English lesson plan: My face!
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The sequence follows project-based learning with guided practice. Students practice and use the target language in meaningful, real-life situations. Focused practice of the target language through guided, student-centered activities.
Assessment is formative: observe participation and oral production, review written work and use quick checks for understanding. The Word version is editable so you can adjust activities, timing and materials.
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General details and purpose
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Purpose: Students practice and use the target language in meaningful, real-life situations.
Methodology: Project-based learning with guided practice
Focus and structure
Focused practice of the target language through guided, student-centered activities.
Learning outcomes
Students use the target language to speak, listen, read and write about the topic with growing independence.
Articulating axes and standards
Reading, writing, listening and speaking in context.
Final product
A short group presentation or written product that shows the new language in use.
Formative assessment
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Observe participation and oral production, review written work and use quick checks for understanding.
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Classroom board, student notebooks, flashcards, printed worksheets and everyday classroom objects.
Adaptations for your class
Offer visual supports, sentence frames, peer partners and extra practice time for students who need it.
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Educational Project Plan: "My Face!"
Grade: Kindergarten
Scenario: Virtual classroom via Zoom
Main Issue: Understanding facial features and emotions, developing vocabulary in English
Methodology: Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Core Focus: Critical Interculturality (appreciation of diversity in facial features and emotions)
OVERVIEW OF THE THREE-CLASS UNIT PLAN (60 minutes each)
Class | Theme | Objectives | Activities & Methodological Moments | Digital Tools |
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1 | "Faces and Features" | Recognize and name basic facial parts in English |
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2 | "Expressing Emotions" | Identify and name emotions related to facial expressions |
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3 | "My Face and Emotions" | Combine facial features with emotions, create a self-portrait |
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DETAILED LESSON PLAN (Using PBL Methodology)
Class 1: "Faces and Features"
Moments | Time | Activities | Description & Adaptation | Tools/Resources |
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Present | 10 min | Initial reflection |
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Collect | 10 min | Prior knowledge |
| Zoom chat, verbal sharing |
Formulate | 15 min | Define the problem |
| Student's Book p. 24 (highlighted facial features), Wordwall game (matching parts to words) |
Organize | 10 min | Group activity planning |
| Zoom breakout rooms, shared Google Jamboard or drawing apps |
Build | 10 min | Create & practice |
| Digital drawing tools or printable worksheets, Zoom screen share |
Verify & Analyze | 3 min | Self-evaluation |
| Zoom polls, chat |
Share | 2 min | Reflection & feedback |
| Zoom, student sharing |
Class 2: "Expressing Emotions"
Moments | Time | Activities | Description & Adaptation | Tools/Resources |
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Present | 10 min | Emotions & facial expressions |
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Collect | 10 min | Prior knowledge sharing |
| Zoom chat, verbal sharing |
Formulate | 15 min | Define emotional expressions |
| Student's Book p. 25, Wordwall emotions game |
Organize | 10 min | Group role-play |
| Zoom breakout rooms, emotion flashcards |
Build | 10 min | Create emotional faces |
| Digital drawing apps or printable templates |
Verify & Analyze | 3 min | Reflection |
| Zoom, chat, or video responses |
Share | 2 min | Emotional expression discussion |
| Zoom discussion |
Class 3: "My Face and Emotions"
Moments | Time | Activities | Description & Adaptation | Tools/Resources |
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Present | 10 min | Review facial features & emotions |
| YouTube, PowerPoint, shared screen |
Collect | 10 min | Student sharing |
| Share via chat or verbal responses |
Formulate | 15 min | Problem scenario |
| Student's Book p. 26, discussion prompts |
Organize | 10 min | Self-portrait creation |
| Digital drawing tools, printable worksheets |
Build | 10 min | Share & explain |
| Zoom, screen sharing |
Verify & Analyze | 3 min | Peer feedback |
| Chat, verbal comments |
Share | 2 min | Reflection & closing |
| Zoom discussion |
Additional Digital Tools & Resources:
- Zoom: Main platform for live interaction, breakout rooms, sharing videos, and presentations.
- YouTube: Age-appropriate videos on facial features and emotions.
- Wordwall: Interactive games for vocabulary reinforcement (matching, quizzes).
- Google Jamboard or digital drawing apps: For creative activities.
- Printable Worksheets: For drawing and labeling activities if students prefer offline work.
Assessment & Reflection:
- Continuous formative assessment through participation, responses, and drawings.
- Final reflection: Students express what facial features and emotions they learned and how they see diversity in faces and feelings in different cultures.
Notes for Adaptation:
- For students with limited internet or technical access, prepare printable versions of activities.
- Use simple language and visual cues to support understanding.
- Encourage intercultural dialogue about facial features and emotions across cultures to foster critical interculturality.
End of Project Plan
"My Face!" aims to develop vocabulary, emotional awareness, and intercultural sensitivity through an engaging, problem-based approach suitable for Kindergarten students in a virtual setting.
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Overview, purpose and focus
- Students practice and use the target language in meaningful, real-life situations.
- Focused practice of the target language through guided, student-centered activities.
Activities, product and assessment
- Classroom board, student notebooks, flashcards, printed worksheets and everyday classroom objects.
- A short group presentation or written product that shows the new language in use.
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Which grade is this lesson plan designed for?
It is designed for upper elementary students. You can adjust the language level and timing to fit your group.
What methodology does the plan use?
It uses project-based learning with guided practice, with clear activities, evidence of learning and formative checks.
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