Unit 3:

Unit 3 Earth and our place in it

Teacher’s name

Assylbayeva A.K.

Date:

25.11.2024

Grade:

Number present:

absent:

14/

The theme of the lesson:

Speaking: Discussion about environment

Learning objectives(s) that this lesson is contributing to

9.1.6.1 organize and present information clearly to others

9.2.3.1understand most of the detail of an argument in unsupported extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics

9.3.7.1 use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about an increased range of general and curricular topics;

Lesson objectives

Most learners will be able to:

1. Watch the video and identify the top 5 environmental problems.

2. Identify the causes of these problems on ecosystems from the video.

3. Collaborate to propose solutions and present in a form of a role play.

4. Use topic related words with some support in speech

Plan

Stages of the lesson

Teacher’s action

Students’ action

Assessment

Resource

Greeting

Organization moment

(3 mins)

Greets students;. Hello, boys and girls! How are you?

*Tells the theme of the lesson

*Explains the lesson objectives

* Asks students to choose the Capitan of the group and a bank manager

*Explains that each group will get points (dollars) to get the nomination “The most active group”.

*Explains that a group leader will evaluate the group members according to assessment criteria sheet

Students respond to greeting and take their places Hello, boys and girls! How are you?

Students get acquainted with theme and lesson objectives

Students choose the Capitan

Handout 1

Warm up

(4 mins)

"Picture Guessing straegy"

Task 1. Previous knowledge

*Starts with an engaging activity on PPT: shows images related to environmental problems (e.g., smog, oil spill, fossil fuels, alternative energy, acid rain).

*Asks students to give the definition of the picture, the words in order to check previous lesson’s material.

*One Student choose the images on a screen. Guess the word and gives the definition

*Students answer to show vocabulary they already know.

Observation of students’ engagement and prior vocabulary knowledge.

Teacher uses encouraging words and gives dollars to the team whose members answer

Wordwall

https://wordwall.net/ru/resource/82460048/warm-up

Presentation

New Vocabulary Introduction

(6 mins)

Pre-Watching task

New material

*Uses PPT to introduce specific vocabulary related to environmental problems (e.g., conservation, urban sprawl, low-density rural areas, precipitation, deforestation, pay fines).

*Explains meanings using images and definitions.

Task 2. Consolidation of new vocabulary

*Asks students to work in pairs to create short sentences or phrases using each new vocabulary word to practice contextually. Ask to write their sentences into copybooks and then read to partner.

*Reminds a group leader to evaluate the group

*Students listen, take notes, and repeat vocabulary aloud.

*They work individually to create short sentences using each new vocabulary word to practice contextually.

*Write their sentences into their copybooks

* Read the sentences to the partner

Checks vocabulary understanding through writing and sharing of example sentences to a partner.

Descriptor

A learner

Makes at least 2 sentences using new words with grammar accuracy

PPT

Handout with words and translations to support weaker students

Handout 2(scaffolding for student word+ translation)

Copybooks

Posters with new words on the wall

2 mins

*Ask students: "What do you think are the biggest environmental problems today?

*Record answers on the board.

*Introduce the video: "Top 5 Environmental Problems in the Current World".

*Students share initial thoughts.

* Prepare to watch the video.

Teacher uses encouraging words and gives dollars to the team whose members answer

Whiteboard and markers for brainstorming

While watching

(6 mins)

Graphic organizer

* Provides students with a graphic organizer to record:

1. Environmental Problem

2. Causes

3. Possible Solutions

*Asks to complete 2 columns while listen the video.

* Explains a group leader to divide the completing of the organizer among members of the group, each member should complete one part given to them.

* Plays the video. (1:36) * 2 times

*Asks question to check the answers from the graphic organizer.

* Gives dollars for the correct answers

1. What are some of the ongoing environmental issues mentioned in the text?

2.What unnatural weather patterns are caused by global warming?

