“Animals” is a topic which can be related to the everyday life of the students. Many of the pupils have pets at home or they want to have one. Besides almost every student went to the zoo at least once, so they know different wild animals. That’s why every student is able to say something about this topic. It is good for them to collect information about how pets have to be held, what they eat, how long they live and what kind of costs and efforts there are when you have a pet. If they plan to buy one it can be important to know some facts.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- I. Written documentation of a lesson
- 1. Didactical considerations
- 1.1 Relation to the curriculum
- 1.2 Position of the lesson within the unit
- 1.3 Relevance of the topic
- 1.4 Didactical reduction
- 1.5 Objectives
- 2. Methodological considerations
- 3. Detailed lesson plan
- 1. Didactical considerations
- II. Bibliography
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This lesson plan details the didactic and methodological considerations for a fifth-grade English lesson focused on talking about animals and pets. The lesson aims to provide students with opportunities to improve their speaking skills in English, specifically in the context of expressing preferences and sharing information about their favourite animals.
- Developing speaking skills in English
- Expressing preferences about animals
- Sharing information about favorite pets
- Using visual aids and interactive activities
- Integrating interdisciplinary connections (geography/nature study)
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The lesson plan begins with a discussion of the didactic considerations, outlining its relation to the curriculum, its position within the unit, the relevance of the topic, the didactic reduction, and the specific objectives. The lesson aims to help students develop their speaking skills by engaging them in discussions about animals and their favorite pets. The curriculum framework, including communicative aspects like listening, speaking, reading, and working with different media, is highlighted. The lesson is designed to build upon students' existing knowledge of animals and provide them with opportunities to practice English language structures.
The second chapter focuses on methodological considerations. The lesson plan outlines a series of interactive activities designed to facilitate student engagement and language learning. The activities include "stummer Impuls," a silent prompt that encourages student participation and engagement, followed by the "double circle" activity, a partner-based speaking game. The lesson further emphasizes the importance of visual support and differentiated instruction for students of various learning styles. The chapter concludes by addressing the preparation and delivery of short presentations on favorite pets, ensuring that all students have an opportunity to contribute.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The lesson plan centers around the development of speaking skills in English, incorporating interactive activities, visual aids, and interdisciplinary connections. Key themes include: animal preferences, expressing opinions, information gathering, presentation skills, and differentiated instruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main objective of the English lesson "Talking about animals"?
The goal is to improve 5th-grade students' speaking skills by having them express preferences and share information about their favorite pets.
Why is the topic of animals relevant for 5th graders?
Most students have a personal connection to pets or zoo animals, making it an engaging topic that relates to their everyday lives.
What is the "double circle" activity mentioned in the lesson plan?
It is a partner-based speaking game designed to encourage interactive communication and practice English language structures in a dynamic way.
How are visual aids used in this lesson?
Visual aids are used to support different learning styles and help students present information about their favorite animals more effectively.
Are there interdisciplinary connections in this lesson?
Yes, the lesson integrates connections to geography and nature studies by discussing animal habitats and dietary habits.
- Quote paper
- Sina Meyer (Author), 2014, Stundenentwurf für Englisch, Klasse 5. Talking about animals and your favourite pet, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/268627
