Lesson Planning IIIAnticipating problems
I don’t anticipate any problems…
..don’t forget the solutions…
What are you going to do?!
(these need to be on your lesson plan, too!)
What isn’t an anticipated problem?
I might forget my board pens
What isn’t an anticipated problem?
They might not understand my
instructions
These are within your control
Linguisticor
non-linguistic problems…
Non-linguistic problems…
My YouTube video might not play
..with the classroom
…with the learners
…with the learners
Linguistic problems…
MeaningForm
Pronunciation
Vocabulary
Looking for what might be difficult….
An example…
Spinster Meaning
= unmarried woman
..but what might be difficult?
Spinster = unmarried woman
But also…
..negative connotations
..rather archaic
Is this a woman or a man?Is she married?Is it polite?Is it used very often now?What do we usually say now?
CCQs
Spinster
FormCount noun
Pronunciation/’spɪnstə/
Structures
MeaningForm
Pronunciation
An example….
It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?
You went to Ibiza, didn’t you?
Question tags
An example….
It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?
You went to Ibiza, didn’t you?
Meaning
Real question?
An example….
It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?
You went to Ibiza, didn’t you?
MeaningNO PROBLEM
An example….
It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?
You went to Ibiza, didn’t you?
Form
An example….
It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?
You don’t have a dog, do you?
Form
An example….
It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?
You don’t have a dog, do you?
You can swim, can’t you?
You went to Ibiza, didn’t you?
Solution…Analyse the language yourself first – do your research!
Clear explanation
Clear exampleson board
Opportunities for controlled and freer practice
An example….
You went to Ibiza, didn’t you?
It’s a lovely day, isn’t it?
Pronunciation
Solution…
Lots of drilling
Opportunity to practice
Correction
Another example….
I’ve been on a safari
Present perfect for experience
Meaning
I’ve been on a safari
I went on a safari
BIG
PROBLEM!
Solution
Solution
Concept checking
Time lines
Opportunity for contrastive practice
I’ve been on a safari
Form
have + past participle
Solution
Solution
Teach/test irregular past participles
Opportunity for practice
I’ve been on a safari
Pronunciation
I have = I’ve been = /bɪn/
Solution
Solution
Drill and correct
Raise awareness of weak forms
Lesson Planning I Aims & the front page
Lesson Planning II Procedure