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This lesson helps learners understand classroom instructions and rules.

This lesson focuses on the use of classroom instructions, establishing discipline and rules at the beginning of a course and learning vocabulary related to classroom materials. Throughout the year you'll be using classroom language and it's important for children to be introduced to it very early on so that they can understand what you want them to do. In this lesson, learners will practise both listening to and producing instructions with two simple games. Then there is an activity where they will come up with classroom rules and sign their own class contract. Finally learners will review or learn vocabulary related to classroom materials.

• To introduce classroom instructions
• To draw up a classroom contract and establish discipline
• To introduce vocabulary for classroom materials/objects

CEFR level A1/A2

The lesson plan can be downloaded in PDF format below. In addition, you will need:

• classroom language flashcards, for example:  https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/flashcards/classroom-language-flashcards
• classroom contract – draw an official-looking border, for example in a scroll shape, on an A3 piece of paper and write 'Classroom contract' at the top, the numbers 1–10 down the side and draw a box at the bottom big enough for a signature from every learner in the class
• spare pens, glue and scissors
• A4 card, one per learner
• small piece of paper, one per learner
• one example of each classroom material or object you wish to use in Kim's Game (stage 5), e.g. a pencil case, some pens in different colours, a glue stick, some scissors, paper, card, pencil, ruler, eraser, sharpener, crayons, felt tips, calculator, student book, notebook, etc.
• a cloth or towel

Classroom instruction

All the ideas and games are excellent, I have been working with young learners and it’s incredible the way that they learn the classroom instructions, by the way they are useful tool for all the school year

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Classroom instructions

All the activities and games that are included are great and with my experience working with small kids I can tell you that they love them.

Thanks for sharing this lesson. Clear instructions are important, otherwise students may feel frustrated when they don't know what to do.

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Classroom Instructions in English

What are instructional phrases that English (ESL) teachers use a lot in the classroom? The following list of typical classroom instructions is situational and worth practicing by new, non-native English-speaking teachers who may feel insecure. Students should be taught these phrases until they have fully internalized them.

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Use positive classroom Instructions

The words we use have power. So as teachers we have to be intentional in our choice of words. As teachers we want to focus on positive language and also use group words as it promotes unity. So we tend to use a lot of pleases in instructions to be more polite. And we say “Let us/Let’s.” “We need to do this together.” If it is something you need – “I need you to… /I want you to…” When asking students to do something, phrase it as if it’s their choice. Students rebel when they don’t have options. Avoid using “You have to… You must…” It’s better to say “you may, you can.” But, if it is something really important, then the teacher has to put pressure on them. “You have to study! You should do this. I need you to…, I want you to…”

Let’s look at some Classroom Language teachers can use

Welcome students to class

“Hello everyone/ Hello Class How are you today?/ How was your weekend? Comment about the weather – “It’s so cold/hot today Please sit down and take out your books.”

Introduction

“My name is Mr. Wesch, you may call me Eric. I will be your teacher this year, you can call me Mr. Wesch or sir. I’ll see you every Tuesday for the 2nd period. In this class only one person talks at a time. When I speak, please listen. There are a couple of rules in this class.”

“Let’s take register/ Time to take register/ Let’s take rollcall.” If you set times during class – Learners understand that it’s time for a certain routine activity. “It’s time to study. Time to clean your area. Nap time.” It reinforces that there is a structure in your class. When training students they need to know what is expected of them.

“Let’s see who’s here today Who is not here today? Does anyone know why Jenny isn’t here? Does anyone know where Jenny is? John, why were you absent last week?”

In class instructions

“Let’s start today’s lesson. Open your books and turn to page 50. Jack, can you please read out loud for us. Peter, continue. Jessica, you’re next. The whole class read together. Follow along in your book./ Read along in your book. What is the answer to number 4? / What is number 4? Jason, what do you think about that? Repeat after me.”

“Time to stop. I’ll give you 5 minutes to finish Bring your book to me. Show me your answer. Take out your books. You’ll need a ruler, so bring one for next week. Don’t forget to bring your…”

“Let’s begin the activity – (“Let us” implies a group) I want us to do the work together.”

“Answer in full sentences, please. Say it again, louder this time.”I’ll be back in a second. Continue your work. You may leave the room. You are excused. Come back straight away. Don’t mess around. Don’t play around.”

Group dynamic

“Work well with your partner. The three of you make a group. Stop bothering your friend. Is there a problem here? What is going on here?”

