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DISCIPLINA LA CARE SE SUSTINE INSPECTIA : LIMBA ENGLEZĂ
TEACHER: TAMÁS ANDREA AMÁLIA
DATA: 28.02.2024.

LESSON PLAN
DESCRIPTION OF THE CLASS:

 CLASS/ PROFIL: Clasa pregatitoare

 NUMBER OF CLASSES PER WEEK: 1h
 NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
 TITLE OF THE LESSON: The enormous turnip/ Vocabulary Acquisition
 TOPIC: revising and practicing vocabulary related to characters and objects in the story, describing
characters using simple language
 LEVEL: Beginner
 LESSON TYPE: Combined / Mixed lesson
FUNCTIONS: Students will consolidate their previous knowledge regarding colors, food, family
members, animals
Students will exercise their skill of storytelling and role play
Vocabulary:
Characters: Old man, Old woman, boy, girl, dog, cat, mouse, enormous turnip
Family: grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter
Objects: seeds, garden,
Verbs: pull, ask, grow, plant, water, budge, pop out
Adjectives for Character Description: big, small, happy, strong, helpful, enormous
OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson the students will be able to:

 To revise and practice vocabulary related to characters and objects in "The Enormous
Turnip."
 To describe characters using simple language.
 To develop listening comprehension.
 To enjoy a story together through a play.
 To engage in a puzzle activity for further reinforcement of vocabulary.

LANGUAGE/SKILLS TAUGHT (during the lesson):

speaking, listening.

MATERIALS:
 Copy of "The Enormous Turnip" story
 Large pictures or flashcards of characters and objects from the story
 Whiteboard and markers
 Drawing materials (crayons, colored pencils)
 Story-related worksheets
 Small prizes or stickers for motivation
 Simple costumes or props for the play
 Jigsaw puzzles with images related to the story (one for each small group)
Teaching techniques: discovery, exercise, conversation, explanation, brainstorming, dramatization
ASSUMPTIONS: -students should know vocabulary related to family members
-students have a basic understanding of common vegetables
-students are expected to actively participate in group activities and
discussions.

ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS:

1. Limited Vocabulary Retention:
 Problem: Students may have difficulty retaining new vocabulary.
 Solution: Use repetitive and engaging activities like games, drawing, and play to
reinforce vocabulary. Regularly review key words throughout the lesson.
2. Behavioral Challenges during Play:
 Problem: Some students may struggle to focus or may exhibit disruptive behavior
during the play activity.
 Solution: Set clear expectations before the play, establish roles for each student, and
provide positive reinforcement for good behavior. Incorporate movement and
interaction to keep students engaged.
3. Unequal Participation in Group Activities:
 Problem: Unequal participation in group activities, with some students dominating
while others may be reluctant to contribute.
 Solution: Encourage collaboration by assigning specific roles to each student within
the group during the play. Use positive reinforcement and praise to boost confidence
in quieter students.
4. Limited Artistic Skills during Drawing Activity:
 Problem: Some students may feel discouraged if they believe their artistic skills are
not as strong as their peers.
 Solution: Emphasize the creative process rather than the final product. Encourage
self-expression and praise efforts. Consider providing simple templates for those
who may prefer guidance.
5. Potential Disinterest in the Puzzle Activity:
 Problem: Some students may find the puzzle activity less engaging.
 Solution: Choose puzzles with vibrant and appealing images related to the story.
Encourage teamwork by emphasizing that completing the puzzle is a collective
effort. Provide positive reinforcement and celebrate each group's success.
6. Difficulty with Adjectives during Character Description:
 Problem: Students may struggle to use adjectives to describe characters.
 Solution: Introduce adjectives through relatable examples. Use visual aids and
encourage students to express themselves using simple language. Provide prompts to
guide their descriptions.
Materials from the internet:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NqInV6_g5M
 DEVELOPMENT OF THE LESSON

ACTIVITY 1: WARM UP
OBJECTIVE: To be prepared for the lesson
To create a free and relaxed atmosphere for the English class.
INTERACTION: T- Ss
DIDACTIC STRATEGY: Learning by doing/ Frontal lecture

SKILLS INVOLVED: speaking

EVALUATION: - T checks pronunciation
- T supervises /supplies error correction
ESTIMATED TIME: 2’
DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY:
After greeting pupils, the teacher and students sing the Hello friends song. The teacher asks about
the weather.

ACTIVITY 2: Checking homework and previous knowledge

OBJECTIVE: To check their knowledge about the learnt topic

To reinforce the Ss’ knowledge on the previous lesson.
To consolidate the usage of names of some food.
TEACHING TECHNIQUES:conversation , discovery, word association

INTERACTION: T- Ss, S-Ss.

