Purpose: Introduction to new topic and vocabulary

Title: English Language practice Estimated Time: 4 hours

Purpose: Introduction to new topic and vocabulary

Context: This is an introduction to a new course in English language learning at high school in Saudi Arabia. At the core of the course is introduction to new words and phrases as well as the viewing and analysis of a short English film. The course will be delivered in 5 classes. This document is a discussion of the first two sessions and how they can be enhanced for better quality learning.

Overview: This 4-hour instruction time includes a discussion of the material, its mode of practice, discussions as well as an analysis of a short film. At the end of the second-class session, a summary of the course will be issued.

Expected outcomes: student will learn and correctly use at least 50 new words and phrases as will be introduced in the course. Students will critically analyze the short film using the new words and phrases learned.

Resources: 1. Textbook: Learning to Learn English Learner’s Book: A Course in Leaner Training Volume 1. 2. Internet: YouTube video on an everyday life video of the instructor’s choice. 3. Computers.

Facilities: movable chairs, whiteboard, internet connection, good lighting, projector and an instructor’s computer.

Stakeholders: English teacher, students, Chair of the English Language Department.

Title:English Language practice Estimated Time: 220 minutes Purpose:Introduction to new topic and vocabulary

Flow of lesson: Draw diagram of activity flow

Intro

90 Min

Vocabulary

Acquisition

60 new words and phrases

Practice

55 Min

Session 1

Vocabulary practice

Introduction to short film

Demo

30 Min

Video demonstration and basic comprehension exercises

Summary

45 Min

Short film analysis

Description: The assigned 60 words and phrases are divided into 3 sections

Family life

Work life

Short film vocabulary

Course Title:English Language practiceActivity Title: Vocabulary introduction Estimated Time: 90 minutes

	Instructional Activity DescriptionStudents will learn 60 new words out of class using the Lexical approachStudents will assess their prowess in the newly learned words and phrases through World English (http://www.world-english.org/ )
	Activity Deliverables/OutcomesParticipation in an online English assessment/ test at World English
	Resources RequiredTextbook, paper, pen/ pencil, internet, computer, hand-outs/PDFs
Notes:Instructor compiles a list of short texts that make use of the 60 newly words to be learned and sends to students through email or by giving as handouts in class.The teacher also prepares a handout explaining how to learn the English language through readingThe activity is done by students outside of the class environment before the actual lessonsStudents should recall the words and phrases as well as their meaning.	Key learning outcomes:Students should be able to understand and properly use the newly learned words when tested.
	Key Content Points: The assigned 60 words and phrases will be divided into 3 classes:Home lifeWork lifeShort film vocabulary

Course Title:English Language practiceActivity Title: Session 1 – Vocabulary introduction Estimated Time: 35 minutes

	Instructional Activity DescriptionTeacher welcomes students and informs them on course objectivesStudents and teacher engage in a translation session from Arabic to English
	Activity Deliverables/OutcomesRandomly selected students translate sentences from Arabic to English, and if wrong, they get assistance from peersStudents explain to teacher what they learned from the exercise
	Resources RequiredTextbook, paper, pen/ pencil, name tags for all students
Notes:Instructor will use the Gagne’s gain attention activity to begin class and inform on the objectives of the lesson using the inform of objectives activity.The instructor prepares 15 sentences that the students will translate (e.g My grandmother, niece and youngest nephew and hiring a car). This sentence is comprised of vocabs from all three groups of vocabs in the list.All learning material such as text books will be kept away during translation.	Key learning outcomes:Students should be able to understand and properly use at least 45 new words newly learned words when tested.
	Key Content Points: repeated mentioned of at least 45 words from the list of the words and phrases to be learned.

Course Title:English Language practiceActivity Title: session 1 – film preparation Estimated Time: 10 minutes

	Instructional Activity DescriptionStudents will compose ten sentences using vocabs from the three classes in the list in threesInstructor will move from one group to the next checking how well the sentences are constructed.Students asked to share interesting experiences they encountered while creating the sentences within their groups.
	Activity Deliverables/OutcomesParticipation in a speaking exercise to enhance their understanding of the vocabulary.Teacher gives summary of activities
	Resources RequiredTextbook, name tags
Notes:Instructor asks students to use the newly-learned vocabulary in conversationsAfter the activity, the instructor should note and correct students if they use the vocabs wronglyInstructor should encourage the students to help each other comprehend the vocabs by using them in their daily conversations	Key learning outcomes:Students should be able to understand and properly use the newly learned words when describing real life issues.
	Key Content Points: students explain basic courtesy sentences that can be used within a family or work context using the newly learned vocabulary.

