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Short-term plan for English in Grade 9
| Unit | Travel and Tourism |
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| Teacher’s name | ____________________ |
| Date | _____________ |
| Class | Grade 9 Attendance: _____ Absent: _____ |
| Lesson topic | Creating a story “Your first travel experience”. |
| Learning objectives covered in this lesson (curriculum reference) |
1. 9.5.1.1 Plan, write, edit and proofread work at text level with little or no support 2. 9.3.8.1 Recount extended stories and events on a range of general and curricular topics |
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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 case hook) |
Teacher: "Good morning! I want to show you a short clip from a travel vlog. Watch carefully." (Plays a 60-second clip of a teenager's first solo train journey). "What do you think was the most challenging part for this traveler? Turn to your neighbor and make a quick prediction about the outcome of their trip – was it ultimately positive or negative? You have one minute."
After discussion: "Many of you predicted challenges but also positive outcomes. Today, you will become the author of your own travel story. We will create a narrative about your first significant travel experience, real or imagined. The goal is to plan, write, and polish your story." |
Students watch the video clip. They discuss the predicted outcome with a partner (e.g., "I think he got lost but found help," "She probably loved the freedom"). Volunteers share predictions with the class. |
Descriptors:
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Video clip (YouTube/school portal), projector/screen. AI Tool: A curated video from a platform like YouTube or TikTok, selected by the teacher using an AI-powered content aggregator (e.g., Curipodi, MagicSchool.ai) to find age-appropriate, engaging travel vlogs that model personal narrative. |
| Откроется после регистрации: Lesson middle (20-25 min) · Lesson end (5-10 min) · Reflection (5 min) | ||||