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Short-term plan for English in Grade 8
| Unit | Food and drink |
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| Teacher’s name | ____________________ |
| Date | _____________ |
| Class | Grade 8 Attendance: _____ Absent: _____ |
| Lesson topic | Food for thought p.92 |
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| Value for integration | Fairness and responsibility |
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 (Brainstorming Challenge) |
Teacher: "Good morning! Today's topic is 'Food for Thought'. I have a 2-minute challenge for you. Look at the word cloud on the screen. It contains words related to global food. Your task is to quickly, in pairs, create one complex sentence using at least three words from the cloud. The sentence must express an opinion. Timer starts now!"
After 2 minutes: "Time's up! Let's hear your sentences. Aigerim, please start." Possible student responses: "I think imported chocolate is delicious but it has a big carbon footprint." "In my country, local vegetables are a symbol of tradition." Transition: "Excellent ideas! You've already touched on some big questions. Now, let's dive deeper into the arguments surrounding our global food plate." |
Students work in pairs (5 pairs total). They observe the word cloud, discuss, and collaboratively construct one sentence. Volunteers read their sentences aloud. |
Descriptors (no points):
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Interactive whiteboard or projector. Slide with a word cloud (words: global, local, imported, waste, tradition, carbon footprint, luxury, necessity, farm, supermarket, culture, hunger, feast). Timer.
AI Tool: Word cloud generator (e.g., WordArt.com). Used to quickly create a visually engaging prompt that activates prior knowledge and introduces key vocabulary for the lesson. |
| Откроется после регистрации: Lesson middle (25 min) · Lesson end (10 min) · Reflection (5 min) | ||||