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Lesson Plan

Reading. An Astronaut in Space

Subject: English

Class: Year 3

Textbook: Macmillan English World 3, p. 62

Topic: An Astronaut in Space

1. Lesson aims

By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:

• understand and use new words related to space;

• understand the main idea and details of a short text;

• answer simple questions about an astronaut’s daily routine;

• express their opinions about living in space.

Materials: Pupil’s Book, p. 62; pictures of an astronaut and a space station; video.

2. Warming-up

Teacher: Good morning, everyone! Today we are going to travel into space!

Look at the picture. What can you see?

Pupils: An astronaut! A rocket! Space!

Teacher: Great! Now, let me ask you some questions.

Do you know what a space station is?

Would you like to live there? Why or why not?

What do you think astronauts do in space?

Accept short answers and encourage pupils to share their ideas.

Possible answers:

I think it is a place in space.

Yes, I would. It is exciting!

Astronauts work, eat and sleep in space.

Video 1: What Is the International Space Station?

Watch a short extract from the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzo0ScxuNmg&t=130s

Before watching: Watch carefully and try to find out what a space station is.

Teacher:

What is the International Space Station?

Where is it?

Who lives and works there?

Expected answers: It is a space station. It is in space, around the Earth. Astronauts live and work there.

3. Vocabulary presentation (7 minutes)

Teacher: Open your books on page 62. Look at the new words. Listen and repeat.

Word Meaning

astronaut A person who travels and works in space.

space station A place in space where astronauts live and work.

phone We use it to talk to people.

people More than one person.

talk To speak to someone.

live To have your home somewhere.

space The area beyond the Earth.

4.Pronunciation practice

The teacher says each word. Pupils repeat chorally and individually.

5.Quick activity: Match the words and meanings.

Astronaut a.To have your home somewhere

Phone b. A person who travels into space

People c. More than one person

Live d. Something we use to talk to someone

Answers: 1–b, 2–d, 3–c, 4–a.

6. Speaking practice

Complete the sentences orally:

An astronaut works in …

Astronauts live in a …

I use a phone to …

People live on …

Possible answers: space; space station; talk to people; Earth.

7. Pre-reading

Teacher: Look at the title and pictures on page 62. The title is An Astronaut in Space.

Ask pupils to predict what the text is about.

Questions:

What is the astronaut’s name?

Where does he live?

What does he do every day?

What can he see in space?

Encourage pupils to guess before reading.

Teacher: Now read the text and find out if your ideas are correct.

8. While-reading

Activity 1: First reading – Read for the main idea

Pupils read the text silently or listen to the teacher reading it aloud.

Task: Choose the best answer.

What is the text about?

A. A boy at school.

B. An astronaut’s life in space.

C. A family on holiday.

Answer: B. An astronaut’s life in space.

Activity 2: Second reading – Read for details

Pupils read the text again and answer the questions.

What is Ned Brown?

Where does he live?

What does he do in the morning?

Who does he talk to on the phone?

What time does he eat lunch?

When does he walk in space?

What does he wear in space?

What does he do in the evening?

Is it quiet in the space station at night?

9. Post-reading

Activity 1: True or False?

Pupils decide whether the sentences are true or false.

Ned Brown is an astronaut.

He lives on Earth.

He talks to people on the phone.

He wears a spacesuit in space.

He watches TV in the evening.

The space station is quiet at night.

Answers: 1. True; 2. False; 3. True; 4. True; 5. False; 6. False

Activity 2: Pair work – Ask and answer

Pupils work in pairs.

Pupil A: Where does Ned live?

Pupil B: He lives in a space station.

Pupil A: What does he do in the afternoon?

Pupil B: He walks in space.

Pupil A: Would you like to be an astronaut?

Pupil B: Yes, I would. / No, I wouldn’t.

Encourage pupils to give a simple reason: because it is exciting / difficult / interesting.

10. Video and lesson summary

Video 2: What Is a Space Station?

Watch the second video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IagxIpCvMl4&t=256s

Teacher: We have learned about Ned Brown and his life in space. Now let’s watch a video and find out more about space stations.

Questions after watching

What is a space station?

It is a place in space where astronauts live and work.

What do astronauts do on a space station?

They work, do experiments and take care of the station.

Why is a space station important?

It helps scientists learn more about space and the Earth.

Teacher: Well done! Today we have learned new words and read about an astronaut’s daily life. We have also learned more about space stations.

11. Reflection and assessment

Ask pupils to complete one sentence:

Today I learned …

The most interesting thing was …

I would / wouldn’t like to live in space because …

Assessment: The teacher checks pupils’ pronunciation, understanding of the text, answers to comprehension questions and participation in pair work.

12. Homework

Read An Astronaut in Space on page 62 again.

Learn the new words.