Noah 11/3/23

 This lesson took place with Youngjune on 11/3/23

Youngjune and I worked on a variety of engaging activities tailored to enhance his language skills and captivate his interests. We began by reviewing and expanding our Quizlet, incorporating new terms for our upcoming lessons. Youngjune's initiative in creating his own Quizlet proved to be a valuable resource, fostering active participation in his learning journey.

To challenge his listening and comprehension skills, I introduced a dictocomp exercise, utilizing a speech from President Nixon at the Great Wall of China. The choice of this historical speech not only provided a linguistic challenge but also offered a glimpse into cultural and historical contexts.

Transitioning into literature (which is more my specialty), we began reading Dune by Frank Herbert together. Starting from the first page, we navigated through the text, pausing to explore the concept of an epigraph. Our journey continued paragraph by paragraph, simplifying the language to ensure Youngjune's thorough understanding. "Dune" proved to be an excellent choice due to its unique syntax, intriguing narrative, and the presence of invented and foreign-sounding words, testing Youngjune's reading skills and expanding his vocabulary.

This dynamic combination of activities not only aimed to strengthen Youngjune's language skills but also sought to make the learning process enjoyable and intellectually stimulating. Our lesson plan reflects a diverse and personalized approach, blending various elements to cater to Youngjune's specific learning preferences and challenges.