1. Self Introduction Lessons
Elementary and Junior High Schools
Introduce outselves
By Jerome Fernando & Tom Jenkins

2. Road Map Aims Lesson Planning The Self Introduction Lesson
Multiple Choice & Maru-Batsu
Pro Tips: Dos & Don’ts
Guess Bingo & Jeopardy

3. First connection with students
Part 1: Aims
First connection with students
During lessons: themes, example to include
Outside of lessons: small talk; invitation to play sports
First connection with your JTEs
Communication is very important
Your personal goal

4. Part 2: Lesson Planning Time Number of students Room Prior knowledge
EMS: 45 mins
JHS: 50 mins
Number of students
1-50+
Room
Classroom; computer room; gym; other rooms
Prior knowledge
Check textbooks; be flexible
Materials
Computer; laminated A3 size photos; blackboard

5. Part 3: Lesson Content Start big! Keep it simple Make it interactive
Zone in on yourself
Keep it simple
Make it interactive
Use spare time for questions or extra activities.

6. A B C Part 4: Multiple Choice Three options on the blackboard.
Students guess by walking around the classroom.
ES and JHS

7. ? ? ? ? ? ?

8. A B C

12. Part 4: O or X Two options on the blackboard.
Students show their answers with gestures, or by moving around the room.
ES and JHS

13. Talk about your likes and dislikes with enthusiasm.
Part 5: Dos and Don'ts
Talk about your likes and dislikes with enthusiasm.

14. Show as many pictures and photographs as you can.
Part 5: Dos and Don'ts
Show as many pictures and photographs as you can.

15. Part 5: Dos and Don'ts
The Japanese students are extremely studious and their English is excellent.

16. Speak Japanese during your self-introduction lesson.
Part 5: Dos and Don'ts
Speak Japanese during your self-introduction lesson.

17. Part 5: Dos and Don’ts DO DON’T likes language visuals interactivity
(Do) Talk about your likes and dislikes with enthusiasm
Don’t talk about the new, expensive wheels you bought for your bike.
The rare LP you found in a record store in Tokyo.
language
(Do) Choose your words carefully
Don’t overestimate the language ability of your students.
visuals
(Do) Show pictures and use realia if you can
Don’t rely heavily on pictures or a slideshow.
interactivity
(Do) Make your presentation interactive.
Don’t talk at your students for the duration of the lesson
Point of contention: Don’t speak Japanese during your self-intro lesson.

18. Part 6: Guess Bingo
Let’s play!

19. Part 6: Jeopardy
Let’s play!