Basic Auto Parts

Scenario

Students need to know the English names for basic auto parts in case problems arise with their vehicles.

Intended level(s)

Beginner

Appropriate length of lesson

Could be done in a two-three hour class or carried over more detail for three to four class sessions

Expected student outcomes

The student will learn auto parts.

Materials/Resources needed

Handout of a car with the parts labeled; car drawn on the chalkboard to match the handout; paper, pens, or pencils

Procedure

Explain to the class what the lesson will involve. Point to the parts of the vehicle drawn on the chalkboard and ask students to name each part. After writing the name for each part on the board, have students write the name for each part on the vehicle drawn on the handouts. Ask students what is the name for each part in their home country. Have students write the name of each part in their language.


Note: Two handouts included.
Thanks to Judd Butler, Crossroads Café trainer and instructional designer form Florida State University, for the handouts.

Assessment

The outcomes will be measured by how well each student can write the name of the parts on the handout.

Using the visual effect on the board will catch the student’s attention. Writing the names of the parts on the handout will reinforce the student’s ability to remember each name in English. Writing the name of parts in the student’s native language will help with memory by association.

Comments

As with all teaching positions, ESL instructors should be empathetic to the needs of the students.


Author: John Terrell
Cape Fear Community College

Labels: Auto Part