Midterm Micro-Lessons FALL 2012

What? introduce instruct demonstrate and begin playing a game Considering a grade 6 elementary class, you will: introduce instruct demonstrate and begin playing a game

Why? This micro-lesson will help you to: Plan Prepare a lesson Practice Produce materials Demonstrate Language What have you learned?

Who? You and another student

When? During your normal class time

How Long? 10-12 minutes per pair Equal speaking time Equal demonstration time Equal interaction with the class In other words, both team members must contribute equally to preparing their micro-lesson!

Materials Visual Aids: (Non-digital) Flash Cards Game boards Large Dice Posters Etc.

Materials Visual Aids: (Digital) Power Point (PPT) CD Player Digital Over Head Projector

Lesson Step #1 Introduction Welcome the students Introduce yourself Tell the game name Write the name on the board

Lesson Step #2 Practice key: (before giving game directions) Vocabulary Expressions Sentences

Lesson Step #3 Preparation Create groups Hand out materials (ex. game boards, dice etc.)

Lesson Step #4 Game Overview Explain: the goal… the purpose... how to win… the game

Lesson Step #5 Directions Explain how to play Demonstrate before starting Ask comprehension questions * Get students involved by asking for volunteers to help demonstrate.

Play! But only for 1-3 minutes!

Monitor Rules Participation Class Management

Keep In Mind

Good Energy = Good Results

Explain Demonstrate Step by Step Exemplify

Students are interested in playing a game that has a purpose or something to achieve or win.

Grading Delivery Interaction Language Appropriacy Language Accuracy

D E L I V R Y Practiced Clear Confident Authentic Adaptable

I N T E R A C O Eye contact Body Language Visual Aids Demonstration

A P R O I C Y Situations Instructions

A C U R Y Grammar Self-correction

Let’s review! Question 1 How many members are there per group? 1 2 3 4

Let’s review! 6-8 8-10 10-12 Question 2 12-14 How long is the micro-lesson? Minutes: 6-8 8-10 10-12 12-14

Let’s review! Question 3 Sing a song Play a small game ? What should you do before giving instructions? Sing a song Play a small game Practice key vocabulary ?

Let’s review! 1 2-3 Question 4 Until finished No game (no time) How long will you play the game? Minutes: 1 2-3 Until finished No game (no time)

Let’s review! Question 5 Offer a prize Sing a song Smile Do a chant How can you increase student interest? Offer a prize Sing a song Smile Do a chant

You are correct! Go to question 2

You are correct! Go to question 3

You are correct! Go to question 4

You are correct! Go to question 5

You are correct! Continue

Oops! Try again. Back to question

Oops! Try again. Back to question

Oops! Try again. Back to question

Oops! Try again. Back to question

Oops! Try again. Back to question

Use this video to help you prepare for you micro-lesson.

Please explore these additional resources to help you improve your classroom English and your general English ability. http://englishteachingmaterials.com/classroomenglishexpressions.aspx http://www.cambridge.org/us/ESL/letstalk/support/language.htm http://community.eflclassroom.com/page/online-learning http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/instructor.html http://www.readwritethink.org/

Remember: in teaching, preparation is key!