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Which subject	German
What topic	Fedtivals
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Festivals in Germany

Topic

Festivals

Objectives

To understand the significance of various German festivals.
To learn vocabulary related to festivals.
To develop listening and speaking skills through discussions and presentations.
To engage in group activities to promote teamwork and collaboration.

Materials

Textbook: "Deutsch als Fremdsprache"
Projector and screen for presentations
Video clips of popular German festivals (e.g., Oktoberfest, Christmas markets)
Worksheet with vocabulary related to festivals
Whiteboard and markers
Access to the internet for research (optional)

Grade/Age Group

Year 11

Subject

German

Number of Students

Lesson Duration

30 minutes

Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the national curriculum for Modern Foreign Languages, focusing on intercultural understanding and communication skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Festivals	5 minutes	Begin with a brief discussion about festivals. Ask if any students have attended German festivals. Provide an overview of the lesson objectives.
2	Vocabulary Introduction	10 minutes	Introduce key vocabulary related to festivals (e.g., Feier, Tradition, Vorfreude). Use images and video clips to engage students. Conduct a quick group activity to match words with images.
3	Listening Activity	5 minutes	Play a short video clip highlighting different German festivals. Ask students to note any key phrases or vocabulary they hear.
4	Group Discussion	5 minutes	Divide students into small groups. Each group discusses a specific festival and its traditions. Distribute the worksheet for vocabulary reference.
5	Wrap-Up and Homework	5 minutes	Summarize the key points discussed. Assign homework: Students write a short paragraph about their favorite festival and include new vocabulary learned. Inform them that their homework will be collected and checked, but there will be no presentations in class.

Homework

Students are to write a short paragraph describing their favourite festival, including at least five new vocabulary words learned in the lesson. The homework will be checked for completeness and understanding without requiring presentations.

Assessment

Participation in discussions and group activities.
Completion and quality of the homework assignment.

Reflection

After the lesson, the teacher should reflect on student engagement and understanding of the material, making necessary adjustments for future lessons.