Lesson Planning Chapter 5 Warm Up KWL Chart

Lesson Planning Chapter 5

Warm Up - KWL Chart Know Want to know Learned Write what you know in the K, What you want to know in the W and what you learned in the L.

Basic of a lesson plan! n n n Preview – state objectives to students (before/after warm up) Warm-up – sets tone for the lesson (e. g. , motivation, pre-knowledge activity, review) Main Activities – related to objectives, varied, learning styles

Basic of a lesson plan! n n Optional Activity – activity you hope to use, but can omit Reserve Activity(-ies) – activity that can be used if you need to change directions or have time to spare. Closure – review / reemphasize, students paraphrase key points, check for understanding, self assessment, homework Expansion – have students apply learning to real life tasks

Turn and Talk - discuss the importance of these elements of your lesson with a partner. Share Out! Timing n The point of an activity [objective(s)] n Closure n Level of detail n Variety n Language of the lesson plan n

Textbook vs Lesson Planning Work with a partner and create a Venn Diagram n Compare the sole use of your textbook to a well designed lesson plan. n How do they differ? n What things do they have in common? n How can you create a balance between both? n

Reflect on how do you plan your own lessons? n n n n How do you do it (on paper, in your head…)? What do you write on the lesson plans? Do you keep them as a record for next classes? Do you refer to your lesson plan during the lesson? Do you stick to it, or is there room for flexibility and changes? Do you follow the teacher’s manual ideas? Share out!

Scrambled Lesson n Put the lesson on the handout in a logical sequence. Then, write its aim and name its parts according to Snow (pg. 69)

Journal Reflection n n Chose one question to write about. How can a well prepared language lesson help you make the best use of class time? How can you motivate students to practice language skills outside the classroom? Reflect on the steps you used in creating your lesson plan. Why should we follow these steps?