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Lesson Plan
Topic: Unit 4: My Favorite Subject (Section A: 1a–1d)
Grade: Grade 7
Type: Listening and Speaking Lesson
Duration: 40 minutes
I. Analysis of Teaching Material
This lesson focuses on helping students talk about school subjects, which is a familiar and relatable topic for Grade 7 students. The unit introduces key vocabulary related to subjects (e.g., art, maths, geography) and basic sentence patterns like “What’s your favourite subject ” and “Why do you like it ”.
The teaching materials include listening tasks and conversational models, which provide a practical foundation for developing listening and speaking skills. The content is suitable for students’ cognitive level and creates opportunities for authentic communication.
II. Teaching Objectives
Knowledge and Skills
1.Master basic vocabulary for school subjects and descriptive adjectives (e.g., fun, boring, exciting).
2.Understand and use sentence patterns like “What’s your favourite subject ” and “Why do you like it ” to express preferences and reasons.
Process and Methods
1.Develop the ability to extract key information through listening tasks.
2.Improve speaking fluency and confidence through role-playing and group discussions.
Emotions, Attitudes, and Values
1.Cultivate a respectful attitude toward all subjects, recognizing their importance.
2.Encourage students to discover their interests and enjoy learning.
III. Key Points and Solutions
Key Points
1.Mastering vocabulary and sentence patterns about school subjects.
2.Using descriptive adjectives to express preferences.
Solutions
1.Use visual aids (e.g., pictures and videos) to present vocabulary.
2.Provide example dialogues to demonstrate sentence patterns in context.
IV. Difficult Points and Solutions
Difficult Points
1.Applying descriptive adjectives appropriately in oral expressions.
2.Maintaining fluency and coherence during role-play activities.
Solutions
1.Conduct guided practice with sentence frames to support students in forming sentences.
2.Use pair and group activities to build confidence and allow sufficient practice time.
V. Teaching Methods
1.Task-Based Learning: Incorporate tasks such as matching, role-play, and group discussion to promote active participation.
2.Interactive Approach: Create a communicative environment for students to use language in meaningful ways.
VI. Teaching Procedure
Step 1: Lead-in (5 minutes)
1.Warm-up: Greet the students and ask them about their schedule for the day.
Teacher: “Good morning! What classes do you have today ”
Students: “We have English, maths, and PE.”
2.Video Activity: Play a short video featuring various school subjects (e.g.a classroom
scene or students discussing their favorite subjects).
Teacher: “What subjects do you see in the video ”
3.Transition: Introduce the topic: “Today, we will talk about school subjects and
share your favorite ones.”
Step 2: Vocabulary Presentation (10 minutes)
1.Visual Presentation: Display pictures of subjects (e.g., art, maths, geography) on
the screen or board.
Teacher: “What’s this subject ” (Pointing to a picture of art)
Students: “Art!”
2.Teaching Vocabulary: Introduce new words (e.g., biology, geography, PE) and
provide simple explanations or examples.
Biology: “In biology, we learn about animals and plants.”
Geography: “In geography, we learn about maps and the world.”
3.Pronunciation Drill: Have students repeat each word in unison and individually.
4.Quick Check: Play a game like “What’s missing ” by showing and hiding the
subject pictures to reinforce vocabulary.
Step 3: Listening Practice (10 minutes)
1.Pre-listening: Ask students to predict the subjects they will hear based on the
conversation topic.
Teacher: “Ella is talking about her school subjects. What subjects do you think
she will mention？
2.Activity 1: Play the recording. Students match the subjects they hear with pictures
in their textbooks or on the screen.
3.Activity 2: Play the recording again and ask comprehension questions:
“Who is Ella talking to ”
“Why doesn’t Ella like history ”
“What is Peter’s favorite subject ”
4.Post-listening Discussion: Confirm answers and discuss reasons given in the
dialogue. (e.g. “Maths is fun.”).
Step 4: Speaking Practice (15 minutes)
1.Guided Practice:
Provide a sentence frame:
A: “What’s your favorite subject ”
B: “My favorite subject is ____. I like it because ____.”
Model the conversation with a student volunteer.
2.Pair Work:
Students practice asking and answering questions about their favorite subjects
with a partner.
Encourage them to use adjectives (e.g. fun, exciting) and give reasons.
3.Role-Play:
Groups of three or four act out a scenario where one student is the teacher, and
the others are students talking about their favorite and least favorite subjects.
4.Class Sharing: Invite a few pairs or groups to perform their dialogues for the class.
Step 5: Summary (5 minutes)
1.Teacher’s Input: Summarize the key points:
“Today we learned how to talk about school subjects, express our preferences,
and give reasons.”
“Remember, every subject is important, and learning them well will help you in
the future.”
2.Student Reflection: Ask students to think about one thing they learned today and
share it with a partner.
Homework
(Must do) Read and copy the words in 1a twice.
(Try to do) Interview your friends about their favorite subjects and reasons .
VII. Blackboard Design
VIII. Reflection
This lesson effectively integrates listening and speaking skills, providing students with authentic contexts for communication. The focus on familiar topics (school subjects) enhances engagement. By combining language practice with emotional and value-based education, the lesson encourages a holistic approach to learning. Future lessons can extend these activities to include writing and cross-subject projects to deepen students’ understanding and interest.

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