Reading Lesson Plan
Good habits & Bad
Instructor: Stacy			Level: Intermediate			Students: 8 (highschool)		Length: 25 minutes
Materials: - Vocabulary worksheet (1 copy each) - 8 copies of the text " Good habits & Bad " - 2 posters ( pictures of good and bad habits ) - 1 copy of picture ( perseverance ) - 8 copies of worksheet ( comprehension task; classify habits into 2 groups ) - 2 copies of worksheet ( what's your personal opinion about a particular habit) - 9 cards of habit words , catch ball - White board and board markers
Aims: - Ss will be familiar with vocabulary through T's explanation and C.C.Q - Ss will be able to get the main idea by skimming the reading text and answering a guiding questions - Ss will improve speaking, reading and listening skill by group discussion activity
Language Skills: - Reading: reading text " Good habits & Bad " / Vocab worksheet - Speaking: sharing ideas in a group - Writing: classifying habits into 2 groups (good or bad) - Listening: listening to T's presentation, instruction, demonstration/ classmate's idea
Language Systems: - Lexis: vocabularies and expressions focused on habits - Phonology: practice intonation and pronunciation by listening and reading
Assumptions: Students already know - Students know how to skim and scan - students know how the class is set up - Students have the ability to listen English but not be able to understands some words which are difficult - Students are used to working individually and in groups of 3 ~ 4 - Students can read by themselves - Students know how to fill in the blanks
Anticipated Errors and Solutions: - Ss may not uderstands the word perseverance Use pictures as a realia then translate - There may not be enough time to complete the lesson Assign the post activity writing as a homework assignment - Some ss may finish the main tasks earier than others Make them to help the other group members
References: - Express yourself by LISK KOREA/ Duane Vorhees - English English dictionary by LONGMAN
Lead-In
Materials: Board
Time	Set Up			Procedure:
2 min	Whole Class			Greeting students T: Good morning everyone. How are you today? I'm really exciting to be here with great topic. Introduction Okay, look at these pictures. What can you see from these two posters? What are some good things to do? What are some bad things to do? (Elicit the answers by showing 2 posters) All right, as you may guess we are going to talk about " Habits" today. Before we learn, let's do something really fun. It'll help you to be relaxed and get closed to today's topic.
Pre-Activity
Materials: 9 cards of habit words , catch ball, board, marker, Vocabulary worksheet (1 copy each)
Time	Set Up			Procedure:
3 min 1 min 2min 3min	Whole Class Whole Class Whole Class Groups Whole class			* warming up activity By using these cards, I'll show you some words. If the word is good thing to do, say " It is good." and if the word is bad thing to do, say " It is bad." Then through this ball to good or bad side on the board. CCQ - If the word is good thing to do what will you say? - Where should you through this ball? Ok, please come out and make a line, when you're finish you can go back to your seat. 1. Vocabulary * Habits * perseverance * determination * dedication Instruction Let's learn some vocabularies that will help you to read today's text. You will study them through this worksheet, first. Fill in the blanks individually, then compare the answers with your group member. You have 2minutes. CCQ - How much time do you have? - Who are you working with? Monitor discreetly. Answer students if they ask questions. Give time warning: 30 seconds left. Be flexible with time. Give 1 more minute if they need it. Check answer: let students say the correct answer as group members - Go through the words one by one - Elicit the meaning from students - Explain the meaning if necessary - Let students pronounce each word together (if there`s wrong pronunciation teacher pronounce it again.) 2. Presentation and C.C.Q - Eliciting - Showing pictures - Give Ss detailed examples Check how well they understand through C.C.Q question, and if they still don't know exactly use translation.
Main Activity
Materials: 8 copies of Text, reading work sheet(including 2 guide auestions: 1copy each group), Board and markers.
Time	Set Up			Procedure:
1min 5min 4min	Whole class Groups Groups			1. Guiding Questions ( Stick a paper of the questions on the board ) " Why are bad habits so easy to get? " " What do you need for making good habits? " Instructions What did I write? Let's read the question together. Think about the answers as you read this article. I will give you 3min to read and solve the questions. First, you can read it alone and discuss about the questions with your group members. CCQ - Do you read with your partner? - What will you do as you read? Do you need more time? ● Yes → Give them 30sec. ● No → Have them feedback. feedback All right, everyone. When you're finish feel free to come out and write your answers on the board. 1 person is enough from each group. Compare 2 groups answers and check 2. Task Instructions You will have a worksheet. On this worksheet you are able to see some examples of good and bad habits. Classify these words into 2 groups. You have 3min and do it with your group. Demonstration For example, I see ' Drinking alcohol ' Is it good or bad? (Ss answer) Right, so I write the phrase on the bad side. CCQ - What can you see from the worksheet? - Are you working alone? ( Run task ) 3. Checking answers Instructions Now compare the answers to the other group members. And find out anything different from the others and discuss about it. Feedback Do you another ideas?
Post - Activity
Materials: worksheet(1 copy each group)
Time	Set Up			Procedure:
4 min	Whole Class Individually Group Whole Class			1. Free Production Instructions Look at these worksheets. Write some good solutions of yours. There are 2 bad habits - picking nose and shaking someone's legs. List at least 2things for each habits. Work with your group. You have 3 minutes. CCQ - Who do you work with? - For how long? Monitor actively and participate within each group. Take 1 volunteer from each of group and share their idea (solution) in front of the clss 2. Conclude lesson Elicit Ss to say what they learned today. Give homework Today's homework is to think about a habit that you want to create. We are going to discuss about it next time. You guys did a perfect job today. Did you have fun? Okay, See you next time!