12th Grade Personal English Lesson Lesson Plan

Topic: How to motivate students to learn English

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to explain the reasons behind their lack of motivation and suggest ways to overcome this.

materials

• Copies of the article "Why English Is Hard: And What To Do About It" (from the book "Why Language is Hard")
• Handouts with brainstorming prompts

Warm-up

• Ask students to share their experiences learning English and any frustrations they have experienced.
• Encourage them to be open and honest with their comments.
• Allow for a few minutes of group discussion, then lead a brief round of brainstorming on a whiteboard to generate a list of common frustrations.
• Review the list and ask students to explain why they think each item is a problem.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the topic or theme of the lesson.
• Provide a brief overview of the key concepts or skills that will be covered.
• Demonstrate the key skills or concepts using relevant materials and/or visual aids.
• Ask students to practice the skills or apply the concepts in small groups or individually.
• Monitor the students' progress and provide guidance as needed.

Guided Practice

• Provide students with handouts or worksheets that ask them to apply the skills or concepts learned in the direct instruction phase.
• Walk around the classroom and provide guidance and support as students work.
• Ask students to share their work and offer feedback as needed.

Independent Practice

• Give students a project-based assignment that allows them to apply the skills or concepts learned in the direct instruction phase.
• Ask students to work independently or in small groups to complete the assignment.
• Provide students with the supports they need to overcome any challenges they may face.

Closure

• Review the key concepts and skills learned in the direct instruction phase.
• Ask students to share their thoughts and insights on the topic or issue that was discussed during the class.Follow-up
• Encourage students to continue to reflect on and apply what they have learned in their daily lives.

Assessment

• Collect and grade the writings produced in the independent practice phase.
• Use the class discussion and participation in class activities as formative assessment.