Goal of the Course
The goal of this course is to help Year/Grade 5 students improve their English language skills, specifically in speaking and writing, by providing them with a topic that interests and engages them - the new gadget.
Aims of the Course
- To improve students' vocabulary related to new technology and gadgets
- To enhance students' ability to express their opinions on the new gadget
- To develop students' critical thinking skills by analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of the new gadget
- To improve students' writing skills by allowing them to write an informative text about the new gadget
- To encourage students to collaborate and communicate with their peers through group discussions and presentations
Lesson 1: Introduction to the New Gadget
Objectives:
- To introduce the topic of the new gadget
- To brainstorm students' ideas and opinions about gadgets
- To teach students relevant vocabulary related to the new gadget
Activities:
- Show students pictures of the new gadget and ask them to guess what it is
- Have students brainstorm and share their ideas about the pros and cons of different gadgets
- Teach new vocabulary related to gadgets such as "features," "functions," and "performance"
Lesson 2: Analyzing the Advantages and Disadvantages of the New Gadget
Objectives:
- To encourage critical thinking by analyzing the new gadget's advantages and disadvantages
- To practice expressing opinions and supporting them with reasons and evidence
Activities:
- Have students work in small groups and research the new gadget's pros and cons
- Have each group present their findings and practice expressing their opinions and supporting them with reasons and evidence
Lesson 3: Writing an Informative Text about the New Gadget
Objectives:
- To improve students' writing skills by allowing them to write an informative text about the new gadget
- To teach students how to structure their writing and use appropriate grammar and syntax
Activities:
- Teach students the structure of an informative text (introduction, body, conclusion)
- Have students write an informative text about the new gadget
- Provide feedback and corrections on grammar and syntax
Lesson 4: Presenting Information about the New Gadget
Objectives:
- To improve students' speaking and presentation skills
- To encourage collaboration and communication among students
Activities:
- Have students work in pairs or small groups to create a presentation about the new gadget
- Provide guidance on how to prepare an effective presentation (content, structure, delivery)
- Encourage students to collaborate and communicate with their peers during the preparation and presentation
Lesson 5: Final Project - Creating an Advertisement for the New Gadget
Objectives:
- To apply the language skills learned throughout the course
- To encourage creativity and imagination
Activities:
- Have students work in groups to create an advertisement for the new gadget
- Provide guidance on the key elements to include in the advertisement (features, benefits, target audience)
- Encourage students to use their imagination and creativity in designing and creating the advertisement.