AALL Internet Lesson: Tobacco
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Learning Level: ELAA multi-level

Learning Context: Family Member

Arizona Standards/ Indicators note: Standards and Indicators are not quoted fully; sections are used which relate to the lesson

Pre-lit:

A. Listening: comprehends pre-literacy vocabulary in spoken context

B. Reading: 3.Recognizes basic sight words 6.Reads and comprehends short sentences

D.Writing 3. Writes basic sight words 6. Writes simple sentences.

Functions:  NA

Supporting grammar: affirmative and negative form of the verb verb "to be".

Beginning:

A. Listening: Comprehends beginning vocabulary in spoken context.

B. Reading: Reads and comprehends sentences with beginning vocabulary.

C. Speaking: Practices sentences and vocabulary.

D. Writing Writes sentences using the vocabulary and structures in the lesson; composes sentences using lesson vocabulary

Functions: 6.Cautions/warns

Supporting grammar: 2. Demonstrates command of the verb to be in past affirmative and negative.

Intermediate:

A. Listening: Comprehends intermediate vocabulary in spoken context.

B. Reading: Reads and comprehends sentences with intermediate vocabulary.

c. Speaking: practices sentences and vocabulary using the vocabulary and structures of the lesson.

D. Writing 3. Writes text using the grammar modals should, shouldn't 2.composes sentences using present real conditional.

Functions: Gives advice, suggestions

Supporting grammar: 2. Constructs present real conditional. Demonstrates command of modals.3.modals might, ought to; constructs present real conditional

Advanced:

A. Listening: Comprehends vocabulary in spoken context.

B. Reading: Reads and comprehends texts in unfamiliar contexts

D. Writing Writes expository texts using the vocabulary and grammar forms in the lesson.

Functions :expresses an opinion.

Supporting grammar: passive voice

ABE Writing ABE 1,2,3 all indicators in A.

Teacher should check the writing for all indicators in spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Lesson Overview : This lesson introduces the students to the use of the internet as a health information resource. Students will gain an understanding of the dangers of tobacco use, and discuss ways to stop tobacco use, as well as how to educate family members. Other objectives include the mastery of vocabulary, grammar, and sentence formation in each of the worksheets.

Warm-up: (15 minutes) Ask the students to meet in groups of four and describe their experiences with using tobacco. (7 minutes). Ask one from each group to tell two reasons why people use tobacco Write some key vocabulary on the board. (include words tobacco, cancer, smoking, cigarette.)

Introduce the lesson: There are many places on the Internet where you can learn about health. Go to the lesson on your level, and learn about tobacco.

Student Activity: 1-2 hours Direct the students to the internet lesson on each level. It may be helpful to pair students in the first and second levels so that they may practice the sentences and text. Tell the students to go to the worksheet when the lesson is finished. Help the students use the on-line dictionary if they need help. During the next class, discuss the lesson with the class. Each group can plan and present the discussion questions to the whole group.

Lesson for Pre-lit

Lesson for Beginning ELAA

Lesson for Intermediate

Lesson for Advanced (you may want to show the digital story to the whole class)

Post Assessment: The answers can be left on the worksheet if the student downloads it, or you may download and copy the worksheet before class, and omit the answers. Correct the writing according to the AZ standards. Follow-up activities will be needed to reinforce and show mastery of the grammar and structures in the lesson.

 Branching Out

At the next class session, ask the students to share their writings.

Publish the writings and share with other classes, or on the internet.

Ask a speaker from a local health provider to come to class for questions and answers.

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