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Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« on: March 18, 2012, 06:28:27 PM »
 I have 13 conversation classes to plan for my 5th graders since I condensed the book from 7 periods down to 4, I have two free periods. (One is a conversation period and the other is grammar.)  I am sure some will be stellar ideas and some will rot...haha. By all means if you have some to share with everyone post them here. I will post all 13 here with associated explanations and worksheets.

Here is lesson 1 conversation. Since I am using this for my 5th graders and lesson 1 is "I'm From Brazil." I decided to stick with a "world" theme and do an around the world activity. I got the idea from someone who posted something similar as a complimentary activity within the book lessons. I've changed and expanded on the idea as I have 40 mins to kill and its focus is speaking.

So attached is the teacher explanation and the worksheet for the kids as well as "Meet our citizens" in case any of them don't know what those citizens are.  Also, there is a powerpoint of flag designs, just get their minds flowing of kinds of designs are possible.

NOTE: My suggestion is not to make the student worksheet double sided. If they get wind that they are going to be separated after deciding who can come to the country and designing the flag, they will either be angry or cheat. Keep the interview sheet to yourself until only the ambassadors are sitting by themselves and everyone else is standing up and getting ready to interview for their country.

Any questions, just PM me or post here.   ;D Happy Teaching!

EDIT 4-6-12
Added citizen cards for you to cut out and scrunch up so the kids can randomly pick one.
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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2012, 11:26:41 AM »
Just a note: I did this today and my kids enjoyed it but it is tightly packed time wise and unless your kids are great listeners, you will end up taking two classes to finish this. Part 1 the creation of countries, part 2, the conversation part. My class today is probably my worst class as far as listening goes. It took my CT and I 15mins to explain (repeatedly) because they kept talking and then saying, "Teacher, how?" Sigh.
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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #2 on: March 27, 2012, 08:47:39 AM »
LESSON2: So you want to be a rock star?

Here are some materials for conversation class #2
They will interview to form a band of their own based on their tastes.

The word doc is the 'how to' and the powerpoint is the questionnaire for the students.
A explanation powerpoint to follow later.

EDIT: I replaced the attachments with more attractive ones. ;D Well, the 'How to' is the same but there were some minor mistakes. I also added the group interview sheet. PPT ADDED.
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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #3 on: March 27, 2012, 01:44:59 PM »
I had an elementary conversation class today, tried to use Manchester United and K-Pop as topics but it didn't really get them going...any suggestions? The teacher tells me that I need to find something they are all interested in, but then fails to give me any idea as to what that may be.
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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #4 on: March 27, 2012, 02:58:08 PM »
Quote from: cjwearden07@hotmail.co.uk on March 27, 2012, 01:44:59 PM
I had an elementary conversation class today, tried to use Manchester United and K-Pop as topics but it didn't really get them going...any suggestions? The teacher tells me that I need to find something they are all interested in, but then fails to give me any idea as to what that may be.

Any of the two I just posted should work depending on your students' levels. Anything that allows them control over creation, they'll love. Create a country was a big hit, they're asking to keep doing it.
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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2012, 02:12:58 PM »
Lesson 3: Let's go to dinner!

Students will pretend to be in a restaurant and will have to order (or take orders) using menus. I've created the menu. The whole point isn't the food on the menu but the dialog between the customers and the wait staff. I will also be teaching them (for a cultural point) about tipping. 
This is to expand more on the chunjae lesson 4 "Do you want some more?"

I have attached all the work I've done this lesson. I want to caution you. If you have a co-teacher willing to add the Korean parts or really high level students (where you can just bypass Korean pronunciation and meanings) feel free to download these now, however if you teach alone, please wait until the end of the week when I can post a version with my KCTs additions. I wanted to get it up as soon as possible for those of you who can work without the Korean. I wrote the Korean pronunciation of most of the words but I am not sure if they are right.
Attached is: Menu, script, intro ppt with vocab and how to, customer roles (so they know how to act) to give out to the students with dotted lines to cut, and the script for communication between customers and waiters.
All in all it would take less than 45 mins for someone to insert all the necessary Korean, far less than to create from scratch  ;D I hope you all can use this. As always if you have any questions, just PM me.
Happy Teaching!

EDIT 5-9-12:
added Korean pronunciation files (just missing the script will add later today)
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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2012, 07:58:39 PM »
Download the video "This is Britain - School" (Or just stream it but I always prefer to be on the safe side.)

Watch video and do work sheet. (I had the Ss watch the video once then complete the worksheet on a second watch.)

Afterwards we went over the answers and had a discussion on the differences between our school and the school in the video.

Great video with clear speaking and subtitles.

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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2012, 01:39:20 PM »
The powers that be have decided that I will not be teaching from the

textbook. But, rather focus on the conversation bit. So, I spend 2 classes per lesson.

I love the ideas posted on this site. But, it seems we are all using different textbooks.

My lesson 3 for grade 5 is ( My favorite Subject is English).

Attached is a copy of the PPT that used. Seemed to work.
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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #8 on: May 24, 2012, 01:22:39 PM »
I was thinking about doing a lesson plan on public speaking to 3rd and 4th graders.  However, I am unsure if they will fully take advantage of what I would teach.  Maybe public speaking is not in the scope of what children in 3rd or 4th grade should learn.
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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2012, 07:35:49 AM »
Quote from: Beau on May 24, 2012, 01:22:39 PM
I was thinking about doing a lesson plan on public speaking to 3rd and 4th graders.  However, I am unsure if they will fully take advantage of what I would teach.  Maybe public speaking is not in the scope of what children in 3rd or 4th grade should learn.

