English Basics Lesson Plan English Basics
Lesson Plan
60 Minutes | 4th Grade
Why this matters
Learning basic English helps students communicate with more people, understand diverse cultures, and lays a foundation for future language learning. These fundamental skills boost confidence and open doors to new experiences.
Prep Work
Review Slides, Script, and Worksheet.
Print one English Basics Worksheet per student.
Gather markers or crayons (red, yellow, green, blue).
Set up projector for English Basics Slides .
Learning Objective
Students will be able to use basic English greetings, identify and name at least five common colors, and count numbers 1-10 in English.
Approach
Interactive instruction, visual aids, and paired practice activities.
Materials
Slide Deck
Script
Worksheet & Key
Scavenger Hunt Game
Markers/Crayons
Instructional Steps
5 min
Warm-Up: "Hello, Class!"
Greet students in English: "Hello, class! How are you today?" and encourage simple responses. Ask students to share their favorite color (pointing is okay!).
12 min
Introducing Greetings
Use Slides 1-3. Follow the Script to model greetings. Students repeat and then practice in pairs (Greeting + Response).
12 min
Discovering Colors
Use Slides 4-5. Follow Script to introduce colors. Play "Simon Says": "Simon says touch something red!"
12 min
Counting Numbers (1-10)
Use Slides 6-7. Count together using fingers. Ask "How many?" with objects like pencils or windows.
12 min
Activity: English Scavenger Hunt
Use Slide 8. Students find classroom objects based on color and number prompts (e.g., "Find two blue pens").
5 min
Practice: English Basics Worksheet
Use Slide 9. Distribute worksheets. Students match greetings, color objects, and write number words. Provide support as needed.
2 min
Cool Down: "One New Word"
Use Slide 10. Each student shares one new word (greeting, color, or number) as they finish.
English Basics Presentation Speak English!
Greetings, Colors, Numbers
Teacher: Welcome students and introduce basic English vocabulary. Today they learn to say hello, name colors, and count.
Hello! Greetings
Hello! / Hi!
Good morning!
Good afternoon!
Question:
How are you?
Answer:
I'm good, thank you!
Practice Time!
Turn to a friend and say "Hello!" "How are you?"
What Color Is It?
Red
Blue
Yellow
Green
Orange
Purple
Black
White
More Colors
Pink
Brown
Gray
Let's Count!
1
One
2
Two
3
Three
4
Four
5
Five
Keep Going!
6
Six
7
Seven
8
Eight
9
Nine
10
Ten
Scavenger Hunt!
1
Find objects by color and number !
2
Listen to the teacher's instructions.
3
Use your English words !
Example:
"Find TWO BLUE pencils!"
Time to Practice!
Open your English Basics Worksheet .
Final Check
Great Job!
What is ONE new word you learned today?
English Basics Script Lesson Script
Greetings, Colors, & Numbers
Teacher Resource
WAKING UP
Introduction & Warm-up
Teacher says: "Hello, everyone! Good morning! (or Good afternoon!) How are you today? I'm so excited to start our English adventure!"
Teacher says: "Today, we're going to learn some super fun and useful English words. We'll learn how to say hello, talk about colors, and even count in English! Who's ready?"
SLIDES 2-3
Introducing Greetings
[Display Slide 2]
Teacher says: "Look at our first slide! We're learning how to say 'Hello!' in English. Can everyone say 'Hello!'?" (Wait for students to repeat)
Teacher says: "Great! You can also say 'Hi!'. Try it: 'Hi!'"
Teacher says: "In the morning, we say 'Good morning!'. And in the afternoon, we say 'Good afternoon!'. Can you say 'Good morning!'? (or 'Good afternoon!'?)"
Teacher says: "When you meet someone, it's polite to ask, 'How are you?'. Let's practice: 'How are you?'"
Teacher says: "And a good way to answer is, 'I'm good, thank you!'. Say it with me: 'I'm good, thank you!'"
[Display Slide 3]
Teacher says: "Now it's time to practice! I want you to turn to a partner and say 'Hello!' and ask 'How are you?'. Your partner will respond with 'I'm good, thank you!'"
SLIDES 4-5
Discovering Colors
[Display Slide 4]
Teacher says: "Fantastic greetings, everyone! Now, let's dive into colors! Look at the screen. What color is this? It's 'Red'. Can you say 'Red'?" (Point to something red in the room)
Teacher says: "Next is 'Blue'. Say 'Blue'." (Introduce Yellow, Green, Orange, Purple, Black, White efficiently)
[Display Slide 5]
Continue introducing Pink, Brown, and Gray.
Teacher says: "Great job with colors! Let's quickly point out some colors around us. What color is the board? What color is my shirt?"
SLIDES 6-7
Counting Numbers (1-10)
[Display Slide 6]
Teacher says: "You're doing wonderfully with colors! Now, let's learn to count to ten in English. We'll start with 'One'. Can you say 'One'?" (Hold up one finger)
Teacher says: "Next is 'Two'. Say 'Two'." (Continue up to Five)
[Display Slide 7]
Teacher says: "Let's keep going! Six, Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten! Super counting! Now, how many fingers do you have? Let's count them in English!"
FINAL STEPS
Activities & Wrap-up
[Display Slide 8 - Scavenger Hunt]
Explain the rules: Call out a color/number combo. Students find the items and report back in English.
English Basics Worksheet English Basics
Practice Worksheet
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Greetings Match
Draw a line from the English word to the matching picture.
Hello!
How are you?
I'm good, thank you!
Part 2: Color the Objects
Read the word and color the object with the correct color.
Color the apple red
Color the sun yellow
Color the leaf green
Color the sky blue
Part 3: Count and Write
Count the objects and write the number word in English.
Write the number word:
Write the number word:
Write the number word:
English Basics Answer Key Answer Key
English Basics Worksheet
Teacher Use Only
Part 1: Greetings Match
Hello!
How are you?
I'm good, thank you!
Match: Hello!
Match: How are you?
Match: I'm good!
Part 2: Color the Objects
Red
Yellow
Green
Blue
Part 3: Count and Write
ANSWER: THREE
ANSWER: SEVEN
ANSWER: TEN
English Scavenger Hunt Game Interactive Activity
English Scavenger Hunt
Objective
Students will practice identifying classroom objects using English colors and numbers in a fast-paced, interactive environment.
Materials
Classroom objects
Observant eyes
English vocab!
How to Play
1
Listen Carefully
The teacher will call out a color and a number in English (e.g., "Find THREE RED objects!").
2
Hunt & Find
Students look around the classroom to find objects that match both the color and the number. You can work with a partner!
3
Share in English
When you find the items, bring them back and tell the teacher what you found using your English words: "I found three red books!"
Example Rounds
Round 1
"Find TWO BLUE pens!"
Round 2
"Find ONE YELLOW crayon!"
Round 3
"Find FIVE GREEN leaves!"
Round 4
"Find THREE BLACK books!"
Let's have fun speaking English!
English Basics Exit Ticket Cool Down
Reflection Time
What is ONE new English word you learned today?
My new word:
Be ready to share it with the class!
Student Name:
Hello
Colors
Numbers
