5th Grade : Orientation
5th grade students had their first English class of the year. We used the first class as an orientation. The students learned about what they will study this year as well as why we study English. They also prepared materials for class as well as doing some fun English activities, too.
We started class by doing a greeting game in pairs. The students tried to see how long they could hold a conversation using only English.
"How are you?"
"Do you like blue?"
"What's your favorite animal?"
The teachers picked some students to give a good demonstration.
Great eye contact! Nice smiles!
Next, Ms. Mayumi talked about why we study English and what everyone will study this year.
Even if the students never leave Japan, they will probably find speaking English useful in the future as the country becomes more and more global.
After, listening to the serious talk it was time to relax a little!
We did the alphabet chant and danced. It was the first time for the 5th grade students to do this chant.
After watching the chant, everyone did the dance and chanted together.
Some students came to the front of the class to dance and get everyone excited for the activity.
Everyone did their best to chant and dance!
It was a fun activity!
Lastly, we prepared our English files. First the teachers talked about the difference between romaji and English.
Mr. Ouchi's name is written Oouti in romanji but if you read the romaji in English it sounds very funny! Everyone laughed!
The two letters `oo` make a different sound in English so we have to use only one `o`.
Everyone was interested to see if their name was written differently or not.
The students made namecards too that they will use in English class.
Orientation was a relaxing way to start English class for the year. Let's do our best in English class this year, too!
We started class by doing a greeting game in pairs. The students tried to see how long they could hold a conversation using only English.
"How are you?" "Do you like blue?" "What's your favorite animal?"The teachers picked some students to give a good demonstration.
Great eye contact! Nice smiles!Next, Ms. Mayumi talked about why we study English and what everyone will study this year.
Even if the students never leave Japan, they will probably find speaking English useful in the future as the country becomes more and more global.After, listening to the serious talk it was time to relax a little!
We did the alphabet chant and danced. It was the first time for the 5th grade students to do this chant.After watching the chant, everyone did the dance and chanted together.
Some students came to the front of the class to dance and get everyone excited for the activity.Everyone did their best to chant and dance!
It was a fun activity!Lastly, we prepared our English files. First the teachers talked about the difference between romaji and English.
Mr. Ouchi's name is written Oouti in romanji but if you read the romaji in English it sounds very funny! Everyone laughed!The two letters `oo` make a different sound in English so we have to use only one `o`.
Everyone was interested to see if their name was written differently or not.The students made namecards too that they will use in English class.
Orientation was a relaxing way to start English class for the year. Let's do our best in English class this year, too! 5th Grade | - | -