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| Which subject | English as second |
| What topic | Countries |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Countries
Flexible (appropriate for various age groups from primary to early secondary education)
English as a Second Language (ESL)
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Languages, specifically focusing on understanding the cultural and geographical context of language use.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Greet students and introduce the topic "Countries." Discuss why countries are important. Ask students what they already know about countries. |
| 2 | Vocabulary Introduction | 10 mins | Introduce key vocabulary related to countries (e.g., nation, capital, language). Use flashcards with names and flags. |
| 3 | Map Activity | 5 mins | Use a world map to point out different countries. Ask students to identify countries based on the flags they see. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 5 mins | Divide students into small groups. Give each group a set of flashcards. Have them match country names with flags. |
| 5 | Individual Worksheet | 3 mins | Distribute printed worksheets that require students to fill in the names of countries under their respective flags. |
| 6 | Review & Wrap-up | 2 mins | Review the key vocabulary learned in class. Answer any questions. Provide a summary of the lesson. |
Assign students to find out three interesting facts about a country of their choice and write them down. Students will submit their homework at the start of the next class, and the teacher will check it without asking students to present it.