United Private School - Lesson Plan - 2022-2023

Date: May 22nd 2023 Grade:6 Subject: English Lesson Title: Journey to freedom Teacher: Ahmed Najjar
Standards: Resources:
 Smartboard Value: Care
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1/ RI. 6.4  Textbook Parents are responsible for their sons' care
Determine the meaning of words and phrases used in a context, including figurative,  Worksheet
connotative, and technical meanings of key terms or terms throughout a text.  Competency: Critical thinking
How is critical thinking important for developing
personality traits?
Learning Objectives: Vocabulary and Concepts: Connection to real life and cross subjects
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Previous, await, escape, What are some reasons that make people speak formally?
 Identify the new lexical items using context clues. fretful, announced Students Well-being
Assisted, companion, What can help you as a student to enjoy learning?
 Use the new vocabulary in speaking and writing. accompany, separate,
whispered
National Identity -History CTQ Project
What are the Top-Rated Tourist Attractions & Why do people take risks? NA
Things to Do in Dubai?

Teaching and Learning Strategy or Activity

Engaging starter (5 minutes)
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word "Risk”?
The teacher will share the lesson title, learning objective, competency, and value, connecting to real life and across subjects.
The teacher will use the (find the difference) activity to Engage students in the lesson, then ask them critical thinking questions.

Learning Outcomes Teaching and Learning Strategy and Activity

Teacher’s Role [less than 10 minutes] Students’ Role [more than 25 minutes]

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By the end of the class time, less able students will be able to: Group A Below Level
1. 1. What does it mean (Stoop- Eavesdropping - Retaliation- 1. Students use context clues to identify the meanings.
 Identify the meanings of the new lexical items. Undaunted- Rigors)?
2. Students match lexical items to the meanings.
 Use the new target vocabulary in sentences and retell the 2. 2. How can we cooperate in learning?
3. Students do the activities and follow the teacher's guidance.
meanings of those items orally. 3. 3. Why do people take risks sometimes?
4. 4. To be (Eavesdropping) means? 4. Students explain the sentences they rewrote after correcting the
5. 5. Use Stoop in sentences. punctuation errors. (Each student will pick one sentence to explain to
his partner)
Group B:
6. 1. What does it mean (Stoop- Eavesdropping- Retaliation)?
By the end of the class time, average students will be able to: 7. 2. How can we cooperate in learning? On level
8. 3. Why do people take risks sometimes? 1. Students use context clues to identify the meanings.
9. 4. To be Eavesdropping means? 2. Students do the activities after following ASK THREE BEFORE ME
 Determine the context clues that can help them to identify 10. 5. Use Eavesdropping, Acknowledge, and distinct in sentences. STRATEGY.
the meaning of unusual words in a context. 3. Students answer the questions in the activities and discuss their opinions
 Produce sentences that make use of the new lexical items Group C: with each other. (Group work)
11. 1. How many words can you use in ONE sentence? 4. Students use the target words in sentences and assess each other before
12. 1. What does it mean (stoop-eavesdropping-retaliation)? getting the teacher’s feedback.
13. 3. Why do people take risks sometimes?
14. 4. To be infectious means?
By the end of the class time, high-able students will be able to. 15. 5. Use Feature , Acknowledge, and distinct in sentences. Above Level
 Compose a piece of writing employing the target vocabulary 16. 6. Use 5 vocabulary in sentences “Describe your favorite animals in 18. Students use context clues to identify the meanings.
they have learned. the UAE." 19. Students do the activities and ask for help after following ASK THREE
17. 7. How many key vocabulary are verbs, adjectives, and adverbs?
 Let partners discuss a word that describes a person who takes BEFORE ME STRATEGY.
risks and answer this question: Why or why not? 20. Students answer the questions in the activities and give mutual feedback
to each other. (Group work)
Students compose paragraphs about a topic they choose, employing all
five target vocabulary.
By the end of class time, SEN students will be able to: SEN
NA
NA

By the end of the class time, G & T students will be able to: G&T
NA
NA
Plenary &Assessment (5 minutes)
Students will do the plenary on (online apps/Orally) answering multiple choice questions, including various questions they had during the activities.

