Unit of a long term plan: Entertainment and media

Lesson 55

Teacher name:

Bisenova K

Date:

Grade: 7

Number present:

absent:

Lesson title

Whizz-kids

Learning objectives

7.4.1.1 understand the main points in a growing range of short, simple texts on general and curricular topics

7.4.2.1 understand independently specific information and detail in short, simple texts on a limited range of general and curricular topics

7.3.1.1 provide basic information about themselves and others at discourse level on a range of general topics

Lesson objectives

Learners will be able to:

• Read about prodigies.

• Read for general meaning and specific information.

• Talk about topics raised in the text

Value links

Gratitude – You value gratitude if you find yourself respecting people who say please and thank you. If you’re a religious person who values gratitude, you may always insist on praying before eating your dinner.

Plan

Stages / Time

Teachers actions

Students actions

Assessment criteria

Resources

Beginning of the lesson

5 min

Organization moment :

1.Greeting.

Ask about the weather.

Warm-up

• Refer students back to the Clever Kids quiz on page 49. Ask students to think about the people in the quiz. Ask what links all the people mentioned (they were all exceptionally talented from a very early age).

• Ask students if they know anyone like this, or whether they can name any other famous prodigies.

Lead - In

“The wish flower” method helps to start the lesson with good wishes to each other.

The aim: To develop Ss speaking skills and create fndly atmosphere

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

Students say different words from the picture

At the organization moment T tries to award active Ss. «The praise» method is used to evaluate Ss with phrases like:

“Good job!

Well done!”

Formative Assessment

Good job!

Pictures

worksheet

Student’s book

Middle of the lesson

Presentation part.

35 min

Ex:1 P:66

• Focus on the title of the text and the photo. Elicit or explain the meaning of prodigy.

• Ask students what kinds of things prodigies can do. Accept all ideas at this stage

Background

In British schools, children who are recognized as ‘gifted’ or exceptionally talented are sometimes given extra lessons by their school, or may attend special classes for similarly gifted children after school or during school holidays.

Differentiation:

«Verbal support» method is used to help Students use new words in the text.

Ex: 2 P: 66

• Tell students to read through the summaries. Clarify that only one of these fits the text correctly.

• Play the CD. Students, read, listen and choose the correct summary. In a stronger class, ask them to explain their choice in English.

Ex: 3 P: 66

• After closely reading the text, students complete the sentences.

Ex: 4 P: 66

• Students read the text again and complete the phrases with the correct words.

• In a weaker class, check understanding of the words and phrases, for example, by asking students to translate them. In a stronger class, ask students to put the phrases into a sentence to show they have understood.

• Explain that these phrases are very common and useful to learn. In a stronger class, elicit or explain some other related phrases, for example, set a record, take a decision

Students look at photo and discuss about what does prodigy mean

ANSWERS

A prodigy is a child with incredible talents.

Students read and listen to the text. Then choose the correct summary

ANSWERS

a)

Students read the text again and complete the sentences with one, two or three words.

ANSWERS

1 of twelve

2 children

3 university at seven

4 they help 5 160

Students find and complete the phrases with the verbs in the box.

ANSWERS

1 break

2 take

3 take

4 make

5 make

Assessment criteria

- Read about prodigies.

Descriptor:

- look at photo and discuss about what does prodigy mean

Assessment criteria:

- Read for general meaning and specific information

Descriptor:

- read and listen to the text. Then choose the correct summary

-Make CCQ questions Yes / No

Card

Worksheet

Students book

End of the lesson

5 min

Home task:

Ex: 3 P: 48 WB

Poster Success

KWL chart