Unit 5 Reading for pleasure

Lesson 5

Teacher name:

Ibraeva A.A.

Date:

22.01.26

Grade: 9

Number present:

absent:

Lesson title

Journey to the Centre of the Earth

Learning objectives

9.4.4.1 read a wide range of extended fiction and non-fiction texts on familiar and unfamiliar general and curricular topics

9.2.4.1 understand the main points of supported extended talk on a range of general and curricular topics

9.5.1.1 plan, write, edit and proofread work at text level with support on a limited range of general and curricular topics

Lesson objectives

By the end of the lesson students will be able to analyze an excerpt from Journey to the Center of the Earth through quest-based activities by completing at least 70% of the tasks, using a minimum of three active vocabulary items in oral or written responses, and identifying the main idea of the text with textual support, while working collaboratively at differentiated levels of difficulty

Value links

Loyalty – Loyalty might be a core personal value to you if you highly prize friends that are reliable and trustworthy. You might put your friends or chosen family first, always being there for them when they need you.

Plan

Stages / Time

Teachers actions

Students actions

Assessment criteria

Resources

Beginning of the lesson

Warming-up

5 min

Greeting & Warm-up: Greet students and ask "Ice-breaker" questions about adventures.

Lead in.

Suddenly a strange signal has been detected…

"…deep under the Earth."

"Scientists are unable to explain it."

"They need your help." (Sound cuts to silence)

Teacher delivers slowly, with a serious and mysterious tone)

"Today, you are not students."

(Short pause)

"You are explorers and scientists."

(Step forward or look around the room)

"Your mission is to investigate this signal. You will need logic, knowledge, and teamwork."

(Long pause for dramatic effect)

"Welcome... to the expedition."

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

Students answer questions and predict the topic of the lesson based on the video.

Determines the topic and purpose of the lesson

The teacher to assess learners for their ability.

“Good job!

Well done!”

Formative Assessment

Good job!

Assessment criteria

- Learners have met the learning objectives if they can talk about Journey to the Centre of the Earth

https://padlet.com/kazhikmerey/journey-into-the-depths-based-on-jules-verne-s-novel-jw8qxvnkz9ytu2ns

Middle of the lesson 1

Presentation part.

10 min.

Watching Video: Play a short clip/trailer of the story.

Vocabulary Intro: Introduce key words: heat, pickaxe, rope, mask, compass, helmet.

Watch the video and repeat new vocabulary. Note down definitions.

Descriptor: Can identify at least 4 items.

Video Link, Flashcards

Middle 2 of the lesson 20 min

The Quest Mission: The teacher explains that the class is now an "Expedition Team." Distribute Quest Cards (1–4) and the Final Card.

Card 1

Level 1: Identify narrator and location.

Level 2: Identify the light source and strange creatures.

Level 3: Analyze Axel’s attitude change (use 2 adjectives).

Card 2

Level 1: Matching words to definitions.

Level 2: Sentence completion (using compass and helmet).

Level 3: Create 2 original sentences with target vocabulary and adjectives.

Card 3 True / False + Justify

Level 1: Mark T/F for "Science role" and "Axel's confidence."

Level 2: Write 1 sentence explanation for each choice.

Level 3: Re-write the false statement correctly using text details.

CARD 4: Creative Mission

Level 1: Draw and label 3 objects.

Level 2: 1-minute Role-play (Axel’s feelings).

Level 3: Mini-monologue (5–6 sentences) on science and risk.

Assessment:

2 points for accuracy and text evidence.

Assessment: 2 points for correct usage of terms.

Assessment: 2 points for logical justification.

Assessment: 2 points for creativity and vocabulary integration.

Card

Worksheet

https://wordwall.net/resource/105815929

https://www.educaplay.com/learning-resources/27425196-true_false.html

Padlet

QR code

End of the lesson

5 min

FEEDBACK

The Big Question: Asks students to summarize the main idea.

Home task:

Prepare a short "Explorer's Diary" entry (50 words) using the new vocabulary.

Level 1: Choose/Explain.

Level 2: 2 arguments.

Level 3: Modern connection.

2 Points for thematic understanding.

Total: 10 points

Poster Success