DOSSIER- SAMPLE LESSON PLAN (A1 Beginner Level)
14.12.2025
Lesson Plan: Farm Animals Vocabulary
LESSON PLAN 1 (Sample Lesson Plan)
Teacher's Name: Klára Kadlecová
Class: Afternoon English Club / Grade 1–3
Level: Beginner (A1)
Length: 45 minutes
Lesson Outcomes (SWBAT):By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:• name and correctly pronounce at least 10–13 farm animals in English• associate farm animals with their typical sounds
Main Aim(s):Students will practice and internalize new vocabulary related to farm animals through listening, repetition, visual support, and sound association.
Subsidiary Aim(s):• to practice pronunciation through repetition and volume variation (whispering, speaking loudly, shouting)• to develop listening and focus skills• to encourage cooperation and participation in pairs and whole-class activities
Personal Aims:• to improve timing and smooth transitions between activities• to give clear instructions and use ICQs before each task
Timetable Fit:This is an introductory lesson to the topic "The Farm". The lesson takes place in a voluntary Afternoon English Club and is designed to be highly engaging and playful. The lesson is based on the teacher's experience working with Grade 1 students in a Canadian school setting.
Materials & Aids:• Canva presentation (projector / smartboard)• Flashcards / visuals of farm animals (as backup)• Mini-whiteboards and markers (or paper)• YouTube video with farm animal sounds• Kahoot quiz (QR code / PIN)• Smartphones or tablets (school iPads)
NOTE: Students need access to a smart device (phone or tablet) for the final Kahoot activity.
Anticipated Problems & Solutions:• Students may not know many animal names at the beginning.→ Solution: Elicit words first, write them on the board, and support learners with a large farm picture from the presentation.• Technical issues (internet, video, Kahoot).→ Solution: Use printed flashcards and play a teacher-led guessing game with animal sounds instead of technology.
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Anticipated Problems & Solutions:• Students may not know many animal names at the beginning.→ Solution: Elicit words first, write them on the board, and support learners with a large farm picture from the presentation.• Technical issues (internet, video, Kahoot).→ Solution: Use printed flashcards and play a teacher-led guessing game with animal sounds instead of technology.
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LESSON STAGES (45 minutes)
1. Warm-up / Activation (5 minutes) Interaction: T → Ss, S–S (pairs or individual)
Activity: "Animals on the Farm"The teacher introduces the topic:"Today we are going to talk about FARM ANIMALS."Students work individually or in pairs. Each student receives a mini-whiteboard. The teacher sets a 1-minute timer and asks students to write as many farm animals as they know in English.After one minute, the teacher asks how many animals students have written. The student with the highest number reads their list aloud. The teacher writes these words on the board. Other students are invited to add any additional animals.
Purpose:• to motivate students• to activate prior knowledge
Materials:Mini-whiteboards, markers, farm picture (presentation slide)
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Activity: "Animals on the Farm"The teacher introduces the topic:"Today we are going to talk about FARM ANIMALS."Students work individually or in pairs. Each student receives a mini-whiteboard. The teacher sets a 1-minute timer and asks students to write as many farm animals as they know in English.After one minute, the teacher asks how many animals students have written. The student with the highest number reads their list aloud. The teacher writes these words on the board. Other students are invited to add any additional animals.
Purpose:• to motivate students• to activate prior knowledge
Materials:Mini-whiteboards, markers, farm picture (presentation slide)
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2. Presentation – Vocabulary & Pronunciation (15 minutes) Interaction: T → Ss, S–S (echo drilling)
Activity: Vocabulary Presentation & DrillingThe teacher presents new vocabulary using colorful animal images from the Canva presentation (e.g. a pig, a cow, a sheep, a horse, a duck, a chicken, a dog, a cat, etc.).
Drilling technique:• Teacher says the word → students repeat• Teacher divides students into Group A and Group B• Teacher gives commands:– "Group A, repeat whispering."– "Group B, repeat loudly."– "All together – shout!"
Example:Teacher: "A pig."Group A: (whispering) "A pig."Group B: (loudly) "A pig."All: (shouting) "A PIG!"
Purpose:• controlled practice• focus on pronunciation and confidence• multisensory learning
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Drilling technique:• Teacher says the word → students repeat• Teacher divides students into Group A and Group B• Teacher gives commands:– "Group A, repeat whispering."– "Group B, repeat loudly."– "All together – shout!"
