Lesson Planning Basics
A structured outline of what a teacher will teach in a lesson.
Lesson plan
What happens in the Presentation stage?
New material is introduced.
Organizing and controlling the classroom environment.
Classroom management
What is monitoring?
Watching students while they work.
What is the main pedagogical purpose of pair work?
To increase student speaking time and interaction in a controlled setting.
Clear goals describing what students should learn.
Lesson objectives
What is Practice stage?
Students practice new language with guidance.
Why is classroom management important?
It ensures discipline and effective learning.
What is giving instructions?
Explaining tasks clearly.
How is group work different from pair work in terms of classroom dynamics?
Group work involves more interaction, negotiation, and shared responsibility among 3+ students.
What does PPP stand for?
Presentation, Practice, Production
What is Production stage?
Students use language freely.
A guideline for student behavior.
Classroom rule
What is eliciting?
Asking students to provide answers or ideas.
Why is brainstorming considered an effective pre-writing or pre-speaking activity?
It activates prior knowledge and encourages creative thinking without judgment.
Why is lesson planning important?
It helps organize teaching and achieve goals effectively.
Teacher gives comments on student performance.
Feedback
What is positive reinforcement?
Rewarding good behavior.
What is scaffolding?
Supporting students step by step.
What language skills can role play improve and why?
Speaking, listening, and fluency because students simulate real-life communication.
What is a warm-up activity?
A short activity to engage students at the beginning.
What is a lead-in?
Introduction to the topic.
What is disruptive behavior?
Behavior that interrupts learning.
What is time management?
Managing lesson time effectively
What are the advantages and possible challenges of using games in language teaching?
Advantages: motivation, engagement, practice in fun way.
Challenges: time control, noise, and classroom discipline.