RESTAURANT LESSON. Classroom Activities to Reinvigorate Senior High School Language Learning
RESTAURANT LESSON
Classroom Activities to Reinvigorate Senior High School Language Learning
In the dynamic world of senior high school language teaching, keeping students engaged and motivated is often a thrilling challenge. As educators, we understand that the key to successful learning lies in creating an atmosphere where students are not just participants but active enthusiasts. Here are some classroom activities designed to ignite the language classroom, bringing energy, excitement, and enthusiasm to senior high school students. From interactive games to creative exercises, we’ll delve into ways to make language learning an enjoyable and enriching experience.
RESTAURANT LESSON
Target Group: 1st year
Difficulty Level: Basic Conversation
Activity Objective: To practice ordering food at a restaurant using conversational English
RESTAURANT LESSON – Procedure
- In this game, arrange students into teams (for example desk rows)。The first group of students write a word spoken by the teacher (e.g. apple). Then the next student writes a word beginning with the last letter of the previous word (e.g. elephant), and so on for the set time (e.g. 3 minutes). Then after the set time, the team with the most correct words is declared the winner.
Variation: Advanced students can make food or restaurant words. 5 minutes. - Restaurant sentences. Students complete restaurant sentences with full sentences. For bonus points teachers will ask for volunteers to say the three answers. My favorite restaurant is Joyful etc…8 minutes
- Teachers ask the students to make an original name for the restaurant on the work sheet. This gets some funny creative ideas. Then the menu will be explained to the students. 5 minutes
- The teachers ask the students what they do when they go to a restaurant. First question: How do you ask for food in a restaurant? (You make an order / you order your food) etc.
Next question: after you have eaten your food how do you pay for it? (You ask for the bill) etc. 7 minutes - Restaurant conversation demonstration / listening test. The teachers set up a desk with the plate, knife, fork and flowers. The waiter wears the apron. The teachers demonstrate the two restaurant dialogues and the students fill in the blanks on the work sheet. Then check the
answers and explain the dialogue if that is needed. 10 minutes. - Restaurant conversation practice – pair work. Students practice the dialogues “ordering food” and “paying for your meal”. One student is the waiter and one student is the customer. After one try, students change roles. 10 minutes
- Volunteers can come up and demonstrate ordering at a restaurant in pairs for bonus points. 5 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Materials and Preparation
Handouts for the students. Props for restaurant table such as plates, forks, apron and flowers – be creative.
Suggestions and Advice
This lesson is quite straightforward if it is followed step by step. Students will be able to progress in the lesson using the instructions in the lesson. So clear explanations of what is required of the students is required.
Classroom Activities to Reinvigorate Senior High School Language Learning
As we conclude this exploration of classroom activities to energize the language class for senior high school, we’ve witnessed how a well-crafted lesson plan can transform a mundane classroom into a vibrant hub of learning and creativity. These activities not only boost language skills but also foster a sense of teamwork, critical thinking, and cultural appreciation. By implementing these engaging methods, educators can ensure that their senior high school students are not just fluent in the language, but also passionately engaged in the journey of language acquisition.
So, let’s continue to infuse our classrooms with energy, enthusiasm, and a love for language, empowering our students for a brighter future.
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