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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 | How can Kazakhstan retain a cultural identity while still exploring ideas from other countries? |
| Learning objectives covered in this lesson (curriculum reference) |
9.4.8.1 use a range of familiar and unfamiliar paper and digital reference resources to check meaning and extend understanding 9.3.1.1 use formal and informal registers in their talk 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 (Provocative Question & Vote) |
Teacher: "Good morning, everyone. I want to start with a quick, anonymous vote. On the board, you see a statement: 'In the 21st century, it is impossible for a country to keep its unique culture.' Using the digital poll on your tablets, choose: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree. You have 30 seconds." After the vote, display results. "Look at these results. Very interesting split. Now, turn to your shoulder partner and discuss for one minute: What was the one main reason for your choice? Go." After a minute: "Okay, let's hear a couple of thoughts. [Calls on 2-3 students]. Thank you. These perspectives are exactly what we'll explore today. Our topic is: How can Kazakhstan retain a cultural identity while still exploring ideas from other countries?" |
- Students listen to the instruction. - Participate in the digital poll/vote. - Observe the class results. - Discuss the reasoning for their choice with a partner for one minute. - Volunteers share their or their partner's reasoning with the class. |
Descriptors: • The student participates in the voting activity. • The student engages in a brief peer discussion, sharing or listening to a reason. No points. |
- Interactive whiteboard or projector. - Student tablets/computers. - Real-time polling tool (e.g., Mentimeter, Kahoot! for quick poll). - AI Tool: Mentimeter/Kahoot! for instant, anonymous voting and visualization of class opinions, lowering the barrier for engagement. |
| Откроется после регистрации: Lesson middle (20-25 min) · Lesson end (5-10 min) · Reflection (5 min) | ||||