Junior High School ALT WorkshopPresenter: Jessica Gordon

Before a Class

Meet with the Japanese Teacher of English (aka the JTE) if you can

Find out what the JTE expects you to doFind out what you’re not supposed to do

Set up a Lesson PlanPrepare worksheets, activities, or other

things for the class

A Basic Lesson PlanActivity Time Materials What to Do Goal

Greeting 3 min None ALT: Good Morning!How are you? How’s the weather today?Etc.

Students practice everyday English

Grammar Explanation

15-20 min

Make sure students have textbooks and notebooks

JTE explains grammar point Improving reading and writing skills

(ALT’s Activity)

15-20min

- Play money- Special Prize!

- Students ask each other questions in English- Then, they play janken- Loser must give the winner some money

Improving speaking and listening skills

Farewell 3 min None ALT: That’s all for today!See you! / Goodbye! / Bye guys!

Students practice everyday English

During ClassWalk around and help students with

assignments and/ or activitiesUnfortunately, you’ll be a “tape player”

many timesSpeak English as much as possible

…but every class is differentAnnoy sleeping students

…if the JTE permits it

After Class

Try to have a meeting with the JTE about the class

What workedWhat didn’tWhat could be improved

Talk about studentsEnglish Abilities What they liked/hated

Other Activities

Interactive ForumEnglish ClubEnglish RoomEnglish BoardsSportsMake your own Club