New lesson plan: participle clauses

Khaled

participle clauses - Upper -intermediate level

participle clauses
Upper -intermediate level

Description

In this lesson ,SS will learn about participle clauses based on a text about celebrities.

Materials

a video, a PowerPoint ,WS ,pictures

a video, a PowerPoint ,WS ,pictures

Main Aims

By the end of this lesson ,SS will have practiced participle clauses in the context of reading about celebrities.

Subsidiary Aims

By the end of the lesson SS will be able to use participle clause in speaking and writing about their experiences.

Procedure (28-40 minutes)

Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students

T shows a slide and ask SS to look at the pictures and complete the sentences. SS work in pairs to discuss their answers Tasks ICQs to check understanding: How many words are you going to write ? How long are you going take to finish the task?

Exposure (8-10 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a text or situation

T asks SS to read the text to answer the questions . SS read the questions first. Then, they work in groups to answer the questions

Highlighting (2-4 minutes) • To draw students' attention to the target language

T asks SS to read again the text to answer the questions on the participle clauses. SS work in groups to do the task and check their answers.

Clarification (8-10 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language

T presents the target language and clarifies the meaning by giving examples .Then ,T explains the form and highlight it. T explains the differences between the present continuous and the present participle clause.

Controlled Practice (4-6 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice

T sets the task and check understanding by asking ICQs. SS work in groups to do the task .T gives feedback by showing the SS the answers. T gives feedback when needed.

Free Practice (3-5 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language

T sets the task and models the task .T asks SS to write 2 sentences about their favorite movies using the participles clauses. SS work in groups to discuss their sentences .