Project-Based Learning Lesson: “Exploring Our School Community”

Objective:

To collaboratively create a presentation showcasing various aspects of our school community while practicing language skills.

Materials Needed:

• Paper, markers, colored pencils, or crayons
• Images or photos representing different areas of the school
• Poster boards or large sheets of paper
• Access to a camera or smartphones (optional)

Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction and Discussion (15 minutes)

• Discussion (10 minutes):
  • Initiate a discussion about the school. Ask students what they like about the school and what areas or activities they think are important.
• Project Explanation (5 minutes):
  • Introduce the project: Creating a presentation showcasing different areas or activities at our school. Explain the purpose and what the presentation will include.

2. Brainstorming and Planning (20 minutes)

• Group Formation (5 minutes):
  • Divide students into small groups, ensuring diverse language abilities in each group.
• Brainstorming (10 minutes):
  • Encourage groups to brainstorm and list various areas or activities in the school they’d like to showcase in their presentation.
• Planning (5 minutes):
  • Provide poster boards or large sheets of paper. Ask groups to plan and allocate sections for different areas/activities they wish to feature in their presentation.

3. Exploration and Visual Representation (30 minutes)

• Exploration Time (15 minutes):
  • Take students on a small tour around the school or provide images/photos representing different areas or activities within the school.
• Visual Representation (15 minutes):
  • Instruct students to create visuals (drawings or cut-outs) and short descriptions in English for each section of their presentation.

4. Presentation Creation (20 minutes)

• Assembly (15 minutes):
  • Provide time for groups to arrange their visuals and descriptions on their poster boards or large sheets, creating a cohesive and visually appealing presentation.
• Review (5 minutes):
  • Each group reviews their work, ensuring the presentation effectively represents the chosen areas/activities.

5. Presentation and Sharing (15 minutes)

• Group Presentations (10 minutes):
  • Invite each group to present their school community poster, describing the areas or activities they included.
• Feedback and Discussion (5 minutes):
  • Encourage classmates to ask questions or provide positive feedback on the presented posters.

Conclusion:

Emphasize teamwork and celebrate the collaborative effort in creating a presentation about the school community.

Assessment:

Evaluate students based on their participation in group discussions, the quality of content created, the presentation of their posters, and their engagement during the feedback session.

This project-based learning lesson fosters collaboration, exploration, creativity, and language development through the creation of a presentation showcasing different aspects of the school community. Adapt the tasks and language requirements based on students’ A1 level proficiency and their familiarity with the school environment.