Self Introduction Lessons Elementary and Junior High Schools

Self Introduction Lessons Elementary and Junior High Schools By Jerome Fernando & Tom Jenkins

Road Map 1. Aims 2. Lesson Planning 3. The Self Introduction Lesson 4. Multiple Choice & Maru-Batsu 5. Pro Tips: Dos & Don’ts 6. Guess Bingo & Jeopardy

Part 1: Aims ● First connection with students ○ During lessons: themes, example to include ○ Outside of lessons: small talk; invitation to play sports ● First connection with your JTEs ○ Communication is very important ● Your personal goal

Part 2: Lesson Planning ● Time ○ EMS: 45 mins ○ JHS: 50 mins ● Number of students ○ 1 -50+ ● Room ○ Classroom; computer room; gym; other rooms ● Prior knowledge ○ Check textbooks; be flexible ● Materials ○ Computer; laminated A 3 size photos; blackboard

Part 3: Lesson Content Start big! ● Keep it simple ● Make it interactive ● Use spare time for questions or extra activities. Zone in on yourself

Part 4: Multiple Choice A B ● Three options on the blackboard. ● Students guess by walking around the classroom. ● ES and JHS C

A B C

Part 4: O or X ● Two options on the blackboard. ● Students show their answers with gestures, or by moving around the room. ● ES and JHS

Part 5: Dos and Don'ts Talk about your likes and dislikes with enthusiasm.

Part 5: Dos and Don'ts Show as many pictures and photographs as you can.

Part 5: Dos and Don'ts The Japanese students are extremely studious and their English is excellent.

Part 5: Dos and Don'ts Speak Japanese during your selfintroduction lesson.

Part 5: Dos and Don’ts DO likes language visuals interactivity DON’T (Do) Talk about your likes and dislikes with enthusiasm Don’t talk about the new, expensive wheels you bought for your bike. The rare LP you found in a record store in Tokyo. (Do) Choose your words carefully Don’t overestimate the language ability of your students. (Do) Show pictures and use realia if you can Don’t rely heavily on pictures or a slideshow. (Do) Make your presentation interactive. Don’t talk at your students for the duration of the lesson Point of contention: Don’t speak Japanese during your self-intro lesson.

Part 6: Guess Bingo Let’s play!

Part 6: Jeopardy Let’s play!