Course Title:English Language practiceActivity Title: session 1 – intro to film Estimated Time: 10 minutes

	Instructional Activity DescriptionStudents quickly look at the thumbnail of a video that the instructor has previously selected.Instructor then asks students to comment about the title of the film, cast and year of productionStudents asked by instructor to predict what the film is about
	Activity Deliverables/OutcomesStudents familiarize themselves with what the short film will be about using the thumbnail.
	Resources RequiredTextbook, paper, name tags
Notes:Instructor will stand in front of the class and ask the students questions based on the video they just saw.Teacher encourages students to comment about the film in English and appreciates any efforts by the students to do so.	Key learning outcomes:Students should be able to have an idea of the short film, and be able to with 60-70 percent accuracy what the film will be about.
	Key Content Points:Learn Basic English vocabulary : Family is a 26 minute video by Gill who is an English instructor, and gives a descriptive explanation of vocabs commonly used in the family context

Course Title:English Language practiceActivity Title: Short film & comprehension tasks Estimated Time: 30 minutes

	Instructional Activity DescriptionStudents watch Learn Basic English vocabulary : Family, a 26 minute video by English instructor Gill.Students create sentences using vocabularies learned in the video with help from resources at World English.
	Activity Deliverables/OutcomesStudents make notes while watching the videoStudents create sentences using vocabularies learned in the video with help from resources at World English to assess their comprehension skills
	Resources RequiredTextbook, paper, pen/ pencil, internet, computer
Notes:Instructor asks students to revise the vocabulary using lexical approach as a homeworkThe students should have found the video easy to understand, having been earlier introduced to the video.	Key learning outcomes:Students should be able to learn at mention 25 words learned words learned without hesitating.
	Key Content Points:The video teaches how to name family members using a family treeFrom grandmother to grandchildThese are words commonly used in a family and work set up as well

Course Title:English Language practiceActivity Title: Session 2 – Discussing the video Estimated Time: 20 minutes

	Instructional Activity DescriptionInstructor starts class and asks students Students to state lesson objectivesTeacher asks students whether the video met their predictions/ expectations.
	Activity Deliverables/OutcomesStudents learn to refer to their family members by English termsInstructor asks students questions to assess their understanding.
	Resources RequiredTextbook, notebook with student’s notes, name tags
Notes:Instructor notifies students that one of the exam questions will be about the video (Draw your family tree and label in English).Teacher oversees students as they read stages 2 described in the book to learn how to extend their family vocabularies.	Key learning outcomes:Students should be able to understand the composition of a family tree from top to bottom.
	Key Content Points:Great grand mother lineage to great grandchild simulated presentation

Course Title:English Language practiceActivity Title: Session 2 – Evaluating the video Estimated Time: 15 minutes

	Instructional Activity DescriptionStudents will draw a family tree consisting of grandparents from both families to grandchildren of royal families around the world in pairsStudents to present the trees in class through a projector.
	Activity Deliverables/OutcomesStudents simulate different workplace scenarios where younger members of the family meet older members, and they have to communicate.
	Resources RequiredXerox paper, pen/ pencil, markers, overhead projector, name tags
Notes:Instructor gives each student 5 minutes to construct their own family tree from grandmother to grandchild if any is present, or if none, simulate.	Key learning outcomes:Students should be able to understand the composition of a family tree from top to bottom.
	Key Content Points:Great grand mother lineage to great grandchild presentation

Course Title:English Language practiceActivity Title: Session 2 – Summary Estimated Time: 10 minutes

	Instructional Activity DescriptionStudents share new insights they gained from the two sessions in the course.Students think about some real life situations where there is need to use family relations vocabs and phrases
	Activity Deliverables/OutcomesStudents convert their understanding from the lessons to real life scenarios through simulating different workplace scenarios where younger members of the family meet older members, and they have to communicate.
	Resources RequiredName tags
Notes:Instructor prepares several real life workplace scenarios to assess the understanding of students on the vocabularies learned.What is the terms used for your father’s mother?What is the terms used for your cousin’s sisterWhat is the terms used for your sister’s aunt?	Key learning outcomes:Students should be able to understand the composition of a family tree from top to bottom.Students can apply the newly learned vocabularies in the real work place situation.
	Key Content Points:Family vocabulary in English remain similar despite uncles and aunts coming from father and mother familiesCousins remain cousins, unlike in Arabic where father’s relatives may have a different term from their counterparts in the mother;s side.