Plan for Teaching English
Plan for Teaching English
1.Assessment and Goals
- Assess Current Level: Determine his current proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Set Goals: Define clear, achievable goals for each skill area, focusing on SAT-specific requirements.
2. Daily Practice
- Reading: 20-30 minutes of reading each day.
- Writing: 15-20 minutes of writing, focusing on essay structure and grammar.
- Listening and Speaking: 15-20 minutes of listening (podcasts, movies, or audiobooks) and speaking practice (conversation with you or language partners).
3. Weekly Focus
- Grammar and Vocabulary: Dedicate one day a week to focus on grammar rules and vocabulary building.
- SAT Practice: Use SAT prep materials once a week to familiarize him with the test format and types of questions.
Recommended Books
For Vocabulary and Grammar
- “Word Power Made Easy” by Norman Lewis
- A classic vocabulary builder with exercises.
- “English Grammar in Use” by Raymond Murphy
- English Grammar in Use Book with Answers: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Learners of English
- A clear and comprehensive grammar reference and practice book.
- For Reading Comprehension
- “The Official SAT Study Guide” by College Board
“English for Everyone: Level 1 Course Book” by DK: Great for visual learners and includes listening exercises.
Includes real SAT questions and comprehensive reading practice.
“SAT Reading & Writing Prep” by Kaplan
Focuses specifically on the reading and writing sections of the SAT.
For Writing Skills
“The Elements of Style” by Strunk and White
A concise guide to writing effectively.
“Writing Down the Bones” by Natalie Goldberg
Encourages creativity and practice in writing.
Online Courses:
Websites like Khan Academy offer free SAT prep courses tailored to the test format.
Language Apps:
Consider using apps like Duolingo or Rosetta Stone for supplementary practice.
Conversation Partners:
Engage him in conversations with native speakers, either through language exchange programs or local community groups.
Consistency and Support
Daily Routine:
Establish a consistent daily routine that balances different aspects of language learning.
Encouragement:
Celebrate progress, no matter how small, to keep him motivated.
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8th grade reading and vocab
https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/8th-grade-reading-and-vocabulary/x435b1de09a877dd7:the-mind-at-play-8
“Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White: A simple yet engaging story that is suitable for young readers.
“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling: This can be motivating if he enjoys fantasy.
“The Diary of a Young Girl” by Anne Frank (Adaptation by Indian Authors)
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Comprehensive English Grammar Lecture Plan
Year 1: Foundations of English Grammar
Term 1: Introduction to Parts of Speech
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Weeks 1-2: Nouns
- Definition and types (common, proper, collective, abstract)
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Activities: Noun scavenger hunt, categorizing nouns
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Weeks 3-4: Pronouns
- Types (personal, possessive, reflexive, relative)
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Activities: Pronoun replacement exercises, matching games
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Weeks 5-6: Verbs
- Definition and types (action, linking, helping)
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Activities: Verb charades, action verb lists
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Weeks 7-8: Adjectives
- Describing nouns, comparative and superlative forms
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Activities: Descriptive writing, adjective hunt in reading materials
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Weeks 9-10: Adverbs
- Types (manner, place, time, frequency)
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Activities: Adverb bingo, creating sentences with adverbs
Term 2: Basic Sentence Structure
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Weeks 11-12: Simple Sentences
- Subject, verb, object structure
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Activities: Sentence building with cards, identifying subjects/verbs
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Weeks 13-14: Compound Sentences
- Coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
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Activities: Combining sentences using conjunctions
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Weeks 15-16: Complex Sentences
- Introduction to subordinating conjunctions
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Activities: Sentence transformation exercises
Term 3: Verb Tenses
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Weeks 17-18: Present Tense
- Simple present, present continuous
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Activities: Daily routines diary, present tense quizzes
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Weeks 19-20: Past Tense
- Simple past, past continuous
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Activities: Storytelling in past tense, past tense timelines
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Weeks 21-22: Future Tense
- Simple future, future continuous
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Activities: Making plans, future tense scenarios
Year 2: Expanding Grammar Concepts
Term 1: Advanced Sentence Structure
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Weeks 1-2: Clauses and Phrases
- Independent and dependent clauses, noun phrases
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Activities: Clause identification in sentences, creating complex sentences
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Weeks 3-4: Sentence Variety
- Different sentence types (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory)
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Activities: Sentence transformation exercises, writing prompts
Term 2: Modifiers
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Weeks 5-6: Prepositions
- Types and functions of prepositions
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Activities: Prepositional phrases in context, games identifying prepositions
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Weeks 7-8: Articles
- Definite and indefinite articles
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Activities: Article usage in sentences, gap-fill exercises
Term 3: Punctuation and Capitalization
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Weeks 9-10: Basic Punctuation
- Commas, periods, question marks, exclamation marks
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Activities: Punctuation correction exercises
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Weeks 11-12: Advanced Punctuation
- Colons, semicolons, quotation marks
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Activities: Punctuation in dialogue writing
Year 3: Mastering Complex Grammar Concepts
Term 1: Passive Voice and Reported Speech
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Weeks 1-2: Passive Voice
- Structure and usage
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Activities: Transforming active sentences to passive
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Weeks 3-4: Reported Speech
- Direct and indirect speech
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Activities: Role-playing conversations, transforming dialogues
Term 2: Conditional Sentences
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Weeks 5-6: Zero, First, Second Conditionals
- Usage and structure
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Activities: Creating conditional sentences based on real situations
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Weeks 7-8: Third Conditional
- Structure and usage
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Activities: Discussing regrets or hypothetical situations
Term 3: Common Errors and Exceptions
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Weeks 9-10: Common Grammar Mistakes
- Identifying and correcting errors
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Activities: Peer editing exercises, quizzes
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Weeks 11-12: Exceptions and Irregular Forms
- Focus on irregular verbs, plural forms
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Activities: Irregular verb games, exceptions challenge
Year 4: Application and Refinement
Term 1: Writing and Composition
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Weeks 1-4: Writing Practice
- Structured essays, creative writing, and reports
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Activities: Writing workshops, peer reviews
Term 2: Speaking and Listening
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Weeks 5-8: Conversational English
- Role-playing, dialogues, and presentations
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Activities: Group discussions, speeches
Term 3: Real-World Application
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Weeks 9-12: Projects and Presentations
- Apply grammar knowledge in presentations and projects
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Activities: Final project presentations, peer feedback sessions
Assessment and Review
- Regular quizzes and tests to assess understanding
- Periodic review sessions to reinforce previously learned concepts
- Encou4rage journal writing to integrate grammar into daily use
Additional Resources
- Recommended books and online tools
- Engaging multimedia resources (videos, games)
Dictation
- Grammar
- Vacuum
- Chocolate
- Receive
- Penomonia
- Photosynthesis
- vocabulary
- pronunciation
how
facade
rendezvous
Whom
Definition:
“Whom” is a pronoun used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition.