Vision - Inspiring our students to love learning and helping them achieve their potential and build their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
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International Exams: EMSAT/ PISA/ TIMMS

NA

Homework: Write a report about your vacation using the new target vocabulary

Comments: what went well today? What needs to improve?

Vision - Inspiring our students to love learning and helping them achieve their potential and build their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Date: May 23rd 2023 Grade:6 Subject: English Lesson Title: Journey to freedom Teacher: Ahmed Najjar

Standards: Resources: Value: Care

RL.6.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support  Smartboard Parents are responsible for their sons'
analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences  Worksheet care
drawn from the text.  Textbook Competency: Critical thinking
RL.6.3: Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in  Classkick How does critical thinking be
a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters important for developing personality
interact). traits?

Learning Objectives: Vocabulary and Connection to real life and cross subjects
Concepts:
At the end of the lesson, students will be Characterization This topic is connected to social studies.
able to: Analysis Why are friends important in the UAE?
-Identify the characters of the story. Thematic
Characterization Students Well-being
-Analyze the setting and characters. Evaluation How can students contribute to a safe and caring learning
Conduction environment?
National Identity -History CTQ Project
-What do you know about What would happen if Design a poster /storyboard about "Risks."
Abu Dhabi Louver? we did not have
memory?
Teaching and Learning Strategy or Activity
Engaging starter (5 minutes)

The teacher will share the lesson title, learning objective, competency, and value, connecting to real life and across subjects.
The teacher will use (CTQ)
The teacher will ask some critical thinking questions about life in the past. The teacher uses different types of questions to give students
the ability to answer all questions.

Vision - Inspiring our students to love learning and helping them achieve their potential and build their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of the class time, less able
students will
1. Identify the setting and characters.
By the end of class time, average
students will
1. Identify setting
2. Compare and contrast two main
characters.
By the end of class time, high -able
students will
1. Analyze the setting and characters.
Vision - Inspiring our students to love learning and helping them achieve their potential and build their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
Teaching and Learning Strategy and Activity
Teacher’s Role [less than 10 minutes] Students’ Role [more than 25
minutes]
Below Level
-The teacher will introduce the lesson. 1. Write a character analysis of the
-The teacher will arrange students into groups according to their levels ( when it is protagonist, including their motivations,
required) conflicts, and relationships with other
-Explain that the elements of a story are related and work together to create a characters.
unified whole. Two important elements are the setting and characters. 2. Research the cultural context of the story
-Teacher Collects guesses from students about the words in context. and write a reflection on how it informs
-Teacher Starts the activities after giving clear instructions. the narrative and themes.
-The teacher will give formative feedback after each activity. 3. Create a timeline of events in the story,
Group A: identifying key plot points and their
significance.
1. Who is the protagonist of the story, and what makes them a compelling
4. Write a critical review of the book,
character?
considering its strengths, weaknesses, and
2. What is the central conflict in the story, and how do the characters respond to overall impact.
it? On level
3. How does the setting of the story impact the characters and their actions? 1. Conduct research on renewable energy
4. What themes does the story explore, and how are they developed throughout and sustainable development, and write a
the narrative? reflection on how the story contributes to
Group B: these discussions.
2. Choose a scene from the story and
1. How do the relationships between the characters evolve throughout the analyze the author's use of language,
story, and what significance do they hold? imagery, and symbolism.
2. What symbolism is used in the story, and how does it contribute to the 3. Identify a theme from the story and
overall meaning? analyze how it is developed and
3. How does the narrative structure of the story impact the reader's represented throughout the narrative.
experience? Above Level
Group C: 1. Compare and contrast the book with the film
1. What is the tone of the story, and how does it influence the reader's adaptation, considering changes to the plot,
emotional response? characters, and themes.
2. What motifs or recurring elements are present in the story, and what is 2. Write a personal response to the story,
their significance? considering how it impacted your
3. How does the story comment on broader social or cultural issues, and what understanding of global issues and the human
insights does it offer into these topics? experience.
3. Create a multimedia project exploring the
themes and messages of the story, using
images, video, and other creative elements.
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By the end of class time, SEN SEN
students will be able to: NA

NA
By the end of the class time, G & G&T
T students will be able to:
NA
NA
Plenary &Assessment (5 minutes)

Students will do the plenary on (online apps/Orally) answering multiple choice questions, including various questions they have during the
activities.

