Contextualizing Instruction: Creating Thematic Units and Lesson Plans

Contextualizing Instruction: Creating Thematic Units and Lesson Plans

1. Ways to contextualize instruction in a class

   • Relaia
   • Posters/pictures related to the topic
   • Storytelling corner
   • Display of children's work

2. Contextualizing Instruction/classroom

   • Encourage students to express feelings and ideas
   • Provide meaningful reasons for the use of English
   • Motivate and engage them
   • Make connection between the classroom and their environment

3. Thematic Instruction

   • 1. Importance of content
   • 2. The value of local and national culture
   • 3. The importance of themes

4. Planning thematic units

   • 1. Select a theme
   • 2. Identify the language focus
   • 3. Identify conten objectives
   • 4.Identify learning strategies
   • 5. Develop activities
   • 6. Sequence the activities

5. Planning for the term of the year

   • Have into consideration appropriate contents depending on the time of the year (check calendar)
   • Notice the important events that can be integrate into each unit
   • Talk to other teachers in school

6. Daily lesson planning

   • Warm up
   • Presentation
   • Practice
   • Application
   • Assessment
   • Follow up