UNIT 3 THESEUS

UNIT 3, LESSONS 1-3: THESEUS

Lesson Plan

Cover Page (Applicable to all three lessons)

Language Outcomes	Content	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.
	Language	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.).
	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 Theseus and his life, then use this knowledge to create their own material (both oral and written; drawing is also included)
Timetable fit	This is the third in a series of units, dealing with the ancient Greek hero Theseus.
Group profile	There are 26 students in class, 13 boys and 13 girls.
Duration	Three (3) teaching hours [45 minutes each]
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

LESSON 1: Procedure

Stage	Aim	Procedure	Materials	Interaction	Time
Warm-up	Activate prior knowledge	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.	Board Computer Projector A4 paper	Group work	5 mins
Outcomes Vocabulary input	Clarify lesson aims Present and practise vocabulary	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	Board Computer Projector PowerPoint presentation Handouts	T – Ls Group work		35 mins
Assign Homework	Practise vocabulary	“Let’s write the story of Theseus” (Part I): Ls start drawing and writing the story of Theseus	Handouts	Individual task	5 mins

LESSON 2: Procedure

Stage	Aim	Procedure	Materials	Interaction	Time
Warm-up	Activate prior knowledge	T shows Ls photos – elicits information about Theseus, taught in the previous lesson	Board Computer Projector	Group work	5 mins
Outcomes Vocabulary input	Clarify lesson aims Present and practise vocabulary	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	Board Computer Projector PowerPoint presentation Handouts	T – Ls Group work		35 mins
Assign Homework	Practise vocabulary	“Let’s write the story of Theseus” (Part II): Ls continue drawing and writing the story of Theseus	Handouts	Individual task	5 mins

LESSON 3: Procedure

Stage	Aim	Procedure	Materials	Interaction	Time
Warm-up	Activate prior knowledge	T shows Ls photos – elicits information about Theseus, taught in the previous lesson	Board Computer Projector	Group work	5 mins
Outcomes Vocabulary input	Clarify lesson aims Present and practise vocabulary	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)	Board Computer Projector PowerPoint presentation	T – Ls Group work		35 mins
Assign Homework	Practise vocabulary	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	Handouts	Individual task	5 mins

 STUDENT BRAINSTORMING

LESSON ONE: THESEUS AND HIS TRIP TO CRETE (TEACHER PRESENTATION)

https://vimeo.com/192418860

LESSON TWO: THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR (TEACHER PRESENTATION)

https://vimeo.com/192419400

LESSON THREE: THESEUS COMES BACK TO ATHENS

(TEACHER PRESENTATION)

 https://vimeo.com/192419492

VIDEO INPUT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk5TOGXo_MY

STUDENT WORKSHEET (FOR ALL THREE LESSONS)

Student’s Name: ____________________________________

Theseus and the Minotaur

Task 1

Colour.

STUDENTS WORKING IN CLASS