Final Project

WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE?
Topic: Describing people	Students’ Grade: 3rd Grade
Subject area: English	Time: 60 min
Description: This English as a Second Language lesson plan is designed to cater to different learning styles and engage students through various activities tailored to their unique preferences. It promotes language acquisition through interactive and enjoyable experiences while recognizing the inherent diversity in how students learn. Collaboration between the teacher and the language assistant is crucial in establishing an effective learning environment for our students. The lesson focuses on the theme of "Describing People". It incorporates a range of teaching materials and activities to help students communicate effectively, and analyze, and evaluate information in the target language. The idea is to provide a dynamic and enriching learning experience that goes beyond the limitations of traditional classroom methods and practices.
Lesson Objectives:  Students will be able to: Ask questions about someone’s personality.      Ask questions about someone’s appearance.      Use adjectives to describe a person’s appearance and personality. Practice listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills through various activities.
Teacher’s Role: In this activity, the teacher plays a pivotal role by offering guidance throughout the activities, closely monitoring student engagement and behavior, and assisting in overcoming any challenges.
LA’s Role: In this activity, my role as a language assistant involves taking the lead in teaching the activities, actively encouraging student participation, and offering additional language support as needed.
Teacher and LA collaboration: The teacher offers valuable guidance to ensure the seamless flow of activities while focusing on learning objectives. Simultaneously, in my role as a language assistant, I lead and teach specific activities, encourage student participation, and provide additional language support. Through open communication and mutual support, the teacher and I work hand in hand to create a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere, thereby enhancing the overall educational impact of the activity.
Activities:  1. Warm-up: Word Search Puzzle Objective: Activate prior knowledge and introduce the target vocabulary. Activity: Distribute word search puzzles containing key terms related to physical appearance and personality traits. Students find and circle the words. Discuss the activity with the kids so they can use the vocabulary they found. 2. Class Presentation: Pictures and Vocabulary Objective: Introduce new vocabulary through visuals. Activity: Present pictures of people showcasing different physical and personality traits. Discuss each trait, introducing corresponding vocabulary and the key sentence structures: "He’s/She’s got…" and "He/She is…". Students actively participate by associating words with pictures and using the key sentence structures. 3. Anchor Chart: Harry Potter characters Physical Traits and Personality Traits Objective: Create a visual reference for ongoing learning using Harry Potter characters. Activity: Present physical and personality descriptions of Harry Potter characters. After reading the descriptions, introduce an anchor chart with headings for the physical and personality traits of each character. Students collaborate to complete the anchor charts, contributing words discussed during the class presentation. 4. What Do They Look Like?: Look at the Picture and Answer the Questions Objective: Develop observational and descriptive skills. Activity: Present pictures of individuals showcasing diverse physical appearances and personalities. Students answer questions related to the pictures, practicing descriptive language and reinforcing vocabulary.  Key structure questions include:  Has he/she got...? Yes, he/she has - No, he/she hasn't. Is he/she...? Yes, he/she is - No, he/she isn't. 5. Find Who: Read the Description and Find Who Is Objective: Enhance reading comprehension and deductive reasoning. Activity: Distribute a worksheet with descriptions of individuals' physical appearances and personalities. Students match the descriptions to the corresponding pictures, fostering critical thinking and reinforcing comprehension skills. 6. Memory Game Objective: Reinforce vocabulary through a fun and interactive game. Activity: In teams, students take turns flipping cards to find matching pairs featuring images and corresponding vocabulary. This game enhances memory retention while providing an enjoyable review. Link: https://learningapps.org/watch?v=pu03p5gvk23
School Activities: I have actively taken part in school festivals, Halloween, and Christmas events, where I contributed by organizing language-related activities, storytelling, and assisting students with language-themed crafts.
Response to Different Learning Styles and Levels of Achievement: The proposed activities acknowledge and embrace diverse learning styles, offering a range of experiences to accommodate students with varying levels of achievement. The inclusion of a word search puzzle as a warm-up engages visual and spatial learners, providing a hands-on introduction to the lesson. The class presentation involving pictures and vocabulary caters to visual and auditory learners, offering a multi-sensory experience. The anchor chart activity promotes student engagement and participation as students contribute ideas and information. This collaborative aspect supports social learners who thrive on interaction and group activities.  Activities like "What Do They Look Like?" and "Find Who" allow students to apply their knowledge in different ways, appealing to kinesthetic learners who benefit from hands-on tasks and movement. The memory game adds a playful element, catering to those who learn well through games and interactive experiences. Furthermore, the varied questioning structures, such as "Has he/she got...?" and "Is he/she...?" in the "What Do They Look Like?" activity, provide options for students at different language proficiency levels. Students can engage with the material at their own pace and challenge themselves with more complex sentence structures as they progress. Final Project © 2023 by Diana Fonseca is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0