Module 1

Teaching and Learning

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Curso 2023-2024
Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación
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1.1. THE CLASSROOM. BEFORE THE FIRST DAY.……..………….1

1.2. CLASSROOM SUPPLIES………………………..…………………...12

1.3. DAILY SCHEDULE………………………..……………………….......21

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BEFORE THE FIRST DAY

GETTING THE CLASSROOM READY

MATERIALS TASKS OBJECTIVES, VOCABULARY AND FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE

Book 1 – Unit 1 Get ready (act.1) 10’ Introducing the objects of a classroom and assigning responsibilities.
The classroom Reading (act.2) 10’ Specific vocabulary: classroom, desks, chairs, stepstools, craft tables, sink,
Vocabulary (act. 3 and 4) 10’ whiteboard, bulletin board, calendar, windows…
Listening (act. 6 and 7) 10’ General vocabulary:
- Nouns: school year, safety reasons…
- Verbs: prepare, use, lock, hang, display, meet, install,
appreciate…
- Adjectives: new, sufficient…
- Language: what duties…? Can you count… Count the number
of… There are some…

Book 2 – Unit 1 Reading (act.2) 10’ Learning about things to do before the first day of school and assigning
Before the first Vocabulary (act. 3 and 4) 10’ tasks
day Specific vocabulary: prepare, parent letters, supply lists, contact
information, introduction, request, change of clothes, accident,
philosophy, classroom layout, seating plan, class list, label…
General vocabulary:
- Nouns: summer, school, week, letter, space, introduction day,
desk, table space, coming year, questions, meeting…
- Verbs: start, send, include, write, bring, keep, describe, use, help,
attach, forget…
- Adjectives: wonderful, each, any
- Adverbs: properly, ever, next
Language: Will you…? Have you…? I want you to…

Handout – Week See-Think-Wonder Routine 10’

0 Seminar Writing: TO-DO LIST (1-2-4) 20’

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bulletin board
stepstool

craft table
desk

looked

chair

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Work together

to handle

chairs and disks

in the basements

whiteboard

their classroom

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preparar

carta a los padres

Lista de materiales prepare

Información de contacto

supply list
puede que necesiten un cambio de ropa
accidente
classroom layout
filisofía

seating chart
distribución de la clase

adjuntar etiquetas accident

lista de clase

contact information

label

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1. Look at the following two pictures. Use the See-Think-Wonder (STW) routine to describe and
reflect on them. Get in pairs and compare your views.

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SEE – THINK – WONDER ROUTINE

1. SEE 2. THINK 3. WONDER

Speculate or guess why
Describe as much as you Speculate or guess what is the situation is like that in
can see going on in the picture the picture and what is
going to happen next
Useful language: Useful language: Useful language:

I can see… I suppose…. (She)’ll probably…

There is / There are … It looks like… (He) might…
This picture shows… It could be that… (She)’ll most likely…
Perhaps/maybe… Hopefully, (they)’ll…
(She) seem(s) to be …
It looks as if…
You can tell that…
I would imagine…
It seems likely that…

in the top at the top in the top

left-hand corner right-hand corner

on the left in the middle on the right

in the bottom at the bottom in the bottom

left-hand corner right-hand corner
in the background/ at the back

in the foreground/at the front

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2. Write a teacher’s to-do list on your own. Include all the vocabulary and expressions worked in
class using the imperative. Make it as complete as possible since everything has to be ready
before school starts.

DESK AND CHAIRS SINK AND WINDOWS BULLETIN BOARD CLASSROOM LAYOUT FAMILIES

1. It is under the desk 1. Parents published

1. Teachers use sinks to 1. Teacher changed 1. Parents requested
2. Chairs are in front ideas in the bulletin
clean the glasses the classroom layout the contact
of the desk board
2. The girl with pink 2. The classroom information
3. My desk is the same 2. I don't use the
schoolbag is sitting layout is organized 2. Teachers suggested
color as my chair bulletin board to publish
near the window by last name parents that the
4. I use the chairs to bad things
3. Sink is very dirty 3. Children said that children brought a
play games 3. Festivals are publish
4. In winter windows the classroom layout change of clothes
5. Craft table is a in the bulletin board
are close are a disaster 3. Parents don't know
type of a desk 4. The best manner to
4. Parents suggested the class time because
recive information is
the classroom layout in the bulletin board
the bulletin board
don't appear

3. Now, in pairs compare your to-do lists and complete the

chart (act.2). Repeat the process in groups of four.

4. JIGSAW. Present your to-do list to the classroom and listen to your
classmates when they present their lists. Take notes if necessary.

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A. PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES

GREETING: Good morning / afternoon / evening

1. INTRODUCING A INTRODUCING YOURSELF: Name, age, occupation
PRESENTATION STATE YOUR TOPIC: The purpose / aim of this presentation
OPENING THE PRESENTATION: So let’s get started

DESCRIBE THE TOPIC: A to-do list is a list which helps

teachers…
SAY WHY IT IS IMPORTANT: Teachers frequently write to-do
lists to plan…
REFERRING TO OTHER POINTS: With regard to… / With
2. MAIN PART respect to…
ADDING IDEAS, ARGUMENTS: In addition to this… Apart
from… You can also… Not only… but also…
EXPRESSING CONTRAST: On the one hand… On the other
hand…, However…, Nevertheless… Although…
SEQUENCE OF ACTIONS: First… And now…

SIGNALLING THE ENDS OF THE PRESENTATION: Well, this

brings to the end my presentation… As you can see…
A FINAL SUMMARY OF THE PRESENTATION: Just to
3. CLOSING THE summarize the main points of my presentation, I talked
PRESENTATION about… To summarize, I told you about …In conclusion,
THANKING THE AUDIENCE FOR LISTENING: Thank you all for
your interest… I’d like to thank you all for your time and
patience…
Esentation

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B. OBSERVING: EVALUATING A PRESENTATION

1. LISTENING TO A PRESENTATION

a. What is the purpose of the presentation?

