UNIT 2 HERCULES

UNIT 2, LESSONS 1-7: HERCULES

Lesson Plan

Cover Page

Language Outcomes	Content	Learners can talk about Hercules, the ancient Greek hero, as well as learn about his life and his twelve (12) labours.
	Language	Learners can use the verbs “to be”, “have got” and “can”, as well as the Present Simple Tense, to talk about Hercules; in addition, they can practise descriptive adjectives (e.g. strong, tall, well-built etc)
	Learning skill	Learners can work cooperatively in groups of four (4).
Personal aim	Want to try out open pair/group feedback technique when checking some activities.
Educational aims	Students study and learn vocabulary items related to Hercules and his life, then use this knowledge to create their own material.
Timetable fit	This is the second in a series of units, dealing with the ancient Greek hero Hercules.
Group profile	There are 26 students in class, 13 boys and 13 girls.
Duration	One (1) teaching hour [45 minutes]
Assumptions	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.
Anticipated problems and solutions	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.
Materials	History Student’s Book, Blank sheets (A4) Worksheets, Videos, Computer, Whiteboard, Projector

Procedure

Stage	Aim	Procedure	Materials	Interaction	Time
Warm-up	Activate prior knowledge	1. T shows Ls photos – elicits the topic of Hercules 2. Brainstorming T gives out A4 paper to the Ls’ groups & 2 minutes to note down words related to Hercules (the use of Greek is welcome). T elicits some ideas from each group.	Board Computer Projector A4 paper	Group work	5 mins
Outcomes Vocabulary input	Clarify lesson aims Present and practise vocabulary	1.Ls watch a presentation about Hercules, his life and the twelve labours (a YouTube video entitled «Mythic Warriors Guardians of the Legend The Labours of Hercules», https://youtu.be/AxEhWBZ4aV8 is included in the presentation)   2.T discusses with Ls – Ls complete relevant tasks orally in class	Board Computer Projector PowerPoint presentation Handouts	T – Ls Group work		35 mins
Assign Homework	Practise vocabulary	Wordsearch puzzle	Handouts	Individual task	5 mins

 STUDENT BRAINSTORMING

 STUDENT WORKSHEET

 Colour.

Hero

father: Zeus, mother: Alcmene

Hera: jealous - two snakes: baby Hercules kills them

young Hercules: very good at bow and arrow; very strong&brave

Hercules marries Megara, the daughter of King Kreontas – has

4/5/8 (?) sons

Hera: jealous again – Hercules gets mad & kills his children

Hercules: very sad – goes to Delphi – 12 labours

THE TWELVE LABOURS

VIDEO INPUT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf-EmvbgwRE

    TEACHER PRESENTATION

https://vimeo.com/192335312