Again, I suspect you do not understand their level (unless you work in an international school or hagwon or a wealthy area). Public speaking is too high level for them. However, that age group loves role plays, you could write role plays and have someone transliterate them into Korean (for your low level students who can't read).
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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2012, 08:22:13 PM »
I have to create a three day lesson plan for 3rd and 4th graders. I can be about anything and I am having a hard time deciding on a topic! Their English level is very low so it needs to be fairly simple and it's a three day special class so it should be fun too. With more focus on games. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. So far I've thought about animals and nature, but I feel those topics may have been done to death?

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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2012, 07:45:55 AM »
Honestly, 3rd graders are clean slate, so you can do almost anything and it will make them happy, however, the two easiest topics to teach are verbs and body parts and are very easy to pair together. I say easy because these topics allow for a lot of interactive activities and don't need any translation, all it can be pointed at or demonstrated. You can integrate colors into it as well by making a listening activity where they have to color the arms blue (or whatever color you say) and so on. Physical repetition activities are what you want for those ages, that it how they will retain the information. Check out the body parts section on here, you'll find a wealth of information on that. Also for verbs, check out: www.mes-english.com
www.toolsforeducators.com
They are extremely helpful for worksheets and stuff relating to that stuff.
Here are some things to get you started.
Warm ups:
Head shoulders knees and toes vid (they never tire of this video) esp the one with Bono from U2
hokey pokey
lemon tree
Tom's diner (suzanne vega)

games:
twister
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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2014, 01:26:25 PM »
So this topic has not been added to in a long time. However, I am starting an English conversation club this semester and was looking to Waygook for answers. I have never taught a real conversation class before.

Background: I work at an Elementary school and teach 4th - 6th graders. I have an odd schedule of these conversation classes. I have one for each grade but not every week. I have a total of seven for first semester. Many of my students will likely be fairly low level. I will have roughly 20 students in each grade class.

So, if you're in a similar situation, here is a great website for you. The link takes you to the conversation topics page: http://www.gl-english.com/speaking%20elementary.html

I am going to use the first class for introductions using a few games that have been winners for me in the past. Then I'm going to use "English" as the first topic, using the prompts found on that website. Then I will introduce the remaining topic choices and they can vote on what they want to talk about for the remaining 6 weeks. I have a selection of tried and true games to use at the end. I will pick one to close out the time.

If anyone has any more suggestions they would be much appreciated. Thank you!
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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2014, 02:20:56 PM »
I have an 80 minute free talking conversation class with 5th and 6th graders every Friday afternoon.  3:00-4:20.  Last class of the school week and I have to force these kids to talk, it's like pulling teeth.  A few rules I have to abide by that have been give to me by my co-teacher... 

no worksheets, no movies, no games - just talking (only in English). 

Let me tell you how much the kids really enjoy this class...

I have asked for subject they want to talk about, and have gathered questions about their subjects, displayed them on the projector and had them read and answer questions.  I mainly use this site http://iteslj.org/questions/ but i do have to preview read the questions to make sure they are good. 

Recently i have been breaking the rules and showing them Mr. Bean videos, and then having them talk about general things in the video, objects they saw or things that he did.  I write new words for them up on the board and have them repeat it.  Then afterwards I have a 'pop quiz' in the form of a game.  The kids love it because they find it entertaining to watch, then they talk about what they are comfortable with (whether its 'i see clock' or 'he went to the dentist') everyone can have some input, plus they enjoy the game and it helps reinforce the new words we write on the board.

My only fear is that one of these days a teacher will realize my method and tell me not to do it anymore (like they have before with other things during regular class - worksheets and any games where the kids can get too competitive, like bomb games).  At that point I will be boned.

Any help on this would be amazing.
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Re: Elementary conversation class (not after school) topics and materials
« Reply #14 on: May 15, 2014, 01:29:21 PM »
You're not allowed to do role play or the like? Because my conversation classes above would be great, and if your students are high level, you can get rid of the scripts and leave them to speak from their head but the themes would be great to get them talking. Especially my "So You Want to be a Rock Star?"
PM me if your interested and want more in-depth help.
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Quote from: trayboarder on May 14, 2014, 02:20:56 PM
I have an 80 minute free talking conversation class with 5th and 6th graders every Friday afternoon.  3:00-4:20.  Last class of the school week and I have to force these kids to talk, it's like pulling teeth.  A few rules I have to abide by that have been give to me by my co-teacher... 

no worksheets, no movies, no games - just talking (only in English). 

Let me tell you how much the kids really enjoy this class...

I have asked for subject they want to talk about, and have gathered questions about their subjects, displayed them on the projector and had them read and answer questions.  I mainly use this site http://iteslj.org/questions/ but i do have to preview read the questions to make sure they are good. 

Recently i have been breaking the rules and showing them Mr. Bean videos, and then having them talk about general things in the video, objects they saw or things that he did.  I write new words for them up on the board and have them repeat it.  Then afterwards I have a 'pop quiz' in the form of a game.  The kids love it because they find it entertaining to watch, then they talk about what they are comfortable with (whether its 'i see clock' or 'he went to the dentist') everyone can have some input, plus they enjoy the game and it helps reinforce the new words we write on the board.

My only fear is that one of these days a teacher will realize my method and tell me not to do it anymore (like they have before with other things during regular class - worksheets and any games where the kids can get too competitive, like bomb games).  At that point I will be boned.

Any help on this would be amazing.
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