3.What are the main causes of deforestation?

4.What causes acid rain, as described in the video?

5 What are the main causes of climate change?

6 What are the main causes of Urban sprawl?

*Watch the video attentively.

*Students work in group

*Fill in the graphic organizer.

Students read the answer from the organizer

Answers:

1-Global warming, deforestation, acid rain, urban sprawl, and climate change.

2- Global Warming

Cause: Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial emissions lead to an increase in greenhouse gases, raising atmospheric temperatures.

3- Deforestation

Cause: Trees are cut down to clear land for residential, industrial, or commercial purposes, reducing forest cover.

4-Acid Rain

Cause: Pollutants from burning fossil fuels, volcanic eruptions, and decaying vegetation release harmful gases into the atmosphere.

5- Climate Change is cause by an increase in atmospheric temperature caused by greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and industrial processes.

6Urban Sprawl is cause by Population migration from high-density urban areas to low-density rural areas leads to land degradation and other environmental challenges.

Through observation the group work while they are completing the table.

Teacher uses encouraging words and gives dollars to the team whose members answer

Other group’s students check the answers from the board

Graphic organizer Handout. 3

https://youtu.be/FMJhKQjO5uk?si=YHBfgNFIlxHXXyKb

- Access to the internet or printed materials.

- Whiteboard and markers for brainstorming.

PPT

Post listening task

Speaking

Group Work (10 mins)

Case study method

*Asks students to work in 3 groups,:

Group 1

Case #1: A Newspaper Reporter and Experts

Task: A newspaper reporter is conducting an interview with environmental experts about pressing environmental issues from the video. Each expert specializes in one specific area: global warming, deforestation, climate change, acid rain, and urban sprawl.

Task for Group 1:

Role-play the interview.

Divide roles: 1 reporter and 4 experts.

Experts respond with detailed explanations, solutions, and examples.

*Provides guiding questions for discussion:

- What are the main causes of this problem?

- How does it impact the environment and society?

- What are some potential solutions?

Group 2

Case #2: A Talk Show on 5 Environmental Problems

Task: Organize a talk. A talk show host invites 4 experts to discuss global environmental problems.

Task for Group 2:

-Role-play the talk show.

-Assign roles: 1 talk show presenter and 4 experts.

The presenter must ask each expert about:

1. The causes of the problem.

2. Possible solutions.

( global warming, deforestation, climate change, acid rain, and urban sprawl.)

Group 3

Case #3: A Student Writing an Environmental Report for Instagram

Task: Organize a talk.

A student wants to write an Instagram post to raise awareness about an environmental issue. They aim to combine photos with an engaging, informative information.

Task for Group 3:

A student is conducting an interview with environmental experts about pressing environmental issues from the video. Each expert specializes in one specific area: global warming, deforestation, climate change, acid rain and urban sprawl.

Role-play the interview.

Divide roles: 1 reporter and 4 experts.

Experts respond with detailed explanations, solutions, and examples.

*Provides guiding questions for discussion:

- What are the main causes of this problem?

- How does it impact the environment and society?

- What are some potential solutions?

*Work collaboratively to research and discuss their assigned problem.

*Use notes from the video and additional provided resources.

*Students of 1 group prepare and ask specific questions for each expert related to their area of expertise.

*Organize a conversation Interviewer and Experts to speak about Environmental problems

Group Presentations (15 minutes)

Role play

- Invite each group to present their findings.

Differentiation

- Provide additional scaffolding (e.g., sentence starters) for students who need support in expressing their ideas.

*Reminds a group leader to evaluate the group

* Gives dollars for the active participation in discussion

- Present their problem, causes, effects, and solutions.

- Engage in peer discussion and ask questions.

Handout

Reflection

- Summarizes the key points discussed in class.

- Pose a reflection question: "What actions can you do to solve environmental problems in your daily life?"

- Write a brief reflection or discuss as a class.

Stickers

Homework

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