When there is an issue, start by asking a question. Students are programmed to answer questions. If you charge in there with accusations you are giving your cards away. They can say, “No sir, that’s not what happened.” “I saw you. No, sir.” But if you go in there you have the position of power. The authority asks questions. So if something has happened, start by asking your students: “What is going on here?! What are you doing? It seems like you are doing that, is it true?” Get them to explain themselves – you are in a position of authority.

Ask and check for understanding

“Does everyone understand? Are there any questions? Are you ready? Luke, what are you supposed to do? Raise your hand if you need any help. / If you don’t understand. Is everyone done?/Have you all finished?”

“First, then, after that, lastly/finally… As I’ve said before. In summary/To conclude…”

Encouragement

“Great job! You did really well I’m proud of you Don’t worry about it Try again You’ve improved so much. Good! Excellent! Well Done! Congratulations! That’s exactly what I wanted. I think you can do a lot better. I expect more from you. This isn’t what I wanted. If you aren’t sure, you can ask me. I expect you to do better next time That’s not right. That’s not what I want. Try again. Do it over.”

Outside “Please line up. No pushing. No playing with your friend. Eyes to the front. I want you to walk quietly without making a noise. Let’s show the other classes how quiet we can be.”

“Please settle down. Please be quiet. Please quiet down. Please pay attention. Don’t interrupt your friend, how you feel if you were constantly interrupted? We’ll start once everyone is quiet.” A good way to start class is to wait until everyone is quiet. It shows that you are the one in charge, waiting for them to settle down. But, I don’t mean sitting down and pouting. That is a weakness. Smile and wait.

“Don’t rush the work. I want you to complete it thoroughly. Everyone, you have 5 minutes left. Please complete your work. Right, aaannnnd stop./ Time’s up. Everyone, pencils down.”

“Please pick up that trash for me and throw it away.” For me implies that the student feels that he or she is doing the teacher a favor, which also establishes authority. Imagine a grandma asking their grandkids this way. That is what sixty years of social application have taught them!

“Remember your homework. Do the worksheet for tomorrow. Your homework is from page 5 to page 7 in the workbook. Prepare chapter 6 for next week, Do exercises 10 to 12 on page 14.”

Greeting students/ Ending class

“That’s the bell. We’ve run out of time Tracy, please collect the books for me. Everyone, send your books to the front. Everyone in front, place the books neatly on my desk. That’s all for today. You may leave./go Close your books. We’ve reached the end of today’s class. We’ll finish this tomorrow.”

“Is everyone done? That’s all the time we have for today. Pack away your things. Put your books away. Clean up around your desk. Make sure your desk is tidy before leaving. Please leave the room in an organized manner. Push in your chairs and quietly leave the room.”

“Goodbye everyone! See you next time.”

These hundred sentences are typical classroom instructional phrases and represent a vocabulary of over five hundred words. The phrasal nature of language means that mastering these instructions is of great value for ESL students.

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Classroom Instructions in English

When teaching English, the goal of a teacher is to use as much of the target language as possible.

One of the most frequent ways that language is used is in the daily routines ; these are referred to as classroom language

When we use classroom instructions or commands, we can use polite ways to give instructions.

These are some examples of polite ways to give instructions in English.

• Could you please close the door?
• Could you please answer the questions?
• Could you repeat that?
• Can you answer these two questions?
• Can you open the door in page 54?
• Can you say that again?
• Would you mind closing the window?
• Would you mind putting the cellphone inside your pocket?
• Do you mind if I sit next to you?
• Do you mind if you two work together?
• Please listen to the recording
• Please pay attention to your classmate presentation
• Please raise your hand

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List of Classroom Instructions

Classroom instructions with english modals, more english lessons.

This is a list of simple commands used in the classroom

Here are some simple classroom instructions using the modal “could” :

• Could you please open your notebooks to page 10?
• “Could everyone turn off their cell phones ?”
• “Could you share your findings with the class?”
• “Could you please pass the worksheets to the front of the class?”

Here is a list of classroom instructions using the modal “can” :

• Can you turn to page 15 in your textbooks, please?
• Can you work in pairs for this activity?
• Can you hand in your essays by the end of the class?
• Can you please raise your hand if you have a question?

Here are some classroom instructions sentences using “Would you mind”:

• Would you mind passing out the handouts to your classmates?
• Would you mind leading the group discussion on this topic?
• Would you mind turning off the projector ?
• Would you mind helping your classmates with any questions they may have?

I hope you have found these classroom instructions useful

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