| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English as second |
| What topic | transportation |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 2 |
| What curriculum | TOEFL |
| 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 | 10 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Transportation
Year/Grade 3
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Corresponding to TOEFL standards for beginner-level English learners.
2 students
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Transportation | 5 | Begin with a brief discussion on what transportation is. Show images and ask students to name them. |
| 2 | Vocabulary Introduction | 5 | Teach vocabulary related to different transportation methods. Write words on the whiteboard. |
| 3 | Printable Card Activity | 10 | Distribute printable cards to students. Instruct them to fill in the names of transportations and draw pictures. |
| 4 | Pair Work Discussion | 5 | Students discuss their cards with each other. They can compare and add more details to their cards. |
| 5 | Checking Activity | 5 | Collect the cards or randomly check them. Provide feedback and corrections on the vocabulary used. |
| 6 | Summary and Review | 5 | Summarize the lesson and revisit the vocabulary. Encourage students to ask any remaining questions. |
Students are to write a short paragraph about their favorite mode of transportation using the vocabulary learned in class. This will be checked without public presentation during the next lesson.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore the exciting world of transportation. Can anyone tell me what transportation means? Think about how you get from one place to another. What modes of transportation can you think of?
[Show images or flashcards of different modes of transportation].
Look at these pictures. Who can name one? Yes, that's right! This is a car. And this one? Great job! It's an airplane. Let's keep these in mind as we learn more today."
"Now that we've talked a bit about transportation, let’s introduce some vocabulary. I will write some words on the whiteboard, and I want you to repeat after me.
[Write the following words on the whiteboard: car, bus, bicycle, airplane, train, boat].
Can you say them with me? [Repeat with the students].
Fantastic! What can you tell me about each mode? Can anyone describe where you might use a bicycle? Excellent! And how about an airplane?"
"Next, it's time for a fun activity! I have some printable cards for you.
[Distribute the cards to students].
On your card, I want you to write down the name of your favorite mode of transportation and draw a picture of it. You can use the vocabulary we just practiced! You have 10 minutes to do this.
Remember to be creative and have fun!"
"Now that you have your cards, I want you to turn to your partner. Discuss what you wrote and drew on your cards.
Ask each other questions like: What do you think is the best mode of transportation? Why do you like it?
You have 5 minutes for this discussion. If you finish early, feel free to add more details to your cards!"
"Alright, everyone! Let's do a quick check. I will collect a few cards, and I will ask you to share what you have written.
[Collect the cards and select a few to discuss].
I will provide feedback and corrections as needed, so make sure to listen carefully.
Who would like to go first? Excellent job! And remember, if something is not quite right, we are here to learn together."
"Great work today, everyone! Let’s quickly go over what we have learned.
We talked about different modes of transportation and some key vocabulary like car, bus, bike, airplane, train, and boat.
Does anyone have questions about these words or anything else we covered?
If there are no more questions, I encourage you to think about your favorite mode of transportation and how you can use these words in your homework."
"For your homework, I want you to write a short paragraph about your favorite mode of transportation using the vocabulary we've learned.
Remember to think about why you like it and where you would use it.
In our next lesson, I’ll check your paragraphs without making you present them. So, you won't have to worry about speaking in front of the class!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does transportation mean? | |
| Can you name three modes of transportation? | |
| What is your favorite mode of transportation, and why? | |
| Where might you use a bicycle? | |
| Why do some people prefer airplanes over trains? | |
| Can you describe a situation where you would use a bus? | |
| What are some benefits of using a train for long-distance travel? | |
| How does using a boat differ from using a car? | |
| In what ways can transportation impact our daily lives? | |
| Why is it important to know different modes of transportation? | |
| How do you think transportation will change in the future? | |
| Can you think of a time when you experienced transportation difficulties? | |
| What vocabulary words did we learn today related to transportation? | |
| How would you describe your favorite mode of transportation using new vocabulary? | |
| What questions do you have about the different modes of transportation? |
If you could create a new mode of transportation, what would it be and how would it work?
How does the weather affect your choice of transportation? Can you think of an example?
Imagine you have to travel from one province to another. Which mode of transportation would you choose and why?
Can you name a situation where a bicycle might be a better choice than a car? Explain your reasoning.
What do you think is the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation? How does it help our planet?