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Short-term plan for English in Grade 9
| Unit | Traditions around the world |
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| Teacher’s name | ____________________ |
| Date | _____________ |
| Class | Grade 9 Attendance: _____ Absent: _____ |
| Lesson topic | Enjoying Music |
| Learning objectives covered in this lesson (curriculum reference) | 9.3.8.1 recount extended stories and events on a range of general and curricular topics 9.5.2.1 write independently about factual and imaginary past events, activities and experiences on a range of familiar 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 (Riddle) |
Teacher: "Good morning! Let's start with a riddle. I am a universal language, understood without words. I can tell stories of joy and sorrow, unite crowds in stadiums, and be a personal diary. I am tied to every culture's celebrations, rituals, and daily life. What am I? Discuss with your partner for one minute."
After discussion, the teacher listens to hypotheses: "Music? A song? A melody?" Teacher confirms: "Yes, it's music! Today we explore how we enjoy music globally. Think: What's the most powerful musical memory or story you have?" |
Students discuss the riddle in pairs, propose hypotheses, and share ideas with the class. They activate prior knowledge about music and its role in traditions. | Descriptors: The student participates in the discussion, offers a logical hypothesis, and connects the riddle to the topic of music. (no points) | - Whiteboard/Projector with the riddle text. - AI Tool: An AI image generator (e.g., DALL-E, Midjourney) to quickly create a visual clue for the riddle (e.g., a collage of global music symbols) to support comprehension and engagement. |
| Откроется после регистрации: Lesson middle (20-25 min) · Lesson end (5-10 min) · Reflection (5 min) | ||||