Lesson Plan 1: Identifying Parts of Speech

Main Aim:
Students will learn to identify and categorize words into their parts of speech (nouns, verbs,
adjectives, etc.).
Subsidiary Aims:
Students will improve their sentence analysis and writing skills.
Potential Problems:
Students may confuse similar parts of speech (e.g., adjectives and adverbs).
Solutions:
Use simple examples and provide clear distinctions between confusing categories.
Teaching Aids/Materials:
Whiteboard, handouts, and a worksheet.
Homework:
Write five sentences and label each word according to its part of speech.
Stages Materials Duration Interactions Procedures Purposes
T: Writes a sentence
and asks Ss to identify To activate prior
Sentence on
Introduction 5 mins T ↔ Ss familiar words (e.g., knowledge and
the board
"cat," "runs," engage students.
"quickly").
T: Explains each part
To provide a
of speech with
foundational
Explanation Handouts 10 mins T → Ss examples,
understanding of
highlighting their
parts of speech.
roles in sentences.
Ss: Work in pairs to To reinforce the
identify and label concept through
Practice Worksheet 15 mins Ss → Ss
words in given practice and
sentences. collaboration.
Ss: Write a short To encourage
paragraph and label independent
Production None 10 mins Ss → T
each word with its application of
part of speech. knowledge.
Lesson Plan 2: Word Formation
Main Aim:
Students will learn to form new words by adding prefixes and suffixes to root words.
Subsidiary Aims:
Students will enhance their vocabulary and understanding of word structure.
Potential Problems:
Students may find it challenging to remember the meanings of prefixes and suffixes.
Solutions:
Provide examples with pictures and clear explanations of meanings.
Teaching Aids/Materials:
Prefix and suffix cards, word lists, and flashcards.
Homework:
Create five new words using prefixes and suffixes, then write their meanings.
Stages Materials Duration Interactions Procedures Purposes
T: Introduces a root
word and shows To introduce the
Prefix/suffix
Introduction 5 mins T ↔ Ss how adding prefixes concept of word
cards
and suffixes changes formation.
its meaning.
T: Explains
common prefixes
To clarify how
Flashcards (e.g., "un-", "pre-")
Explanation 10 mins T → Ss prefixes/suffixes
and chart and suffixes (e.g., "-
modify meanings.
ful", "-ness"), with
examples.
Ss: Work
individually to form
To practice forming
Word new words from a
Practice 15 mins Ss → T and understanding
formation list given list of root
new words.
words and share
their meanings.
Ss: Write sentences
To apply knowledge
using at least three
creatively in a
Production None 10 mins Ss → Ss newly formed words
sentence-writing
and discuss with
task.
peers.
Lesson Plan 3: Vocabulary Expansion
Main Aim:
Students will expand their vocabulary by learning synonyms, antonyms, and thematic words.
Subsidiary Aims:
Students will improve their speaking and writing skills.
Potential Problems:
Students might struggle to remember or use new vocabulary.
Solutions:
Use visuals, mnemonic devices, and frequent practice.
Teaching Aids/Materials:
Word cards, matching worksheets, and a thematic word list.
Homework:
Write a story or dialogue using 10 new words learned in class.
Stages Materials Duration Interactions Procedures Purposes
T: Presents a theme (e.g., To set the
Thematic
Introduction 5 mins T ↔ Ss "travel") and lists related context and
word list
words on the board. engage interest.
T: Explains the meanings To enhance
Word of new words, along with understanding of
Explanation 10 mins T → Ss
cards their synonyms and word
antonyms, using examples. relationships.
Ss: Match words with their To reinforce
Matching synonyms/antonyms and learning through
Practice 15 mins Ss → Ss
worksheet complete sentences with active
the appropriate word. engagement.
To encourage
Ss: Write a short dialogue
practical usage
Production None 10 mins Ss → T using five new words and
of new
present it to the class.
vocabulary.
Lesson Plan 4: Contextual Word Usage
Main Aim:
Students will understand how the meaning of words changes depending on context.
Subsidiary Aims:
Students will develop critical thinking and reading comprehension skills.
Potential Problems:
Students might misunderstand subtle differences in word meanings.
Solutions:
Provide multiple examples and explanations.
Teaching Aids/Materials:
Contextual sentence handout, worksheet, and a short story.
Homework:
Find examples of words used in different contexts from books or the internet.
Stages Materials Duration Interactions Procedures Purposes
T: Presents a word
(e.g., "light") used in To introduce the
Contextual
Introduction 5 mins T ↔ Ss different sentences topic and capture
examples
with varying interest.
meanings.
T: Explains how
To provide clarity
context affects
on how words gain
Explanation Handouts 10 mins T → Ss meaning, using
meaning from
sentences from the
context.
handout as examples.
Ss: Complete a
To reinforce
worksheet where they
contextual
Practice Worksheet 15 mins Ss → T identify and explain
understanding of
the meaning of words
words.
in different contexts.
Ss: Write sentences
To encourage
where the same word
creativity and
Production None 10 mins Ss → Ss has two different
practical application
meanings and share
of the lesson.
with peers.