The day of the triffids

Unit:8

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Lesson 86

Teacher’s name:

Kulybekov Aidar

Date:

15.04.2024

Grade: 10 V

Number present: absent:

Theme of the lesson:

The day of the triffids

Learning objectives(s) that this lesson is contributing to:

10.4.5 deduce meaning from context in extended texts on a wide range of familiar general and curricular topics, and some unfamiliar topics.

10.3.3- explain and justify own and others’ point of view on a wide range of general and curricular topics.

10.1.6 - organise and present information clearly to others;

Lesson objectives:

• Recall key features and plot elements of the novel "The Day of the Triffids" by identifying the characteristics of triffids from previous knowledge and the text.

• Apply understanding of the text to complete gap-fill exercises that require cohesive and coherent reading skills.

• Justify answers in gap-fill exercises and evaluate the author's choice of adjectives in describing scenes from the novel.

Values of educational links

• By organizing and presenting information clearly to others, students practice effective communication, which is fundamental for collaboration and success in various fields.

• When students express their feelings about the text, such as describing fear or other emotions, they develop empathy and emotional intelligence, learning to understand and respect diverse perspectives and experiences.

Part of the lesson/Time

Teacher’s activity

Student’s activity

Assessment

Resources

Beginning of the lesson

Pre-learning

«Brainstorming» method

Revision of previous lessons materials with the help of the teacher.

Differentiation: T asks different questions connected with the theme and tries to help Ss to give the correct answer. T asks leading questions to clarify the theme to the Ss who needs T support.

Ss give their possible answers. After that T introduces the aim and theme of the lesson

Ss give their possible answers.

Revise vocabulary connected with previous lesson.

Aim: Revise the previous lessons material.

Efficiency: Ss refresh their mind before starting new theme.

Descriptor:

-correct answer

Encourage Ss who answer the questions

Whiteboard

Cards

Students Book

Middle of the lesson

Presentation part.

To introduce the topic and listen for gist.

Read the rubric aloud and direct Ss' attention to the picture. Elicit that triffids are strange plants.

Play the recording. Ss listen and find out the answer.

Ex:1, p:107

The picture shows some triffids. What do you know about the book The Day of the Triffids? Listen and find out.

Answer Key

Triffids appear in a science-fiction novel by John Wyndham. They are tall plants with legs that seem intelligent but are aggressive and attack people with their poisonous stings.

Descriptor:

-find the right answer

- pronounce the words correctly.

Whiteboard

Students Book

Poster

CD

Aim

To read for cohesion and coherence

• Explain the task and ask Ss to read the sentences A-H.

• Then give Ss time to read the text and complete the task.

• Check Ss' answers around the class. Ask Ss to justify their answers.

Ex:2, p:107

Read the text again. For each gap (1-7), choose from the sentences (A-H) the one that best completes each gap. There is one extra sentences.

Answer Key

1) H They ‘don't hear’. They're just plants.

2) E ... numbers collected along the fence ... didn't

... do anything ... They simply settled down ...

3)A ... complete darkness ... turned on the light...

4) C ... pulled the window shut... as it closed ...

5) F ... took no risks ... thick clothing and gloves

... leather helmet ... goggles ... wire mask ... largest carving knife...

6) D ... in a fine spray ... misted the goggles ...

wash it off my face.

7)G ... last of the intruders ... broke in again.

Descriptor:

-give correct answers

Whiteboard

Students Book

Aim

To consolidate new vocabulary

• Explain the task and give Ss time to complete it.

• Check Ss' answers

Ex:3, p:107

Match the words in bold with the front part of your foot, his sharply, invaders, violently, turned quickly.

Answer Key

wriggled = turned quickly

viciously = violently

smacked = hit sharply

intruders = invaders

tiptoe = the front part of your foot

Descriptor:

- choose the correct answer

Whiteboard

Students Book

Poster

Aim

To identify adjectives in a text

• Explain the task and give Ss sometime and complete it.

• Check Ss’ answers around the class.

Ex:4, p:107

Write the adjectives the author uses to describe the following:

Answer Key

1) slashing

2) grey

3) Complete

4) leathery green

5) thick

6) leather

7) largest carving

8) fine

Descriptor:

-find correct answer from the text

- able to understand the task

Whiteboard

Students Book

• Explain the situation.

• Play the recording and give Ss some time to do the task.

• Monitor the activity around the room and then ask some Ss to report back to the class.

Suggested Answer Key

I can see them all around the car, standing there silently. As the car moves, the leaves seem to cover the car, and everything goes dark inside. I see the strings whip up and hear them smack against the windscreen. I feel frightened.

Descriptor:

- gives answer

Whiteboard

Students Book

Capabilities of the human brain

End of the lesson.

Reflection

The Ladder method was used as a reflection. T asks SS to stick their stickers to the Success Ladder

Ss use their stickers to show their knowledge according to the lesson.

Green- I understood.

Yellow-I have some questions.

Red-I need some help.

Aim: To know how many Ss got the theme.

Efficiency:

Ss can use colours to show how much do they remember.

Differentiation: «Conclusion» method is used to finish the lesson.

Ss evaluate each other and encourage classmate with phrases like:

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

Whiteboard

Students Book