Ministry of Education and Higher Education Education Sector Daily Lesson Plan (English Department) Academic Year 2024/2025-Second Semester School : Zainab Prep School for Girls English Subject Module Grade Competencies Module no. 8 Module title: ALL THE ACTION 9 Creative & critical thinking Literacy Numeracy Cooperation & participation Inquiry & research Problem-solving Communications Teacher’s name Amira Mahmoud Lesson title Culture Page/ Module 8 Day & date Thursday Key Values Vocabulary: Terminology/ Vocabulary/ Structures Main Learning Resources Renovation, facilities, unique, first-aid station SB (page) 93 (A - C) WB (page) - Teaching tools Islamic Positivity & Endeavour values & Personal rights, responsibility & Arabic and integrity Qatari Respect & Compassion cultural heritage Whiteboard Datashow Smartboard PowerPoint Posters & Cards Video Worksheets Others Supplementary learning resources: Starter activity Reveal the picture: 1.4.2 (Speaking skill) T. invites Ss to play a game titled “Reveal the picture” to introduce the topic of the reading text “Al Bidaa Park”. T. initiates a short discussion asking: * How much do you know about Al Bidaa Park? (Activate Prior Knowledge) Daily lesson plan 2024-2025 March 6th , 2025 Time 5 minutes 1 Ministry of Education and Higher Education Education Sector * Have you ever been to AL Bidaa Park? What did you do/ see there? * What did you like most? Why? Justify Ss initiate a short discussion to answer the Qs. T. invites Ss to read the objectives of the lesson and then the teacher would explain the purpose of them. Learning Objectives R 1.1 Teaching and learning activities Creative and critical thinking Pre-reading activities: Skimming (Reading skill) Through skimming, Ss will T. draws Ss’ attention to the layout of the text and asks: be able to identify the -What is the layout of the text? main idea of the text - Where can you find similar texts? accurately. T. invites Ss to skim the text and answer the following questions: * What is the main message of the text? Exam practice 1. Al Bidaa Park offers a wide range of attractions. 2. The renovation of Al Bidaa Park has been completed 3. Al Bidaa Park has impressive safety features. T. asks Ss to Justify their answers Ss check their answers and identify the main idea (message) of the text. T. elicits answers then provides effective feedback and encouragement. R2.1 Creative and critical thinking While reading activities: (Reading skill) Through scanning, Ss will Cooperative- learning be able to locate specific Scanning/ Tic-tac-toe Strategy information by answering 3 T. instructs a new strategy Tic-tac-toe, states instructions and Qs. correctly. invites Ss to scan the text and read it carefully to answer while reading levelled Qs. Daily lesson plan 2024-2025 Formative Assessnment Oral Discussion & Teacher’s Observation “Class assessment” Spot the mistake! Ss spot mistakes and correct them. Ss justify their answers. * Since the beginning of 2019, Qataris have had a new option concerning where to go in their free time. Time 10 minutes 15 minutes 2 Ministry of Education and Higher Education Education Sector T. asks Ss to underline/ highlight the unknown words while scanning. Differentiation Low achievers: Low level Ss will be able to choose the correct answer in 2/3/4/9 questions. * At Al Bidaa Park, parents mustn’t make sure their children are safe. Model answers 1. 2018 2. must Put True OR False: 3. Al Bidaa Park is one of the oldest and most popular public spaces in Doha. ( ) Choose: 5. What does the pronoun ‘them” refer to in line 16? A. park visitors B. golf buggies C. park security staff 6. There are 7,000 parking spaces in Al Bidaa Park. ( ) Mid-achievers: Answer Activity C SB P.93 Mid- level Ss will be able to answer 1/6/7/8 questions Choose the correct answer: 1. Which of the sentences below is NOT true? A. Al Bidaa Park closed in 2014. B. The renovation of the park started on National Sports day. C. The location of the park was taken into consideration when planning its construction. 2. If you weigh more High achievers: Answer Wh- Qs. * Why don’t you have to bring your helmet? Daily lesson plan 2024-2025 3 Ministry of Education and Higher Education Education Sector * What are the tips and reminders before skydiving? Ss correct their mistakes if there any, then check with the teacher. (Self learning) T. checks Ss’ answers, encourages them and provides constructive feedback. T. rewards Ss on Class123. 2.7.2 Ask Ss in which other subjects do you study about the same topic? Integration subject: PE Critical thinking Qs.: H.O.T 2.6.2 T.displays the following quote then asks Ss to think critically about it by asking: “A sound mind in a healthy body”. S1.1 Through discussion, Ss will be able to relate the topic to their own experience with 80% fluency. * Have you heard about this quote before? * Do you agree with this quote? Why? / Why not? * How far do you agree with it? Support your answer. T. provides effective feedback and encouragement. Cooperation and participation Post reading activities: (Speaking Skill) Over to you……….. Reader’s Theatre/ Presentation Ss make a presentation about their post reading outcomes. 10 minutes T. initiates a short discussion by asking: National identity: * What are other parks do you know of in Doha? Give examples * What are the benefits of public parks? * What should you do to help protect parks in Qatar? Daily lesson plan 2024-2025 4 Ministry of Education and Higher Education Education Sector Ss initiate a short discussion to answer the Qs. by sharing their own experience. T. invites Ss to deduce the value of the lesson which is Responsibility T. recommends the following website and invites Ss to search for more information: www.nationalgeographic.org/idea/protectyour-parks/ T. provides encouragement and effective feedback. T. rewards Ss on class 123 Closure Activity 5 mins T. wraps up the lesson asking: * What did you learn today? * How might this help you? Ss sum up the objectives of the lesson and review what they have learnt. Assignment Answer Activity A WB P. 83 I will concentrate in this lesson on the following professional standards for teachers : Select the the professional standard/s relevant to the lesson . The main aim is to train teachers on implementing the professional standards in all lessons so as to master the teaching skills according to the NPST and , eventually, qualify to obtain the professional licence . Engages students and develops Creates safe, supportive and Plans for Student progress and achievement them as learners challenging learning environments NPST Assesses students’ learning and uses assessment data to improve achievement Models high professional standards and engages in continuous professional development Maintains effective partnerships with parents and community I will concentrate in this lesson on the following teaching strategies : Select various learning strategies to meet students’ levels and needs.Technology implemented should be relevant to the content. Suggested Learning Strategies / Techniques Daily lesson plan 2024-2025 5 Ministry of Education and Higher Education Education Sector Direct teaching Self-Learning Peer Learning Cooperative learning Class Day Date Coordniator’s signature Daily lesson plan 2024-2025 Dialogue and discussion Brainstorming Problem-Solving Inquiry and Research Period Modelling Educational Games Role Play Mind Maps / venn diagram Projects Research Learning Stations Scamper Creative Thinking Six Thinking Hats Flipped Classroom Other Strategies Self-reflection Choose samples of lessons and produce self reflection. It is meant to be a self review and critique of teacher’s performance and students’ participation. The main aim for teacher’s reflection is to perpetually enhance professional performance through reflecting on the lesson procedures; what went well and what needs to be improved next time. Self reflection can be an assessment of (teaching strategies, questioning techniques, teaching aids, classroom management…etc.) Modifications (on the lesson) after the coordinator’s approval Day/Date 6
