Reflection on Sanmin Senior High Unit 8 Teaching

Lesson: Sanmin Senior High Unit 8: Mother's Hands


My peers had some good ideas of presenting the lesson. Next, I will share those good ideas.


1. Review the vocabulary by making a short story.


a. After teaching the vocabulary, the teacher can help students review the words.


b. Randomly give each group three to five words.


c. Ask them to make a short story about Mom by using those words. (The story should be related to Mom because the topic of the lesson is about Mom.)
 e.g.  Use "regretful, calm" and "childhood"
--> In my childhood, my mother used to calm me down by combing my hair with her gentle hands. Since I live in another country now, I seldom have time to go back to Taiwan. I am regretful that I did not show my gratitude to my mother before I left Taiwan; I miss her so much.




2. Start the class by using the clip about Mom


a. Since the topic is about Mom, the teacher starts the class by showing a clip about Mom.

* Sugesstion: The teacher can make good use of the video by asking some related questions such as "what did the Mom say in the video".




3. Comprehension check for teaching reading.


a. The teacher asks students some comprehension check questions after teaching each paragraph.


b. The teacher can ask more than one question. If students can answer the questions correctly, they may win some points.
 e.g. Why doesn't the author like her mother to touch her?