Title: Healthy Food - An Engaging English Lesson for Grade 3

Grade level: 3rd grade

Subject: English

Duration: 45 minutes

Objective:

1. Students will be able to identify and name different types of healthy food in English.

2. Students will be able to use simple sentences to describe healthy food choices.

3. Students will be able to understand the importance of healthy eating and its impact on their well-being.

Materials:

1. Flashcards/pictures of various healthy foods.

2. Chart paper and markers.

3. Worksheets with pictures of healthy and unhealthy foods.

4. A variety of real healthy food items (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products).

Procedure:

1. Warm-up (5 minutes):

- Start the lesson by asking students about their favorite foods and why they like them.

- Engage them in a discussion about healthy and unhealthy food choices.

- Introduce the topic by telling students that today they will learn about healthy food in English.

2. Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes):

- Show flashcards or pictures of different types of healthy foods (e.g., fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products).

- Pronounce the names of these foods clearly and ask students to repeat after you.

- Engage students in a brief discussion about each food item, asking questions like "What color is it?" or "How does it taste?"

3. Vocabulary Practice (10 minutes):

- Divide the class into small groups.

- Give each group a set of worksheets with pictures of healthy and unhealthy food items.

- Instruct students to categorize the pictures by gluing them on the appropriate columns (healthy or unhealthy).

- Circulate around the classroom to monitor and assist students as needed.

4. Speaking Activity (15 minutes):

- Gather the class in a circle and display the chart paper in the center.

- Write the sentence stem "I like ______ because ______" on the chart paper.

- Demonstrate by selecting a healthy food and completing the sentence stem.

- Ask each student to choose a healthy food and complete the sentence stem individually.

- Encourage students to share their sentences with the class, using complete sentences and expressing their own preferences.

5. Healthy Food Tasting (5 minutes):

- Bring out the real healthy food items (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products).

- Introduce each food item, briefly discussing its health benefits.

- Invite students to taste and experience each food item.

- Facilitate a short discussion about the students' experiences, asking questions like "What did you like/dislike about it?" or "Do you feel energized after eating it?"

6. Conclusion and Reflection (5 minutes):

- Summarize the importance of eating healthy food for maintaining good health.

- Ask students to reflect on the activities they did and what they learned.

- Allow time for students to ask questions or express their thoughts.

Extension Activities:

1. Encourage students to create a poster or booklet showcasing different types of healthy food.

2. Ask students to write a short paragraph about their favorite healthy food, describing its taste and why they like it.

3. Invite a nutritionist or a chef to visit the classroom and share insights about healthy eating.

Assessment:

- Observe students' participation and engagement during class activities.

- Evaluate students' ability to name and categorize healthy and unhealthy foods.

- Review the completion of the speaking activity for appropriate use of sentence structure and language.

Note: As the teaching assistant, ensure to adapt the lesson according to the specific needs and abilities of the students, providing additional support or challenges as required.