Author Topic: Middle School English Books (Ji Hak Sa) (Read 396787 times)

mich6791 · « **Reply #240 on:** April 27, 2011, 11:57:35 AM »

Lesson 4 (Grades 1 and 2)

juskajo · « **Reply #241 on:** April 28, 2011, 08:08:34 AM »

Quote from: blinden on April 26, 2011, 10:21:36 AM

I think you mean Lesson 3. I don't have a song but I do have this PPT that I've been using for "th". I've been using Korean vowels to demonstrate the different "u" sounds (be sure to emphasize that it's "put", not "poot"; "full", not "fool" as many of them say.) I don't have Grade 3.

er... i meant to type the lesson 4 sounds ("cap", "noisy" "about"). this mid-term desk-warming is making my brain soft.

DevilMogun · « **Reply #242 on:** April 28, 2011, 09:48:57 AM »

Quote from: jiacovetto on April 27, 2011, 08:55:36 AM

I'm having an open class coming up and I'm trying to do a lesson plan that is fun and will keep the kids engaged. I'm doing one on superheroes and villains, where they will create ther own, choosing from different layouts and also different personalitites such as "likes to help people" or "only wants money and power" The only trouble I'm having is trying to think of a better way to get them to talk more. They already have to describe and talk about their her/villain, but what else can I get them to do? Any ideas would be awesome.

I teach all boys so the tried and tested way of getting them to speak more is make it competitive. Against the clock is always a winner - if they have plenty of opportunity to rehearse what they have to say. I've also started using numbered chopsticks to select students to speak in pairs. Anyone who pulls the pink chopstick gets chocolate, which keeps the motivation up to keep it moving and stay interested. It's still just pair speaking though. I'd be happy to hear others suggestions.

bhwung · « **Reply #243 on:** April 28, 2011, 09:49:31 AM »

Hi all,

I was asked to do a review of GRADE 3 LESSON 1-4, so I decided to make it into a game for the kids. This is the 20 Seconds game made by a fellow waygook, all I did was fill in the blank slides with questions from the book.

Also, I was asked to do the Writing and Wrap up sections for lesson 4, so I attached the powerpoint I made as well.

cansom · « **Reply #244 on:** April 28, 2011, 11:46:39 AM »

Yes, I am also using these textbooks. However, my coteacher has asked me to only prepare lessons based on fun time and some speaking. I find the fun time exercises quite ridiculous! But I have only taught one week so far, and they are on lesson 3. I will be posting some of my material when it comes available. Since this is my first week, I just did an introduction lesson with a four questions, such as what is your hobby, and for the more advanced classes, what makes you smile from ear to ear? Though, my classes find even these questions quite difficult. We'll see how next week goes!

alex.lintzenich · « **Reply #245 on:** April 29, 2011, 11:21:52 AM »

I put up lessons 1-6 on a different thread so it was easier just to find the lesson plans themselves

http://waygook.org/index.php/topic,10068.0.html

hchbabyg84 · « **Reply #246 on:** May 03, 2011, 08:06:48 AM »

Hi All

I have stumbled on this it is not my own Work but Could Help with Games . . . .Sharing is caring !!!!!!
Hayley

Smaug · « **Reply #247 on:** May 03, 2011, 08:59:32 AM »

Grade 2 Lesson 4 Power point Order fods at resterrant (made other power point longer )
Grade 2 Lesson 4 Handout Order foods at resurant (made it a little more simialr to text from the book added pic)

These two lessons are pretti good but I tried to make a dialogue in the powerpoint that matches the hand out so it is longer and IMO improved.

I am really feeling bad some of you are angry at me. I have a hard time in Korea and no friends I just stay in my apartment and order pizza and watch torrent movies :( :( :'( :'(. Some of my students say I am gaining weight too, Thing is I do think you guys put up some workable lessons other wise I wuold not try to work with them and improve them. You just need to realize that if you give too much info and new words you are not helping so try to stick to the exact words in the text book which even then the kids do not lurn all of. I have years and years of teaching ESL in the USA and I am discouraged others get mad just cuz I try to make a few tips. Anyhow thanks again for the base materails and I hope if we meet in Ulasan or Busan you forgive me if I was too critacal and I will buy you beers.