Example:Teacher: "A pig."Group A: (whispering) "A pig."Group B: (loudly) "A pig."All: (shouting) "A PIG!"
Purpose:• controlled practice• focus on pronunciation and confidence• multisensory learning
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3. Practice – Listening & Meaning (15 minutes) Interaction: S–S, T → Ss
Activity: "Guess the Farm Animal Sound"Students listen to farm animal sounds from a short video or audio recording. When they recognize the animal, they write the English word on their mini-whiteboard and raise it.The teacher checks answers with the class and the video reveals the correct animal.
Purpose:• to practice listening skills• to check sound–word association
Materials:YouTube video with animal sounds, mini-whiteboards
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Purpose:• to practice listening skills• to check sound–word association
Materials:YouTube video with animal sounds, mini-whiteboards
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4. Production & Wrap-up (10 minutes) Interaction: T → Ss, Individual
Activity: Kahoot Quiz – "Test Your Farm Animals Knowledge!"Students join a Kahoot quiz using their smartphones or school iPads. The quiz revises vocabulary from the lesson and provides immediate feedback.The teacher thanks students for their participation and effort.
Purpose:• freer practice• informal assessment• fun and motivating ending
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Purpose:• freer practice• informal assessment• fun and motivating ending
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MICRO-TEACHING ACTIVITY PLAN
Activity Title: Guess the Farm Animal SoundLevel: Beginner (A1)Age Group: Grade 1–3Time: 10–15 minutes
Aim:Students will identify farm animals based on sounds and correctly write the vocabulary item in English.
Aim:Students will identify farm animals based on sounds and correctly write the vocabulary item in English.
Procedure:
1. Teacher explains the task and checks understanding.2. Students listen to an animal sound.3. Students write the animal name on their mini-board.4. The fastest correct answer wins.5. Teacher confirms and models pronunciation.
Reflection on Micro-Teaching:This activity worked very well with young learners. Students were highly engaged and motivated. The use of sounds supported different learning styles and helped students remember vocabulary better. Some students needed more time to write, so clear instructions and encouragement were important.
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Reflection on Micro-Teaching:This activity worked very well with young learners. Students were highly engaged and motivated. The use of sounds supported different learning styles and helped students remember vocabulary better. Some students needed more time to write, so clear instructions and encouragement were important.
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REFLECTION ON THE LESSON
This lesson was taught as part of a teaching practice session. We were the first group presenting, and many other lessons were designed for older and more advanced learners. However, due to my background in pre-school and extracurricular pedagogy and my current work with Grade 1 students in a Canadian school, I intentionally designed the lesson for young beginners.
The lesson proved to be very successful. Although participation in the Afternoon English Club is voluntary, students were highly motivated and actively involved. The playful approach, movement, sound games, and use of technology helped maintain attention and enjoyment.
What went well:• strong student engagement• age-appropriate activities• effective use of repetition and visuals• positive classroom atmosphere
What could be improved:• clearer time management in some stages• slightly fewer vocabulary items for weaker learners
Overall, this lesson confirmed the importance of adapting teaching to learners' age, level, and needs. The experience was very valuable and motivating.
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The lesson proved to be very successful. Although participation in the Afternoon English Club is voluntary, students were highly motivated and actively involved. The playful approach, movement, sound games, and use of technology helped maintain attention and enjoyment.
What went well:• strong student engagement• age-appropriate activities• effective use of repetition and visuals• positive classroom atmosphere
What could be improved:• clearer time management in some stages• slightly fewer vocabulary items for weaker learners
Overall, this lesson confirmed the importance of adapting teaching to learners' age, level, and needs. The experience was very valuable and motivating.
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ADDITIONAL DOSSIER CONTENT (Examples)
Teaching Tips for Young Learners:• Use short, varied activities• Combine movement, sound, and visuals• Praise effort, not only accuracy
Observation Task Example:Observe how students react to sound-based activities. Note which learners respond faster to auditory input.
Feedback Form (Sample Questions):• Which activity did you like the most?• Was the lesson fun?• Do you remember the animals?
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Observation Task Example:Observe how students react to sound-based activities. Note which learners respond faster to auditory input.
Feedback Form (Sample Questions):• Which activity did you like the most?• Was the lesson fun?• Do you remember the animals?
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