Rencana Pelajaran | Rencana Pelajaran Iteratif Teachy | Verbs: Main Future Forms
Kata Kunci | future forms, 'will', 'going to', active methodology, social media, modern contexts, practical activities, teamwork, communication, digital engagement, gamification, critical thought, 360-degree feedback, Grade 8, English teaching |
Sumber Daya | Mobile phones or tablets, Internet access, Recorders for video (mobile phones can be used), Video editing applications, Fictional social media platforms (can be paper or digital), Gamification platforms (like Kahoot or Quizizz), Computers or laptops (optional), Materials for note-taking |
Kode | - |
Tingkat | 8th grade |
Disiplin | English |
Tujuan
Durasi: 10 - 15 minutes
The aim of this stage is to lay a strong foundation for grasping future forms in English. This will help students distinguish and correctly employ 'will' and 'going to' in their everyday conversations. It's essential for capturing students' interest and gearing them up for further practical exercises that will anchor their learning.
Tujuan Utama:
1. Explore the key ways to express the future in English, particularly focussing on 'will' and 'going to'.
2. Put future forms into practice through interactive digital activities that reflect real-life scenarios.
Tujuan Sekunder:
- Enhance teamwork and communication skills in a digital space.
- Encourage critical thinking through the exploration of real-world scenarios where 'will' and 'going to' are applicable.
Pengantar
Durasi: 10 - 15 minutes
The aim of this stage is to create a solid base for students to understand future forms in English, enabling them to differentiate and use 'will' and 'going to' appropriately in their daily exchanges. This is key to keeping students engaged and setting the stage for upcoming practical activities to reinforce their learning.
Pemanasan
To kick off the lesson, let the students know that today they’ll dive into the main ways we express the future in English, with a particular emphasis on 'will' and 'going to'. Encourage them to whip out their phones and look up an interesting fact about how future tenses are used in English. This could be something fun, like a trivia nugget, examples from films, songs, or even memes. This icebreaker not only gets students engaged but also links the content to their digital lives and everyday experiences.
Pikiran Awal
1. What’s the main difference between 'will' and 'going to'?
2. In what everyday situations do you typically encounter 'will' and 'going to'?
3. Can you think of examples of sentences using 'will' and others using 'going to'?
4. Why is it important to understand the different future forms in English?
Pengembangan
Durasi: 70 - 80 minutes
The goal of this stage is to immerse students in interactive and contemporary activities that solidify their grasp of future forms in English ('will' and 'going to'). These activities are designed to be enjoyable and engaging, boosting participation and applying their learning to both real-life and digital scenarios.
Saran Aktivitas
Rekomendasi Aktivitas
Aktivitas 1 - Future Posts on Social Media 🌍
> Durasi: 60 - 70 minutes
- Tujuan: Allow students to use 'will' and 'going to' in contemporary contexts, enhancing their writing and communication skills in an engaging manner.
- Deskripsi Aktivitas: Students will craft a series of posts for a fictional social media platform (like Instagram or TikTok), creatively using 'will' and 'going to' to outline future plans. They should contextualize these posts in real or imaginative scenarios such as trips, school events, or parties. Each group will create a full profile, complete with photos, short videos, and captions in English.
- Instruksi:
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Split students into groups of up to 5.
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Have them pick a central theme for their posts (like travel or a party).
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Each group should create a minimum of 5 posts, mixing in 'will' and 'going to' throughout the captions.
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Encourage creativity—students can use selfies, online images, or short videos of themselves.
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Groups will present their profiles to the class, explaining their use of 'will' and 'going to' for each post.
Aktivitas 2 - Future Influencers 📹
> Durasi: 60 - 70 minutes
- Tujuan: Encourage students to practise their use of future forms in an enjoyable and hands-on manner while fostering skills in speaking, writing, and video editing.
