DIDACTICS FOR

LANGUAGE TEACHING COURSE

ECRIF LESSON ANALYSIS

TOPIC: Occupations

andThe Present Perfect Tense

Stacey Hernandez Rodriguez

Topic: Occupations and the present perfect tense

Why this topic?

Occupations are part of the sylabus, So why not?

It could always develop into a fun dynamic class if worked right.

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Objective: SWBAT Present perfect tense..

Sub * v. have * been * noun * time clause

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Skills:SpeakingListening

Key feelings

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Before: calm, confident and sure of

myself During: concerned but relaxed (had fun) After: satisfied

ECRIF LESSON PLAN

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Warm up: Task :1(ABC Game) T will write the ABC´s on the board, above each

letter T wrote the following letters at random:L for left,R for right, orC for clap. Ss had to say the alphabet while they raise their

Left (L) or Right (R) hand or clap (C) as the teacher proposed.

Task 2: (Stand in Line)Ss acted out a role that was handed to them on a

piece of paper, they read the clues and formed a line according to the clue handed out to them.

E: EncounterFirst experience with the topic

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Task 1: T asks questions about what students´ family members do for a living, T writes each answer on the board.

T then asks Ss how long their family members have been doing a certain task.

How long has your mother been a ……… for? What does your mom do for a living? Task 2: T presents target grammar: Subject +

has/have + v. be + noun + time clause

C: ClarifyQuestions from E get clarified

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Task 1: Guess the occupationT asks Ss to write an ocupation on a sheet of paper

along with clues of it so other Ss can guess the ocupation on the sheet.

Task 2: Team work (find someon who)T hands out a sheet of paper where Ss have to find

a classmate who fits the description on the sheet. Ss are forced to develop listening and speaking skills by mingleling with others.

R: RememberMaking new knowledge stay in mind

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Task 1: Who am IT divides the group in order for Ss to compete, T

starts reading occupation descriptions and the group who gets the most correct answers in the least amount of time is the winner.

Task 1 Crossword puzzleT hands out Ss a crossword puzzle where they are

to read the clues and try to remember certain occupations from earlier.

I: InternalizeSs make the new knowledge their own

by using it in a I1 task

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Task 1: Mingle Ss sit in pairs and discuss their occupations along

with their friends´ and family members´ occupations in the present perfect tense. T will walk around and monitor Ss while they do so.

F: Fluent use

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Task 1: DialogueSs sit with a partner and create a short

dialogue using occupations and the present perfect tense. The dialogue could be dramatic, funny or however the Ss wish to do it, as long as it´s creative. When through, Ss will stand in front of the class and share it with their classmates.

Personal Learning

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I need to not stress out so much if I make a

mistake (permanent marker)

I have knowledge about ECRIF framework

I need to regulate my voice more often

I need to improve how to give clear

instructions and not speak so fast

Conclusions

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Skills were integrated

There was individual, pair and group work.

Ss were satisfied on a personal and educational level

I was too satisfied with my lesson

What needs to be improved?

I ran a little short on time

My voice and speed must be regulated

Need to not stress about things going the wrong way.

Be more prepaired for unepected incedents.