities that focus on minimal pairs to help students
to accurately learn and pronounce words like "ruler" and "rubber." differentiate between the /l/ and /r/ sounds. Incorporate games and
ample practice opportunities to improve pronunciation skills.
Language analysis:
Language Meaning of the item How you will present meaning Concept Checking Questions Grammatical Pronunciation
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, Item form Use the IPA
translator if
needed
1. Pencil A narrow piece of wood, Show a pencil to the students, Can you draw with a pencil? (Yes) Noun /ˈpensl/
or a metal or plastic case, and explain, that is used for Is it used for writing or colouring?
containing a black or writing and drawing. (Both)
coloured substance, used Demonstrate by writing on a Is it made of wood only? (No)
for drawing or writing. piece of paper.
2. Desk An object with a flat top Point to a desk in the classroom Is a desk used for sleeping? (No) Noun /desk/
like a table, often with to draw students' attention to it Can you write on a desk? (Yes)
drawers, where you can and explain that it is where we Does it usually have drawers?
study or do your work. sit to study and do work. (Yes)
3. Rubber A small tool, typically Show a rubber and explain that it Is it used to remove pencil Noun /ˈrʌbə(r)/
made of rubber or a similar is used to remove pencil marks marks? (Yes)
substance, used to remove and is also known as an eraser. Can you use it to write? (No)
pencil marks from paper. Write on paper and invite a Is it usually made of metal? (No)
student to demonstrate. What is the other name for a
rubber? (Eraser)
4. Ruler A straight, flat, thin strip Is a ruler used for measuring? Noun /ˈruːlə(r)/
of wood, metal, or plastic (Yes)
marked with units of Show a ruler to the students, Can it draw straight lines? (Yes)
length, used for pointing out the markings for Is it usually curved? (No)
measuring or as a guide in measurement.
drawing straight lines. Demonstrate how it's used for
drawing straight lines.
5. Blackboard A large board with a Point to the blackboard and Can you draw or write on a Noun /ˈblækbɔːd/
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