It’s more formal than “who,” and is often used in writing or formal speech.
Usage:
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Object of a verb:
- The person whom I met yesterday is my cousin.
- She is the one whom I trust most.
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Object of a preposition:
- To whom did you send the invitation?
- The person to whom you spoke is the manager.
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Formal questions (less common in modern spoken English):
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Whom did you invite to the party?
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Whom are you looking for?
What
Definition:
“What” can be used as a pronoun (asking about something) or as a determiner (introducing a noun).
Usage:
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As a question pronoun:
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What is your name?
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What time is the meeting?
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What happened at the concert last night?
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As a determiner:
- I don’t know what he is doing.
- She showed me what she bought.
- Do you remember what I said earlier?
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In exclamations:
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What a beautiful day!
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What an amazing performance!
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In indirect questions:
- She asked me what I wanted for my birthday.
- Can you tell me what happened?
Ever
Definition:
“Ever” is an adverb used to mean “at any time” or to emphasize something (like “always”).
Usage:
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Referring to any time (usually in questions or negative statements):
- Have you ever been to Paris?
- I don’t think I have ever seen that movie.
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With superlative adjectives (emphasizing the extreme):
- This is the best book I’ve ever read!
- It was the worst day ever!
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In expressions of time:
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Ever since I met her, I’ve been happy.
- I will love you ever more.
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With “who,” “whatever,” “whenever,” etc.:
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Whoever you are, I don’t care.
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Whatever you decide, I’ll support you.
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Whenever you’re ready, we can go.
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In comparisons or emphasis:
- She’s the most talented player I’ve ever seen.
- I’ll be your friend forever.
Where
Definition:
“Where” is an adverb or pronoun used to refer to a location or place.
Usage:
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As a question pronoun:
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Where is the nearest train station?
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Where are we meeting tomorrow?
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As a relative pronoun (to introduce a place):
- This is the house where I grew up.
- The city where I live is beautiful.
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In indirect questions:
- Can you tell me where she went?
- Do you know where I can find a good restaurant?
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As part of a clause with “wherever” or similar words:
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Wherever you go, I will follow you.
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Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
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In idiomatic expressions:
- Do you know where I’m coming from?
- This is where the magic happens.
However
Definition:
“However” is an adverb or conjunction used to express contrast or introduce a manner or method of doing something.
Usage:
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As a conjunction for contrast:
- I wanted to go to the park; however, it started raining.
- She’s very intelligent, however, she lacks experience.
- I love chocolate; however, I’m trying to avoid sweets.
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To mean “in whatever way”:
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However you choose to do it, make sure it’s safe.
- Do it however you want.
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To introduce an exception:
- You can come, however you must leave by 9 PM.
- We will go out, however, not until it stops raining.
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As an adverb for emphasis:
- The decision was however difficult to make.
- She was however very brave during the whole ordeal.
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Whoever: Refers to any person or group of people.
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Whoever is calling me, please stop.
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Whoever made this cake did an amazing job!
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Whatever: Refers to any thing or things.
- You can choose whatever you want for dinner.
- I’ll do whatever it takes to succeed.
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Wherever: Refers to any place or location.
- Go wherever you feel like.
- We will go wherever the road takes us.
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However: Refers to any way or manner, or to contrast.
- Do it however you like.
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However, I would recommend caution.
Summary Table
Word |
Definition |
Example Sentence(s) |
Whom |
Object of a verb or preposition |
To whom did you give the book? |
What |
As a question pronoun or a determiner introducing a noun |
What is your favorite color? |
Ever |
At any time or emphasizing something |
Have you ever visited Spain? |
Where |
Asking about a place or referring to a location |
Where did you go for vacation? |
However |
Expressing contrast or introducing a manner of doing something |
However, I decided to stay home. |
Whoever |
Any person |
Whoever wins the contest will get a prize. |
Whatever |
Any thing or things |
I’ll eat whatever you cook for dinner. |
Wherever |
Any place or location |
Wherever you go, I’ll be there with you. |