Lesson Plan: Grade 1 Additional Language – Afrikaans FAL term 4 Weekly plan

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Lesson Plan Title: Grade 1 Additional Language (Afrikaans FAL): Term 4 Weekly Plan (Week 1)

Materials Needed:

  • Flashcards with pictures and corresponding Afrikaans words
  • A picture storybook in Afrikaans
  • Audio recordings of common Afrikaans phrases and a short story
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Worksheets for practice
  • Colouring pencils and crayons
  • Digital resources: Smartphone/tablet for audio playback

Learning Objectives:

  1. Learners will recognize and identify common household objects in Afrikaans.
  2. Learners will use simple sentences in Afrikaans to describe everyday activities.
  3. Learners will understand and follow simple instructions in Afrikaans.
  4. Learners will listen to and comprehend a short story in Afrikaans.
  5. Learners will increase their vocabulary with at least 10 new Afrikaans words.

Vocabulary:

  1. Huis (house)
  2. Bed (bed)
  3. Tafel (table)
  4. Stoel (chair)
  5. Venster (window)
  6. Deur (door)
  7. Kaste (cupboards)
  8. Tapijt (carpet)
  9. Muur (wall)
  10. Lig (light)

Previous Learning:

Learners have been introduced to basic greetings and simple phrases in Afrikaans. They should be comfortably familiar with sentences like “Goeie more” (Good morning), “Totsiens” (Goodbye), and basic counting from one to ten.

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:

  • Challenge: Pronunciation difficulties with Afrikaans vowels and diphthongs.
    Solution: Incorporate audio aids alongside visual prompts to allow students to hear correct pronunciations multiple times.

  • Challenge: Shyness or reluctance to speak a new language.
    Solution: Foster a supportive environment through group activities and pair work to build confidence.

Beginning Activities (10% of 40 minutes – 4 minutes):

  1. Greet the learners in Afrikaans and have them respond (1 min).
  2. Briefly review previously learned Afrikaans greetings and phrases (3 mins).

Middle Activities (80% of 40 minutes – 32 minutes):

  1. Flashcard Activity: (8 mins)

    • Display flashcards of household items and pronounce the names in Afrikaans.
    • Have learners repeat the words after you and then in small groups to reinforce learning through peer interaction.
  2. Simulated Home Activity: (8 mins)
    • Describe a home setting with simple sentences (e.g., “Ek slaap in die bed” – I sleep in the bed).
    • Encourage learners to act out the sentences and repeat them, enhancing kinesthetic learning.
  3. Picture Storybook Reading: (10 mins)
    • Read a simple picture storybook aloud in Afrikaans.
    • Pause to ask comprehension questions and encourage learners to point to relevant pictures, increasing engagement.
  4. Listening Activity: (6 mins)
    • Play an audio recording of a short story in Afrikaans.
    • Facilitate a brief discussion to assess understanding and encourage active listening through question prompts.

End Activities (10% of 40 minutes – 4 minutes):

  1. Interactive Review: (2 mins)
    • Use the flashcards again for a quick quiz, holding them up and asking students to provide the Afrikaans word.
  2. Exit Ticket Activity: (2 mins)
    • Ask each learner to share a new word they learned today in Afrikaans as they leave the classroom.

Assessment and Checks for Understanding:

  • Informal assessment through flashcard activity responses.
  • Oral responses during simulated home activities.
  • Comprehension questions posed after storybook reading.
  • Listening activity comprehension questions.

Differentiation Strategies:

  • For Struggling Learners:
    • Use additional visual aids and repeat instructions where necessary.
    • Pair them with stronger learners to facilitate peer learning during activities.
  • For Advanced Learners:
    • Encourage more complex sentence formation using new vocabulary.
    • Allow them to create simple sentences or drawings with labels in Afrikaans, fostering creativity.

Teaching Tips:

  • Be patient and provide positive reinforcement throughout the lesson.
  • Use expressive body language and gestures to enhance understanding.
  • Monitor participation and ensure all learners are included in activities.
  • Promote the use of Afrikaans outside of the classroom context when possible.

Opportunities for Cross-Curricular Integration:

  • Life Skills: Discuss household chores to integrate the concept of daily routines in Afrikaans.
  • Art: Have students draw their homes and label parts in Afrikaans to apply vocabulary in a creative context.
  • Technology: Utilize digital storytelling apps in Afrikaans for additional practice at home, enhancing digital literacy.

This lesson plan enhances engagement and cultural relevance while providing a structured yet adaptable approach to introducing Afrikaans vocabulary and simple sentences to Grade 1 learners, ensuring CAPS alignment and fostering an inclusive learning environment.