Name of the Teacher Date Level of the class Length of lesson
Marjohande Rademeyer 6 January 2025 Advanced (C1). 60 minutes
Lesson Type:
Four skills Reading
Lesson Topic:
Dance is the best thing that ever happened
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…
To reap understanding of a written piece through using various Demonstrated their comprehension of the text by completing two
reading techniques that progress in levels of focus and engagement activities: 1) ordering “story strips” to generate the original text.
e.g. “reading for gist” to “reading for detail.” 2) answering and discussing questions with a partner about the
details in the passage.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
1. English has more verb tenses than Spanish, which can 1. Use comparative grammar to explain differences e.g.
confuse learners e.g. “Had been given a fresh start” vs Contrast how tenses work in both languages. CCQ’s will be
“gave” asked to see comprehension. The lesson is planned for
gradual information going from predicting to reading for gist
2. English has more vowel sounds than Spanish, making to reading for detail.
distinctions challenging. E.g.) “ship” vs “sheep” 2. Use phonetic drills and visual aids to teach difficult words e.g.
“break” vs. “face”
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, 3. Some students may get negative that they cannot 3. I will clearly state that this passage is to improve reading skills
understand or comprehend all aspects of the text or so that you can extract specific information and not to
grammar structure. understand all aspects of texts. I will pair stronger and
weaker students together to help encourage one another.
Authentic Text
'Dance is the best thing that's ever happened'
15 November 2024
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Sophie Wallace, BBC CWR
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BBC
Eleanor 'Elle' Dicks founded Haddon to increase access to performing arts for children and young people
A teenager injured in a horse-riding accident is among young people being helped by a Warwickshire charity.
Liv said she struggled with the emotional impact and her recovery but had been given a fresh start by Haddon Charity of Performing
Arts, which is based in Nuneaton.
“Now I have dance and it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” she said.
The charity, which receives funding from Children in Need, supports access to performing arts for youngsters who may face barriers to
joining other groups.
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, 'He is celebrated'
Haddon’s impact on children’s lives is evident to Terri-Ann, whose son Otis has special needs.
She explained when Otis started going aged 18 months old, he could not sit up but has since been in shows and was a fixture of the
group.
“He is celebrated. He comes in in his walker. He's got friends that hold his hand and dance with him. He loves the staff. He's included
in everything,” she said.
Going to Haddon also gives Terri-Ann a chance to chat to other parents, safe in the knowledge Otis is being supported.
“It's been our lifeline many times. It's our weekly break. It's our weekly haven," she said.
Founder Eleanor ‘Elle’ Dicks started the charity to provide young people with a sense of community through performing arts.
"I teach the connection and the love that I would have wanted if I was that age,“ she said.
The funding contribution has meant she can train more staff and provide help to every child who needs it.
“I’m really, really grateful and I know the children here are as well, thank you,” she said.
Flourish helps girls and young women build confidence
Fostering positive mental health and wellbeing is also important for Flourish, a charity that also receives Children in Need funding.
It provides mentoring to girls and young women.
“I've come so far since I started working with the charity, I feel a lot more secure in who I am as an individual,” said Evie, who uses the
service.
In particular, she loved how Flourish provided a space to be creative and to just be children without modern-day pressures.
“I would love to see more people get involved and see more girls realize that they have a voice and that they are allowed to speak
their mind and reach out for help,” she said.
Flourish mentor Helen Laycock explained the funding was vital to its work offering support.
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Marjohande Rademeyer 6 January 2025 Advanced (C1). 60 minutes
Lesson Type:
Four skills Reading
Lesson Topic:
Dance is the best thing that ever happened
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…
To reap understanding of a written piece through using various Demonstrated their comprehension of the text by completing two
reading techniques that progress in levels of focus and engagement activities: 1) ordering “story strips” to generate the original text.
e.g. “reading for gist” to “reading for detail.” 2) answering and discussing questions with a partner about the
details in the passage.
Anticipated difficulties: Suggested solutions:
1. English has more verb tenses than Spanish, which can 1. Use comparative grammar to explain differences e.g.
confuse learners e.g. “Had been given a fresh start” vs Contrast how tenses work in both languages. CCQ’s will be
“gave” asked to see comprehension. The lesson is planned for
gradual information going from predicting to reading for gist
2. English has more vowel sounds than Spanish, making to reading for detail.
distinctions challenging. E.g.) “ship” vs “sheep” 2. Use phonetic drills and visual aids to teach difficult words e.g.
“break” vs. “face”
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, 3. Some students may get negative that they cannot 3. I will clearly state that this passage is to improve reading skills
understand or comprehend all aspects of the text or so that you can extract specific information and not to
grammar structure. understand all aspects of texts. I will pair stronger and
weaker students together to help encourage one another.
Authentic Text
'Dance is the best thing that's ever happened'
15 November 2024
Share
Save
Sophie Wallace, BBC CWR
Reporter
BBC
Eleanor 'Elle' Dicks founded Haddon to increase access to performing arts for children and young people
A teenager injured in a horse-riding accident is among young people being helped by a Warwickshire charity.
Liv said she struggled with the emotional impact and her recovery but had been given a fresh start by Haddon Charity of Performing
Arts, which is based in Nuneaton.
“Now I have dance and it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” she said.
The charity, which receives funding from Children in Need, supports access to performing arts for youngsters who may face barriers to
joining other groups.
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, 'He is celebrated'
Haddon’s impact on children’s lives is evident to Terri-Ann, whose son Otis has special needs.
She explained when Otis started going aged 18 months old, he could not sit up but has since been in shows and was a fixture of the
group.
“He is celebrated. He comes in in his walker. He's got friends that hold his hand and dance with him. He loves the staff. He's included
in everything,” she said.
Going to Haddon also gives Terri-Ann a chance to chat to other parents, safe in the knowledge Otis is being supported.
“It's been our lifeline many times. It's our weekly break. It's our weekly haven," she said.
Founder Eleanor ‘Elle’ Dicks started the charity to provide young people with a sense of community through performing arts.
"I teach the connection and the love that I would have wanted if I was that age,“ she said.
The funding contribution has meant she can train more staff and provide help to every child who needs it.
“I’m really, really grateful and I know the children here are as well, thank you,” she said.
Flourish helps girls and young women build confidence
Fostering positive mental health and wellbeing is also important for Flourish, a charity that also receives Children in Need funding.
It provides mentoring to girls and young women.
“I've come so far since I started working with the charity, I feel a lot more secure in who I am as an individual,” said Evie, who uses the
service.
In particular, she loved how Flourish provided a space to be creative and to just be children without modern-day pressures.
“I would love to see more people get involved and see more girls realize that they have a voice and that they are allowed to speak
their mind and reach out for help,” she said.
Flourish mentor Helen Laycock explained the funding was vital to its work offering support.
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