German Speaking and Reading Practice for Beginner Learners

Objective: By the end of the lesson, the student will be able to read and say simple German words and phrases related to daily life.

Materials: Flashcards with pictures of common objects and actions, a whiteboard, markers, a picture book in German, and a printed worksheet.

Warm-up (5 minutes):

• Greet the student and ask her about her day.

• Play a quick game of Simon says in German to practice simple commands (e.g., Simon says, "stehen," "sitzen," "klatschen," etc.)

Vocabulary Practice (10 minutes):

• Show flashcards with pictures of common objects and actions, and ask the student to name the object or action in German.

• If the student struggles to remember a word, repeat it a few times and provide the English translation to help her remember.

• Write the German words on the whiteboard to reinforce the spelling.

Reading Practice (20 minutes):

• Read a German picture book together with the student, taking turns reading out loud.

• Encourage the student to sound out words and ask for help if she needs it.

• Point out the German words on each page and ask the student to identify them.

• Ask comprehension questions in German about the story to make sure the student understood what was read.

Worksheet Practice (15 minutes):

• Provide the student with a printed worksheet with simple sentences in German.

• Ask the student to read the sentences and match them to the corresponding pictures.

• Provide assistance as needed and encourage the student to sound out unfamiliar words.

Closing (5 minutes):

• Review the vocabulary and phrases covered in the lesson.

• Ask the student to name one thing she learned in German today.

• Say goodbye and provide feedback on the student's progress.

Note: Be patient and use positive reinforcement to encourage the student's efforts. Keep the lesson engaging and interactive to hold the student's attention.