Learn the basic vocabulary printed on most prescription labels
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To understand common terms used on prescription labels. |
| CLB level | CLB Stage I (CLB 1-3) |
| Delivery method | Online |
| Class size | 10-15 students (vary the number of activities according to your class size) |
| Estimated time | 1.5 hours (depending on class size) |
| CLB Skills and Competencies | Speaking: Interacting with others Sharing information Listening: Interacting with others Comprehending information Reading: Comprehending information |
| Language focus | Learn the vocabulary needed to understand this topic. Understand the difference between the singular and plural in the full vocabulary sentences. Use the appropriate grammar structures and vocabulary to respond personally to the reflection questions. (Encourage students to respond in full sentences.) |
| Cultural focus | Students understand more about the Alberta (and Canadian) health care system and where pharmacists fit into this system. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students will learn and practice the vocabulary printed on a typical prescription label. Students will work with prescription labels to understand the common elements on each one. |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson includes original audio (🔊) activities. |
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Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to read prescription labels.
- What is a prescription?
- How do you get a prescription?
- Where do you pick up prescriptions?
- What is a prescription label?
- What information is on the prescription label?
Skill-building activities
- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Listen to the vocabulary again* 🔊 (Ask students to pay attention to the pronunciation, spelling, and meaning of the words.)
Skill-using tasks
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- Identify the parts of a prescription label* (Practice activity 1)
- Identify the parts of a prescription label* (Practice activity 2)
- Match-up* 🔊
Assessment/review tasks
Reflection questions
- What are three words or phrases that you learned today?
- Do you speak English with your pharmacist?
- Does your pharmacist explain the medication to you?
- What should you do if you don’t understand the pharmacist’s instructions?
- Did you know that your pharmacist can write some prescriptions?
- What prescriptions can your pharmacist write?
- What other health questions can your pharmacist answer?
- Did you know that some pharmacies are open 24 hours a day? Is there a pharmacy like this near you?
- Is going to the pharmacy different here from in your home country?
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