In the lesson plan, i have selected to do multiple activities. Starting with a warm-up to gauge what the students already know. The students will them be given a vocabulary chart with travel related words and the definition. They will them go around asking their classmates travel related questions in order to fill out the chart. They will have to form the questions for who they are trying to find. Finally, the students will create a short creative story based off the answers they got from the previous activity. The final activity will summarize what they have learned and require students to pull it all together.
| Instructor | Gaige Baker |
| Class/Level | Functional English Class Intermediate High School Learners |
| Time | 70 minutes |
| Topic | Travel Related Vocabulary and public transportation |
| Skill(s) in Focus | Understanding transportation and travel related vocabularyDiscuss general ideas of travel and intro to the topic |
| Goal(s) | Students will feel confident talking about travel plans and using travel vocabulary. |
| Objectives | By the end of the lesson students will be able to: Write a creative story about their classmates Use vocabulary related to transportationDevelop an appropriate list of questions regarding travel |
| Materials | Include what materials you will be using in this lesson. If you have created materials, be sure to include those in an appendix at the end of the lesson plan Vocabulary Worksheet (Appendix A) Warm Up Questions (Appendix B) Vocabulary List and definition (Appendix C) |
Class Description
Warm-up (10 minutes)
Participation Framework: Whole Class
Objective #2
- Teacher will list vocabulary on the board and create and open discussion environment by asking them questions based off the vocabulary.
- For example, we could begin talking about speed limits and what it means to follow speed limits, the consequences of not following speed limits etc. I could ask the students if anyone has ever been pulled over for speeding.
- Students will answer the questions asked using their own personal experiences
- Teacher will pass out vocabulary list and definition to each student for class work
Vocabulary: Find Someone Who… (15-20 minutes)
Participation Framework: Whole Class
Objective #2
- Teacher will hand each student individual sheets with a list of questions. See appendix below for examples.
- Student will be required to ask their classmates questions based on what they are trying to find.
- For example, the worksheet says “Find someone who has a bus pass” the students will have to for that into the question “do you have a bus pass in order to as their partner.
- After 10 minutes of going around the class, the students will be asked to share the name one student who answered their question.
Creative Writing (25 minutes)
Participation Framework: individual
Objective #1
- Students will use information from previous activity to create a short story about their classmates travel plans. Students will use vocabulary related to travel to create their short story
- Students will right 2-3 paragraphs.
- Teacher will assist students when needed and observe the class
- Students will turn in the assignment at the end of class as an exit ticket.
Appendix A
Warm-up
Discuss the following questions as a class
- How do you get to school?
- What is the speed limit in your city?
- Do you like to travel?
- Have you ever lost your luggage?
- Have you ever been on a cruise?
| Appendix B Find a classmate who matches the description | ||
| # Name | Find someone… | |
| 1 | has been on a trip recently | |
| 2 | has a monthly buss pass | |
| 3 | has stayed in a B&B | |
| 4 | has been to London? | |
| 5 | can tell you the meaning of “carry-on luggage” | |
| 6 | gets a lift to school | |
| 7 | prefers train travel to plane travel | |
| 8 | is planning a trip soon | |
| 9 | can explain the word “itinerary” | |
| 10 | knows the name of a local taxi company |
| Appendix C | |
| Word / Phrase | Definition |
| Speed Limit | The maximum speed you are allowed to drive, according to the law |
| Bus fare | The cost of a bus trip |
| Bus transfer | A ticket or paper that allows you to change from one bus trip to another |
| Accommodation | A place to stay |
| Inn | Another word for hotel |
| B&B | Also called a bed and breakfast; a type of accommodation, usually in a person’s home; both a room and breakfast are included in the price |
| Hostel | A building that provides cheap sleeping accommodations; usually several people sleep in the same room; very common in young people |
| R.V. | Recreational vehicle, camper, a home on wheels |
| To be bumped | To be asked to give up you seat because there are not enough seats |
| To book | To reserve, save a place |
| To overbook | To make more reservations than there are places for; to sell more tickets that there are seats |
| Luggage | Baggage, suitcases |