mcfearless999 · « **Reply #248 on:** May 03, 2011, 09:50:50 AM »

Hello all,
I only recently discovered that there was a thread for the book I am using now. While I wish I had known sooner I am sure it will come in handy in the future. I am currently working on lesson 4 for 3rd years (lesson 4 for 2nd years is pretty straightforward). Anyways, I will look again if I can't think of any ideas. In the mean time I will post the lesson plans that I did for lesson 3 in the hopes that they are useful for others down the line.

hchbabyg84 · « **Reply #249 on:** May 03, 2011, 10:17:01 AM »

My Kids are Doing Exams so tomorrow i am doing Games With them so if any one needs a free Lesson !!!!

Here you Go !!!

dsob · « **Reply #250 on:** May 03, 2011, 11:22:11 AM »

I now feel bad for smaug... Listen smaug, it wasn't what you suggested but it was how you suggested it.

I want criticism of my teaching, I have 3 months teaching experience so I need advice to improve my lessons and my teaching methods. I just don't want to hear about how much superior you see yourself over everyone else here.

iantrich · « **Reply #251 on:** May 03, 2011, 11:44:24 AM »

I agree with smaug on many aspects, mostly in that cramming tons of information down students throats does them no good. Luckily I'm down to barely using this book in my class with my co-teacher's blessings as far as I know.

I cover 1-2 pages in a class and the rest of the time is practice. We play SuperSpeed, which is an amazing game that teaches students "sight words," words that native speakers don't really read but rather just know on sight, and then do a structured free talking exercise that highlights the books target vocab but lets them use anything they know about English. My number one rule with the "Almost Free Talking" is to have them lie. This gets them thinking up silly and crazy answers and outside the box. I can then roam around the room and listen in, fix any glaring mistakes and throw in follow-up questions.

I also have lots of vocabulary for them each lesson, but it is not for them to retain. I put up the English along with the Korean translation for their reference while doing the Almost Free Talking, but in no way to I expect them to remember it. I expect them to remember 2-3 words from my lesson, maybe 1-2 phrases if I'm lucky and to explore what they already know about English in the Almost Free Talking.

I would put up examples right now, but I'm tired and need to go have my teachers class now. So, adios, kids!

~Ian

DevilMogun · « **Reply #252 on:** May 03, 2011, 12:17:42 PM »

Quote from: dsob on May 03, 2011, 11:22:11 AM

I now feel bad for smaug... Listen smaug, it wasn't what you suggested but it was how you suggested it.

I want criticism of my teaching, I have 3 months teaching experience so I need advice to improve my lessons and my teaching methods. I just don't want to hear about how much superior you see yourself over everyone else here.

Teaching is teaching.

Whether we are teaching a foreign language to some kids in school or teaching fellow teachers how to teach a bit better, a good teacher will use encouragement, constructive criticism and positive praise for work well done. They will set a good example and encourage 'students' to ask questions so that they might learn from it and never, ever embarrass, humiliate or denigrate the student.

If you've been teaching long enough, this kind of behaviour is second nature and doesn't falter in any but the most trying of situations. ::)

mich6791 · « **Reply #253 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:23:29 PM »

For lesson 4 (Grades 1 and 2)

christinej · « **Reply #254 on:** May 04, 2011, 07:52:37 AM »

Here is a yoga lesson that went really well with my grade 2 students. The PE teacher organised some mats for me and we did the lesson in the gym. The students really enjoyed the lesson, I did alot of relaxation in between the lessons (lying down on the mat, closing your eyes and breathing normally).
I started with warm up exercises, to get their blood flowing, then we went into relaxation (lying on the mats). Then, they sat up, and listened to the instructions of the pose (I read it, and my co-teacher did the moves). Then they paired up, one student read and another did the pose. Then back to relaxation and preparation for the next pose.

alexandrateacher · « **Reply #255 on:** May 04, 2011, 08:29:31 AM »

Hey so totally off topic, but I posted the post below yesterday, but unfortunately it didn't get any hits, and I'm afraid its because its not in the "Most Recently Updated Topics" section...so I thought I would pass the idea on to yall and get some feedback as well (sounds like a win-win situation to me?!). We've been trading ideas on here for the past few months together, so I thought this would be the next best place to put it since it didn't get any hits on the general discussion:

Hey all! I have this idea brewing in my little mind about doing a "English Through Music" summer camp. I'm teaching middle schools with pretty high levels of English. They are obviously at this point in their lives where music consumes almost any waking moment that isn't spent in class or at the dinner table, so I thought it would be fitting and interesting.