International Exams: EMSAT/ PISA/ TIMMS

NA

Homework: Write a report about your favorite CHARACTER in “The kite fighter “ using new target vocabulary
Comments: what went well today? What needs to improve?

Vision - Inspiring our students to love learning and helping them achieve their potential and build their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
 United Private School - Lesson Plan - 2022-2023
Date: May 24th 2023 Grade:6 Subject: English Lesson Title: Journey to freedom Teacher: Ahmed Najjar
Standards: Resources: Value: Care
RL.6.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of  Smartboard Parents are responsible for their sons' care
what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences drawn from the text.  Worksheet Competency: Critical thinking
RL.6.3: Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or  Textbook How is critical thinking important for developing
drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
 Classkick personality traits?
Learning Objectives: Vocabulary and Concepts: Connection to real life and cross subjects
At the end of the lesson, students will be Characterization This topic is connected to social studies.
able to: Analysis Why are friends important in the UAE?
Thematic
-Identify the main events of the story. Characterization Students Well-being
Evaluation
-Analyze the author's point of view. How can students contribute to a safe and caring learning environment?
Conduction

National Identity -History CTQ Project

-What do you know about Jahili castle? What would happen if we did Design a poster /storyboard about "Freedom"
not have memory?
Teaching and Learning Strategy or Activity
Engaging starter (5 minutes)

The teacher will share the lesson title, learning objective, competency, and value, connecting to real life and across subjects.
The teacher will use (CTQ)

The teacher will ask some critical thinking questions about life in the past. The teacher uses different types of questions to give students the ability
to answer all questions.

Learning Outcomes Teaching and Learning Strategy and Activity

Teacher’s Role [less than 10 minutes] Students’ Role [more than 25 minutes]

Vision - Inspiring our students to love learning and helping them achieve their potential and build their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
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By the end of the class time, less able students will 1.
Identify the main events of the story.
By the end of class time, average students will 2.
Compare and contrast two main characters in the
story. ( old Abigail Parker )
By the end of the class time, high- able students will
2. Analyze the narrator’s point of view
Below Level
-The teacher will introduce the lesson. 1. Students answer the questions.
-The teacher will arrange students into groups according to their levels ( 2. Students list the main and minor characters of the story.
when it is required) 3. Students match statements with the character's feelings.
-Teacher Collects guesses from students about the words in context. 4. Students recall the main events in the story.
- Teacher Starts the activities after giving clear instructions.
-The teacher will give formative feedback after each activity. On level
Group A: 1. Students answer the given questions.
 What is the name of the protagonist in the story? 2. Compare and contrast the two main characters in the story.
 Where is the story set and in what year does it take place? 3. Distinguish between old Abigail Parker and her father.
4. Students explain how the main character felt at the story's
 What is the occupation of Abigail's father? beginning, middle, and end.
Above Level
Group B:
 What is the purpose of the Underground Railroad station on
Abigail's farm? 1. Students answer the given questions.
 Who are the two women who arrive at Abigail's doorstep? 2. Students recall the characters and discuss the problem of the story
 Why is Abigail sent to gather fever herbs? 3. Students will figure out the narrator’s point of view.
Group C: 4. Students give examples of people with the same problems as the
 Who does Abigail encounter on the way back from gathering herbs? characters in the story.

 What lie does Abigail tell Mr. Carrington?

5. They write a paragraph about their favorite characters using the
new vocabulary.
By the end of class time, SEN students will be able to:  What do Abigail and Emma use to nurse Nellis back to health?
SEN
NA NA
By the end of the class time, G & T students will be G&T NA
able to: NA
Plenary &Assessment (5 minutes)

Students will do the plenary on (online apps/Orally) answering multiple choice questions, including a variety of the questions they had during the activities.

International Exams: EMSAT/ PISA/ TIMMS

NA
Homework: Write a report about your favorite CHARACTER in “The kite fighter “ using new target vocabulary

Vision - Inspiring our students to love learning and helping them achieve their potential and build their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
Date: May 25th 2023 Grade:6 Subject: Lesson Title: Speaking &Listening Teacher: Ahmed Najjar
United
English Private School - Lesson Plan - 2022-2023
Standards: Resources: Value: Tolerance
SL.5.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one and in groups) on grade 5 topics and texts, Smartboard How can people live with others in peace?
building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
YouTube
Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other
information about the topic to explore ideas under discussion. Textbook
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles. Nearpod Competency: Collaboration
Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks
The organizations should cooperate in providing
of others.
UNICEF to help children around the world.
Review the key ideas expressed and conclude based on information and knowledge gained from the discussions.

