Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
Saahrah Bohler 28 October 2023 Advanced (C1) 60 minutes
Lesson Type:
Four skills reading
Lesson Topic:
Animals
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
Read an authentic article and extract gist and specific information. Identified the main idea and five supporting details from the text.
Use and pronounce target vocabulary (gnawing, reservoirs, invasive, Explained the meaning of unfamiliar words from context and used synonyms
fertilization, avid, impairments) accurately in speech and writing. in sentences.
Make inferences and predictions from a text. Completed a detail-focused worksheet and self-assessed their answers.
Discuss and summarise the main ideas orally and in writing using academic Spoken about human responsibilities towards animals in a small-group
vocabulary. discussion.
Produced short written or spoken summaries using the new vocabulary.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
Include one relating to L1/age/level of the students and one for
1. Set a clear “English-only” classroom expectation. Use short pronunciation
the subskills (reading for gist and for detail/specific information) drills and the phonemic chart; pair weaker speakers with stronger speakers
1. Problem — L1 interference (Spanish): for modelling. Offer discreet reminders rather than public correction to keep
Students may rely on Spanish with classmates or confidence high.
substitute /z/ with /s/ in pronunciation.
2. Place students into mixed-ability pairs/groups so leadership and focus are
shared. Ask for phones to be on silent and placed face down; use quick,
2. Problem — Off-task socialising / phones:
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, Young adults may get distracted by peers or phones. engaging pairwork tasks that require immediate interaction to reduce
downtime.
3. Problem — Difficult lexis and word recognition:
3. Pre-teach crucial vocabulary with visual aids, contextualised example
Some students may struggle with academic or topic-specific sentences, and brief pronunciation practice. Allow extra time for reading
vocabulary, hindering comprehension. and provide a vocabulary worksheet for independent reference during the
class.I will repeat the words that students will struggle with and then drill
the students by having them repeat after me until they are doing it
correctly. I will use the phonemic chart to further explain the pronunciation
of the words and sounds. I will get them to practise the words and phrases
with /z/ sound focusing on not over-articulating.
Authentic Text (insert reading text here or link to the listening recording)
10 ways animals help us.
1.Bees are powerful pollinators.
Did you know about one-third of the world’s food depends on pollination? Many of the earth’s plants—about 30% of the world’s crops and 90% of our wild
plants—depend on these little heroes. As they buzz from plant to plant, bees are powerful pollinators and play a vital role in the ecosystem, so the next time
you find a wildflower, you can thank a busy bee.
2. Beavers combat climate change.
These woodland creatures have proved incredibly adept at naturally regulating ecosystems. Their gnawing and damming reduce flooding and wildfire
damage, preserve fish populations, and conserve freshwater reservoirs—key to combating the effects of climate change. So when it comes to muchneeded
river ecosystem regulation, leave it to the beavers.
3. Llama’s patrol farms.
In addition to being a farm animal with a particularly low environmental impact and a sweet tooth for invasive weed species, llamas have also been found to
be incredibly effective guard animals. Yes, guard llamas. These sociable creatures’ bond with herd animals, which makes them instinctively protective against
predators and an invaluable asset to shepherds and ranchers.
4. Rats detect landmines.
Rats get a bad rap but with their keen sense of smell and trainability, they’ve been found to be exceptionally suited to work as landmine detectors. More
efficient than metal detectors and cheaper than dogs, rats (nicknamed Hero Rats) are being trained to sniff out landmines, allowing previously unusable
land to once again be productive. 5. Squirrels help trees take root.
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Saahrah Bohler 28 October 2023 Advanced (C1) 60 minutes
Lesson Type:
Four skills reading
Lesson Topic:
Animals
Lesson Aims: Lesson Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be better able to… By the end of the lesson, students will have…
Read an authentic article and extract gist and specific information. Identified the main idea and five supporting details from the text.
Use and pronounce target vocabulary (gnawing, reservoirs, invasive, Explained the meaning of unfamiliar words from context and used synonyms
fertilization, avid, impairments) accurately in speech and writing. in sentences.
Make inferences and predictions from a text. Completed a detail-focused worksheet and self-assessed their answers.
Discuss and summarise the main ideas orally and in writing using academic Spoken about human responsibilities towards animals in a small-group
vocabulary. discussion.
Produced short written or spoken summaries using the new vocabulary.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
Include one relating to L1/age/level of the students and one for
1. Set a clear “English-only” classroom expectation. Use short pronunciation
the subskills (reading for gist and for detail/specific information) drills and the phonemic chart; pair weaker speakers with stronger speakers
1. Problem — L1 interference (Spanish): for modelling. Offer discreet reminders rather than public correction to keep
Students may rely on Spanish with classmates or confidence high.
substitute /z/ with /s/ in pronunciation.
2. Place students into mixed-ability pairs/groups so leadership and focus are
shared. Ask for phones to be on silent and placed face down; use quick,
2. Problem — Off-task socialising / phones:
1 Lesson Plan 150823
, Young adults may get distracted by peers or phones. engaging pairwork tasks that require immediate interaction to reduce
downtime.
3. Problem — Difficult lexis and word recognition:
3. Pre-teach crucial vocabulary with visual aids, contextualised example
Some students may struggle with academic or topic-specific sentences, and brief pronunciation practice. Allow extra time for reading
vocabulary, hindering comprehension. and provide a vocabulary worksheet for independent reference during the
class.I will repeat the words that students will struggle with and then drill
the students by having them repeat after me until they are doing it
correctly. I will use the phonemic chart to further explain the pronunciation
of the words and sounds. I will get them to practise the words and phrases
with /z/ sound focusing on not over-articulating.
Authentic Text (insert reading text here or link to the listening recording)
10 ways animals help us.
1.Bees are powerful pollinators.
Did you know about one-third of the world’s food depends on pollination? Many of the earth’s plants—about 30% of the world’s crops and 90% of our wild
plants—depend on these little heroes. As they buzz from plant to plant, bees are powerful pollinators and play a vital role in the ecosystem, so the next time
you find a wildflower, you can thank a busy bee.
2. Beavers combat climate change.
These woodland creatures have proved incredibly adept at naturally regulating ecosystems. Their gnawing and damming reduce flooding and wildfire
damage, preserve fish populations, and conserve freshwater reservoirs—key to combating the effects of climate change. So when it comes to muchneeded
river ecosystem regulation, leave it to the beavers.
3. Llama’s patrol farms.
In addition to being a farm animal with a particularly low environmental impact and a sweet tooth for invasive weed species, llamas have also been found to
be incredibly effective guard animals. Yes, guard llamas. These sociable creatures’ bond with herd animals, which makes them instinctively protective against
predators and an invaluable asset to shepherds and ranchers.
4. Rats detect landmines.
Rats get a bad rap but with their keen sense of smell and trainability, they’ve been found to be exceptionally suited to work as landmine detectors. More
efficient than metal detectors and cheaper than dogs, rats (nicknamed Hero Rats) are being trained to sniff out landmines, allowing previously unusable
land to once again be productive. 5. Squirrels help trees take root.
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