Then versus: going to the cinema

Unit: 5

Entertainment and media

Teacher’s name:

Yernazarova Nazgul

Date:

06.02.2026

Class:

Number present:

Number absent:

Theme of the lesson

Then versus: going to the cinema

Learning objectives

7.6.13.1 use common participles as adjectives and order adjectives correctly in front of nouns on a growing range of familiar general and curricular topics

7.6.7.1 use subordinate clauses following think know believe hope, say , tell use subordinate clauses following sure, certain; use defining relative clauses with which who that where on a growing range of familiar general and curricular topics

7.5.7.1 plan, write, edit and proofread work at text level with some support on a growing range of general and curricular topics

Lesson objectives

• understand a text about cinema-going (then vs now) and choose the best summary;

• complete gaps and vocabulary tasks using information from the text;

• write a short diary entry about a day at the cinema using prompts.

Plan

Stages of the lesson

Teacher’s activities

Students’ activities

Assessment

Resources

Beginning 0–4

Greeting, attendance. Sets lesson context: “Today we compare cinema then vs now.” Quick question: “How often do you go to the cinema?”

Answer 1 sentence.

0.5 pt Descriptors:

- answers in a complete sentence

Board

Lead-in 4–8 (Pre-reading)

Writes: THEN / NOW on board. Elicits 3 ideas for each (tickets, seats, queues, snacks, toilets). Introduces key words from the page: queue, pre-book, race, stretch, house, seats. Quick meaning check with gestures/examples.

Say ideas; repeat new words.

1 pt

Descriptors:

- gives 1 idea for THEN or NOW

- uses 1 new word correctly

Board, SB p.70

Pre-reading 8–10 (Ex.1)

Instruction: “What does cinema-going mean? Write your own definition (1–2 sentences). You may read the text for reference.”

Write short definition.

1 pt

Descriptors:

- writes 1–2 clear sentences

- meaning matches the word

SB Ex.1

While-reading 10–18 (1st reading + Ex.2)

Gives reading strategy: “Read for the main idea, don’t translate every word.” Students read text Cinema! silently. Then: “Choose the correct summary (Ex.2). Underline 1 sentence in the text that supports your choice.”

Read; choose summary; underline evidence.

2 pts

Descriptors:

- chooses correct summary

- underlines relevant evidence

SB Ex.2 + text

While-reading 18–26 (2nd reading + Ex.3)

“Read again and complete the sentences with 1, 2 or 3 words.” Reminds: “Copy words exactly from the text.” Monitors and supports weaker students with line pointing. Pair-check 1 minute.

Complete Ex.3; peer-check.

2 pts

Descriptors:

- completes most gaps correctly

- spelling/word order from text

SB Ex.3

While-reading 26–31 (Ex.4 Vocabulary)

Instruction: “Build your vocabulary. Find phrases with the verbs in the box and write a new sentence for each phrase. You may use some verbs more than once.” Models one example on board (without giving answers from the book page).

Find phrases in text; write sentences.

1.5 pts

Descriptors:

- finds 4–6 correct phrases

- writes own sentences with correct meaning

SB Ex.4, board

Post-reading 31–38 (Writing Ex.5 Diary)

Sets task: “Write a diary entry about a day at the cinema. Use the questions as a guide. 6–8 sentences.” Gives writing frame on board: \n- Yesterday I went to… \n- I went with… \n- We bought tickets… \n- I think cinema now is… because… \n- Next time I will… \nMonitors. Quick peer-check: underline 2 time markers + circle 2 past verbs.

Write diary. Peer-check.

3 pts

Descriptors:

- writes 6–8 sentences (diary style)

- answers at least 4 guide questions

- uses past tense mostly correctly

SB Ex.5, notebooks

Reflection + Homework 38–40

Reflection: “One thing that changed (then vs now) + one opinion.” Homework: finish Ex.4–5; rewrite diary neatly.

Say 1 sentence; note HW.

Formative

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