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Short-term plan for Английский язык in Grade 8
| Unit | Unit 6: Natural world |
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| Teacher’s name | ____________________ |
| Date | _____________ |
| Class | Grade 8 Attendance: _____ Absent: _____ |
| Lesson topic | Across curriculum: Tree parts and functions |
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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 (Real-life news hook) |
Teacher: "Good morning, class! I want to show you a recent news headline." (Displays on interactive whiteboard: "Ancient 'Sacred Tree' in City Center Saved from Construction Project After Community Protest.") "Look at this picture of a large, old tree. Based on the headline, what do you predict happened? Why do you think people protested to save a single tree? Discuss with your partner for one minute."
After discussion: "Let's hear some predictions. Why might a tree be so important to a community?" (Listens to 2-3 responses, e.g., "It's beautiful," "It gives shade," "It's old and historical," "Maybe it's special for their culture.") "Excellent predictions. Today, we will explore exactly what makes a tree so vital—both scientifically and culturally. Our topic is 'Tree parts and functions'." |
Students read the headline and observe the image. They discuss their predictions in pairs. Volunteers share their ideas with the class, explaining why a tree might hold value beyond just being a plant. |
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Interactive whiteboard (IW), news headline and image (pre-loaded slide), timer.
AI Tool Suggestion: Use an AI news aggregator (e.g., Google News AI summaries) to find recent, relevant news about trees and conservation globally. This provides an authentic, engaging hook. |
| Откроется после регистрации: Lesson middle (20-25 min) · Lesson end (5-10 min) · Reflection (5 min) | ||||