Unit: 9 Amazing places

School-gymnasium №65 named after M.Zhumabayev

Teacher’s name:

Date:

Grade: 10

Number present: absent:

Theme of the lesson:

A for-and –against essay

Learning objectives(s) that this lesson is contributing to:

10.5.5 - develop with support coherent arguments supported when necessary by examples and reasons for a wide range of written genres in familiar general and curricular topics;

10.5.6 - write coherently at text level using a variety of connectors on a range of familiar general and curricular topics

10.6.16 - use a wide variety of conjunctions on a wide range of familiar general and curricular topics

10.5.7 - use independently appropriate layout at text level on a range of general and curricular topics;

Lesson objectives:

All learners will be able to: use some target vocabulary successfully, answer questions

vocabulary, use grammar, write an against essay

Value links:

Respect each other.

Plan:

Part of the lesson/Time

Teacher’s activity

Student’s activity

Assessment

Resources

Beginning of the lesson

Warming-up

Team work

5 min.

Organization moment:

1.Greeting.

2. Organization moment.

Divide students into groups by method “matching numbers” (all 3 together)

In differentiation part «Flexible pace learning» method was used to give students a choice in order to make them interested in learning process.

Creating a psychological atmosphere by wishing each other wishes

The aim: To develop Ss speaking skills and create friendly atmosphere

Efficiency: By wishing each other wishes they feel better and feel the support of others.

At the organization moment T tries to award active Ss. «The praise» method is used to evaluate Ss with phrases like:

“Good job!

Well done!”

Envelop with numbers

Pre-learning

«Brainstorming» method

Team work

10 min.

Aim: To analyse a rubric

Ask Ss to read the rubric. Elicit which the key words are and ask Ss to underline them.

• Gives Ss time to answer the questions and then check Ss' answers around the class.

Answer Key

Key words: teacher, write an essay, pros and cons of

country life, 120-180 words

1 I should write a for-and-against essay.

2 My essay should be written in formal style.

3 No, advantages and disadvantages should be discussed in separate paragraphs.

4 Each main body paragraph should start with

topic sentence.

Exercise 1. Read the rubric, underline the key words

and answer the questions.

Descriptor:

-answer the questions

Total: 2 points

Encourage Ss who answer the questions

Whiteboard

Card

Students Book

Middle of the lesson

Team work.

5 min.

Aim: To read a model essay and match paragraphs to content

Given time to read the model and match the contents 1-4 to each paragraph A-D.

Check Ss' answers.

Answer Key

1 C

2 D

3 A

4 В

Exercise 2. Read the model and match the paragraphs (A-D) to the headings (1-4).

Descriptor:

- match the paragraphs

2 points

Total: 2 points

Encourage Ss who answer the questions

Whiteboard

Card

Students Book

5 min

Aim To deconstruct a model essay. Ask Ss to copy and complete the table in their notebooks.

Check Ss' answers on the board.

Exercise 3. Read the essay again and complete the table.

Answer Key

Descriptor:

- complete the table

2 points

Total: 2 points

Encourage Ss who answer the questions

Whiteboard

Card

Students Book

5 min

Aim To practice linking words/phrases

Elicit the function of each of the linking words/phrases in the text from Ss around the class and

then give Ss time to think of suitable alternatives using the Useful Language box to help them.

Check Ss' answers around the class.

Suggested Answer Key

list points: To begin with, Secondly, For one thing,

Furthermore

show contrast: On the other hand

express an opinion: I believe

conclude: All things considered

introduce examples/justifications: For example,

This means that, For instance, as a result, therefore,

Consequently

To begin with = In the first place

For example = For instance

This means that = As a result

Secondly = Moreover

For instance = For example

as a result = therefore

On the other hand = However

For one thing = To begin with

This means that = This is due to the fact that

therefore = consequently

Furthermore = In addition

For example = For instance

Consequently = As a result

All things considered = In conclusion

I believe = in my opinion

Exercise 4. Linking words/phrases

Which of the words/phrases in bold in the text: list points? show contrast? express

an opinion? conclude? introduce examples/justifications? Replace them with one from the Useful Language box.

Descriptor:

- express an opinion

Total: 2 points

Encourage Ss who answer the questions

Students Book

5 min.

Aim To practice conjunctions

Read the use of conjunctions from the theory box on p. 118 and Ss look at the theory. If necessary. write examples on the board. Games time to complete the task, then check Ss' answers.

Answer Key

1 because 2 whether 3 while

4 so 5 or 6 either

Exercise 5. Fill in: or, because, so, whether, either, while.

Descriptor:

- complete the words

Total: 2 points

Encourage Ss who answer the questions

Whiteboard

Students Book

End of the lesson.

Reflection

Individual work:

5 min.

The One-Minute Papers method was used as a reflection. It provides the opportunity to the students to provide a quick reflection on what they learned by responding to questions.

Ss answer the questions like: What is the most important issue discussed today?

What did you find difficult to comprehend?

What are some questions you would like to explore further?

Aim: To know how many Ss got the theme.

Efficiency: To make appropriate modifications that would enhance students’ learning engagement and performance

Differentiation: «Conclusion» method is used to finish the lesson.

Ss evaluate each other and encourage classmate with phrases like:

Well done! Brilliant! Good job! I like it!

Whiteboard

Students Book