Language Expert‘s Guide: English Nursery Rhyme Lesson Plan44

Introduction:

Nursery rhymes are a vital part of language learning for young children. They provide a fun and engaging way to introduce new vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. This lesson plan will guide you through an effective English nursery rhyme lesson, focusing on the popular rhyme "Humpty Dumpty."

Objectives:
Introduce new vocabulary related to the rhyme.
Practice basic grammar through repetition and question-and-answer activities.
Improve pronunciation by emphasizing key sounds and rhythms.
Foster imagination and creativity through discussion and role-playing.

Materials:
Picture or puppet of Humpty Dumpty
Toy egg or ball
Whiteboard or chart paper
Markers
Music player (optional)

Procedure:

1. Introduction:

- Show the picture or puppet of Humpty Dumpty.
- Ask students, "Who is this?"
- Elicit the name "Humpty Dumpty."
- Explain that you will be singing a song about Humpty Dumpty.

2. Vocabulary Introduction:

- Sing the first verse of "Humpty Dumpty."
- Pause and ask students, "What was Humpty Dumpty sitting on?"
- Elicit the answer "wall."
- Write "wall" on the whiteboard or chart paper.
- Repeat the process with other key words from the rhyme, such as "egg," "fall," "king," and "men."
- Encourage students to repeat the words after you.

3. Grammar Practice:

- Sing the first verse again.
- Ask students, "Is Humpty Dumpty still on the wall?"
- Elicit the answer "no."
- Write the sentence "Humpty Dumpty is not on the wall" on the whiteboard or chart paper.
- Sing the first verse again, replacing "is" with "was."
- Ask students, "What word did we change?"
- Elicit the answer "was."
- Explain that "was" is used to talk about things that happened in the past.
- Repeat the process with other simple present and past tense verbs from the rhyme, such as "sitting," "sat," "fell," and "put back."

4. Pronunciation Practice:

- Sing the first verse several times, emphasizing the key sounds and rhythms.
- Pause at certain words and ask students to repeat them.
- For example, emphasize the /h/ sound in "Humpty" and the /w/ sound in "wall."
- Play a recording of the rhyme and ask students to listen for and repeat the correct pronunciation.

5. Imagination and Creativity:

- Ask students, "What do you think happened to Humpty Dumpty after he fell?"
- Encourage students to share their ideas and imagine different scenarios.
- Provide props such as a toy egg or ball to inspire their creativity.
- Encourage students to take turns role-playing different characters in the rhyme, such as Humpty Dumpty, the king, and the men.

Assessment:

- Observe students' participation in singing, vocabulary activities, and discussion.
- Ask students to recall the key vocabulary and grammar from the rhyme.
- Encourage students to create their own short nursery rhyme or story.

Differentiation:

- For struggling students: Provide visual aids, simplified language, and additional repetition.
- For advanced students: Challenge them with more complex vocabulary, grammar questions, and creative activities.

Extension:

- Introduce other popular nursery rhymes such as "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" or "Itsy Bitsy Spider."
- Encourage students to research different versions of nursery rhymes from around the world.

2025-02-07

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