КСП «Reading: Communication: past and present» по английскому языку, 7 класс

1. Students will be able to deduce the meaning of 5 unfamiliar words/phrases from context (telegraph machine, carrier pigeon, delivery, generation, entry) while reading the text "Communication: past and present".
2. Students will identify and record at least three specific details about past and present communication from the text (e.g., methods, frequency, tools).
3. Students will produce a short written argument (4–6 sentences) comparing past vs present communication, using at least two examples and one reason, with partial support from a partner.

Teacher: “Good morning, class! Today we explore how people talked to each other 100 years ago and how we do it now. Let’s start with a ‘What if…?’ question.”

What if you had no smartphone, no internet, and no telephone for one whole week? How would you communicate with your friend who lives in another city? Think of three ways. I’ll give you 1 minute to think, then share with a partner.”

Teacher notes: Listen to ideas (e.g., letters, visit, telegram, messenger pigeon). Write two ideas on the board. “Interesting! Today we’ll read about real past methods.”

AI tool: use ChatGPT to generate 2–3 unexpected historical communication methods (e.g., smoke signals, drums) for extension.

• Individually think of 3 ways (30 sec).
• In pairs (2+2, but with 5 students: one pair and one trio) share ideas for 1.5 min.
• Volunteers (2 students) share with whole class.