LESSON: Module 3 Lesson 10

Using memory techniques

Mnemonic devices for excellent memory

School: №65 school-gymnasium

Date: 23.11.23

Teacher’s name: Sakh A.S.

CLASS: 11 “L”

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Learning objectives(s) that this lesson is contributing to

11.4.2 - understand specific information and detail in extended texts on a wide range of familiar and unfamiliar general and curricular topics

11.4.5 - deduce meaning from context in extended texts on a wide range of familiar and unfamiliar general and curricular topics

11.3.2 - ask and respond with appropriate syntax and vocabulary to open-ended higher-order thinking questions on a range of general and curricular topics, including some unfamiliar topics

11.1.6 - organize and present information clearly to others

Lesson objectives

All learners will be able to use some target vocabulary successfully to identify the specific information of the text

Most learners will be able to use most target vocabulary successfully to distinguish some specific words based on the text with their meaning

Some learners will be able to use most target vocabulary successfully to demonstrate given knowledge in their group work

Assessment criteria

Learners have met the learning objective (C10 / S7) if they can: speak about the problems and suggest the solutions to some of the problems

Previous learning

An instructional text (giving and following instructions)

Part of the lesson/

Time

Teacher’s activity

Student’s activity

Assessment

Resources

Beginning the lesson

GREETINGS

SB Ex. 1 p. 46 To introduce the topic; to listen and read for specific information

• Read the rubric aloud and ask Ss to read the title of the text. • Elicit ideas from Ss about what they think the word “mnemonic” means. Ask Ss if they know of any types of mnemonic devices.

• Play the recording. Ss listen and read to find out.

Answer Key

A mnemonic is a pattern that helps you remember things. rhymes, alliteration, song, catchphrases and abbreviations

Ss evaluate each other and encourage classmate with phrases like:

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

Whiteboard

PPT

worksheets

Student’s book

Middle of the lesson

Refer Ss to the Check these words box and explain/elicit the meaning of the words or ask Ss to look them up in the Word List or their dictionaries

Make a task to guess mnemonics

Answer Key

1. Abstract – c

2. Longitude – b

3. Alliteration – f

4. Latitude – h

5. Catchphrase – a

6. Hump – e

7. Retain – g

8. Abbreviation – d

Answer Key

Because, Whole, Dollar bills, Planets, Days in Months, Chemical elements

Ss evaluate each other and encourage classmate with phrases like:

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

Whiteboard

PPT

worksheets

Student’s book

Ex. 2 p. 46 To read for specific information (T/F statements)

• Ask Ss to read the sentences and underline the key words. Explain that this will help them to do the task. • Ask Ss to read the text again and mark the sentences as T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say).

• Check Ss’ answers

Answer Key

1. False

2. True

3. False

4. False

5. Doesn’t say

6. True

Ss evaluate each other and encourage classmate with phrases like:

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

Whiteboard

PPT

worksheets

Student’s book

Ex. 3 p. 46 To personalise and expand on the topic

• Ask Ss to discuss in pairs which mnemonic device they think could help them remember things best. • Monitor activity around the class. • Ask various Ss to tell the class.

Suggested Answer Key

A: I think that using images would best help me to remember things.As a visual learner, it’s easier for me to remember a piece of information if I can associate it with a picture.

B: For me, connection works best. When I study, I try to connect something I already know with the new thing I want to memorise.I find it especially helpful when I have to remember names of people or places; I just create a mental connection with a person I already know and places I’ve visited.

Ss evaluate each other and encourage classmate with phrases like:

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

Whiteboard

worksheets

PPT

Student’s book

Ending the lesson

Hometask:

Ex. 4 p. 46

Feedback

Research online and collect information about other types of mnemonic devices. Present them to the class

Self -assessment

worksheets