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Short-term plan for English in Grade 4
| Unit | Space and Earth |
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| Teacher’s name | ____________________ |
| Date | _____________ |
| Class | Grade 4 Attendance: _____ Absent: _____ |
| Lesson topic | Space and Earth |
| Learning objectives covered in this lesson (curriculum reference) |
4.3.3.1 recognise basic opinions in short, simple texts on an increasing range of general and some curricular topics; 4.4.7.1 spell most familiar high-frequency words accurately when writing independently |
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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 (Mind Map & Discussion) |
Teacher: "Good morning, class! Today's topic is 'Space and Earth'. Let's warm up our brains. You have 1 minute. On a piece of paper, write or draw all the words you think of when you hear 'Space and Earth'. Ready? Go! (After 1 min). Time's up! Now, look at your map. Who can share one word? (Takes 3 answers, e.g., 'star', 'rocket', 'home'). Excellent! Why did you choose 'home' for Earth? (Leads a 2-minute discussion linking ideas to the topic). Today we will read opinions about space and practice spelling important words." | Students create a personal mind map with words/images related to Space and Earth. They listen to peers and participate in a short discussion, sharing their associations. |
Descriptors: The student generates at least 3 relevant associations. The student actively listens and contributes to the class discussion. No points. |
Whiteboard/markers, student notebooks, timer. AI Tool: Mentimeter or Padlet for real-time collaborative mind mapping. Helps visualize collective prior knowledge instantly. |
| Откроется после регистрации: Lesson middle (20-25 min) · Lesson end (5-10 min) · Reflection (5 min) | ||||