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Short-term plan for English language in Grade 11
| Unit | II. The animal world |
| Teacher’s name | ____________________ |
| Date | _____________ |
| Class | Grade 11 Attendance: _____ Absent: _____ |
| Lesson topic | The golden eagles of Kazakhstan |
| Learning objectives covered in this lesson (curriculum reference) | 11.S7 use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about a range of general topics, and some curricular topics 11.W1 plan, write, edit and proofread work at text level with some support on a range of general and curricular topics |
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| Value for integration | Independence and patriotism |
Interdisciplinary links: History (nomadic traditions, symbols), Geography (habitats of golden eagles in Kazakhstan), Biology (bird of prey adaptations).
Values integration: Independence and patriotism – understanding the golden eagle as a national symbol of freedom and connection to the past, present and future of the nation.
Lesson flow
| Lesson stage / Time | Teacher actions (complete prompts and instructions) | Student actions | Assessment (criteria • descriptors • points) | Resources |
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| Lesson opening (5 min) Engagement: Meme & discussion |
Teacher: Shows a funny meme: a golden eagle wearing a tiny Kazakh hat (saikele) with the caption “When you are the king of the sky but also a national icon.” “Look at this picture. Why is this about us? What does the golden eagle mean for Kazakhstan?” Elicits 2–3 ideas, writes key words on the board (беркут, independence, symbol). Transition: “Today we will explore the golden eagle – not just as a bird, but as part of our identity. We will use Present Perfect and Past Perfect to speak and write about it.” |
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Descriptors (no points):
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Meme image (teacher-created or from open sources); board/markers; projector. |
| Откроется после регистрации: Lesson middle (22 min) · Lesson end (8 min) · Reflection (5 min) | ||||