Microteaching "Report Text" about Animal with Rafika

Summary

This transcript follows a classroom session where the teacher engages students in learning about descriptive and report texts. After a short interactive game to get students involved, the teacher introduces the concept of report writing, focusing on animals, and guides the students through structuring their own reports about tigers and other animals. The class includes watching videos for inspiration and giving feedback on each other's work. The session wraps up with reflections on the students' learning process, focusing on report text structures and how to present information clearly and effectively. The teacher closes with a group prayer, emphasizing teamwork and learning.

Takeaways

• 😀 The lesson begins with a greeting and a group prayer to set a positive tone for the class.
• 😀 The teacher engages students in a fun game, asking them to respond with 'hi' when given certain greetings (Good Morning, Good Afternoon, etc.).
• 😀 The class discusses descriptive text, revisiting the topic of fruits from the previous lesson.
• 😀 The teacher introduces the topic of animals, specifically cats and pandas, encouraging students to share their knowledge and experiences with pets.
• 😀 The class watches a video about pandas and discusses their physical features, diet (bamboo), and habitat (forests and zoos).
• 😀 The teacher explains the structure of a report text, including two main sections: general classification and description.
• 😀 The 'general classification' section provides an introduction and broad overview of the topic being discussed.
• 😀 The 'description' section offers detailed information, including characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, and other relevant features of the subject.
• 😀 Students collaborate to write a short report text about tigers, learning about their physical traits, habitat, and diet.
• 😀 The students are given the opportunity to provide feedback on each other’s work in groups, focusing on providing constructive criticism to improve writing.
• 😀 The teacher assigns an individual task on tourism attractions and reflects with students on the challenges of writing and presenting report texts.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the greeting game in the beginning of the lesson?

The greeting game is designed to engage students right at the start of the class and energize them. It also helps practice language skills related to different times of the day, such as 'good morning,' 'good afternoon,' and 'good night.'

What is the main topic of the lesson being taught in the transcript?

The main topic of the lesson is report writing, specifically about animals, where students learn how to write a report text that includes both general classification and detailed descriptions.

What are the two main structures of a report text that the teacher explains?

The two main structures of a report text are General Classification, which provides an introduction to the subject, and Description, which contains detailed information about the subject, such as its characteristics, habitat, and behavior.

How does the teacher use a video to introduce the topic of report writing?

The teacher shows a video about pandas to help students understand how report texts can describe animals. The video prompts students to observe the panda's appearance, behavior, and habitat, which helps them grasp the format of a report text.

What do students learn about the panda from the video?

Students learn that pandas are large, funny animals with black-and-white fur. Their favorite food is bamboo, and they live in the forest and zoos. Pandas are native to China.

What activity does the teacher ask students to do after watching the video?

After watching the video, the teacher asks students to write a short report text about tigers, applying the structure of general classification and description. They are then encouraged to present their work to the class.

What is the role of peer feedback in the lesson?

Peer feedback is incorporated through group activities where students exchange their written drafts with another group, read each other's work, and provide constructive feedback based on a checklist profile.

What type of animal do the students present in their report texts?

Students present reports about various animals. One group presents a report about bears, describing their habitat, behavior, and diet. Other groups also present their own report texts about different animals.

What does the teacher ask students to do at the end of the lesson?

At the end of the lesson, the teacher asks students to reflect on the challenges they faced in writing and presenting their reports. They also share what they learned about writing a report text with correct structure.

How does the teacher incorporate technology into the lesson?

The teacher uses Google Drive to collect students' work. After completing their group assignments, students upload their drafts to Google Drive, and those who haven’t finished can complete the task at home.