Learning Objectives: Vocabulary and Concepts: Connection to real life and cross subjects
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to: What are some advantages and
disadvantages of distance learning?
- To provide information to the audience on a specific topic Invention
or subject. Students' Well-being [Write a
Remotely
-To convince the audience to take a particular action or question]
adopt a certain viewpoint. Conduct
What can help you enjoy learning
Strive and develop a positive relationship
with your duties and homework as a
student?
National Identity CTQ Project
Why do you think UAE people prefer distance learning? What if we do not have internet? NA

Teaching and Learning Strategy or Activity

Engaging starter (5 minutes)
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear "Distance”?

Learning Outcomes Teaching and Learning Strategy and Activity

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By the end of the class time, less able students will be able to:
Talk about INVENTION
By the end of the class time, average students will be able to:
Talk about INVENTION with explanation.
By the end of the class time, high able students will be able to.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of INVENTION
By the end of class time, SEN students will be able to:
NA
Vision - Inspiring our students to love learning and helping them achieve their potential and build their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
Teacher’s Role [less than 10 minutes] Students’ Role [more than 25 minutes]
Below-Level
-Encourage students to use context clues to identify the meaning of a word in a Students use context clues to identify the meanings.
context.
Students do the activities and ask for help after
-Presents the issue following ASK THREE BEFORE ME STRATEGY.
- Starts the activities after giving clear instructions.
Students answer the questions in the activities and
Group A : Describing Inventions give mutual feedback. (Group work)
Students Talk about the issue individually and in a
Choose an invention that you find interesting and describe
group.
it to your audience. Include details such as what the
invention does, how it works, and how it has impacted On level
society. Students use context clues to identify the meanings.
Discuss the history of a particular invention. When it was Students do the activities and ask for help after
first created, and how has it evolved over time? What following ASK THREE BEFORE ME STRATEGY.
were the challenges that the inventors faced? Students answer the questions in the activities and
give mutual feedback. (Group work)
Compare and contrast two similar inventions. How are
they similar, and how are they different? What advantages Students Talk about the issue individually and in a
group.
and disadvantages does each invention have?
Above Level
Group B :Analyzing Inventions
Choose an invention and analyze its impact on society. How has Students use context clues to identify the meanings.
it changed the way people live or work? What positive and Students do the activities and ask for help after
negative effects has it had? following ASK THREE BEFORE ME STRATEGY.
Debate the merits of a controversial invention. For example, is Students answer the questions in the activities and
social media a positive or negative invention? What are the pros give mutual feedback. (Group work)
and cons of this technology? Students Talk about the issue individually and in a
group.
SEN
Consider the ethical implications of a particular invention. For
example, should genetically modified foods be allowed? What NA
are the potential risks and benefits of this technology?
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By the end of the class time, G & T students will be able to: Group C: Evaluating Inventions G&T
NA Evaluate the effectiveness of an invention in solving a particular NA
problem. For example, how effective is solar energy in reducing
carbon emissions?
Consider the potential future impact of an invention. What new
technologies might arise as a result of this invention? How might
it change society in the future?
Critique an invention and propose improvements. What are the
weaknesses of the invention, and how could they be addressed?
How could the invention be improved to better meet the needs
of its users?

Plenary &Assessment (5 minutes)

Students will do the plenary on answering multiple-choice questions, including various questions they had during the activities.

International Exams: EmSAT/ PISA/ TIMMS

The teacher will follow the same style of international exam questions in his activities and assessments.

Homework:

Comments: Teacher’s reflection on the lesson

Vision - Inspiring our students to love learning and helping them achieve their potential and build their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Date: May 26th 2023 Grade:6 Subject: English Lesson Title: Writing- opinion writing Teacher: Ahmed Najjar
Standards: Resources: Value: Care
W.6.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.  Smartboard Parents are responsible for their sons'
 Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, care
and organize the reasons and evidence logically.  Youtube
 Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s),  worksheet Competency: Critical thinking
counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.  Textbook How is critical thinking important for
 Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and developing personality traits?
conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.  Whiteboard
 Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument
presented.
 Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among
ideas and concepts.

