Introduction lesson Cambridge

Welcome Cambridge students
Welcome to your English lessons! 

Mr. Westra
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This lesson contains 14 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 50 min

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Welcome Cambridge students
Welcome to your English lessons! 

Mr. Westra

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Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson:
  • You will be familiar with your teacher and have a better understanding of your classmates.
  • You will understand what is expected from you for the coming year.

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Introduce the learning objective to the students and explain the importance of getting to know each other in creating a positive and collaborative learning environment.
Introduce yourself!
Each student shares their name, interests, and one unique thing about themselves.

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Provide clear instructions for each student to introduce themselves. Encourage active listening and respectful feedback.
Icebreaker
Paper planes 

Students love to make and throw paper planes, but this lesson it's allowed!

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Choose a fun icebreaker activity that encourages interaction and laughter. Examples: Two Truths and a Lie, Human Bingo, or Name Acronym.
Classroom Expectations
Discuss the classroom rules and expectations. Allow students to ask questions and share their thoughts.

  • What do you expect from me?
  • What do i expect from you?

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Explain the importance of a safe and respectful learning environment. Establish clear guidelines for behavior and participation.
School- & klasregels
Add schoolrules and expectations.
  • Wees aardig voor elkaar, respecteer elkaars spullen en wees zuinig op de omgeving
  • Zorg dat je op tijd bent.
  • Zorg ervoor dat je goed voorbereid in de les verschijnt.
  • Volg de aanwijzingen van de personeelsleden op.

  • Telefoons mogen niet zichtbaar zijn in de klas.
  • Eten en drinken in de klas is niet toegestaan. (water mag wel)

  • We werken veel digitaal dus een opgeladen chromebook is verplicht.

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Explain the importance of a safe and respectful learning environment. Establish clear guidelines for behavior and participation.
Books and materials
Every Friday a reading book is required.
The books you will be using will be from the English in mind series.

You will receive these books this lesson and you always need to bring it to class.

Beside the book you will also need your chrombook every lesson!

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Explain the importance of a safe and respectful learning environment. Establish clear guidelines for behavior and participation.
Learning Preferences
Ask students about their preferred learning styles and study habits.

  • How do the students like to study, what kind of instructions do they prefer?
  • Talk about project based studying and introduce them to different games and projects to do.

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Encourage students to reflect on their own learning preferences and share strategies that work best for them.
Goals and Aspirations
Discuss students' goals and aspirations for the school year or beyond.

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Encourage students to share their dreams and aspirations. Foster a supportive environment where students can offer encouragement and suggestions.
Hobbies and Interests
I would like to meet someone who: ....

create a circle of chairs with one volunteer in the middle.

I would like to meet someone who ....
  • Plays soccer.
  • Has pets.

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Create an inclusive and supportive environment for students to share their passions. Encourage respectful questions and connections.
Wrap-Up
Summarize the key points covered in the lesson and express excitement for the upcoming learning journey.

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Recap the main takeaways from the lesson. Encourage students to continue building connections and supporting each other throughout the school year.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Slide 12 - Open question

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Slide 13 - Open question

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.
Slide 11: Reflection
Students reflect on what they learned about their teacher and classmates.

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Provide a few minutes for students to individually reflect on the lesson and what they discovered about their peers and teacher.