12th Grade Free Time, Hobbies Lesson Plan (English)

Topic: Free time, hobbies

Objectives & Outcomes

• To understand the concept of free time and its role in modern society
• To learn about various hobbies and their benefits

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Examples of different hobbies (e.g. yoga, hiking, gaming)
• Handouts with information about hobbies

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have any hobbies. Write down their answers on the board.
• Ask what makes a hobby worthwhile and why people engage in hobbies.

Direct Instruction

• Explain that a hobby is an activity that someone does for pleasure and enjoyment.
• Ask students to name some popular hobbies in modern society. Examples might include video games, watching TV, and surfing the internet.
• Explain that there are many different types of hobbies, and that people have different reasons for engaging in them. Some people enjoy hobbies because they provide an opportunity to socialize with others, while others enjoy them because they provide an outlet for creativity or help them to relax and unwind.
• Ask students to share some of their own hobbies. Encourage them to talk about why they enjoy these activities and what they get out of them.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups.
• Give each group a piece of paper and a pen.
• Ask the groups to brainstorm a list of possible hobbies that they might want to try in the future.
• Have each group share their list with the class and discuss the different hobbies that were suggested.
• As a class, create a visual chart listing the different hobbies listed by the groups, along with a brief description of each one. The chart should include both popular and unique hobbies, as well as both leisurely and creative activities. This will serve as a resource for students to refer to as they think about their own hobbies.
• Have students work in pairs to discuss their own hobbies and the benefits they get from them. Encourage them to think about why they enjoy these activities and what they get out of them.
• Have pairs share their thoughts with the class and discuss as a group.
• Ask students to use the visual chart created earlier to identify common themes among the different hobbies they have listed. What common benefits do these activities offer?
• Have students share their thoughts as a group and discuss any common themes or benefits they have identified.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose one hobby from the list created in the previous activity to research further.
• Have students create a project that represents their chosen hobby, such as a poster, collage, or written description.
• Encourage students to be creative and think about how they can represent their hobby through their project.

Closure

• Have students share their projects with the class and discuss why they chose their particular hobby and what they enjoy about it.
• Review the benefits of having a hobby and discuss any new ideas students have for their own projects.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice phase to ensure they are researching a valid hobby and completing the project according to the guidelines.
• Evaluate the presentations or written reports from the group activity as a measure of students' ability to collaborate and present information on their chosen hobbies.