Classification, nomenclature of organic oxygen compounds

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Grade: 11

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Lesson topic

Classification, nomenclature of organic oxygen compounds

Learning objectives (curriculum)

11.4.2.39 - describe the structure of functional groups of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters;
11.4.2.40 - create structural formulas of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters and name them according to IUPAC

Lesson objective

Classify organic oxygen compounds into alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters.
Use IUPAC nomenclature to accurately name various organic oxygen compounds.
Identify structural features of organic oxygen compounds and relate them to their chemical behavior.

Value education

Enhancing students’ understanding of organic chemistry and its applications in real-world scenarios. Encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Values to be applied in this lesson for the 2025–2026 academic year:
- creativity and innovation

AI Tools

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Level of thinking skills

✓ Application

Language objectives

Students become familiar with terms such as “alcohols,” “ethers,” “aldehydes,” “ketones,” “carboxylic acids,” and “esters,” and can use them in their work.

Assessment criteria

High – analysis, synthesis, evaluation.

Lesson flow

Lesson stage / time

Teacher actions

Student actions

Assessment

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Lesson start (10 min), Organization
Warm-up – (3 min)
Quick drills – (4 min)
Intro to new topic (3 min)

Warm-up:
- Greeting;
- attendance check;
- focus students’ attention;
- group allocation.
Quick drills:
- Review core concepts of organic chemistry.
- Present lesson aims and tasks.

Students answer questions and focus on the lesson objectives.

Teacher conducts formative assessment based on participation.
FA “Praise sandwich” motivates students for upcoming tasks.

Computer, projector, presentation.
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Main part (25 min), New content

Text work
Understanding functional groups (5 min)

Students read text, discuss, and present their understanding.

Group dynamics, quality of the conclusion.

Template, online resource, learning materials.
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Task 1
Classify the following compounds into alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and esters. (5 min)
1. CH3CH2OH
2. CH3COOH
3. CH3OCH3
Descriptor:
- Identify the functional group;
- Classify the compound;
- Explain the reasoning.

Students write ideas, discuss, and present their classification.

FA “Praise sandwich” for assessment.

Template, online resource, learning materials.
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Task 2
Use IUPAC nomenclature to name the following compounds. (7 min)
1. CH3CH2OH
2. CH3COOH
3. CH3OCH3
Descriptor:
- Analyze the structure;
- Apply IUPAC rules;
- Write the name accurately.

Students write names, discuss, and present their results.

FA “Palm-Star” for assessment.

Template, online resource, learning materials.
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Task 3
Analyze the chemical behavior of the following compounds and relate it to their structure. (8 min)
1. CH3CH2OH
2. CH3COOH
3. CH3OCH3
Descriptor:
- Determine the structural features;
- Relate structure to chemical behavior;
- Provide examples.

Students analyze, discuss, and present their findings.

FA “Palm-Star” for assessment.

Template, online resource, learning materials.
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Closure (10 min),
Summary,
Reflection

Reflection
Complete the prompts:
I found ... interesting
I found ... challenging
This made me think about ...

Students self-assess learning and write reflections (K-W-L style).

Presence of Reflection.

Teacher assigns homework for further practice.

Students complete the homework.

Presence of Reflection.