КСП «Geography» по английскому языку, 10 класс

1. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to ask and respond to at least three complex questions about geographical features of Kazakhstan using evidence from a text (speaking & reading integration).
2. Students will deduce the meaning of 4–5 geographical terms from context in an extended text about Kazakhstan's natural zones (reading skill).
3. Students will demonstrate understanding of national identity and patriotism by analysing how Kazakhstan's geography shapes its culture and independence (value integration).

Teacher says: “Good morning! I’ll tell you a short story about a traveller who visited Kazakhstan. Listen carefully – there is one mistake about Kazakhstan’s geography. Raise your hand when you spot it.”

Story: “Last summer I flew to Astana, the capital. From there I drove south to the Caspian Sea, and then continued to the Tian Shan mountains near Almaty. I saw the steppe, the deserts, and even the Altai mountains in the west. The next day I visited Lake Balkhash, which is partly fresh and partly salty.”

Wait for students to spot the mistake: “Altai mountains are in the EAST, not in the west.” Then clarify: “Yes! The Altai are in the east. Great listening.”

Lead-in question: “Why is it important for citizens to know their country’s geography? How does geography connect to patriotism?” (2–3 brief answers).

• Listen to the story, identify the mistake (Altai mountains location).
• Raise hand, explain the error.
• Reflect on the connection between geography and national identity.

Descriptors (no points):
• spots the geographical mistake and corrects it.
• participates in the discussion about geography and patriotism with at least one idea.