Grade 9 English Teaching Design and Boardwork - Unit 1
Unit Title: Introduction to English
Unit Objectives:
1. To introduce basic greetings and introductions in English.
2. To develop students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English.
3. To enhance students' understanding of English culture and customs.
Time Frame: The unit will span approximately 4 weeks, with 5-6 lessons per week.
Lesson 1: Greetings and Introductions
Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to greet and introduce themselves in English.
Warm-up activity:
- Show a picture of a famous English-speaking person and ask students if they know who the person is.
- Discuss the importance of greetings and introductions in different cultures.
Activities:
1. Introduce basic English greetings and model their pronunciation. Practice the greetings as a whole class.
2. Teach students how to introduce themselves using simple sentences. Give examples and have students practice in pairs.
3. Divide students into groups and have them create dialogues using the greetings and introductions they've learned.
4. Role-play the dialogues in front of the class.
5. Wrap up the lesson by reviewing the key phrases and vocabulary learned.
Lesson 2: Daily Routines
Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe their daily routines in English.
Warm-up activity:
- Ask students to think about what they usually do in a day and write down their routines in their notebooks.
Activities:
1. Review the vocabulary related to daily routines, such as "wake up," "brush teeth," "have breakfast," etc.
2. Teach students how to ask and answer questions about daily routines using the present simple tense.
3. Provide examples and have students practice asking and answering questions in pairs.
4. Have students create a daily routine chart for themselves and share it with their classmates.
5. Wrap up the lesson by reviewing the key phrases and vocabulary learned.
Lesson 3: Countries and Nationalities
Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to name different countries and nationalities in English.
Warm-up activity:
- Play a game where students have to match the flag with the corresponding country.
Activities:
1. Introduce different countries and their nationalities using flashcards or a world map. Teach students how to say the names of countries in English.
2. Practice with students, asking and answering questions like "Where are you from?" and "What nationality are you?"
3. Have students work in pairs and interview each other to find out their nationalities and countries.
4. Create a class chart of different nationalities and their countries.
5. Wrap up the lesson by reviewing the key phrases and vocabulary learned.
Lesson 4: Cultural Differences
Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to compare and contrast cultural differences between their own culture and English-speaking cultures.
Warm-up activity:
- Show pictures of different cultural customs and ask students to guess which country they are from.
Activities:
1. Discuss with students the concept of culture and how it influences people's behavior and customs.
2. Introduce different cultural practices and customs in English-speaking countries.
3. Have students work in pairs or small groups to brainstorm and compare cultural practices in their own culture and English-speaking cultures.
4. Present their findings to the class and encourage discussion and questions.
5. Wrap up the lesson by reviewing the key cultural differences learned.
Lesson 5: Grammar Review and Assessment
Objective: To review the grammar and vocabulary learned in the unit and assess students' understanding.
Activities:
1. Review the grammar concepts and vocabulary learned in previous lessons through a fun review game or activity.
2. Provide practice exercises or worksheets for students to complete individually or in pairs.
3. Assess students' understanding through a written or oral quiz.
4. Provide feedback and reinforce concepts that need further clarification.
5. Wrap up the unit by summarizing the key points learned throughout the lessons.
Boardwork:
To support the teaching and learning process, the boardwork for this unit can include:
- Vocabulary word lists with translations and example sentences.
- Key phrases and sentences from each lesson.
- Mind maps or charts to visually organize information.
- Cultural customs and traditions from different English-speaking countries.
- Grammar rules and examples for verb tenses and question forms.
- Student-generated dialogues or sample conversations.
By using engaging activities and providing ample opportunities for practice, this teaching design will support students in developing their English language skills, as well as fostering an appreciation for different cultures and customs.