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hakwonner
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 Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:06 am Post subject: You are teaching a new class... |
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... with around 10 kids in a decent sized classroom (they are elementary school age and I have been told their ability ranges from average to good for that age). What would you do in your first lesson? And how would you plan subsequent lessons?
I am doing an extra class for extra money, but I am expected to prepare all my own lesson plans. I'm asking for help because although I have some teaching experience, I have never had to come up with my own stuff from scratch before. By the sounds of it I basically have free reign to do whatever I want as long as I help the kids practice their conversation.
I will see the class once a week.
Any suggestions would be really appreciated  |
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schwa
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Yap
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| Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:15 am Post subject: Re: You are teaching a new class... |
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| hakwonner wrote: |
| ... they are elementary school age |
Thats a bit vague. |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:14 am Post subject: Re: You are teaching a new class... |
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| hakwonner wrote: |
... with around 10 kids in a decent sized classroom (they are elementary school age and I have been told their ability ranges from average to good for that age). What would you do in your first lesson? And how would you plan subsequent lessons?
I am doing an extra class for extra money, but I am expected to prepare all my own lesson plans. I'm asking for help because although I have some teaching experience, I have never had to come up with my own stuff from scratch before. By the sounds of it I basically have free reign to do whatever I want as long as I help the kids practice their conversation.
I will see the class once a week.
Any suggestions would be really appreciated |
For the first lesson:
a) Do a spelling game or number game (it will give you a clue to their pronunciation skills, and can be lively so the kids get a good first impression).
b) Have pairs write three Yes/No questions to ask you. Award 2 points for a Yes answer, 1 point for a No answer. They will be curious about you. This will give you a chance to check their question-making level, vocabulary and grammar. The points add a bit of competition and fun.
At the end of class, they will have practiced their English and gotten to know a little bit about you and you will have gotten an insight into their ability level.
After that, you are on your own. I don't do kids. (Dave's has a great collection of warm-up activities. Super resource. Use it.) |
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hakwonner
Joined: 09 Nov 2010
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| Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:18 am Post subject: Re: You are teaching a new class... |
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| schwa wrote: |
| hakwonner wrote: |
| ... they are elementary school age |
Thats a bit vague. |
right you are, sorry. they are between 8 and 11 years old. |
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hakwonner
Joined: 09 Nov 2010
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| Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:19 am Post subject: Re: You are teaching a new class... |
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| Ya-ta Boy wrote: |
| hakwonner wrote: |
... with around 10 kids in a decent sized classroom (they are elementary school age and I have been told their ability ranges from average to good for that age). What would you do in your first lesson? And how would you plan subsequent lessons?
I am doing an extra class for extra money, but I am expected to prepare all my own lesson plans. I'm asking for help because although I have some teaching experience, I have never had to come up with my own stuff from scratch before. By the sounds of it I basically have free reign to do whatever I want as long as I help the kids practice their conversation.
I will see the class once a week.
Any suggestions would be really appreciated |
For the first lesson:
a) Do a spelling game or number game (it will give you a clue to their pronunciation skills, and can be lively so the kids get a good first impression).
b) Have pairs write three Yes/No questions to ask you. Award 2 points for a Yes answer, 1 point for a No answer. They will be curious about you. This will give you a chance to check their question-making level, vocabulary and grammar. The points add a bit of competition and fun.
At the end of class, they will have practiced their English and gotten to know a little bit about you and you will have gotten an insight into their ability level.
After that, you are on your own. I don't do kids. (Dave's has a great collection of warm-up activities. Super resource. Use it.) |
excellent ideas. thanks for those  |
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jeremysums
Joined: 08 Apr 2011
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| Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: You are teaching a new class... |
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Only 10, that sound easy.
| hakwonner wrote: |
... with around 10 kids in a decent sized classroom (they are elementary school age and I have been told their ability ranges from average to good for that age). What would you do in your first lesson? And how would you plan subsequent lessons?
I am doing an extra class for extra money, but I am expected to prepare all my own lesson plans. I'm asking for help because although I have some teaching experience, I have never had to come up with my own stuff from scratch before. By the sounds of it I basically have free reign to do whatever I want as long as I help the kids practice their conversation.
I will see the class once a week.
Any suggestions would be really appreciated |
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Died By Bear
Joined: 13 Jul 2010
Location: On the big lake they call Gitche Gumee
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| Field trip to get ice cream and describe how good it is to the teacher. |
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