I would like for each day to have a different theme. I am teaching for 4 days per camp and wanted to get your ideas rolling.

Obviously I would like to focus on all aspects of learning English- listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
Listening would quite obviously be taken up by the music itself.
For speaking, I'm thinking about having them do some presentations on music- what song their group has, who the artist is, hard vocabulary words, the main idea behind the song, etc. Another good idea for speaking is to have a discussion or a simple debate.
Writing- A personal journal idea about the topic for the day- how they like these songs, had they heard them before, if the lyrics make them feel differently about the topic
Reading- Something about the artist, the song, the topic with comprehension questions.

What really sparked this idea was the lesson posted on Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way'. I know many of you may think she's inappropriate to teach, but lets be honest, our students love her and her music and the idea of this song is really powerful, especially for a society that is so wrapped up in plastic surgery. I want my children to be proud of who they are. Not to mention that bullying has become really prominent in my school. I would never show anything inappropriate to my children. All things are sensored... its not like I'd be showing her actual music video. Keep it classy, keep it fun and the students will enjoy it.

Anyway, my idea for one of the days is something along the lines of "Love Yourself". Not only would it touch on 'Born This Way', but Glee just came out with an espisode on self pride, which would be a great additional listening exercise/ discussion/ reading (before watching to understand the characters and plot).

So needless to say, I'm asking for your thoughts and any additional ideas that you may have (particularly with themes for each day). Please, if you disagree with this, only make it constructive criticism. Negativity isn't needed.

christinej · « **Reply #256 on:** May 04, 2011, 08:52:20 AM »

Hi alexandrateacher,
that is a great idea. I developed a programme called LEM (Learn English through Music) but it's mostly for elementary school students. I adapted this programme to middle school. Unfortunately I only see my middle school students once a week, so I have limited time. What I do is a music appreciation for each lesson, choosing very different styles of music. Perhaps you can do themes on the styles eg jazz, classical, pop, rap, etc. I was very surprised by my students reaction to jazz music and reggae! Seeing that these two are my favourite, I was quite happy :) Teaching them about the styles and the artists and how to listen to the music, not just the words, but also the instruments involved, would really make it interesting for them. I hope your camp goes well!

cansom · « **Reply #257 on:** May 09, 2011, 03:02:57 PM »

Grade 3 lesson 3

Hi, I just did a telephone conversation with the grade 3 class today. They are really low level and sometimes it is difficult with their lack of vocab.
I started the class by asking the students what you say when you phone your friend. Hi, what are you doing or what's up. Then I played the notorious Budweiser Wassup commercial and they seemed to like it and it connected with the activity. I went over the powerpoint presentation and then handed out a dialogue activity. After they made their own dialogue then they performed the conversation in front of the class.

I notice that my students groan whenever I start handing out activity sheets, so if anyone has ideas of games connected to the speaking and fun time sections of the chapter, please help me! I would play more creative games but they don't seem to be at the level where they can produce enough vocabulary to actually play - fill in the blanks seems to be challenging enough!

Thanks

cansom · « **Reply #258 on:** May 09, 2011, 03:15:23 PM »

Grade 2 lesson 4 - Bibimbap

I reworked someone else's Food Around the World powerpoint, I just changed a few things and really liked it because I wanted to expose the students to other cultures. My students had fun with the powerpoint. I was considering removing the Scotland (haggis) section but my students loved that part!
After the powerpoint I handed out an activity sheet with a short dialogue at a restaurant. My students are all quite low level except for a couple in each class and most struggled with the activity. But in the end they all presented their dialogues to the class and it was a fun lesson.

Hope you can use this if you are teaching this chapter at the moment.
Best regards.

bhogj · « **Reply #259 on:** May 11, 2011, 11:04:01 AM »

Midterms! Getting caught up on my lesson planning, so I figured I'd share.

This is Grade 3, Unit 5a: "Performance Anxiety." The first half of the lesson is out of the book, so these are the prep/post parts. Mostly discussing stress. Perfect lesson post-midterms.