Topic: Inventions and discoveries Subtopic: a major technological breakthrough of the 20th century

Topic: Inventions and discoveries. Subtopic: a major technological breakthrough of the 20th century Grade 9Інна Гайдученко

Learning outcomes: pupils will be able to speak about the most important inventions and discoveriesІнна Гайдученко

I. Pre-Task stage: 1. Motivation. Teacher: Could you imagine your life without the inventions which make it more comfortable? All these toasters, mixers, dishwashers… But which invention can be called a major breakthrough of the 20th century? Do you know that the most important invention of the 20th century was the transistor, according to some researchers and analysts. What is your opinion? So our lesson today is going to be about the inventions which changed the worldІнна Гайдученко

Answer the questions: Which inventions are the most popular with teens?Which ones are fashionable?Which ones have had the greatest impact on most people around the world?Which ones would be the most difficult to live without?What would you do if you couldn’t use your mobile telephone?Інна Гайдученко

2. Giving instructions. In pairs, look at the given list of important inventions of the 20th century and chose the most important invention as a major technological breakthrough of the 20th century Discuss the reasons for your choice. Make a poster with the reasons, a list of pros and cons. Then share your ideas with your classmatesІнна Гайдученко

3. Material support. Mobile phones (internet connection)http://linoit.com/ Інна Гайдученко

4.1 Scaffolding the task. In my (humble) opinion…I think personally…/ I believe …From my standpoint…. Although.. Moreover…/Furthermore.. On the one hand…/on the other hand. As a result…/as a conclusion…Інна Гайдученко

4.2 Scaffolding the task1. Automobile2. Radio3. Television4. Transistor5. Laser6. Electric refrigeration7. Personal computer8. Wireless technology9. Manned spaceflight10. AirplaneІнна Гайдученко. Time Magazine’s 20 Most Influential Inventions of the 20th Century11. Radar12. Magnetic tape13. Plastics14. Air conditioning15. Global networks16. Atomic bomb17. Artificial intelligence18. Fiber optics19. Xerography20. Internet

5. Presenting a modelІнна Гайдученко

II. Task stage{94805292-1159-429 E-A0 C2-E405 A9 EF6 C8 F}TASKPLANNINGREPORTPupils make a poster in groups using the given phrases. Pupils plan how to make a poster and how to demonstrate it to the class. Pupils demonstrate their posters reporting to the class Інна Гайдученко

III. Language Focus and Feedback1. Every group is given feedback according to the criteria: - use of visuals - clear messages - correct and understandable sentences - common structures - interaction to the audience2. Pupils can also be asked to vote for the best poster campaign, being ready to explain their choiceІнна Гайдученко

Correction Teacher-led correction of the most common mistakes: Pronunciation Vocabulary. Grammar. ContentІнна Гайдученко

Post-task (language focus)1. Analysis (examining and discussing specific features of the poster and the report)2. Drawing pupils` attention to useful words and language patterns3. Conducting practice of new words and patternsІнна Гайдученко