Lesson 1

Teacher’s name:

D.K.Kalzhanova

M.K.Zhumadilova

K.B.Kalieva

G.K.Ormantaeva

K.B.Pusyrmanova

N.M.Kulbarakov

Date:

15.06.2026

Grade: 5-8

Number of people present

Number of people absent

The Theme of the lesson

«Pancake day» Yummy Pancake Time

(Құймақ фестивалі)

Objectives according to the Curriculum

To introduce children to the tradition of Pancake Day, develop speaking skills in English, and encourage teamwork and creativity.

Objectives of the lesson

All learners will be able to: related to Pancake Day and food (e.g., pancake, flour, milk, egg, honey, jam).

Most learners will be able to: Learn about the cultural tradition of Pancake Day in English-speaking countries.

Some learners will be able to:

through games, instructions, and discussions.

Evaluation criteria

Recognize and use vocabulary related to Pancake Day correctly.

Answer simple questions about Pancake Day using English words and phrases.

Participate actively in class discussions, games, and activities.

Level of thinking skills

Low order thinking

The stage of the lesson/timing

Actions of the teacher:

Actions of the pupils:

Assessment

Resources

The beginning of the lesson/ 5

min

Greetings

The teacher greets students; students respond to greeting and take their places.

Hello, boys and girls! How are you?

Warm up

Greets students and creates a positive atmosphere. "Good morning, everyone! Let's start with a quick and fun game."

 Greets students and creates a positive atmosphere.

 Introduces the topic "Pancake Day".

 Explains the lesson objectives and expected outcomes.

 Activates prior knowledge by asking warm-up questions about pancakes and favorite foods.

students respond to greeting and take their places.

• Greet the teacher and classmates.

• Listen to the lesson objectives.

• Answer warm-up questions.

• Share their ideas and experiences about pancakes.

• Listen to the teacher's explanation and presentation.

• Repeat and practice new vocabulary.

• Match words with pictures and participate in vocabulary games.

• Answer questions about Pancake Day.

• Work in pairs or groups to complete tasks.

• Draw and design their "dream pancake."

• Discuss ideas with group members using simple English.

• Present their work to the class.

Assessment Techniques:

• Observation

• Oral questioning

• Group work evaluation

• Self-assessment

Assessment Criteria

• Presentation or slideshow about Pancake Day

• Pictures/flashcards of pancake ingredients and toppings

• Whiteboard and markers

• Worksheets (matching, coloring, or vocabulary activities)

• Colored pencils, markers, and crayons

• A4 paper for drawing the "Dream Pancake"

• Scissors and glue (optional)

• Toy frying pans or paper plates for the Pancake Race

• Paper pancakes (cut-outs from cardboard or paper)

• Speakers and computer/projector (for videos or songs)

• Short video about Pancake Day (optional)

• Stickers or certificates for participation (optional)

The middle of the lesson – 35 min

Presentation

Short presentation:

"Pancake Day is celebrated in many countries, especially in the United Kingdom. People make and eat pancakes with different toppings. There are also pancake races where participants run while flipping pancakes in a pan."

Show pictures or a short video if available.

Match the Word and Picture

Children match words with pictures:

• pancake

• frying pan

• honey

• jam

• butter

• lemon

Guess the Ingredient

Teacher describes an ingredient:

• "It is white and we use it to make pancakes." → Flour

• "It comes from bees." → Honey

Divide students into small groups.

Task:

• Draw a pancake.

• Choose toppings.

• Give it a name.

Presentation:

• "This is our Super Chocolate Pancake."

• "It has strawberries, chocolate, and honey."

Questions:

• What new words did you learn?

• What topping do you like best?

• Would you like to celebrate Pancake Day again?

Closing phrase:
"Thank you for joining our Pancake Day! See you next time!"

Physical Activity (Optional)

• Follow the teacher's instructions.

• Participate actively in the Pancake Race.

Follow the rules and cooperate with classmates

Students carry a paper pancake on a plate or in a toy frying pan and race to the finish line.

Rules:

• Do not drop the pancake.

• Work fairly and safely.

Students will:

• Learn 6–10 new English words.

• Practice speaking in simple sentences.

• Develop teamwork and creativity.

• Learn about an English-speaking cultural tradition. 🥞🇬🇧

Teacher's Assessment

The teacher:

• Observes students during activities.

• Provides verbal feedback and encouragement.

• Notes students' participation and language use.

• Assesses group presentations according to the criteria.

Vocabulary Cards:

• Pancake

• Flour

• Milk

• Egg

• Butter

• Honey

• Jam

• Lemon

• Sugar

• Frying pan

Digital Resources (optional):

• Interactive presentation (PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides)

• Online quiz (Kahoot, Quizizz, Wordwall) about Pancake Day vocabulary and traditions.

The end of the lesson – 5 min

Asks students simple reflection questions:

• “What did we learn today?”

• “When do we use -ing?”

• “When do we use to-infinitive?”

Motivates students for next lesson:

“Next time, we will practice these structures in speaking and writing more.”

Answer teacher’s questions about the lesson.

 Reflect on what they have learned.

 Answer review questions.

 Share their opinions about the lesson.

Self-Assessment

At the end of the lesson, students complete the sentence:

• 😊 I can name Pancake Day vocabulary.

• 😊 I can talk about my favorite pancake.

• 😊 I can work with my classmates in English.

• 😊 I learned something new about Pancake Day.

Feedback: Praise, encouraging comments, and constructive suggestions for improvement.

Traffic light cards:

Green = I understand Yellow = I need more practice

Red = I need help

Reflection worksheet (short answers or smiley faces)

Exit tickets (1–2 short questions)