Short term plan: term 2

Unit 3: Interviews and instructions

Lesson 13
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Date: 25.11.2024

Grade: 11B Number present: 13 absent:

Lesson title Mnemonic Devices
Learning objectives 11.2.8.1 - recognize inconsistencies in argument in extended talk on a range
of general and curricular subjects, including some unfamiliar topics
11.3.7.1 - use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about
a range of familiar and some unfamiliar general and curricular topics
11.4.5.1 - deduce meaning from context in extended texts on a wide range of
familiar and unfamiliar general and curricular topics
Lesson objectives Learners will be able to:
- recognize logical fallacies, assertions and assumptions
- demonstrate the skills of using figurative language, word relationships, and
nuances in word meanings
- identify the meaning of words using contextual clues
Value links Honesty – You may highly value telling people the truth. This one gets tricky
when being honest can be hurtful to others. So, a person who really puts
honesty first might be the sort of person who will tell the truth even if it hurts
to do so.
Plan

Stages / Teachers actions Students actions Assessment criteria Resources

Time

Beginning Organization moment : The aim: To develop pupils The teacher to

of the 1.Greeting. speaking skills and create assess learners for
lesson Ask about the weather. friendly atmosphere their ability.
Warming-up The teacher sets the lesson Efficiency: By wishing each “Good job! Pictures
3 min objectives, letting students know other they feel better and Well done!”
what to anticipate from the lesson. feel the support of others Formative Assessment
Warm-Up Students of the class are
listed.
Students' attention is
drawn to the lesson.
Pre-learning
«Brainstormi • Learners talk about daily Good job!
ng» method routines previous lesson Descriptor:
7 min. vocabulary - talk about daily
routines worksheet
Point 1
Determines the topic and Assessment criteria
revise the language from the
purpose of the lesson - Learners have met
previous lesson the learning
Lead – In objectives if they can
Students say different
words from the picture talk about national
and global issues
Middle of •Pupils read and listen to
Ex:1 P:46
the lesson • Introduce the topic; to listen and the text to find out. Answer Descriptor:
Presentatio read for specific information the question - read and listen to the
n part. Read the rubric aloud and ask Ss ANSWERS text to find out. Card
30 min to read the title of the text. A mnemonic is a pattem that - answer the question Worksheet
helps you remember things.
Elicit ideas from Ss about what Total: 2 point
There are many types of
they think the word "mnemonic" mnemonic devices. The main
means. Ask Ss if they know of types are connection image
any types of mnemonic devices. and music Descriptor: Students
Play the recording. Ss listen and - read the text book
•Pupils read the text again
read to find out - mark the sentences
and mark the sentences.
. Total: 2 point
Ex:2 P: 46 ANSWERS
1 F ("we dramatically increase
• Read for specific information our ability to remember them")
(T/F statements) 2T
Ask Ss to read the sentences 3 F ("There are many different
types of mnemonics")
and underline the key words.
4 F ("...forms a link in the mind
Explain that this will help them to between something new and
do the task. something we already know")
Ask Ss to read the text again and 5 DS
mark the sentences as T (true), F 6T
(false) or DS (doesn't say).
•Pupils answer the
Check Ss' answers. Descriptor:
question
ANSWERS - answer the
Ex: 3 P: 46 A: I think that using images question
• Personalise and expand on the would best help me to Total: 2 point
topic remember things. As a
Ask Ss to discuss in pairs which visual leamer it's easier for
Descriptor:
mnemonic device they think could me to remember a piece of
help them remember things best. information if I can - listen and read to
Monitor activity around the class. associate it with a picture. find out
Ask various Ss to tell the class. B: For me, connection Total: 2 point
works best. When I study. I
try to connect something I -Make CCQ questions
Ex: 1 P: 46 already know with the new
Read the rubric aloud and elicit Yes / No
thing I want to memorise. I
from Ss what they know (if find it especially helpful
anything) about the Mind Palace when I have to remember Total: 10 point
memory technique. names of people or places:
Ss read and listen to the text to I just create a mental
answer the question. Check Ss connection with a person I
answers, already know and places
I've visited.
Conclusion during the lesson •Pupils listen and read to
some tasks differentiated by find out
outcomes of the tudents and by ANSWERS
their abilities. The Mind Palace technique is
a memory technique which
uses location and imagery to
help us remember
End of the FEEDBACK Poster
lesson Learners provide feedback on what Success
5 min they have learned at the lesson.
Ex:
Home task: