Vision Board / Lesson Plan

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and apply English grammar concepts while creating a vision board.

Materials and Prep

  • Poster board or large paper
  • Magazines or printed images
  • Scissors
  • Glue or tape
  • Markers or colored pencils

Prior knowledge required: Basic understanding of English grammar concepts such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and sentences.

Activities

  1. Brainstorming: Start by discussing the concept of a vision board and its purpose. Have the student think about their goals, dreams, and aspirations.
  2. Grammar Hunt: Provide the student with a list of grammar concepts such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and sentence structures. Instruct them to search for examples of these concepts in the magazines or printed images.
  3. Cutting and Arranging: Once the student has found examples of the grammar concepts, they can cut them out and arrange them on the poster board or large paper to create their vision board.
  4. Labeling and Describing: Encourage the student to label the examples with the corresponding grammar concept and write a short description or sentence using the example.
  5. Present and Discuss: After completing the vision board, have the student present their creation and explain the grammar concepts they used. Engage in a discussion about how grammar can be applied in various contexts.

Talking Points

  • "Today, we are going to combine English grammar with creativity by creating a vision board."
  • "A vision board is a visual representation of our goals, dreams, and aspirations."
  • "Let's start by brainstorming and thinking about what we want to achieve or become in the future."
  • "Now, we will search for examples of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and sentence structures in the magazines or printed images. These examples will represent our goals and dreams."
  • "Once we have found the examples, we will cut them out and arrange them on the poster board or large paper."
  • "Remember to label each example with the corresponding grammar concept and write a short description or sentence using the example."
  • "After completing the vision board, you will have the opportunity to present it and explain the grammar concepts you used."
  • "Let's discuss how grammar can be applied in different contexts and how it helps us communicate effectively."