Lesson Planning - Part 6 - Lesson Plan Example - Study Phase

Summary

In this video script, the teacher outlines the process of introducing the present continuous tense through board work. By engaging students in interactive discussion, they will analyze example sentences to identify the structure of the tense: subject + verb 'be' + verb-ing. The teacher aims to elicit from the students the common features of words in the sentences, such as the subjects and verb forms, encouraging them to recognize patterns in the tense. This methodical approach is designed to make the tense clear and engaging for learners within a ten-minute timeframe.

Takeaways

• 😀 The first part of the study phase involves board work, using information from the elicitation part of the engage phase.
• 😀 The purpose of the study phase is to show the structure of a particular tense.
• 😀 The study phase is expected to take about ten minutes, and it involves interaction with students.
• 😀 The focus of the board work is on eliciting the structure of the present continuous tense.
• 😀 Students are asked to analyze sentences and identify common features in the first words.
• 😀 The first words in the sentences are likely to be the subjects, which students can identify during the activity.
• 😀 Once subjects are identified, the next step is to look at the second word, which will be 'am', 'is', or 'are' in the present continuous tense.
• 😀 The second word is the verb 'to be', and students are expected to recognize its pattern.
• 😀 The third word in each sentence is a verb ending with 'ing', which is a key feature of the present continuous tense.
• 😀 The overall structure of the present continuous tense is: subject + verb 'to be' (am, is, are) + verb + 'ing'.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the first part of the study phase?

The main focus of the first part of the study phase is the board work, where the teacher will use the information generated in the elicitation phase to show the structure of a specific tense.

How long is the expected duration of the study phase in this lesson?

The expected duration of the study phase is about ten minutes.

Who will do most of the talking during the study phase?

The students will do most of the talking during the study phase, with the teacher facilitating the interaction.

How will the teacher use the sentences to help the students understand the tense structure?

The teacher will ask the students to look at the sentences and identify commonalities, such as the subject, the verb form, and the ending 'ing' on the verbs, to help them deduce the structure of the present continuous tense.

What is the first element that the students should identify in the sentences?

The first element that students should identify is the subject of each sentence.

What subjects are already provided in the sentences, and which ones should be elicited?

The provided subjects are likely pronouns like 'I,' 'you,' and 'he.' The teacher should elicit other subjects like 'we' and 'it.'

What is the second element that the students should identify in the sentences?

The second element is the verb form, specifically 'am,' 'is,' or 'are,' which are forms of the verb 'to be.'

What is the third element that the students should identify in the sentences?

The third element is the verb ending in 'ing,' which follows the verb 'to be' in the present continuous tense.

How will the teacher highlight the structure of the present continuous tense?

The teacher will highlight the structure of the present continuous tense by showing the pattern: subject + verb 'to be' (am, is, are) + verb + 'ing'.

What role does spelling play in understanding the verb form in the sentences?

Spelling plays a minor role, as the primary focus is on the 'ing' ending of the verbs, although there may be slight variations in spelling for some verbs.