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Short-term plan for English in Grade 9
| Unit | “SPACE & EARTH” |
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| Teacher’s name | ____________________ |
| Date | _____________ |
| Class | Grade 9 Attendance: _____ Absent: _____ |
| Lesson topic | Across cultures: Man – made Masterpieces |
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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! Our unit is 'Space & Earth'. Today, we're focusing not on natural wonders, but on human genius. Look at the word on the board: 'Masterpiece'. You have 60 seconds. In your notebooks, create a mind map. Write 'Masterpiece' in the center and draw branches for any words, places, or ideas you associate with it. Ready? Go!" (Times 60 seconds). "Time's up. Now, look at your map. I want each of you to share your three strongest associations. Who would like to start? Sasha, what are your three?" (Listens, acknowledges). "Great. Now, Lena, can you share yours? Do you have any similar words to Sasha's?" (Facilitates a brief 2-minute discussion, linking words to the lesson theme). "Excellent. Words like 'art', 'pyramid', 'unique', 'culture' came up. These will be our keys today as we explore man-made masterpieces across cultures." |
Students individually create a mind map in their notebooks, writing down all associations with the word "Masterpiece". Students voluntarily share their top three associations with the class (e.g., "The Great Wall," "creativity," "Mona Lisa," "history"). They listen to peers and note common themes. |
Descriptors (no points):
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Whiteboard or interactive screen, markers, student notebooks.
AI Tool: Miro or MindMeister (displayed on screen). The teacher can quickly input student suggestions to create a live, collaborative digital mind map, visually reinforcing vocabulary and connections. |
| Откроется после регистрации: Lesson middle (25 min) · Lesson end (8 min) · Reflection (5 min) | ||||