What is our theme?
Question words, speaking and listening skills
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
Student will interview a family member and practice using core question words.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL 2: The child will demonstrate eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
a. Demonstrate the ability to speak in complete sentences and to form questions using frequently occurring nouns, verbs, question words, and prepositions.
Learning Outcomes:
- Student will demonstrate confidence when asking questions.
- Student will demonstrate listening skills (being quiet, looking at speaker).
- Student will use core questions words when interviewing. (Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?)
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
See You Tube Link Below!
Materials
- Device to listen to youtube song
- Device to (secretly) record interview
- Question word reference sheet
- Pretend microphone
Activity (Procedure):
- Start by watching the youtube song link.
- Follow up by reviewing the “Question Words” reference sheet/images. Talk about each question word and ask your child “When do we use this kind of word?” Ask for examples. Talk about different ways and times we may use these words. *mention show and tell!*
- Tell your child they will have the opportunity to interview a family member! This can be in person or through video call! Ask your child to pick one family member.
- Now explain to your child that they will be asking this family member a few good questions. Remind them it is their job to think of questions and it’s also their job to listen to the answers. Review what good listening looks like. (Quiet lips, listening ears, looking eyes)
- If you can, set up a way to videotape the interview without telling your child (camera, iphone, computer) Hand your child their microphone and allow them to begin their interview.
Activity Wrap Up:
Ask your child what they learned about their interviewee
during the interview? Now confess to them that you recorded (if you’re able) their interview! Watch and review the interview. What question words did your child use? Ask them to tell you! Praise them for an excellent job.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
- With support, is my child able to generate questions using frequently occurring nouns, verbs, question words and prepositions?
- Does my child show interest and confidence when speaking with and listening to their family member?
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
Who else does your child want to interview? A teacher? A friend? A stuffed animal?
Can they think of questions they’d like to ask BEFORE the interview begins?
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If your child feels stuck during the interview, feel free to offer suggestion questions or use the reference sheet to help remind them what words they can use.
Question words, speaking and listening skills
What is the lesson (overall purpose)?
Student will interview a family member and practice using core question words.
MA Guidelines/Standards:
APL 2: The child will demonstrate eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
a. Demonstrate the ability to speak in complete sentences and to form questions using frequently occurring nouns, verbs, question words, and prepositions.
Learning Outcomes:
- Student will demonstrate confidence when asking questions.
- Student will demonstrate listening skills (being quiet, looking at speaker).
- Student will use core questions words when interviewing. (Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?)
Songs, Books & Videos (Motivational Techniques)
See You Tube Link Below!
Materials
- Device to listen to youtube song
- Device to (secretly) record interview
- Question word reference sheet
- Pretend microphone
Activity (Procedure):
- Start by watching the youtube song link.
- Follow up by reviewing the “Question Words” reference sheet/images. Talk about each question word and ask your child “When do we use this kind of word?” Ask for examples. Talk about different ways and times we may use these words. *mention show and tell!*
- Tell your child they will have the opportunity to interview a family member! This can be in person or through video call! Ask your child to pick one family member.
- Now explain to your child that they will be asking this family member a few good questions. Remind them it is their job to think of questions and it’s also their job to listen to the answers. Review what good listening looks like. (Quiet lips, listening ears, looking eyes)
- If you can, set up a way to videotape the interview without telling your child (camera, iphone, computer) Hand your child their microphone and allow them to begin their interview.
Activity Wrap Up:
Ask your child what they learned about their interviewee
during the interview? Now confess to them that you recorded (if you’re able) their interview! Watch and review the interview. What question words did your child use? Ask them to tell you! Praise them for an excellent job.
How do I know what my child is learning? (Assessment)
- With support, is my child able to generate questions using frequently occurring nouns, verbs, question words and prepositions?
- Does my child show interest and confidence when speaking with and listening to their family member?
How can you extend this activity? (Modifications)
Who else does your child want to interview? A teacher? A friend? A stuffed animal?
Can they think of questions they’d like to ask BEFORE the interview begins?
Helpful Hints: (Pitfalls & Solutions)
If your child feels stuck during the interview, feel free to offer suggestion questions or use the reference sheet to help remind them what words they can use.
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