Engaging Intros

Overview

Grade Level: 10th Grade
Subject Area: Languages
California Education Standards: ELD (English Language Development) Standards for Grades 9-10, Part I: Interacting in Meaningful Ways, Section 1: Collaborative.

Lesson Duration: 45 Minutes
Class Size: 24 Students

Objectives

1. Students will be able to introduce themselves and others effectively in English.
2. Students will engage in meaningful conversations using structured dialogues.
3. Students will enhance their listening and speaking skills pertinent to introductions.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with introductory phrases
• Name tags
• Timer or stopwatch
• Speakers

Preparation

1. Prepare handouts with key phrases for introductions.
2. Write an example introduction on the whiteboard.
3. Arrange the classroom seating to facilitate pair and group work.

Lesson Plan

1. Warm-Up Activity (10 minutes)

Objective: Transition students into English mode and build a fun, interactive environment.

Activity: Two Truths and a Lie

• Each student will write down two true statements and one false statement about themselves.
• They will then take turns sharing these with the class.
• The class will guess which statement is the lie.

2. Introduction & Objective Setting (5 minutes)

Objective: Clearly explain the lesson goals.

Teacher explains:

• Today's focus will be on introducing ourselves and others.
• Students will practise using structured phrases to help them confidently make introductions.

3. Explicit Teaching (10 minutes)

Objective: Introduce key phrases and structures used in effective introductions.

• Write example on the board: "Hello, my name is [Name]. I am [age] years old and I am from [place]."
• Hand out "Introduction Phrases" worksheet.
• Discuss formal vs. informal greetings.
• Practice pronunciation and intonation as a class.

4. Guided Practice (10 minutes)

Objective: Engage students in structured dialogue practice.

Activity: Pair Introductions

• Split students into pairs.
• Each pair will use the handout to introduce themselves to each other.
• Students will also introduce their partner to the class, encouraging active listening and note-taking.

5. Independent Practice (5 minutes)

Objective: Provide students with an opportunity to use the language independently.

Activity: Speed Introductions

• Students will stand in two lines facing each other (Line A & Line B).
• Students in Line A will have 1 minute to introduce themselves to the person directly opposite in Line B.
• After 1 minute, the students in Line B will move down a spot.

6. Closing (5 minutes)

Objective: Reflect on learning and provide feedback.

• Ask students to share one new thing they learned about a classmate.
• Gather feedback on what they found challenging or enjoyable.
• Summarize key points and remind students to practice introductions outside of class.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during pair and group activities.
• Participation in the closing reflection.

Differentiation

For Advanced Students:

• Encourage the use of more complex sentences, such as discussing hobbies or future goals.

For Students Needing More Support:

• Provide pre-written sentence starters.
• Pair them with students who can provide additional guidance.

Reflection

• Encourage students to write a short paragraph for homework about their experience practising introductions.
• Follow up in the next lesson by revisiting these introductions with new pairs for continuous practice.