On Tuesday 30th, I had my first class experience with intermediate
level. First, I started the class with a warm up activity and I made students some
questions about the previous class. Then, I explained the grammar part about
the uses of the modal verbs and I also provided students some examples
according to it.
After that, I gave them some exercises in order that
they could practice the modal verbs “must”, “would” and “will”. The first one
was a fill in the blanks activity, and in the second activity; students had to write
an appropriate ending to the sentences I gave them.
At the end, I made a speaking activity according to
the topic so that they could practice more about it. For example, what would you do if you
were a millionaire? How do you think the world will look like in the
future? What are some of the things we must or must not do in the
classroom? And I provided them some ideas. In this activity students worked in
pairs and after that, I asked for volunteers to participate.
I really
liked this group because they pay attention to what I tell them, and they
understand very well the instructions of the activities they are going to work
with.
Something
that did not go so well was that in the speaking activity few of the students
participated and I consider that the questions were very easy. So I think that
this group is kind of shy, but I hope next time most of them participate in the
class. In the feedback the teacher told me that he really liked the warm up
activity and also when I used the charts to explain the grammar part, but he
told me that I need to include other activities
such as readings, and so on.
Hey Vero!
ReplyDeleteSee, for me it seems to be great. It is quite difficult to integrate all kind of activities within 40 or 50 minutes. I like your energy and enthusiasm Vero and I know that your students enjoy this.
Making students talk is a horse of a different color. Some times you have to push them! But you'll know how to do it the next time, I bet you will!
Nicely done Vero!
Hello Vero!
ReplyDeleteI think that if Ihad been there, I would have liked your warm up too, and don't worry about the participation, students are always like that, just think of you when you were in intermidiate level.
I suggest you to follow your tutor's instruction, varying the activities is really important to achieve meaningful learning. Why don't you surprise everybody with an activity designed by you and oriented to favor the four macra skills? don't just stick to the activities that are in the lesson plan.
Cheers!!
Hi girl!! i worked with that group before and i really liked it because they cooperate in everything you ask them to, i know to vary in the activities is important so that everybody has the chance to participate in the activities. Maybe solo work will make them feel comfortable;) take care!
ReplyDeleteHello Verito!! I liked your activities! and do not worry, I worked with that group as well, and they are a little bit shy at the beginning, but then they participate more, try to motivate them all the time. Good job girl!
ReplyDeleteHi Verito!!!
ReplyDeleteI’m pleased to see your improvement in every class! I like the speaking activity that you developed because of the questions you used inasmuch as they invite you to think and use your imagination which is good to develop in our ss.
You are lucky because of the group you have they are great people who really like to collaborate, they love playing and they also pay attention and understand instruction pretty well as you said. There are many students there who really like to express their ideas. I had tree beautiful teaching experiences there, so enjoy them my friend! And continue doing your thing because you are doing it great! (y)
I think that you have improved so much as I can read on your blog. First of all, congrats! You are doing very well, and you are enjoying which is the most important. Your activities were very nice. I really liked them. Your imagination can take you beyond. In this group, you will discover many things, and you will like what you learn. Keep up Verito! Cheers!
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