Lesson 9: All About Me
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to write their full name in English (both given name and family name).
- Students will be able to write their age in English.
- Students will be able to write their address in English (optional, depending on their understanding of address formats).
- Students will be able to write other relevant personal details, such as phone number or email address (optional).
Materials:
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers or pens
- Flashcards with personal information vocabulary (name, age, address, phone number, email address, etc.)
- Student information cards or worksheets (see example below)
Procedure:
Part 1: Introduction (5 minutes)
- Greeting: Greet students in Khmer (“Chumreap Suor!”) and briefly review the concept of nouns.
- Introducing Personal Information: Explain that everyone has personal information that helps identify them, such as their name, age, and where they live.
- Vocabulary: Introduce key vocabulary terms using flashcards: name, age, address, phone number, email address. Have students repeat the words after you and explain their meanings.
Part 2: Modeling (10 minutes)
- Teacher’s Information: Write your own personal information on the board as a model, including your full name, age, and address (if appropriate).
- Explanation: Point out the different parts of your name (given name and family name) and explain how to write age correctly in English.
- Q&A: Encourage students to ask questions about your personal information. This can lead to a discussion about different name structures and cultural differences.
Part 3: Guided Practice (15 minutes)
- Student Information Cards: Distribute information cards or worksheets for students to fill out. Include spaces for:
- Full name (first name and last name)
- Age (written in numerals and words, e.g., “10 – ten”)
- Address (optional, if students are familiar with this concept)
- Phone number (optional)
- Email address (optional)
- Individual Help: Circulate around the room, providing assistance as needed. Help students spell their names correctly and ensure they understand how to write their age.
Part 4: Pair Work (10 minutes)
- Information Exchange: Have students pair up and ask each other for their personal information.
- Writing: After asking their partner, students write down their partner’s information on a separate piece of paper.
Part 5: Sharing and Feedback (5 minutes)
- Volunteer Sharing: Invite a few students to share their partner’s information with the class.
- Checking Accuracy: Have the partner confirm if the information was written correctly.
- Corrections: Gently correct any errors and emphasize the importance of accurate information.
Example Student Information Card:
| Information | Answer |
|---|---|
| My name is: | |
| I am ____ years old | |
| My address is: | (Optional) |
| My phone number is: | (Optional) |
| My email address is: | (Optional) |
Differentiation:
- Support: Provide sentence frames for students to copy and complete.
- Challenge: Have students write a short paragraph introducing themselves, including their personal information and some additional details about their family or hobbies.
Outro:
In this lesson, you learned how to write your personal information in English. This is an important skill for filling out forms, making introductions, and communicating with others. Keep practicing, and you’ll be able to write your information confidently!
