Prompts for IEP Teachers at SWPS

USEFUL PROMPTS FOR TEACHERS AT SRIWITTAYAPAKNAM SCHOOL

1. Contact Time Lesson Plan Generation Prompt Sample

I am an English teacher for students learning English as a foreign language. I am teaching [Grade] students to be at a CEFR [CEFR level].
At our school, us teachers have a 2 to 4 minute one-on-one session with every student in our class (about 35 students) every day to help them learn English better, giving more time for students who are struggling.
We normally sit at my desk face-to-face in order to do this. This means we do not utilize a whiteboard, nor do we stand in front of the classroom and explain the activity. Most importantly, plan the time around a 2-minute window, as the kids who are good should only take about 2 minutes to do this whole activity.

We normally ask conversational questions to see if the student can comprehend and use the necessary words to explain their answers, and we correct them with proper pronunciation and grammar if they do make any mistakes.

Can you please give me a lesson plan to teach them about [Topic Name]?

Sample Prompt Results 1

Sure. Here’s a concise lesson plan for teaching Primary 4 students about Descriptive Adjectives within a 2-4 minute one-on-one session format:

Lesson Plan: Descriptive Adjectives

Objective:

Students will be able to identify and use descriptive adjectives in sentences.

Materials:

  • Flashcards with pictures of various objects, animals, and people
  • A list of common descriptive adjectives (e.g., big, small, happy, sad, red, blue, etc.)
  • A worksheet with sentences for practice (optional for follow-up)

Session Structure:

  1. Introduction (30 seconds)
    • Greet the student and briefly explain that today they will learn about words that describe things, called adjectives.
    • Example: “Today, we will learn about words that tell us more about how things look, feel, or are. These words are called adjectives.”
  2. Presentation (30 seconds)
    • Show a flashcard of an object (e.g., a red apple).
    • Ask: “What color is this apple?”
    • Guide the student to say: “The apple is red.”
    • Highlight the adjective: “Red is the word that describes the apple. Red is an adjective.”
  3. Practice (1 minute)
    • Show different flashcards one by one.
    • Ask the student to describe the object using an adjective.
    • Examples:
      • A big elephant: “The elephant is big.”
      • A small cat: “The cat is small.”
      • A happy boy: “The boy is happy.”
    • Correct any mistakes in pronunciation or grammar.
  4. Application (30 seconds)
    • Ask the student to look around the room and describe one thing they see using an adjective.
    • Example: “Can you tell me something about your pencil?” (Student might say: “My pencil is long.”)
    • Provide positive reinforcement and correct any mistakes gently.
  5. Wrap-Up (30 seconds)
    • Review the key point: “Adjectives are words that describe things.”
    • Praise the student for their effort and improvement.
    • Example: “Great job! Now you know how to use adjectives to describe things.”

Follow-Up Activity (Optional):

Provide a simple worksheet for further practice, which the student can complete after the one-on-one session or during free time. This could include matching objects to adjectives or filling in blanks with appropriate adjectives.

Notes:

  • Adjust the difficulty based on each student’s proficiency. For more advanced students, introduce more complex adjectives or ask them to use two adjectives in a sentence.
  • Keep the session engaging and encouraging, focusing on building the student’s confidence in using descriptive adjectives.

This plan ensures that each session is interactive, focused, and effective within the 2-4 minute time frame.

2. Split Class Lesson Plan Generation Prompt Sample

I am an English teacher for students learning English as a foreign language. I am teaching [Grade] students to be at a CEFR [CEFR Level].

At our school, us teachers have a lesson every week with another teacher by splitting the class into two smaller groups, with each group having about 18 students.
This is mainly done to do fun learning group activities with the students so that they are in a different learning environment and possibly use a different set of vocabulary.
The places we usually go to for our “split classes” are the science room, canteen, playground, gymnasium, and school lobby.

We are open to doing some sort of physical group activity if it makes learning English better, but refrain from using activities that will make us sweat a lot.

The topic we want to focus on this week is [Topic].

Can you please give me suggestions or activity plans on what we can do?

Sample Prompt Results 2

Sure! Given your setup and the topic of exploring the world around us, here are tailored activity plans for each of the locations you mentioned:

Science Room Activity

Activity: Nature Vocabulary Hunt

  • Objective: To learn vocabulary related to nature and the environment.
  • Instructions: Provide students with a list of nature-related items (e.g., tree, flower, bird). Have them explore the science room to find objects or pictures that represent these items. Encourage them to use English to describe what they find (e.g., “I found a picture of a tree”).

Canteen Activity

Activity: Food Origins Exploration

  • Objective: To learn about different foods and their origins.
  • Instructions: Display pictures or samples of various foods (fruits, vegetables, snacks). Discuss where these foods come from (e.g., “bananas come from tropical regions”). Practice naming foods and describing their tastes using simple English (e.g., “This apple is sweet”).

Playground Activity

Activity: Outdoor Discovery Walk

  • Objective: To observe and describe elements in the playground environment.
  • Instructions: Take students for a walk around the playground. Encourage them to point out and name things they see (e.g., swings, slides, trees). Practice using English sentences to describe actions and locations (e.g., “The slide is blue”).

Gymnasium Activity

Activity: Action Verbs Relay

  • Objective: To practice action verbs related to physical activities.
  • Instructions: Set up stations with simple physical activities (e.g., jump, hop, clap). Divide students into pairs or small groups. One student performs the action while the other describes it in English (e.g., “She is jumping”). Rotate roles for each activity station.

School Lobby Activity

Activity: Weather Report Role-play

  • Objective: To learn vocabulary related to weather conditions.
  • Instructions: Have students pretend to be weather reporters. Use a weather chart or pictures to simulate different weather conditions (e.g., sunny, rainy, windy). Students take turns reporting the weather in English using appropriate vocabulary and sentences (e.g., “Today is sunny and warm”).

General Tips:

  • Time Management: Keep activities concise and focused within the 45-minute class period.
  • Engagement: Encourage active participation through games, role-plays, and visual aids.
  • Language Support: Provide scaffolding with visuals, gestures, and simplified instructions as needed.

These activities should provide an interactive and educational experience for your Primary 4 students while exploring different aspects of the world around them using English. Enjoy your classes!