Lesson Plan: Building Our City
Objective:
● To create a miniature city using shoeboxes.
● To describe family members, city places, and activities using simple English sentences.
● To develop spatial awareness and creativity.
Materials:
● Shoeboxes
● Paint
● Markers
● Glue
● Scissors
● Construction paper
● Small toys (cars, people, animals)
Procedure:
Day 1: Planning and Designing
1. Introduction:
○ Introduce the project: "Today, we're going to build our own city!"
○ Discuss the different parts of a city: houses, schools, parks, stores, etc.
2. Design Phase:
○ Divide students into groups of 3-4.
○ Assign each group a specific building or area of the city (e.g., residential area,
commercial area, park).
○ Have students brainstorm ideas for their assigned area.
○ Encourage them to sketch their designs on paper.
Day 2: Building the City
1. Construction:
○ Provide students with shoeboxes, paint, markers, and other materials.
○ Guide students in cutting and shaping the shoeboxes to create different buildings.
○ Help them paint and decorate their buildings.
○ Create modular road pieces using construction paper.
Day 3: Populating the City
1. Adding Details:
○ Encourage students to add details to their buildings, such as windows, doors, and
chimneys.
○ Have them create small figures (people, animals) using construction paper or clay.
○ Place the figures and vehicles in the city.
Day 4: Describing the City
1. Oral Language:
○ Have students describe their buildings and the city as a whole.
○ Use simple sentences and vocabulary related to buildings, places, and activities.
○ Model language: "This is my house. It's big and red. I live here with my family."
2. Written Language:
○ Have students write short descriptions of their buildings and the city.
○ Provide sentence starters and vocabulary support.
Day 5: Playing in the City
1. Role-Playing:
○ Encourage students to role-play different scenarios in the city.
○ For example, they can pretend to be shoppers, drivers, or firefighters.
2. Storytelling:
○ Have students create stories about their city and the characters living there.
Assessment:
● Observation: Observe students' participation, creativity, and cooperation during the project.
● Oral Presentation: Assess students' ability to describe their buildings and the city.
● Written Work: Evaluate students' written descriptions for clarity, organization, and grammar.
By engaging in this hands-on project, students will not only develop their language skills but
also their creativity, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills.
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