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Short-term plan for English in Grade 8
| Unit | Reading for Pleasure |
| Teacher’s name | ____________________ |
| Date | _____________ |
| Class | Grade 8 Attendance: _____ Absent: _____ |
| Lesson topic | To the sea. Moby Dick |
| Learning objectives covered in this lesson (curriculum reference) |
8.1.7.1 develop and sustain a consistent argument when speaking or writing; 8.2.2.1 understand with little or no support most specific information in extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics; 8.3.7.1 use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about a range of general topics, and some curricular topics; |
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| Value for integration | Diligence and professionalism |
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 (Storytelling with a deliberate mistake) |
Teacher: "Good morning, class! Today, we are setting sail on a literary adventure. I want to tell you a quick story about a famous sea captain. His name is Captain Ahab, and he was the kindest, most peaceful man you could ever meet. He loved all creatures, especially a gentle, friendly white whale named Moby Dick. One sunny day, Ahab decided to find Moby Dick just to give him a big hug and thank him for being so wonderful. His entire voyage was a journey of friendship and joy." (Pause for 10 seconds) "Now, I need your sharp minds. Listen carefully to my story again. Did I describe Captain Ahab and his quest accurately based on what you might know or guess about the famous novel 'Moby Dick'? What, if anything, sounds incorrect or contradictory? Discuss with your elbow partner for one minute." |
Students listen attentively. They discuss in pairs (6 pairs, 1 group of 3 if 13 students) to identify the deliberate mistake. Expected responses: "Captain Ahab is not kind; he is obsessed with revenge," "He wants to kill the whale, not hug it," "Moby Dick is dangerous, not friendly." |
Descriptors: Student actively listens and participates in pair discussion. Identifies at least one major contradiction in the teacher's story (e.g., Ahab's character or motive). Note: No points for this stage. |
- Teacher's script. - AI Tool: An AI text-to-speech generator (e.g., NaturalReader) could be used to deliver the story with dramatic intonation, increasing engagement and modeling listening comprehension. |
| Откроется после регистрации: Lesson middle (25 min) · Lesson end (8 min) · Reflection (5 min) | ||||