Lesson Plan: Grade 2 Additional Language The Wild Wolf And The Pet Dog

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Lesson Plan Title:

Grade 2 Additional Language Lesson Plan: The Wild Wolf and the Pet Dog

Materials Needed:

  • Copy of the story “The Wild Wolf and the Pet Dog” (printed or digital – I think it is on Youtube as well)
  • Whiteboard or chalkboard and markers/chalk
  • Flashcards with key vocabulary
  • Story sequencing cards or worksheet
  • Drawing paper and crayons/colour pencils

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will be able to listen to and understand the story “The Wild Wolf and the Pet Dog”.
  • Students will learn and use new vocabulary words related to the story.
  • Students will be able to sequence the events of the story.
  • Students will practice speaking skills by sharing their opinions about the story.

Vocabulary:

  1. Wild – living or growing in the natural environment; not domesticated.
  2. Pet – a domestic animal kept for companionship.
  3. Freedom – the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants.
  4. Comfort – a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint.
  5. Collar – a band that an animal, especially a dog or cat, wears around its neck.

Previous Learning:

Students have learned basic sentence structures and some common nouns and verbs in the previous term. They have also practised listening and speaking skills through various storytelling activities.

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:

  • Challenge: Difficulty in understanding new vocabulary.

    Solution: Use flashcards and visual aids to illustrate the words, and provide examples in sentences.
  • Challenge: Staying focused during storytelling.

    Solution: Interactive storytelling techniques like asking questions and involving students in acting out parts of the story.

Beginning Activities (4 minutes):

  1. Introduction to Lesson (2 minutes):
  2. Greet the students and introduce the lesson by explaining that they will listen to a story about a wild wolf and a pet dog.

  3. Review the lesson objectives with the class.



  4. Activate Prior Knowledge (2 minutes):


  5. Ask students if they have pets at home and what types of animals they have seen in the wild.
  6. Briefly discuss the difference between wild animals and pets.

Middle Activities (32 minutes):

  1. Vocabulary Introduction (5 minutes):
  2. Introduce the key vocabulary using flashcards.
  3. Show each flashcard, say the word, and ask students to repeat it.

  4. Provide a simple definition and an example sentence for each word.



  5. Story Listening and Comprehension (12 minutes):


  6. Tell the story “The Wild Wolf and the Pet Dog” to the students, showing pictures if available.
  7. Pause occasionally to ask comprehension questions and engage students.

  8. Example questions: “What does the wolf want?”, “How does the dog feel about his collar?”



  9. Sequencing Activity (10 minutes):


  10. Hand out the story sequencing cards or worksheets.
  11. Ask students to work in pairs to put the events of the story in the correct order.

  12. Go over the correct sequence as a class.



  13. Discussion and Speaking Practice (5 minutes):


  14. Ask students to share their thoughts about the story. Prompt with questions such as, “Would you rather be a wild wolf or a pet dog? Why?”
  15. Encourage students to use the new vocabulary words in their responses.

End Activities (4 minutes):

  1. Drawing and Writing Activity (4 minutes):
  2. Provide students with drawing paper and crayons/colour pencils.
  3. Ask them to draw their favourite part of the story and write a simple sentence about it using one of the new vocabulary words.
  4. Allow a few students to share their drawings and sentences with the class.

Assessment and Checks for Understanding:

  • Comprehension questions during storytelling.
  • Sequencing activity to check understanding of the story’s events.
  • Student drawings and sentences to assess vocabulary usage and engagement.

Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:

  • Scaffolding: Provide sentence starters or word banks for students who need additional support in writing.
  • Extension: Ask advanced students to write a short paragraph about what might happen next if the wolf and the dog meet again.

Teaching Notes:

  • Ensure every student has access to the materials, and offer additional support where necessary.
  • Encourage participation from all students during the discussion and storytelling parts of the lesson.
  • Adjust the pace of the lesson based on students’ responses and comprehension levels.
  • Be mindful of students with disabilities, offering tailored materials and ensuring classroom activities are inclusive.

By following this structured lesson plan, you will ensure that students are engaged, understand the new concepts, and are able to apply their learnings effectively.