Successful teaching comes from having a sound plan but also comes from being prepared to adapt that plan. The plan should be learners focused rather than material focused. It seems that one simple task for a lesson is enough, so keep and develop simple activity. It is always better to stretch the material rather than add different tasks; try to think sideways rather than vertically.
1. Prepare a simple task.
2. Divide your lesson into three separate blocks which shouldn't be longer that 10 minutes: A. Preparation; B. Main Task; C. Post Task. Be more focused on the sensory channels (sight, sound, touch, action). The main task should be a single activity. If you got difficult language keep the task easy, if the language is easy create a more challenging task.
3. Leave kinaesthetic part to the end of the lesson otherwise you won't be able to bring kids' energy level down to complete the task.
My last piece of advice would be... keep it simple!
And what about mind maps? I think they are good for planning things.)))
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