BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, AJMAN
LESSON PLAN
Teacher’s Name: Ms. Riza Akter Date: Period: _________________
Class: 8 Subject: English Topic: VOCABULARY
Names of SEND students: Nil
Names of G&T students: Nil
Names of Emirati students:
Learner Teacher
Learning objective: Success Criteria: Professional learning
objective:
8Rv.01 Deduce the meanings of All: Identify the meanings of the Gain a comprehensive
unfamiliar words in context and words. understanding of effective
apply them in types of sentences Most: construct sentences. vocabulary
Some: Engage in reflective writing
based on the content.
Keywords: Cross-Curricular Links: Resources:
Incredulously, tumultuous, pessimistic Learners create a short skit/story PPT
linking it with
Science/History/UAE
Starter (activating learning): 5 min Guidance and support:
Word Chain:
Think of synonyms, antonyms, or words that relate to the words given
below.
Facilitate discussions and
1. Writing - ---------------- encourage students to share
their interpretations.
Main part: 8 min Support and assessment for
Introduction: learning:
(elicit the answers from students)
1. Have you ever come across a word you didn’t know Student-centered
while reading? How did you figure it out?
2. Why is vocabulary important? Mini-Plenaries
3. What are some ways to improve your vocabulary?
Teacher will introduce ‘CONTEXT CLUES” and facilitate
discussion.
Students will write the vocabulary words with their meanings.
Collaborative Activity: Questions of discussion:
Read the passage below and identify the meanings of the
highlighted words from the context
AFL : Rapid Fire
• when the teacher calls out a vocabulary word, students
must respond as quickly as possible with the meaning, a
synonym, an antonym, or a sentence using the word.3
seconds given to respond.
HOTs:
What does it mean for something to wither not only in a
physical sense but also metaphorically? Can you think of a
situation in life where a relationship or opportunity might
wither?
Individual Activity: (CHOICEBOARD- CHOOSE ANY TWO) 8 min
MILD TASK - Choose at least 3 vocabulary word and create a visual word
map showing its synonyms and antonyms
MIXTURE - Analyse the sentences and provide the missing word that fits the
context.
SPICY - Write a short skit that uses AT LEAST 5 vocabulary words in context.
The skit should have a clear storyline.
(Link your skit/story with UAE/Any historical place)
SUPER SPICY - Choose 10 vocabulary words and write a journal entry (real
or fictional) where you use each word in context. Reflect on your use of the
word.
Extension work to avoid waiting time:
Design a crossword puzzle that includes clues for our vocabulary words.
Plenary: 5 min Assessment method:
• write 2 other words you think of when you hear the
word ‘evocative’. Written and Presentational
• How would you apply today’s vocabulary in a real-life
situation?
Home learning: Topic of next lesson:
Design a crossword puzzle that includes clues for our vocabulary words.
Reflection of the lesson:
How did the students succeed in achieving the How did I succeed in supporting the students’
learning objective? learning?
