2026/9/10 Sing-an Elementary School -Teacher Derek
Welcome to Teacher Derek’s energetic English class! Hailing from Texas, USA, Teacher Derek establishes class routines using Total Physical Response (TPR) and rhythmic clapping routines ("Raise your hand before speaking" and "Clap your hands and eyes on me"). With endless enthusiasm, he leads the students on a lively and exciting local English adventure!
To build a closer bond with the children, Teacher Derek uses multimedia videos to guide them in crafting their very own unique English name tags, filling every student with a immense sense of achievement! When exploring Chiayi, he uses stunning pictures of famous attractions to take the children on a virtual tour of Chiayi’s top three landmarks and culinary delights: the Japanese-style wooden architecture of Hinoki Village, the fragrant and classic local Turkey Rice, and the bustling, warm-hearted East Market! Not only do the children get to rediscover their beautiful hometown in English, but they also showcase their skills through image-based vocabulary activities and a thrilling group quiz competition. By following class rules and bravely raising their hands to answer in English, students can earn tons of points for their teams and compete for today's title of English Champions!
Key Vocabulary
Hinoki Village (檜意生活村)
Turkey Rice (火雞肉飯)
East Market (東市場)
Teacher Self-Introduction Q&A Examples
Activity 1: Student Questions & Teacher Self-Introduction
This role-reversal Q&A breaks the ice between teacher and students while guiding children to practice basic social questions.
Student Questions & Teacher Demonstration: The teacher guides the class to ask Teacher Derek questions using designated sentence structures (e.g., "What is your name?", "Where are you from?", "What is your favorite school subject?"). The teacher answers each question, displaying his personal profile (Name: Teacher Derek; Origin: Texas, USA; Favorite Subject: Film) to demonstrate proper sentence patterns and intonation.
Teacher Counter-Questions & Student Practice: After the demonstration, the teacher asks the students the exact same questions. This encourages them to apply what they have just learned on the spot, using the target sentence structures to reply and reinforcing their sentence comprehension and oral expression skills.
Activity 2: Look at the Picture & Say the Word
The teacher presents images of iconic Chiayi landmarks and local food (Hinoki Village, Turkey Rice, and East Market), leading students to read aloud and recognize the corresponding English vocabulary. Students raise their hands to answer rapidly, earning reward points for their respective teams while boosting class participation and team pride.