DIDACTIC STRATEGY: Learning by doing/Check
SKILLS INVOLVED: Reading, Speaking

ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS: Students may have difficulty to remember all vocabulary about
food
SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS: We will use a commonly used method of drilling, the choral
repetition.
ESTIMATED TIME: 5’
EVALUATION: -T makes appreciations
- T checks pronunciation
- T supervises /supplies error correction
MATERIALS: flashcards
DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: The teacher checks homework

ACTIVITY 3: Lead in

OBJECTIVE: to introduce the topic/to set the context

 to identify characters and objects from the story

TEACHING TECHNIQUES:conversation

INTERACTION: T- Ss
DIDACTIC STRATEGY: Learning by doing/ Frontal lecture

SKILLS INVOLVED: speaking

EVALUATION: -T makes appreciations
- T checks pronunciation
- T supervises /supplies error correction
ESTIMATED TIME: 10’

MATERIALS: Large pictures or flashcards of characters and objects from the story
DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY:
T starts with a brief discussion about vegetables and gardening to introduce the theme of the
story.
T shows pictures or flashcards of characters and objects from "The Enormous Turnip," and
reviews their names with the class.
T uses the whiteboard to display key vocabulary words and characters, encouraging students to
repeat after her.

ACTIVITY 4: Vocabulary Practice/ Sequencing Vocabulary Activity

OBJECTIVE: To reinforce vocabulary and sequencing skills related to "The Enormous Turnip."

TEACHING TECHNIQUE: conversation , brainstorming

CLASS ORGANISATION: T- Ss,

DIDACTIC STRATEGY: Learning by working

SKILLS INVOLVED: speaking, listening

EVALUATION: -T makes appreciations
- T checks pronunciation
- T supervises /supplies error correction
ESTIMATED TIME: 10’

MATERIALS: flashcards
DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: T arranges pictures or flashcards of characters and objects
from "The Enormous Turnip" in random order. Ensures all students can see the whiteboard
clearly. Briefly reviews the names of characters and objects with the class. Explains that they will
work together to put the characters and objects in the order they appear in the story.
Begins by placing one picture on the board and asks the students to identify it.
Continues adding pictures, asking students to recall the sequence of events in the story. T
encourages students to share what happens next in the story as each new picture is added. Once
all the pictures are on the board, T reviews the entire sequence with the class.
Reinforces the vocabulary by having students repeat the names of characters and objects in order.
 This sequencing
activity not only reinforces vocabulary but also helps
students understand the chronological order of events in the story. It engages them in interactive
learning and encourages verbal participation without the need for writing.

ACTIVITY 5: Character Description/ Story Play

OBJECTIVE: to be able to recognize and name the main characters in "The Enormous Turnip."
to be able to describe the physical attributes of characters in simple terms.
to use basic adjectives to describe characters.
to express the emotions or feelings of characters in the story.
to help learners actively interact with the text
to answer simple questions
to actively listen to descriptions of characters provided by the teacher or peers.

TEACHING TECHNIQUE: dramatization, conversation

CLASS ORGANISATION: T- Ss

DIDACTIC STRATEGY: Learning by doing/exercising

SKILLS INVOLVED: listening,speaking

EVALUATION:Systematic observation
-T monitors Ss’work.

ESTIMATED TIME: 15’

MATERIALS: the text of the story, flashcards

DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: T reads the story aloud, emphasizing the characters and
objects.They discuss each character, asking students to describe them using simple adjectives
(e.g., big, small, happy).
Ss represent characters and objects. They act out their part of the story
Encourages students to draw their favorite character on a piece of paper and then share their
drawings with the class.
ACTIVITY 5: Production/ Vocabulary Puzzle
OBJECTIVE:
 to reinforce and consolidate Ss’ understanding of key vocabulary related to "The
Enormous Turnip."
 to improve Ss’ visual recognition skills by identifying and matching images from the
story.
 to collaborate with peers to solve the vocabulary puzzle.
 to develop critical thinking skills by analyzing and solving the puzzle.
 to engage in problem-solving as they figure out how to fit the puzzle pieces together.
TEACHING TECHNIQUE: conversation

CLASS ORGANISATION: T- Ss, group work

DIDACTIC STRATEGY: Learning by doing/exercising

SKILLS INVOLVED: speaking

EVALUATION: -T makes appreciations
- T checks pronunciation
- T supervises /supplies error correction
ESTIMATED TIME: 7’

MATERIALS: Puzzle
DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: T introduces jigsaw puzzles with images related to "The
Enormous Turnip" story. Divides the class into small groups and provides each group with a
puzzle. Instructs students to work together to complete the puzzle, reinforcing vocabulary as they
discuss and identify different elements of the story. Uses gestures or verbal affirmations to
acknowledge the completion of the puzzle
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ACTIVITY 5: Finishing the lesson, assessment and assigning homework

OBJECTIVE: to consolidate the knowledge from the lesson.

TEACHING TECHNIQUE: conversation

CLASS ORGANISATION: T- Ss

SKILLS INVOLVED: speaking, listening

ESTIMATED TIME: 1’
DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: T evaluates students’ activity and tells them about what
they have to do for the next time. T explains what and how they have to do their tasks and wishes
them a nice day.