Practice the basic vocabulary needed to visit an eye doctor
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To practice speaking with an eye doctor during a routine exam. |
| CLB level | CLB Stage I (CLB 3-4) |
| 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 Getting things done Sharing information Listening: Interacting with others Comprehending instructions Getting things done Comprehending information Reading: Comprehending information |
| Language focus | Learn the vocabulary needed to understand this topic. 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 how eye care fits into the Canadian health care system. |
| Specific task learning objectives | To learn basic vocabulary needed for a visit to the eye doctor (optometrist and optician). To practice these words and phrases in a role play. |
| ESL Directions original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities? | This lesson includes original video (🎥) and audio (🔊) activities. |
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Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to talk about visiting an eye doctor.
- What are eyes?
- What is an eye doctor?
- What is another name for an eye doctor?
- What are glasses?
- What is the name of the person who helps you choose the right glasses?
Skill-building activities
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- Vocabulary flashcards*
- Listen to the vocabulary again* (Pay attention to how to say each word and what it means.)
- Visiting the eye doctor* 🎥
Skill-using tasks
- Listen and read: Audio and frame sequence* 🔊
- Comprehension questions*
- Role play* (Ask students to take turns reading the role play. Ask them to explain what each sentence means.)
- Who says what?* (Move the tiles to under the eye doctor or the patient.)
- Unjumble*
- What’s the difference?* (Learn about the different professionals who take care of people’s eyes.)
Assessment/review tasks
Reflection questions
- What are three words or phrases that you learned today?
- Have any of you been to an eye doctor in Canada?
- Have your children been to an eye doctor?
- How was going to the eye doctor? Did you speak directly to the doctor? Did you understand the doctor?
- What is covered by Alberta Health Services? What do you have to pay for?
- What are the names of some eye problems you might have?
- Have you ever had eye surgery?
- Is it easy to get an appointment to get your eyes checked?
- How often should you get your eyes checked?
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