9～10歳児のためのソーシャルクラブ「Let,s Talk!」

Let’s Talk! series offers like-aged students to practice their speaking and listening skills while sharing ideas about a FUN topic!  These small-group sessions allow students to have ample time to speak about the weekly topic.  Class size is limited to FIVE LEARNERS so that students aren’t lost in the shuffle of larger classes and every student gets equal spotlight.  

Each week, a fun or silly topic will be posted for students to think about.  Students do not need to prepare any written statements or props - they should only come prepared with a few ideas about the given topic.  

Week #1: Describe a world made of candy.
Week #2: What is the best gift you ever received and why?
Week #3: If you could be any television character, who would you be?  Why?  What would you miss about your real life?
Week #4: Who is the kindest person you know?  Why do you think so?  Give examples.
Week #5: Who was your first best friend?  What are some of the things you did together?  Are you still friends?
Week #6: What kind of weather would best describe your personality?  Why?
Week #7: What is one custom or tradition that your family has that not all families celebrate?
Week #8: If you were asked to design a hilarious school uniform, what would it look like?  
Week #9: What is the nicest thing another classmate has ever done for you?  Did you repay them for their kindness, or pay it forward?
Week #10: Are you musical?  Describe why or why not.
Note: This class is on-going, meaning additional topics will be added as the class continues.  Students may join at any time.  Each week's topic will be posted in the classroom.

Each class will begin with brief introductions and a review of the rules.  Following this, each student will be given five minutes of individual “spotlight” time.  The student will share for a minute or two about the topic, then invite other learners to ask questions or expand on ideas, allowing the student to “think on his/her feet” and explore other opinions.

As the teacher, I will act as a guide and moderator, encouraging each participant to speak and ensuring that all comments and questions remain respectful.  The students will practice leadership skills while “spotlighted” with support from me as needed.