English Lesson Plan: My Body

Target Age Group: 8-14 years old Level: Beginner to Intermediate Topic: My Body Time: Approximately 45-60 minutes

1. Aims and Objectives

• Students will be able to identify and name common body parts in English.

• Students will be able to follow simple instructions related to body parts (e.g., "touch your nose").

• Students will be able to describe a person or a character using body part vocabulary.

2. Materials

• Whiteboard or blackboard

• Flashcards with pictures of body parts and corresponding English words

• A large poster or drawing of a human body

• Worksheets with a blank body diagram for labeling

• Markers or pens

• A speaker or a way to play audio for a song (optional, for younger students)

• Small prizes or stickers for games

3. Lesson Stages

Warm-up (5-10 minutes):

• Activity: Simon Says.

• Instructions: The teacher says, "Simon says, touch your head!" and the students must touch their heads. If the teacher says, "Touch your feet!" without saying "Simon says," students should not perform the action. This is a fun and interactive way to pre-teach or review basic vocabulary.

Presentation of New Vocabulary (10-15 minutes):

• Activity: Flashcards and Repetition.

• Instructions: Introduce new vocabulary using flashcards. Start with common words like head, shoulders, knees, toes, eyes, ears, mouth, nose, hands, and feet.

• For older students (11-14): Introduce more specific vocabulary such as arms, legs, fingers, thumb, elbow, wrist, ankle, stomach, and back. You can also mention internal organs like heart or brain.

• Say each word clearly and have the students repeat it. Point to the corresponding body part on the poster or on yourself.

Controlled Practice (15-20 minutes):

• Activity 1: Labeling Worksheet.

  • Instructions: Hand out the worksheets with the body diagram. Have students label the body parts they've just learned. Walk around to help and correct as needed.

• Activity 2: "What's Missing?" Game.

  • Instructions: Divide students into small groups. The teacher says a list of body parts (e.g., "I have a head, two arms, and two..."). Students must shout out the missing word (legs). This is a quick and engaging way to check comprehension.

Freer Production (10-15 minutes):

• Activity 1: Draw a Monster.

  • Instructions: Each student or pair of students draws a monster. They must use the body part vocabulary to describe their monster to a partner. For example, "My monster has three heads, one eye, and five legs."

• Activity 2: Role-Play.

  • Instructions: For older students, a simple role-play is a great option. One student is a doctor, and the other is a patient. The patient must describe what body part hurts (e.g., "My stomach hurts," or "I have a sore throat"). This encourages using the vocabulary in a practical context.

Wrap-up (5 minutes):

• Activity: "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" song.

• Instructions: Sing the classic song and do the actions. This is a fun and memorable way to review the core vocabulary. For older students, you can challenge them to sing it faster and faster!

4. Adaptations

• For younger students (8-10): Focus on the more common vocabulary. Use more songs, actions, and games with visual aids. Keep the activities short and dynamic to maintain their attention.

• For older students (11-14): Introduce the more complex vocabulary and focus more on the role-play and creative activities. Encourage them to use full sentences and ask questions.