Fun with TV Programmes: Engaging Young Learners with TV Programmes. A Fun Lesson Plan
Fun with TV Programmes
Fun with TV Programmes
Teaching kindergarteners about different TV programmes and their associated vocabulary can be both exciting and educational. This lesson plan focuses on helping students identify and discuss various types of TV shows while practicing their language skills. Through games, practice activities, and creative drawing, students will engage with the topic in an enjoyable and interactive way.
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Lesson Plan: TV Programmes and Vocabulary
Warmer
Activity: Flashcard Race
- Objective: Revise vocabulary from the previous lesson.
- Instructions: Divide the class into two teams: girls vs. boys. Show a flashcard with a vocabulary word and start a race to see which team can write the word first. This quick-paced activity will refresh students’ memory and set the tone for the lesson.
Presentation
Introduce and discuss the following vocabulary related to TV programmes:
- Game show
- Cartoon
- Soap opera
- Sports
- Cooking
- Nature
- News
- Sitcom
- Programme
- Channel
Use flashcards or visual aids to help students associate each term with its meaning. For example, show a picture of a cooking show when discussing “cooking” or a cartoon character when talking about “cartoon.”
Practice
Questions and Answers:
- Q: What programme do you like to watch on TV?
- A: I like to watch [programme].
- Q: What TV programme will you watch on Wednesday?
- A: I will watch a cooking programme/I am going to watch a cooking programme.
- Q: Did you watch the news yesterday?
- A: No, I watched cartoons yesterday/No, I was watching cartoons yesterday.
Interactive Activity:
- Ask questions based on a TV guide (e.g., What is on before [programme]? What is on after [programme]?). This will help students practice using the vocabulary in context.
Imitation Game:
- Objective: Identify different types of TV programmes based on phrases.
- Instructions: Say the following sentences in different tones or styles and have the class shout out what type of TV programme you are imitating:
- “Answer the question correctly to win the prize” (Game show)
- “Gotta catch ’em all!” (Cartoon)
- “Please, I love you!” (Soap opera)
- “Great goal there from Ronaldo” (Sports)
- “Add 2 eggs to the rice and stir” (Cooking)
- “The lion kills the buffalo quickly” (Nature)
- “The tigers have been removed from the temple” (News)
Mix and Match:
- Objective: Practice using different tenses with TV programme vocabulary.
- Instructions: Provide students with sentences that need to be matched with the correct tense:
- I will watch ________ tomorrow
- I watched ________ last night
- I am going to watch ________ next week
- He watched ________ last week
- He is watching ________ today
- She was watching ________ yesterday
- They are watching ________ now
- They are going to watch ________ on the weekend
Cooler
Activity: Draw Your Favourite Cartoon Character
- Objective: Reflect on what has been learned and express creativity.
- Instructions: Have students draw their favourite cartoon character and share their drawing with the class. This activity helps students connect the lesson with their personal interests and reinforces the vocabulary learned.
Conclusion
This lesson plan is designed to make learning about TV programmes and related vocabulary an enjoyable experience for kindergarten students. Through interactive games and creative activities, children will not only grasp new words but also practice using them in various contexts.
Happy teaching!
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