- Deskripsi Aktivitas: In this activity, students will create a vlog-style video where each group member portrays a digital influencer sharing their future plans. They must use both 'will' and 'going to' to describe various futures. Students can use their phones to record and edit the videos while incorporating English subtitles to practise writing.
- Instruksi:
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Organise students into groups of up to 5.
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Every group member should produce a small segment of the vlog (around 1-2 minutes) discussing their future plans.
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Students must incorporate 'will' and 'going to' to cover both short-term and long-term plans.
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Foster creativity by inspiring students to use props and various scenarios if they wish.
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Groups are to edit their videos and add English subtitles before showcasing them to the class.
Aktivitas 3 - Gamification: Mission Future 🚀
> Durasi: 60 - 70 minutes
- Tujuan: Encourage students to practise 'will' and 'going to' collaboratively and in a fun environment, fostering teamwork and critical thought.
- Deskripsi Aktivitas: This activity adds a gamified twist where students embark on a mission to save the future. They will work in groups to tackle a series of challenges revolving around the correct usage of 'will' and 'going to'. Each completed challenge will reveal clues to the next one, and the first group to finish all challenges wins. To escalate engagement, consider utilizing gamification applications like Kahoot or Quizizz.
- Instruksi:
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Divide the students into groups of up to 5.
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Explain that each group is on a mission to secure the future and must overcome challenges with 'will' and 'going to'.
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Utilize a gamification platform (like Kahoot or Quizizz) to devise a series of quizzes and challenges.
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Correct answers to challenges will provide hints for the subsequent challenge.
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The group that finishes all challenges first is declared the mission champion.
Umpan Balik
Durasi: 10 - 15 minutes
This stage aims to encourage reflection on learning, allowing students to solidify their knowledge through shared experiences and peer evaluations. The group discussion and 360-degree feedback foster a collaborative understanding and nurture social and communication skills.
Diskusi Kelompok
Lead a group discussion where every team can share what they learned throughout the activities and their key takeaways. Use this script to guide the discussion:
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Introduction: 'Let's take a moment to share what we've learned from our different activities. Each group will have a few minutes to give us a rundown of their experiences.'
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Sharing: Invite a representative from each group to showcase their main findings, pinpointing how they utilized 'will' and 'going to' throughout their tasks.
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Debate: After each group's presentation, open the floor for questions and comments from peers to foster an open and constructive dialogue.
Refleksi
1. How did you find using 'will' and 'going to' in modern digital settings? 2. What challenges did you face in distinguishing between 'will' and 'going to' during the activities? 3. How did these activities improve your understanding of future tenses in English?
Umpan Balik 360º
Direct students to engage in a 360-degree feedback session. Each student is to provide feedback to their group mates. Guide the class by highlighting the importance of giving feedback that is constructive, respectful, and focuses on aspects like teamwork, creativity, and the application of future tenses. Suggest using phrases like 'You did a fantastic job with...', 'I was grateful for your assistance with...', and 'You might want to improve on...'.
Kesimpulan
Durasi: 10 - 15 minutes
🔍 Aim: This stage aims to reinforce learning by summarizing the key points of the lesson, linking theoretical knowledge to real-life applications, and underlining the practical significance of the content. It gives students a chance to solidify their understanding and reflect on the use of future forms in their daily lives.
Ringkasan
📚 Fun Summary: Students explored how to use 'will' and 'going to' for expressing the future in English. Through engaging social media posts, vlog videos, and a fun-filled mission, they had the chance to actively practise these structures in current and relatable contexts. 📈📱
Dunia
🌍 In Today's World: The lesson resonated with contemporary themes by integrating digital platforms and social media, which are integral to students' daily lives. They learned how these tenses come into play in media and real-life interactions, making their learning more relatable.
Aplikasi
🔗 Applications: Mastering 'will' and 'going to' is crucial for effectively communicating plans and predictions—skills that are essential in situations such as arranging meetings, planning trips, or even discussing the weather.