Grade 3 Additional Language Lesson Plan: Introduction to Greetings and Common Phrases

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Lesson Plan Title:

Grade 3 Additional Language Lesson Plan: Introduction to Greetings and Common Phrases

Materials Needed:

  • Flashcards with greetings and common phrases
  • Audio recordings of native speakers
  • Worksheets with matching and fill-in-the-blank activities
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • A speaker or a laptop for playing audio recordings

Learning Objectives:

  1. Students will be able to greet each other using basic greetings in the additional language.
  2. Students will understand and use common phrases for everyday conversation.
  3. Students will improve their listening and speaking skills in the additional language.
  4. Students will build confidence in using the additional language in real-life situations.

Vocabulary:

  1. Hello – A friendly greeting used when meeting someone.
  2. Goodbye – A phrase used to express farewell.
  3. Please – A polite expression used when asking for something.
  4. Thank you – An expression of gratitude.
  5. Yes/No – Words used to affirm or negate.

Previous Learning:

Students have been introduced to basic vocabulary such as numbers, colours, and simple classroom objects. They should have basic listening and speaking skills in their first language.

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:

  • Challenge: Difficulty pronouncing new words.
    Solution: Use audio recordings of native speakers and repetition exercises.
  • Challenge: Students might be shy to speak out loud.
    Solution: Encourage pair work and group activities to build confidence.
  • Challenge: Different learning paces among students.
    Solution: Prepare extension activities for quick learners and offer additional support for those who need it.

Beginning Activities (4 minutes):

  1. Introduction (2 minutes):
  2. Greet the class in the additional language and explain the purpose of the lesson.
  3. Display flashcards of basic greetings and common phrases.
  4. Prior Knowledge Activation (2 minutes):
  5. Ask students if they know any greetings in another language and share with the class.

Middle Activities (32 minutes):

  1. Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
  2. Introduce each greeting and common phrase using flashcards.
  3. Play the audio recordings of each phrase and have students repeat them.
  4. Guided Practice (10 minutes):
  5. Conduct a matching activity where students pair written phrases with pictures.
  6. Role-play: In pairs, students practice greeting each other and using common phrases.
  7. Independent Practice (12 minutes):
  8. Worksheet activity where students fill in the blanks using the words from the lesson.
  9. Listening exercise: Play audio recordings and ask students to identify the phrases they hear.

End Activities (4 minutes):

  1. Exit Ticket (4 minutes):
  2. Students write down one new phrase they learned and use it in a sentence.
  3. Collect the exit tickets to assess understanding and retention.

Assessment and Checks for Understanding:

  • Oral repetition exercises
  • Matching activities
  • Role-play observations
  • Worksheet completion
  • Exit ticket responses

Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:

  • For advanced learners: Provide additional vocabulary and phrases to learn.
  • For learners needing extra help: Offer one-on-one assistance during independent practice and use visual aids to reinforce learning.
  • For visual learners: Use flashcards and images.
  • For auditory learners: Include more listening activities with audio recordings.

Teaching Notes:

  1. Purpose: This lesson aims to build foundational listening and speaking skills in an additional language by introducing basic greetings and phrases used in everyday conversation.
  2. Educational Value: By learning new greetings and common phrases, students will improve their language skills, cultural awareness, and ability to communicate in real-life situations.
  3. Effective Delivery Tips: Use repetitive practice, active engagement through role-play, and positive reinforcement to encourage student participation.
  4. Accessibility Considerations: Ensure worksheets are clear and have large print for visibility. Provide audio recordings with clear pronunciation for students needing auditory support. Use a microphone or speaker system if available.