Learning Objectives: Vocabulary and Concepts: Connection to real life and cross subjects
At the end of the lesson, students will be Evidence -Counterargument- This topic is connected to social studies.
able to: Credibility - Emotional appeal- Folk tales and culture of the UAE.
Persuasive techniques -Audience- Students Well-being
1. To identify opinion writing Bias How can students contribute to a safe and caring learning environment?
techniques.
2. To write an opinion paragraph using
different tenses.
National Identity -History CTQ Project
How do we convince people to speak English in What would happen if there was no Draw a picture/diagram about Dubai's development across time
public places? Grammar?

Teaching and Learning Strategy or Activity

Engaging starter (5 minutes)
The teacher will start the lesson by sharing the lesson title, learning objective, competency, and value, then connect to real life and across subjects.
What would happen if you had a memory as a computer? What does "persuasion" mean to you?
Learning Outcomes Teaching and Learning Strategy and Activity
Teacher’s Role [less than 10 minutes] Students’ Role [more than 25
minutes]

Vision - Inspiring our students to love learning and helping them achieve their potential and build their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
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By the end of the class time, less able students will
be able to:
To provide at least one supporting reason or
detail to back up the opinion.
By the end of the class time, average students will
be able to:
To express a clear opinion on a given
topic using age-appropriate language
and vocabulary.
By the end of the class time, high students will be
able to:
Write a persuasive essay using simple
complex and compound sentences.
Vision - Inspiring our students to love learning and helping them achieve their potential and build their social, emotional, and physical well-being.
- The teacher will introduce the lesson.
- The teacher will introduce the lesson vocabulary and share it with the students
- The teacher will arrange students into groups according to their levels ( when it is required)
Group A :
1. What is opinion writing, and how does it differ from other types of writing?
2. What are some common techniques used in opinion writing, and how are they effective in
convincing the reader?
3. What is the purpose of an opinion paragraph?
4. How should an opinion paragraph be structured?
5. Can an opinion paragraph include evidence to support the writer's viewpoint?
Group B
1. How can one ensure that their opinion paragraph is persuasive to the reader?
2. What are some common pitfalls to avoid when writing an opinion paragraph?
3. Is it appropriate to include personal anecdotes in an opinion paragraph?
Group C:
1. Can an opinion paragraph be written in a formal or academic style?
2. What role does tone play in an opinion paragraph?
3. Should a writer acknowledge counterarguments in their opinion paragraph?
4. What are some strategies for effectively concluding an opinion paragraph?
Below Level
Students are able to state an opinion on a given topic but
may struggle to provide supporting reasons or evidence.
They may also have difficulty organizing their writing in
a clear and cohesive manner. The role of students at this
level is to express their opinions clearly and use basic
persuasive techniques, such as stating their position and
using a concluding statement.
On level
At this level, students are able to clearly state their
opinion on a given topic and provide supporting
reasons or evidence to back up their position. They
are also able to organize their writing in a clear and
cohesive manner, using transitional words and
phrases to connect their ideas. The role of students at
this level is to use persuasive techniques effectively
and demonstrate a strong understanding of the
elements of persuasive writing, such as
counterarguments and emotional appeals.
Above level
At this level, students are able to not only clearly
state their opinion and provide supporting reasons or
evidence, but also to effectively address
counterarguments or opposing viewpoints in a
respectful and effective manner. They demonstrate a
sophisticated understanding of persuasive techniques
and are able to use them in creative and impactful
ways. The role of students at this level is to engage
the reader through a strong and compelling writing
style, tone, and voice, and to leave a lasting
impression on the reader.
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By the end of class time, SEN students will be
able to:
NA G&T
NA

By the end of the class time, G & T students

will be able to:
NA
Plenary &Assessment (5 minutes)

Students will do the plenary on answering multiple-choice questions, including various questions they had during the activities.

International Exams: EmSAT/ PISA/ TIMMS

The teacher will follow the same style of international exam questions in his activities and assessments.

Vision - Inspiring our students to love learning and helping them achieve their potential and build their social, emotional, and physical well-being.