Lesson Plan

English Classroom Lesson: The coral reefs Grade & Section: 8/4 Date: February 22nd , 2021
Resources: a video, coursebook , Quizziz, Nearpod , :No. of Students in class
LMS and Alef Two SEN students )33(
Key vocabulary: coral reefs, starfish, sea snail , storm , polluted
Key expressions/structures: less vs. fewer
Link to Emirati culture Real-life Connection/ Cross – Curricular Links:
 Students discuss some information about coral -Reinforce learning to articulate thoughts and ideas in
reefs in the UAE. English using oral, written and non-verbal communications
 Suggest solutions to protect the coral reefs skills.
-Discuss some critical thinking questions.
- Discuss questions related to social studies.
- Discuss questions related to science.

21st Century Skills:

- Learning and Innovation Skills: Reinforce critical thinking
skills by introducing reasoning and
analysis to enhance communication skills needed in further
learning of the English
language.
Standards :SMART Lesson Objectives

(G8.1.1.1.3) Understand the main points and details of

descriptions of events, people or places; note details
and logical progression.
(G8.3.4.1.4) Clarify word meanings through using
definition, example, restatement, or contrast.
(G8.4.1.1.3) Summarise the main points of a text using
key words from it as needed.
 Discuss some questions about coral reefs
 Identify and use some new vocabulary related to
coral reefs
 Skim and scan a reading text related to the coral
reefs.
 Suggest solutions to protect the coral reefs.

Teacher’s Role (30%) Students’ Role (70%)

Warm-Up

king
Body
Plenary

Teaching Strategies Used Differentiation

Discussion: Choose the correct answer (LMS)
 Questioning strategies/ Thinking time. Learners are encouraged to extend their answers and
Vocabulary: give reasons.
 Eliciting / pictures / definitions/ examples/ - Choose the correct answer (LMS)
CCQs
Formative assessment:
Oral concept check – written concept check – self-
Learners are encouraged to use the internet to give
assessment – CCQs – office forms
.more information about the topic
Listening:
Match the definitions and write sentences -
 True or false questions (LMS) SOD
(gist / details)