UNIT 3, LESSONS 1-3: THESEUS
Lesson Plan
Cover Page
(Applicable to all three lessons)
Language
Outcomes
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Content
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Learners can talk about Theseus, the ancient Greek hero, as well as learn
about his childhood, his journey to Athens, his fight with the Minotaur and
his becoming a king of Athens.
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Language
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Learners can use the verbs “to be”, “have got” and “can”, as well as
the Present Simple Tense, to talk about Theseus; in addition, they can
practise descriptive adjectives (e.g. strong, tall, well-built etc.).
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Learning skill
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Learners can work cooperatively in groups of four (4).
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Personal aim
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Want to
try out open pair/group feedback technique when checking some activities.
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Educational aims
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Students study and learn vocabulary
items related to Theseus and his life, then use this knowledge to create
their own material (both oral and written; drawing is also included)
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Timetable fit
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This is the third in a series of units, dealing with the ancient Greek hero
Theseus.
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Group profile
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There are 26 students in class, 13 boys and 13 girls.
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Duration
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Three (3) teaching hours [45 minutes each]
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Assumptions
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Students are pre-elementary (A1) level English learners. They don’t have
enough of the key vocabulary to discuss mythology and their writing is
imprecise therefore needs work.
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Anticipated problems and solutions
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Learners may be unsure of some key vocabulary in the presented videos;
therefore a brainstorming activity at the beginning as well as a powerpoint
presentation to follow, together with related language games, will facilitate
learning.
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Materials
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History Student’s Book, Blank sheets
(A4) Worksheets, Videos, Computer, Whiteboard, Projector
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LESSON
1: Procedure
Stage
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Aim
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Procedure
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Materials
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Interaction
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Time
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Warm-up
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Activate prior knowledge
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1. T shows Ls photos –
elicits the topic of Theseus
2. Brainstorming
T gives out A4 paper to the Ls’ groups & 2
minutes to note down words related to Theseus (the use of Greek is welcome).
T elicits some ideas from each group.
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Board
Computer
Projector
A4 paper
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Group work
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5 mins
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Outcomes
Vocabulary input
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Clarify lesson aims
Present and
practise vocabulary
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1.Ls watch a PowerPoint presentation about Theseus,
his childhood and his trip to Athens
2.T discusses with Ls – Ls complete relevant tasks
orally in class
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Board
Computer
Projector
PowerPoint presentation
Handouts
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T – Ls
Group work
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35 mins
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Assign
Homework
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Practise vocabulary
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“Let’s write the
story of Theseus” (Part I): Ls start drawing and writing the story of Theseus
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Handouts
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Individual task
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5 mins
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LESSON 2: Procedure
Stage
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Aim
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Procedure
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Materials
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Interaction
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Time
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Warm-up
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Activate prior knowledge
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T
shows Ls photos – elicits information about Theseus, taught in the
previous lesson
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Board
Computer
Projector
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Group work
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5 mins
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Outcomes
Vocabulary input
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Clarify lesson aims
Present and
practise vocabulary
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1.Ls watch a PowerPoint presentation about Theseus
decision to travel to Crete, his trip there and his fight with the Minotaur
2.T discusses with Ls – Ls complete relevant tasks
orally in class
3.Ls solve a relevant Wordsearch puzzle about Theseus
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Board
Computer
Projector
PowerPoint presentation
Handouts
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T – Ls
Group work
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35 mins
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Assign
Homework
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Practise vocabulary
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“Let’s write the
story of Theseus” (Part II): Ls continue drawing and writing the story of
Theseus
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Handouts
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Individual task
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5 mins
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LESSON
3: Procedure
Stage
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Aim
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Procedure
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Materials
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Interaction
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Time
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Warm-up
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Activate prior knowledge
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T
shows Ls photos – elicits information about Theseus, taught in the
previous lesson
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Board
Computer
Projector
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Group work
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5 mins
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Outcomes
Vocabulary input
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Clarify lesson aims
Present and practise
vocabulary
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1.Ls watch a PowerPoint presentation about Theseus return
to Athens, Aegeus death and Theseus becoming the king of the city
2.T discusses with Ls – Ls complete relevant tasks
orally in class
3.Ls watch a YouTube video entitled «Mythic Warriors
Guardians of the Legend Theseus and the Minotaur»
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdHsC8NOfLA)
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Board
Computer
Projector
PowerPoint presentation
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T – Ls
Group work
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35 mins
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Assign
Homework
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Practise vocabulary
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1. “Let’s
write the story of Theseus” (Part III): Ls complete the story of Theseus
2. Ls
are given out leaflets to make bookmarks with Theseus and his life
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Handouts
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Individual task
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5 mins
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STUDENT BRAINSTORMING
LESSON ONE: THESEUS AND HIS TRIP TO CRETE (TEACHER PRESENTATION)
LESSON TWO: THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR (TEACHER PRESENTATION)
LESSON THREE: THESEUS COMES BACK TO ATHENS
(TEACHER PRESENTATION)
VIDEO INPUT
STUDENT WORKSHEET (FOR ALL THREE LESSONS)
Student’s Name:
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Theseus and the Minotaur
Task 1
Colour.
STUDENTS WORKING IN CLASS
