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Which subject	English as second
What topic	Food
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
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Lesson Plan: Food

Subject: English as a Second Language

Grade: 1

Duration: 30 minutes

Topic: Food

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Lesson Objective

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify and name different types of food in English.
• Use simple sentences to describe their favorite food.
• Participate in a group activity to reinforce vocabulary.

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Materials Needed

• Flashcards with pictures of various foods (fruits, vegetables, snacks, meals)
• Whiteboard and markers
• Colouring sheets with food items
• Scissors and glue (for group activity)
• A chart for listing students' favourite foods

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Lesson Outline

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Greeting: Welcome the students and engage them in a brief greeting session.
• Topic Introduction: Introduce the topic of food by showing flashcards of different food items. Ask students if they know the names of these items in English.

2. Vocabulary Presentation (10 minutes)

• Flashcard Activity:

  • Show each food flashcard and pronounce the name together.
  • Encourage students to repeat the names after you.

• Categorisation:

  • Present food items in categories (fruits, vegetables, snacks).
  • Ask students to help you sort the items into the correct categories on the board.

3. Speaking Practice (5 minutes)

• Sentence Construction:

  • Teach students to construct simple sentences, such as:
    • "I like apples."
    • "My favourite food is pasta."

• Pair Practice:

  • Let students turn to a partner and share their favourite food using the new sentences they've learned.

4. Group Activity (7 minutes)

• Food Chart Creation:
  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide them with materials to create a poster of their favourite food items using flashcards and drawing.
  • Each group should discuss and decide on the food items they will include and write simple sentences about them.

5. Closing Activity (3 minutes)

• Sharing:

  • Each group presents their food chart to the class.
  • Encourage them to read out their sentences.

• Reflection:

  • Ask each student to share one new food word they learned today.

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Assessment

• Observe participation during activities.
• Check for correct pronunciation and use of vocabulary during pair and group activities.
• Assess the food charts for understanding of the topic.

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Conclusion

Wrap up the lesson by summarising what students learned about food. Provide positive feedback and encourage them to practise naming food items in English at home. Thank them for their participation and excitement about the topic.

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Homework (Optional)

Ask students to draw their favourite meal and label the food items in English. This will be shared in the next lesson.

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Additional Notes

• Adapt activities for students with different language proficiency levels.
• Encourage a positive and inclusive atmosphere where all students feel comfortable participating.