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Which subject	English as second
What age group	Year or Grade 8
What topic	First class about the weather and second about to make an English poster with all basic English words
Quantity	1
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English as a Second Language (ESL) - Grade 8

Lesson 1: Understanding the Weather

Objective

Students will learn basic weather vocabulary and phrases.

Introduction Activity

To kick off our lesson about the weather, let's engage in a fun and interactive activity called "Weather Charades."

Instructions

1. Preparation: Before the lesson, write down various weather conditions (e.g., sunny, rainy, cloudy, snowing) on separate pieces of paper and fold them. Place them in a box or bag.

2. Group Formation: Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students.

3. Charades Game:

   • Each group will take turns drawing a piece of paper from the box.
   • One member will act out the weather condition without speaking, while the others guess the term in English.
   • Once the group guesses correctly, discuss the weather condition briefly, encouraging students to use sentences such as "It is sunny today," or "What is the weather like?"

4. Transition: After the game, introduce a vocabulary list including terms like sunny, rainy, cloudy, stormy, and windy.

Reflection

Ask students how the weather affects their daily lives, encouraging them to share personal experiences using the new vocabulary.

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Lesson 2: Creating an English Poster

Objective

Students will create a poster that showcases basic English words and engages their creativity.

Introduction Activity

For this lesson, we will warm up by playing "Word Association."

Instructions

1. Word Association Game:

   • Start with a simple word in English, like "cat."
   • The first student says a word associated with "cat" (e.g., "dog").
   • The next student continues with an association to "dog," and so on.
   • Go around the room until the chain of words ends or repeats.

2. Transition to Poster Creation:

   • Explain that just like the game, our poster will be a collection of words that represent different categories (e.g., animals, foods, feelings).
   • Provide each student with a template or large paper to brainstorm words they want to include.

3. Poster Guidelines:

   • Encourage use of colors, drawings, and even cut-out images.
   • Remind them to categorize words (e.g., nouns, verbs, adjectives) and to make it visually appealing.

Reflection

Once the posters are completed, students will present their posters to the class in pairs, using complete sentences to share the words they have chosen and why.

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Conclusion

These engaging activities not only foster vocabulary acquisition but also encourage students to express themselves creatively. By starting with fun games and transitioning into group projects, learners can develop a love for the English language while connecting with their peers.