EXCEL 7 Module 7 NATURAL DISASTERS Theme : Natural phenomena

Unit 7: Natural disaster

Teacher name:

Date:

Grade: 7

Number present:

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Lesson title

Vocabulary: Natural Phenomena

Learning objectives

7.3.7.1 use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about a growing range of general topics, and some curricular topics

7.1.9.1 use imagination to express thoughts, ideas, experiences and feelings

7.2.4.1 understand with little support some of the implied meaning in extended talk on a limited range of general and curricular topics

Lesson objectives

- present vocabulary for natural phenomena

- practise vocabulary for natural phenomena and personalise the topic

Value links

Integrity – Integrity is the quality of having strong moral principles. So, a person with integrity will always act with honesty and adhere to their own moral code regardless of what others do.

Plan

Stages / Time

Teachers actions

Students actions

Assessment criteria

Resource

Beginning of the lesson

Warming-up

3 min

Pre-learning

«Brainstorming» method

7 min.

Organization moment :

1.Greeting.

Ask about the weather.

The teacher sets the lesson objectives, letting students know what to anticipate from the lesson.

Warming up

What is the weather like today?

What season is it know?

What month is it now?

What day of the week today?

Revise the language of the previous lesson.

Lead – In:

-What is natural phenomena?

-What natural phenomena do you know?

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

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

Students of the class are listed.

Students' attention is drawn to the lesson.

• Learners write the numbers from previous lesson

Determines the topic and purpose of the lesson

Students answer the question

The teacher to assess learners for their ability.

“Good job!

Well done!”

Formative Assessment

Good job!

Descriptor:

-know key phrases

- know vocabulary of previous lesson

Total: 1 point

Assessment criteria

- Learners have met the learning objectives if they can: To talk about natural phenomena

Descripotor:

-answer the questions

Total : 2 point

Descriptor:

-answer the questions correctly;

Total: 2 points

Pictures

worksheet

Student’s book

Middle of the lesson

Presentation part.

30 min

Task : Give description of the natural phenomena.

What is flood ? (earthquake , tornado, tsunami , avalanche , etc.)

Ex: 1 P: 75

• Draw Ss' attention to the pictures (A-1) and ask various Ss to read out the natural phenomena.

Elicit which phenomena match which pictures. Play the recording. Ss listen and check their answers.

• Play the recording again with pauses for Ss to repeat chorally and/or individually.

Ex:2 P:75

• Explain the task.

Ask a S to read out the example. Then elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Conclusion during the lesson some tasks differentiated by outcomes of the students and by their abilities.

Students give descriptions of natural phenomena.

Example , A tsunami is a series of waves caused by earthquakes or undersea volcanic eruption.

Pupils match the natural phenomena to the pictures.

ANSWERS

A 4

B 5

C 7

D 6

E 2

F 1

G 9

H 8

Pupils look at the pictures and say which of these phenomena are/are not common in your country.

ANSWERS

Lightning is common in my country

Earthquakes are common in my country.

Tornadoes are not common in my country.

Hurricanes are not common in my country.

Tsunamis are not common in my country.

Droughts are common in my country.

Avalanches are common in my country.

Volcanic eruptions are not common in my country

Descriptor:

-give descriptions of natural phenomena;

Total: 2 points

Descriptor:

- match the natural phenomena

- repeat chorally and/or individually.

Total: 2 point

Descriptor:

- look at the pictures

- say which of these phenomena

Total: 2 point

Students book

End of the lesson

5 min

Reflection:

Learners provide feedback on what they have learned at the lesson.

Home task: Learn by heart new vocabulary