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 language |
What topic | All About Me |
What length (min) | 30 |
What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
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 |
All About Me
Year/Grade 9
English as a Second Language
20 Students
This lesson aligns with the ESL standards focusing on speaking and listening, as well as introducing self-expression and personal interests.
Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
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1 | Warm-up Activity | 5 | Begin with a quick icebreaker where students briefly say one interesting fact about themselves to the class, encouraging a positive and friendly environment. |
2 | Introduction to Topic | 5 | Introduce the "All About Me" topic. Explain the importance of self-introduction and sharing personal information in English. Discuss vocabulary related to personal profiles. |
3 | Personal Profile Creation | 10 | Distribute printed profile templates. Have students fill in sections about their name, age, hobbies, favorite subjects, and future goals. Encourage creativity by illustrating their profiles. |
4 | Pair Work | 5 | Organize students into pairs. Each student takes turns reading their profiles to their partner, practicing pronunciation and speaking skills. Monitor for support and feedback. |
5 | Group Sharing | 5 | Bring the class back together. Invite a few volunteers to share interesting pieces of their profiles informally without formal presentation. |
6 | Conclusion and Homework | 5 | Recap key vocabulary and concepts learned during the lesson. Assign homework to write a short paragraph summarizing their profile. Inform students that homework will be checked randomly without presentation. |