Azul Trejo Zetina, Camila Castro Brizuela, Blanca Bustos, Jude Mensah, Mehmet Sahin

Short description

This lesson focuses on learning and practicing vocabulary related to common objects found around the house. Students will engage in listening and speaking activities to reinforce their understanding and usage of this vocabulary via the VR tool  Immerse for language learning . The lesson will be aimed at students at a CEFR A2 proficiency level.

Contextualization

• 9th graders (14 years old) in Argentina

• CEFR A2

• Classroom

Lesson Aims

CEFR A2 Competencies:

1. Listening:
   Understand simple, clear speech on familiar topics related to everyday life.

2. Speaking:
   Use simple expressions and phrases to describe things, people, and places related to their immediate surroundings.

3. Communication (Interaction):
   Engage in simple conversations in familiar contexts.

Learning objectives (SWBATs)

• Recognize and recall vocabulary related to objects found at home.

• Use vocabulary in simple sentences to describe the location or function of objects.

• Engage in a basic conversation about their home and the objects found there.

Preparation:

• Before class: 

  • (30 min) Ensuring VR sets are charged and have all the parts needed. 

  • (30 min) Create handouts with instructions or tutorials for navigating the app. 

• During class: 

  • (15 min) Download the immerse app into VR sets or allocate time for students to do so. 

Materials:

• The teacher's computer and projector

• Handouts with instructions. 

• VR headsets or computers if using the desktop version. 

• Headphones for the desktop version. 

Task Cycle: 

• Pre-task: (15 min) 

Teacher will give a brief overview of the activity and provide examples to illustrate what students will need to do once they are online.  Students will get the VR headset or will go into the desktop version and sign in. 

• Main task: (30 min)

Once students are online, the teacher will provide directions about steps for the small groups. 

Lesson Plan Name: Home Sweet Home

• Post-task:  Teacher will be assessing students as they complete activities. 

Tracking student activity:

Scoreboard will be used to assign points to groups as they complete the tasks.