Class: 8
Level: B1/B1+
Topic: «ЗАВЖДИ В РУСІ» On the go (Travelling)
Overview: Урок розроблено за методом «Перевернутого класу»
FLIPPED LESSON
Before the lesson:
Students work at home on:
https://myenglishlab.pearson-intl.com/activities/1830867974/1/solve
https://myenglishlab.pearson-intl.com/activities/1830869710/1/solve
https://myenglishlab.pearson-intl.com/activities/course/1762863/preview/1003013750001687925
Exercise 3 & Exercise 4 (Fill in the gaps)
1 'I cross a fast-flowing river on a wire because the suspension bridge collapsed.'
2 'I take a short cut by cycling across a valley because I don't want to cycle uphill.'
3 'I cross a valley on a homemade cable car because it's so deep.'
4 'I walk or run barefoot to school along a dirt track because my school is so remote.'
5 'I ride a donkey along narrow winding paths because I can't catch a bus as there aren't any.'
6 'I barely have time to fasten my seatbelt because it's such a short flight.'
WORD STORE 3C | Synonyms for trip
a journey = a long trip overland
a drive= a trip in a car
crossing= a trip by boat from one piece of land to another
a ride= a short trip on a bus, a bike, a motorbike, a horse, etc.
a voyage= a long trip by sea (or in space)
a flight= a trip on a plane
a tour= a trip to see specific things of interest
a cruise= a trip by ship to visit various places for pleasure
avoidable – unavoidable
connected – disconnected
familiar- unfamiliar
informed-uninformed
pleasant – unpleasant
rewarding – unrewarding
thinkable – unthinkable
https://myenglishlab.pearsonintl.com/activities/1830871306/1/solve
Task I. Complete the information about the Mashpi Lodge with the words from the box:
1,500 America equator guest plant Quito three twenty-two two west |
Ecuador is situated on the (1)__ west _______ coast of South (2)__ America __and the (3)__ equator __goes across the country. Mashpi Lodge is located in Mashpi reserve in the middle of the cloud forest, (4)_ three _ hours' drive from the capital, (5)_ Quito _. Mashpi lodge is a luxury hotel, with (6) _ twenty-two _rooms, costing up to (7) _1,500 _a night. There are (8)__ two __members of staff for every( 9) ___guest __ .The hotel was opened a few years ago. It's an eco-hotel with breathtaking views from every window. It's like a giant treehouse. People travel from all over the world to experience the extraordinary animal and (10)_ plant life.
Task II. Complete the phrases with the nouns you heard in the video ‘A hotel in the clouds’.
1 amazing/breathtaking/unique views
2 eco/luxury/sustainable hotel
3 dense/huge forest
4 observation tower
5 private reserve
6 rescue procedure
Lesson description:
Duration- 45 minutes
Content Objectives (what students will learn during the lesson)
Language Objectives –
Key vocabulary – Means of transport, noun phrases, collocations, synonyms for
trip, extra vocabulary presented in the video.
Materials required–
Digital Literacy-
Autonomy-
Assessment-
Formative (ongoing) - Observe students while students are performing individual or group activities using a pre-made checklist/rubric. Points for unit vocabulary use, proper grammar use, giving interesting ideas, thinking critically, collaboration…etc
Summative - Group oral presentation. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of travelling related vocabulary and concepts through their dialogue and actions, reflections and feedback.
Self-assessment – doing the Quiz and completing Exit Tickets.
Peer-assessment – presenting mini-projects.
During the lesson:
Activity, Materials and Timing |
Interaction |
Procedure |
Teacher Considerations |
Review of learning Objectives Presentation slide 2-3 min Zoom platform |
Identify the main learning objectives with students |
Review each of the learning objects that have been predetermined |
Ensure that students are engaged, focused, and ready to learn. Activate students' previously existing knowledge. |
WARM-UP | Review vocabulary from the unit. 5 min
Wordwall platform |
(T–S, S–T) Do the activity ‘Make the right collocation’ |
Have some of the collocations from the previous lesson on the Wordwall platform
Matching activity. Words to use: 1.cable – car 2. dirt – track 3. public – transport 4. rush – hour 5. short – cut 6. suspension – bridge 7. winding – paths 8. catch – a bus 9. cycle – downhill 10. get – a lift 11. fasten – your seatbelt 12. walk – barefoot
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Activate students' previously existing knowledge. Engage students by making warming up dynamic and playful.
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https://wordwall.net/uk/resource/58842693/focus-3-unit-3-on-the-go
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Main part of the lesson
Checking students’ understanding of the material that was set as homework.
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PRACTICE
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Brainstorming/ Revising Activity (Show what you know) 5 min Zoom platform |
(T–S, S–T) Do the activity If I were any means of transport, I would be…because…. |
Constructing sentences Using Condition II, Developing language & Speaking skills |
Empower learners’ communicative skills, formative assessment |
Impression Mind Map
‘A hotel in the clouds’ video 3 min Zoom whiteboard |
Developing speaking skills
Students’ impressions about the video, using learnt adjectives |
Zoom whiteboard
Individual learners reflect and share feedback on how they can use positive and negative adjectives. |
Empower learners to take an active part in their own learning, inspire creativity
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Video Checking comprehension 7 min
Neeto platform
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(T–S, S–T) Video Quiz 12 questions
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Students perform a multiple-choice quiz, created on Neeto platform with the teacher, guiding the process.
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Identify the areas which need more focus and maximise students’ exposure to the new words. Use formative and self-assessment of the students.
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PRODUCTION |
https://neeto.io/quizzes/47569/whiteboard
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Breakout rooms Peer work 10 min
Zoom platform
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S-S Description of an ideal hotel using active vocabulary From ex.2 (Watching the video) T-S WILF (What I’m looking for) Criteria |
The list of the collocations checked previously in the Quiz is attached for each group in breakout rooms.
Students perform in groups and learn how to collaborate together to produce and present mini-projects.
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Monitor the process. Enable students to develop skills such as the ability to cooperate, solve problems and communicate making decisions about how to achieve their learning objective.
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Presentation & Evaluation of Peer work 5min
Zoom whiteboard |
(S–S, S–T)
Presentation of an ideal hotel (mini-projects) |
Speakers reflect and share feedback on how they completed the task. P-P assessment ‘Two stars and a wish’ Peer feedback (two good things and one thing you wish was better/could improve). |
Summative assessment, peer assessment (emojis) Can be used as well
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SUMMARY
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Coming back to the learning objectives and analyzing if they were achieved
EXIT TICKET 2min Liveworksheets |
S-T
Completing Exit tickets
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Students reflect and share feedback on how successful they were at the lesson and how much they understood
EXIT TICKET
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Identify the areas which need more focus and must be retaught and improved by explaining and mastering next lesson.
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https://www.liveworksheets.com/w/en/efl-esl/1234479
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Zoom whiteboard
Comment-only marking/Homework
Evaluation Explanation
3 min
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T–S Writing an informal e-mail using Teacher’s Tips and Regulations |
Have students use active vocabulary to develop their writing skill by writing a summary of the process they followed.
Students have to write an email to a friend describing their staying at the Mashpi Lodge. |
Make the summary of the lesson. Evaluate the students’ results: strengths/achievements vs areas of improvement. Take into consideration exit tickets answers to identify students gaps and weak points to be improved. |
REFLECTION 1min
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T-S Students’ reflection about the lesson |
Students choose emojis to show their impressions about the lesson
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Support students and make positive atmosphere to raise motivation and encourage students to master their learning skills by working hard. |