UNIT 5, LESSON 1: ERIS AND THE GOLDEN APPLE

UNIT 5, LESSON 1: ERIS AND THE GOLDEN APPLE

Lesson Plan

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Language Outcomes	Content	Learners learn the story of Eris and the fight over the golden apple and are introduced to the cause of the Trojan War.
	Language	Learners can use the verbs “to be”, “have got” and “can”, as well as the Present Tenses, to comment on the story.
	Learning skill	Learners can work cooperatively in groups of four (4).
Personal aim	Want to try out narrative technique based on pictures.
Educational aims	Students study and learn vocabulary items related to Eris and the golden apple, then use this knowledge to carry out relevant tasks.
Timetable fit	This is the fifth in a series of units, dealing with the Trojan War.
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 have enough of the key vocabulary already to discuss mythology, as well as start writing short relevant texts; however, their work still needs improvement.
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, Worksheets, Video, Computer, Whiteboard, Projector

Procedure

Stage	Aim	Procedure	Materials	Interaction	Time
Warm-up	Activate prior knowledge	T shows Ls photos – elicits the topic of the myth of Eris and the golden apple	Board Computer Projector	Group work	5 mins
Outcomes	Clarify lesson aims	T presents the story of Eris and the golden apple: 1. YouTube video: «Illustrated story: Eris's Golden Apple of Discord» (https://youtu.be/Qext7NcyHVo) 2. T discusses the video extract with Ls	Board Computer Projector	T - Ls	5 mins
Vocabulary input	Present and practise vocabulary	1.Ls watch a presentation about the golden apple 2.T discusses with Ls, who complete  relevant tasks (both orally and written) in class	Board Computer Projector PowerPoint presentation Handout	T – Ls Group work		30 mins
Assign Homework	Practise vocabulary	“Draw your favourite scene” activity	Handouts	Individual task	5 mins

 ERIS AND THE GOLDEN APPLE (TEACHER PRESENTATION)

https://vimeo.com/201514728

VIDEO INPUT

https://youtu.be/Qext7NcyHVo

STUDENT WORKSHEET