Lesson 16: Extra-curricular Activities
Objectives:
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Develop vocabulary related to extra-curricular activities.
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Improve reading and speaking skills through discussions on extra-curricular activities.
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Practice rewriting sentences in both the Active and Passive Voice.
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Enhance the ability to describe pictures using Passive and Active Voice.
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Compare and contrast extra-curricular activities in Great Britain and Ukraine using provided phrases.
Procedure:
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Introduction (5 minutes):
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Briefly discuss the concept of extra-curricular activities and their importance.
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Engage students in a short discussion about their favorite extra-curricular activities.
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Vocabulary Practice (10 minutes): a. Introduce and explain new vocabulary related to extra-curricular activities. b. Have students practice using the new words in sentences. c. Discuss the significance of being devoted, generous, and hard-working in extra-curricular activities.
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Pair Work (15 minutes): a. In pairs, students create a list of extra-curricular activities encouraged at their school. b. Form groups with another pair to exchange and discuss their ideas.
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Presenting Extra-curricular Activities (10 minutes):
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Each student tells the class about the extra-curricular activities at their school.
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Grammar Practice – Passive and Active Voice (15 minutes): a. Rewrite sentences in the Passive Voice. b. Rewrite sentences in the Active Voice.
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Picture Description (10 minutes):
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Look at pictures and describe each using both Passive and Active Voice.
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Comparing Extra-curricular Activities (20 minutes):
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Discuss and compare extra-curricular activities in Great Britain and Ukraine using the provided phrases.
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Speaking Practice (15 minutes):
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Practice using the phrases to compare and contrast in pairs or small groups.
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Summary and Reflection (10 minutes):
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Reflect on the importance of extra-curricular activities in personal development.
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Summarize key points discussed during the lesson.
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Homework (5 minutes):
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Assign students to write a short paragraph about their favorite extra-curricular activity.
Note: Adjust the timings as needed based on the pace of the class and the specific needs of the students.