Example

TBLT
This is a speaking lesson on the theme of
planning a holiday that uses reading text
to provide language input.
Preparation and materials
You will need to provide several brochures
with holiday package options.

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Pre-task (15-20 min)
Aim:
To introduce the topic of holiday and to
give the class exposure to language
related to it.
To highlight words and phrases.

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Show students pictures of a holiday and ask them

where they go to have a good holiday.
Brainstorm words/phrases onto the board related to
the topic: people / verbs / feelings etc.
Introduce the reading text of two holiday package
options. Write up different alternatives on the board to
give them a reason for reading e.g. (a) beach holiday
(b) camping trip. Have them read the brochures a few
times, first time to select from the alternatives, second
time to note down some language.
Tell them that they are going to plan a holiday and give
them a few minutes to think it over.

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Task (10min)
Students do the task in twos and plan the
holiday. Match them with another pair to discuss
their ideas and any similarities and differences.
Planning (10min)
Each pair rehearses presenting their holiday.
Teacher walks around, helps them if they need it
and notes down any language points to be
highlighted later.

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Report (15 min)
Class listen to the plans, their task is to
choose one of them. They can ask
questions after the presentation.
Teacher gives feedback on the content
and quickly reviews what was suggested.
Students vote and choose one of the
holiday plans.

Theme-based Teaching
integrates curriculum areas around a topic
links curriculum strands and capitalizes on
childrens interests, creating a sense of
purpose and community in the classroom
by building on their interests and life
experiences, young peoples attitudes,
skills and knowledge are developed in
meaningful ways

Theme-based Teaching
Theme: Hari Raya
Student is shown a video clip where a family
is having a conversation on Hari Raya.
Based on the video clip, they are asked to
write about their Hari Raya experience
Language input via listeing
Language output via writing

Content Based Instructions

focuses on learning languagethrough
learning aboutsomething
because of the nature of the content, all
four skills get integrated
language comes second to the content

Content Based Instructions

Preparation
A subject of interest is chosen.
Finding suitable sources that deal with different aspects of the
subject. These could be websites, reference books, audio or
video of lectures or even real people.

The lesson
Using small groups
Assigning each group a small research task and a source of
information in the target language to use to help them fulfil the
task.
groups sharing and comparing information.
A result in the form of an end product such as a report or
presentation of some kind.

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Example lessons
How to bake a cake
How to start a business
The history of World War II

Students will be expected to undertake

reading and listening to selected
materials, as well as to produce speech in
presentations/writing assignments