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b. Two stars and a wish
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2. EVALUATING CONTENT
Put a check [✓] in the appropriate space.
Yes No

a. Did the speaker talk loudly and clearly?

b. Was the speaker’s pronunciation easy to understand?

c. Did the presenter use his voice to make the presentation interesting to listen?

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can you pronounce these words?

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CLASSROOM SUPPLIES

MATERIALS TASKS OBJECTIVES, VOCABULARY AND FUNCTIONAL

LANGUAGE
Book 1 – Unit 2 Get ready (act.1) 10’ Learning about classroom supplies; giving a polite reminder
Classroom Reading (act.2) 10’ Specific vocabulary: pencils, crayons, markers, watercolors, folders,
Supplies I Vocabulary (act. 3 and 4) 10’ safety scissors, glue s cks, erasers, dry erase markers, washable…
General vocabulary:
- Nouns: family, ac vi es, supplies, items, artwork, schoolwork
- Verbs: do, need, wri ng, drawing, storing, buy, use, choose
- Adjec ves: crea ve, necessary, colored
- Language: I’ll make sure…, I greatly appreciate…, Just
remember…

Book 1 – Unit 3 Reading (act.2) 10’ Learning about classroom supplies; asking for a favor
Classroom Vocabulary (act. 3 and 4) 10’ Specific vocabulary: paper plates, paper bags, construc on paper, baby
Supplies II Listening (act. 6 and 7) 10’ wipes, paper towels, co on balls, pipe cleaners, ssue paper, popsicle
s cks, gli er
General vocabulary:
- Nouns: project, accessories, colors, list
- Verbs: decorate, expect, pick, donate
- Adjec ves: many, very, quickly, fun, always, favorite, more,
be er, every
Language: Can you…?, They’ll need…, I’ll assemble…

Handout – Week Cra -Project 40’

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1. Use the Internet to look for cra ideas to use in your classroom. Choose three, write them
down and share them with your group (5’).

2. As a teacher you would like to carry out a cra project in your classroom. In groups,
choose one of the previous ideas and write a dra about it (15’).

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3. THE APPOINTMENT CLOCK. Make appointments with three different classmates. Make
sure you make the appointment at the same me. That is, your name is on their clock and
their name is on your clock at the same me. You cannot meet a person from your group
and you cannot repeat classmates (5’).

Can we meet at…?

Are you free at…?
Can we have an appointment at… ?
Would it be possible at…?

Yes!
Let’s meet at…
Sure I’m free…
No, I’m sorry… but may be at…
I have another appointment.

4. You will listen to your teacher announce one of the

three designated appointment mes. Try to find your partner
for the ac vity as soon as possible. You have 4’ (2’ each) to
share your cra projects.

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CRAFT PROJECT PRESENTATION

PEER-ASSESSMENT

1 LISTENING TO A PRESENTATION

a. What is the name of the craft project?

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b. Two stars and a wish: name two aspects you liked and make one
recommendation.

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2 EVALUATING CONTENT

Give one star (needs improvement) to five stars (very good) to each
aspect listed below.

a. Did the speaker talk loudly and clearly?

b. Was the speaker’s pronunciation easy to understand?

c. Did the presenter use his voice to make the

presentation interesting?

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can you pronounce these words?

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DAILY SCHEDULE

MATERIALS TASKS OBJECTIVES, VOCABULARY AND FUNCTIONAL

LANGUAGE
Book 1 – Unit 4 Get ready (act.1) 10’ Learning about the kindergarten schedule; describing order of events
Daily Schedule Reading (act.2) 10’ Specific vocabulary: arrival, check in, lesson, story me, recess, break,
Vocabulary (act. 3 and 4) 10’ open play, lunch, quite me, dismissal, metable, playground…
Listening (act. 6 and 7) 10’ General vocabulary:
- Nouns: ac vity, le ers, sounds, story, week, snack, physical
educa on, lesson, numbers, shapes, observa ons, kids,
cafeteria, puzzles, parents…
- Verbs: learn, rhyming, pick, explore, use, make, monitor, go,
include, arrive, collect, pick up, check in…
- Adjec ves: new, scien fic
- Adverbs: each
- Language: Next, is…, Don’t forget…, Then it’s…

Book 2 – Unit 3 Reading (act.2) 10’ Learning about classroom arrival procedures; talking about a endance
Arrival Vocabulary (act. 3 and 4) 10’ Specific vocabulary: drop off, sign in, a endance sheet, coat, cubby,
lunch, backpack, store, late, present, absent, out sick…
General vocabulary:
- Nouns: classroom, door, classroom, s cker, name, hanger,
refrigerator, office…
- Verbs: open, start, place, keep, mark…
- Adjec ves: labeled, cool…
- Adverbs: some mes, each…
- Language: … is absent., Do you know…?, … is out sick.

Handout – Week Teacher’s report 40’

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1. You are a teacher and at the end of the day you write a teacher’s report. In pairs, student
A reads report A and student B reads report B.

2. Talk to your classmate and compare your reports. Use the following chart to help you.

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3. As teachers of a group of students, you meet at the end of the day to write a teacher’s
report about it. In groups, fill the following report (15’).

4. INSIDE-OUTSIDE CIRCLES. Form two concentric circles

or stand in two lines and take turns to talk about the
informa on on your reports. You have 3 minutes
(1’30’’ each) to explain your report to your classmate
before the bell rings. Then, on the teacher’s signal
switch partners.

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SELF-REFLECTION
Do I have confidence in explaining what I’ve
learned today?

I choose the number … because...

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can you pronounce these words?

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