13. Lesson PlanYear: 3 [9-year olds]Topic: Sea Creatures [Comparative Adjectives]Goals: i.

to understand and follow simple instructions such as blow, start, stop ii. to understand the concept of comparative adjectives iii. to perform a simple chantLOs: 1.4.2 Listen to and follow simple instructions to do something or make something 2.1.5 Chant rhymes and sing songs pronouncing words clearly 2.4.3 Recite simple poems and sing songs with expression and appropriate gestures 3.2.1 Recognise and read out whole words 3.6.4 Pick out words that show comparison 14. Set InductionGROW!i. 4 pupils are asked to blow balloonsii. Comment on the activity using comparative adjectives [e.g. size of the balloons] 15. Presentation [Activity 1]Vocabulary exercisei. Some pupils will be given picture cards which they have seen in previous lessonsii. Each of them will take turns to show their picture cards to their classmates and name the sea creatures on each card 16. Presentation [Activity 2]I Am..i. Narrate a dialogue between two sea creatures using figurines. Pupils listen.ii. Question and answer session pertaining to comparative phrases. 17. Presentation [Activity 3]Comparative Adjectivesi. Put up sentence patterns containing comparative adjectives.ii. Explain concept: - adding -er than - doubling last letter and adding er than 18. ProductionChant: I Am..i. Put up chant. Recite and pupils follow.ii. Divide pupils into two groups. Groups to chant the dialogue. 19. ClosureComic Strip: I Am..i. Pupils complete the comic strip of the dialogue I Am. 20. Improvements 21. Lesson PlanYear: 3 [9-year olds]Topic: Sea Creatures [Comparative Adjectives]Goals: i. to understand and follow simple instructions such as blow, start, stop ii. understand the concept of comparative adjectives to know different forms of comparative adjectives iii. to perform a simple chantLOs: 1.4.2 Listen to and follow simple instructions to do something or make something 2.1.5 Chant rhymes and sing songs pronouncing words clearly 2.4.3 Recite simple poems and sing songs with expression and appropriate gestures 3.2.1 Recognise and read out whole words 3.6.4 4.3.2 Pick out words that show comparison Complete missing words in simple texts such as instructions, directions, descriptions, rhymes, stories and other texts [with guidance in the form of words and pictures] 22. Presentation [Activity 3]Comparative Adjectivesi. Put up sentence patterns containing comparative adjectives.ii. Explain concept: forms of comparative adjectives: Introduce different adding -er than - doubling last letter and adding -er than - replacing last letter y with -ier than 23. Teaching Material Sentence CardsSize of sentence Size of improvedcards used in the sentence cards in first lesson subsequent lessons 24. Reflections 25. Ms Kwa (conducted LP1 & LP2 and observed LP3) It was very useful to have input from theobservers [my colleagues and theresearcher] to better improve my lessonplan. This lesson study project could saveteachers time as the prepared teachingaids and worksheet can be shared. I alsodiscover that this Lesson Study method hasafforded me an opportunity to think deeperabout my own teaching strategy andmethodology. In the course of discussingwith my colleagues, I was able to come upwith ideas to improve on my classinstruction, strategy, etc. In a way, lessonstudy provides professional upgrading for 26. Ms Norazian (conducted LP3 and observed LP1, LP2)I am very happy and delighted to be involved inthis lesson study project. I learnt new teachingstrategies and skills during the first and

secondobservations. The group discussions help me toadapt and produce new ideas in teaching tomake the lesson more interesting. It is alsogood input for teachers as they can sit togetherand discuss better solutions for teachingdifficult topics. 27. Ms Nor Azura (observed LP1, LP2 & LP3)Frankly, I had significant reservations as the process began. Wewere three teachers who had never worked together in terms ofteaching. I thought it unlikely that we would be able to create and workeffectively toward a common goal. I also questioned whether we wouldhave enough of a common frame of reference to offer useful feedbackto each other. We began with a rather fitful attempt at goal-setting. Atfirst, this activity felt hopeless but in retrospect, it was in fact theperfect way for us to begin. As we talked of our dreams for our pupilsand the gaps that prevented their fulfillment, we were getting to knoweach other. This discussion allowed each of us to share our visions andfrustrations, and it became apparent that despite our differences wehad a great deal in common. What seemed like something of anaimless, philosophical discussion actually created the beginnings of thecommon ground from which we could work together. We also created apretty good goal - one that each of us found worthwhile and that wewere willing to extend ourselves to achieve. Clearly, the value of lessonstudy is primarily in the process, the creating, the professional dialogue,and in looking at a broader picture of what we do as teachers. 28. Reminders 29. One standard lesson plan may not be workable for all classes. A teacher would still need to adopt and adapt activities in the lesson to suit the needs of the pupils in the class. Lesson Study is a continuous learning process as it gives an opportunity to participating teachers to emulate each others strong/good qualities in teaching. The Lesson Study method affords flexibility in using the lesson plan. 30. Thank you
Objectives - Students will be able to remember how the Simple Past works. - Students will be able to pronounce the ed of the regular verbs (/t/,/d/ and / /d/ or /id/).