Learn the names of the different parts of the body
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Lesson plan overview
| Task | To learn the names of some parts of the body |
| 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. Learn the vocabulary needed to describe some problems with specific parts of the body. Use the appropriate grammar structures and vocabulary to respond personally to the reflection questions. (Encourage students to respond in full sentences.) |
| Cultural focus | Students discuss the importance of healthy eating and exercise. |
| Specific task learning objectives | Students learn vocabulary for many parts of the body. Students learn ways to describe problems with various parts of the body. |
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Lesson plan
Warm-up: Introducing the topic and defining our terms
- Today, we’re going to talk about parts of the body.
- What is a body?
- Can you name some parts of the body?
Skill-building activities
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Skill-using tasks
- Guess the parts of the body* (Click on the stars to see the answers.)
- Parts of the body: Labelling activity*
- What can go wrong?* (For your more advanced students who want to explore the correct phrases for problems with parts of the body.)
Assessment/review tasks
- Open the box*
- Speaking cards* (Ask students to tell you where each part of the body is and what they know about that part of the body. If you’ve completed the “What can go wrong?” activity above, ask them to describe a possible problem with each body part.)
Reflection questions
- Can you name three parts of the body?
- How can you take care of your body to keep healthy?
- Are there things you do to keep your body in shape?
- Are there things you would like to do to keep your body in shape?
- Are healthy eating and exercise important in your home countries?
- Note: If you can see all of your students in an online class, play a game of “Simon Says,” using the parts of the body discussed during the lesson.
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