Grade R Home Language Lesson Plan: Listening and Speaking

Lesson Plan Title:

Grade R Home Language Lesson Plan: Listening and Speaking

Materials Needed:

• Large storybook with colourful illustrations
• Puppets or visual aids related to the story
• Audio device for playing background music or sounds from the story
• Flashcards with new vocabulary words
• Chart paper and markers

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Listen attentively to a story read aloud.
2. Identify key elements from the story (characters, setting).
3. Respond verbally to questions about the story.
4. Use new vocabulary words in simple sentences.
5. Express their thoughts and feelings about the story.

Vocabulary:

1. Character: A person or animal in a story.
2. Setting: Where the story takes place.
3. Beginning: The start of the story.
4. Middle: The part of the story where events happen.
5. End: The conclusion of the story.

Previous Learning:

Students have been introduced to the basics of storytelling, including listening to short stories and discussing what they heard using simple words and phrases.

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:

1. Attention Span: Some learners might struggle to stay focused.
2. Solution: Use puppets and visual aids to keep them engaged.
3. Understanding Vocabulary: New words might be difficult to grasp.
4. Solution: Use visual aids like flashcards and repeat words multiple times.

Beginning Activities (4 minutes):

1. Introduction (2 min):
2. Greet the students and gather them in a circle.
3. Introduce the goal of the lesson: “Today we are going to listen to a fun story and talk about it!”
4. Warm-up Activity (2 min):
5. Ask the students to share their favourite story or character briefly.
6. Activate prior knowledge by discussing what makes a story interesting.

Middle Activities (32 minutes):

1. Read Aloud (15 min):
2. Read the chosen storybook aloud to the class, using expressive voices and showing illustrations.
3. Highlight key vocabulary words as you read.
4. Incorporate puppets or visual aids to depict main events.
5. Guided Discussion (8 min):
6. Ask open-ended questions about the story (e.g., “Who was your favourite character?” “What happened at the beginning of the story?”).
7. Encourage students to use complete sentences when responding.
8. Vocabulary Practice (4 min):
9. Show flashcards with new vocabulary words. Pronounce each word and have students repeat after you.
10. Use the words in sentences and ask students to do the same.
11. Group Activity (5 min):
12. In small groups, let students act out a scene from the story using puppets or visual aids.
13. Each group presents their scene to the class.

End Activities (4 minutes):

1. Exit Ticket Activity (4 min):
2. Ask each student to share one thing they liked about the story.
3. Use chart paper and markers to write down their responses.

Assessment and Checks for Understanding:

• Observation during read-aloud and guided discussion.
• Responses to questions about the story.
• Participation in group activity.
• Vocabulary usage during class discussion and activities.

Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:

• For Struggling Learners: Provide additional visual aids and allow extra time for responding.
• For Advanced Learners: Encourage them to create their own ending for the story.
• For English Language Learners: Pair with a buddy who speaks their home language. Use visual aids to support understanding.

Teaching Notes:

• The main goal is to develop listening comprehension and speaking skills in a fun and engaging way.
• Ensure that all students feel comfortable and included during discussions.
• Accessibility: For students with hearing impairments, ensure they can see the storybook and read lips as you read aloud. Provide a quiet space for students who might need it.

By integrating visuals and interactive activities, this lesson will help Grade R students enhance their listening and speaking abilities in an engaging, supportive environment.