Lesson 1: My Favorite Things
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to write simple sentences using basic vocabulary and sentence structure.
- Students will be able to use “is” and “are” correctly in sentences.
- Students will be able to describe their favorite things using adjectives and nouns.
Materials:
- Whiteboard or chart paper
- Markers or pens
- Pictures of various objects (e.g., food, animals, toys, clothes)
- Worksheet with sentence frames (optional)
Procedure:
Part 1: Introduction
- Introduce the concept of “favorite things” to the students.
- Ask students to share some of their favorite things orally.
- Write down their answers on the whiteboard or chart paper.
Part 2: Vocabulary Building
- Show pictures of various objects and introduce their names in English.
- Practice pronouncing the words together.
- Write the words on the board, grouping them into categories (e.g., food, animals, toys).
Part 3: Sentence Structure
- Introduce the sentence structure: “My favorite ____ is ____.” or “My favorite ____ are ____.”
- Explain the use of “is” for singular nouns and “are” for plural nouns.
- Model several sentences using the structure and vocabulary from the board.
Part 4: Guided Practice
- Provide sentence frames on the worksheet or board:
- My favorite food is ____.
- My favorite animal is ____.
- My favorite color is ____.
- My favorite toy is ____.
- Have students complete the sentences with their favorite things.
Part 5: Independent Practice
- Have students write additional sentences about their favorite things, using adjectives to describe them (e.g., “My favorite food is sweet mango,” “My favorite animal is the big elephant”).
- Encourage them to use the vocabulary they learned in Part 2.
Part 6: Sharing
- Have students share their sentences with a partner or the whole class.
- Provide positive feedback and correct any errors gently.
Part 7: Outro
- Review the new vocabulary and sentence structure.
- Congratulate students on their writing efforts and encourage them to continue practicing.
Optional Extension:
- Have students draw pictures of their favorite things and write captions for them.
- Create a class book of “Our Favorite Things” with each student contributing a page.
Differentiation:
- For students who need more support, provide more sentence frames or a word bank.
- For students who are ready for a challenge, encourage them to write longer sentences or paragraphs.
