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[zachmokpo]

I wanted to wind down the semester with something interesting and had my high school girls creating phobias in groups. I'd begin the lesson by asking them what they are afraid of (usual replies were "insect, Zach, mouse"). I then explained what a phobia is (공포증) and told them three of my phobias. I then explained 6 different phobias to the class and showed the class some clips of a Japanese fear factor like show. I then told the class I wanted them to create a phobia about something. I gave an example (Zachphobia - a fear of Zach making students speak english).

The group would then present their phobia to the class. The students made some REALLY creative phobias and the lesson has worked pretty well with each class I've used it in so far.

[lisadream]

Thanks for this lesson Zach, it worked great in my classroom!

I modified the powerpoint and added a worksheet (mostly so I can reward the students who are actually paying attention/making an effort with participation marks/stickers). Unfortunately, they don't get to do alot of speaking in front of the class, but I make time when they are creating their own phobias to talk to as many students as I can and ask them about their ideas. They loved the videos from the Japanese Fear Factor show. Because I have mild Arachnophobia, and talk a little bit about "learned behaviour" if I have time I show them a 4 minute clip from the end of the movie Arachnophobia because this movie is how I "learned" to be afraid of spiders when I was about 8 years old.

I'll post my files here just in case anyone is curious.

Thanks again for a great lesson in a can.