1. Topic-
Greetings and Introductions
 
2. Content-
"Hello. My name is _____________. Nice to meet you."
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
1. Immerse students in a foreign language environment.
2. Make English fun, approachable, and interesting.
 
4. Objectives-
1. Students will learn how to introduce themselves in English
2. Students will adopt English names, create name cards (めいし), and fill-out their English passports.
3. Students will interview one another.
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Construction paper, scissors, pencils, pens, markers, and crayons.
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

Teacher will tell students that they are now in "English Land". Teacher begins by stating their name, place of birth, and interests using relevant materials. Students will adopt and use an English name during the class to make them feel like native speakers.
 

B. Development-

1. "Hello."
2. "My name is ~~~."
3. "Nice to meet you"

Students will repeat and review dialogue.
 

C. Practice-

First, students will create a name card (using their English class names) which they will keep on their desks for the school year.

Next, students will fill-out their English passports.
 

D. Independent Practice-

Students will interview one another using a worksheet. The student/s who interviews everyone will receive a sticker for their passport.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

Can be scaled and added/subtracted to according to grade and/or competency level.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

Teacher will listen to the students interview one another. They should correct any mistakes that they hear the students make.
 

G. Closure-

Learning a foreign language can be difficult, especially for students who have not encountered foreign culture in a real world setting. This lesson aims to ease second-language immersion by making the students feel like they can be a part of another culture.
 
7. Evaluation-
1. Students can introduce themselves
2. Students feel comfortable introducing themselves
 

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