Writing The objective in a lesson plan to teach English Language Learners

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Writing the objective of the 3P method lesson plan is being able to see the big picture of WHAT you are going to teach.

Ask yourself and write the answer:

1.   What is the Learning Aim, purpose or Goal? A lesson plan can have several objectives. What content are you teaching? What will be the outcome at the end of the lesson?

 

2.   Does the objective align with the overall curriculum?

3.  Which language skills will be the target?

4.  Choose specific action verbs that describe observable and measurable behaviors for the content or topic the students will be working with?

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Furniture in the House Flashcards for Elementary ELLs

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Use the flashcards to present the names of common furniture items to build foundational vocabulary. They are presented with clear images and the name of the item in an easy-to-read font. They also offer a visual and interactive way to learn and remember vocabulary.

The printable flashcards are helpful for students to associate the word with the visual image of the furniture, reinforcing memory.

Have the learners identify each one: This is a bathtub.

Room Sorting: Have students sort flashcards into categories based on the room where each piece of furniture is found.  Learners can describe where something is located in the house.

Teacher: The sink is in the bathroom.

Students: The toilet is in the bathroom.

Students can practice listening through the mind map. They will find the flashcards of the items that are in the living room and say the word of each one. Ask questions:

Teacher: Where is the lamp?
Students: The lamp is next to the sofa.

Continue by grouping more flashcards by room. This helps students make connections easier.

Place several flashcards on the board and ask: What it is? and then, Where does it go?

Teacher: What is this?
Students: It’s a lamp?
Teacher: Where does it go?
Students: The living room.

Counting furniture in a house using the grammar structure: There are.

Teacher: There are four chairs.

Make learning fun through this activity. Flashcard Bingo: Place 20 cards of the furniture items on the board. Have the students copy the written word of only 10 of them on a piece of paper or notebook. Call out the names and have students mark the corresponding item if they have written it. The winner is the one that crosses out all the words first.

Let’s say where people are.

Teacher: Where are they?

Students: They are on the chair.

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Importance of writing a lesson plan to teach English Language Learners

 This is part of a series of using the lesson plan 3Ps procedure to teach English Language Learners. The template will be available at my TPT Store:   https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Holistic-English-Resources-By-Rosa-Amelia

Why write a lesson plan?

The 3Ps lesson plan teaching has to be easy to use in a simple, flexible,clear way focused on your students. You will feel prepared for your lesson. This will be the most important teaching step by step tool for giving structure to your class.

Planning your lessons is essential to address discipline problems and classroom management.

Use the lesson plan to describe explicitly the objectives to define the content of what students are expected to learn by the end of the lesson.

Include differentiate instruction in your lesson plan to cater to your students.

A lesson plan helps teachers give the time for each part of the lesson. This helps you finish promptly.

Planning lessons in advance allows teachers to select learning activities and  necessary resources such as worksheets, flashcards, games, etc.

Lesson plans include assessing strategies, such as tests, homework assignments and group work.

It can be used by multiple teachers in an English school or substitutes providing what will be taught next, maintaining continuity in the learning process.

There is a section for teachers note to reflect on the lesson. Teachers can write what worked well, new ideas and what needs improvement.

A well designed lesson plan makes sure that your teaching stays aligned with  the curriculum assigned or the scope and sequence of your text books.

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Colors Unit Paintbrushes for Elementary ESL

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Paintbrushes come in different colors. Frequently review colors through different activities to reinforce retention. As teachers you can enhance the educational experience, making learning colors more effective using this resource.

Listen, Point and say to identify colors. This will have the students use critical thinking for communication as students find the color in the template. The mat has paintbrushes and color names.

Teacher: Point to black!

Students: black!

Information questions with What. Hold up a paintbrush small card and have students say the color aloud. Repeat with each color until students become confident.

Teacher: What color is it?
Students: It’s green.

Asking and answering questions about color.

Teacher: Is it blue?

Students: Yes, it is.

A worksheet to color the items using the correct colors. Say the color name aloud and have the student point to each one.

Color Matching Puzzles. Print on cardstock or heavy paper.

Find someone who has the other part of the puzzle.

Students can put the puzzle together individually or in small groups.  You can also create a memory game in which students must find the matching pairs.

The size of the pieces fit into a folder and there you have a file folder game ready for your wrap part of the lesson plan. Plan interactive and hands-on activities to keep students engaged. Using a file folder keeps all game pieces and materials organized in one place, preventing loss or damage. It also ensures that the classroom remains uncluttered, making it easier for students to focus. File folders are easy to carry, allowing the game to be used in different settings

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Can as an Ability Printable Mini Book

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The small printable books are small and manageable, making them less intimidating and more appealing to young learners. Students can personalize and interact with the books, by writing more sentences to each picture to increase the written part of the book.

This book provides repeated exposure and reinforcement of the can as an ability structure focusing grammar in context. Ask students questions using the words: Who, What?

Teacher: What can Mr. Big Nose do?

Students: He can play soccer!

Regular reading of mini books helps improve reading fluency and comprehension skills.  It comes with fun pictures and illustrations of Mr. Big Nose that support understanding.

The small size is great for making several books at a very low cost. Students can read independently, boosting their confidence and autonomy.

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Can as an Ability Games

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Students are more likely to participate actively when they are enjoying the activity. Games turn learning into a dynamic and interactive experience, making it more enjoyable and engaging for students, boosting their confidence in using English.

Domino game. Matching pictures to words requires critical thinking and problem-solving, which aids cognitive development. Each card has two halves—one half with a picture of an action (e.g., swimming) and the other half with a corresponding verb (e.g., " ride"). Print and cut out the domino cards. Shuffle them and distribute an equal number of cards to each student. The first student looks for a card in their hand that matches either the picture or the verb on the starting piece. If a student cannot make a match, they pass their turn. The game continues until all dominoes have been placed or no more matches can be made. The student with the fewest remaining cards wins.

This board Game involves repeated use of "can" for expressing ability. Students roll the dice and move their marker pieces around the board as they answer the questions written on the circle cards of the color they land on. Prepare the markers by folding the items. Players have the opportunity to practice speaking and listening in a natural context.

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The puzzle game will have students work in pairs or groups, promoting collaboration and teamwork. Pictures provide context, aiding in comprehension and retention. It can be played in pairs or small groups, promoting teamwork. Players can practise talking about the abilities as they put the puzzles together.

The dice and writing game will help reinforce this skill in the context of using "can." Students will throw two dice that you will previously have ready. There are 5 dice to choose from. The players will write sentence using and/but to write about their abilities. Example: I can sing, but I can’t play football. This kind of game helps students practice sentence structure, conjunctions and creative thinking.

Matching Mat Games can be easily adapted to suit different learning styles and proficiency levels, ensuring that all students can participate and benefit. This is a verb and picture matching mat. Students can also say a correct sentence when matching the cards. This can be played as a memory matching game if you cut the cards from the mat.

I love to include letters to make crosswords or spelling activities.

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