Lesson 8: Listen and Write!
Learning Objectives:
- Students will develop their listening comprehension skills by focusing on individual words and short sentences.
- Students will practice writing English words and sentences correctly, paying attention to spelling and punctuation.
- Students will reinforce their vocabulary and grammar knowledge through dictation practice.
Materials:
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers or pens
- List of words and simple sentences appropriate for beginners (see examples below)
- Worksheet or notebook for students to write on
Procedure:
Part 1: Introduction (5 minutes)
- Greeting: Greet students in Khmer (“Chumreap Suor!”) and briefly review the previous lesson’s content on filling in the blanks.
- Introduction to Dictation: Explain that today’s activity is called “dictation.” Tell them that you will say words and sentences aloud, and they will write them down on their papers.
- Benefits: Briefly discuss the benefits of dictation, such as improving listening skills, spelling, and vocabulary retention.
Part 2: Modeling and Guided Practice (15 minutes)
- Start with Words: Begin by dictating individual words slowly and clearly. Choose words that are familiar to the students or have been recently covered in class.
- Example Words:
- cat
- dog
- eat
- play
- run
- happy
- sad
- big
- small
- red
- Check and Correct: After dictating each word, write it on the board and have students check their spelling. Correct any errors together.
- Progress to Sentences: Gradually move on to dictating simple sentences. Start with three-word sentences and gradually increase the length and complexity.
- Example Sentences:
- The cat sleeps.
- I eat rice.
- The dog runs.
- She is happy.
- The ball is red.
- Repetition: Repeat each sentence 2-3 times, allowing students time to write and self-correct.
Part 3: Independent Practice (15 minutes)
- Worksheet: Distribute a worksheet with a list of words and sentences for dictation.
- Dictation: Dictate the words and sentences from the list, allowing enough time for students to write them down.
- Peer Review: Have students exchange papers with a partner to check each other’s work.
- Teacher Review: Go over the answers as a class, providing positive feedback and corrections as needed.
Part 4: Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
- Review: Briefly review the words and sentences that were practiced.
- Encouragement: Praise students for their efforts and encourage them to continue practicing their listening and writing skills.
- Optional Game: Play a dictation game like “Hangman” or “Word Chain” to make the practice more fun and interactive.
Differentiation:
- Support: Provide students who need more support with a word bank or picture clues.
- Challenge: Dictate longer or more complex sentences for students who are ready for a challenge. Include sentences with different tenses or grammatical structures.
Additional Tips:
- Start with familiar vocabulary and gradually introduce new words.
- Vary the pace of dictation to match the students’ proficiency level.
- Use clear pronunciation and intonation to aid understanding.
- Provide immediate feedback and corrections to reinforce learning.
- Make dictation fun and engaging by incorporating games and activities.
