Mini lesson, 2.1 Vocab + 2.4 Reading

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Today's planning

1st hour:

• Mini lesson
• 2.1 Vocab

2nd hour:

• 2.4 Reading

Class rules

Use English as much as possible --> Mistakes, no problem

Don't laugh at each other when making a mistake

Homework = study and watch a video sometimes

Have respect for and help each other

Speak with a soft voice when working together & be silent when working alone

What did you do to relax over the break?

2.1  Vocab

We will talk about sports today.

In pairs, create a list of sports/forms of exercise with the verbs:

DO       -       GO       -    PLAY

yoga     -      skiing     -     football

Add an image of a sport that would be representative of the Dutch

Pick your preference and discuss with your partner the why - 30 seconds

indoor sports

outdoor sports

Pick your preference and discuss with your partner the why - 30 seconds

winter sports

summer sports

Pick your preference and discuss with your partner the why - 30 seconds

doing sport

watching sport

no sport

WB, p 19 - read the comments written by teens. Then write your own short opinion about team vs individual sports (min 3 full sentences)

Let's practice

Choose how you want to practice

in pairs: 5, 6, 7 OR alone: 8, 11

WORDSTORE can be found at the back of the book

Quizlet Practice: Play 'Match' (combineren)

                           or 'Gravity' (zwaartekracht)

link

Let's switch it up

Grab a pen/pencil and a piece of paper. Rest on rack.

Sit down and calm down

2.4 Reading

You can understand the key points of an article.

First thoughts: what do you think of when you look at the picture?

Let's share: what tips do you have for open questions?

Answers

1. Her reign is being compared to the longevity of lettuce.

2. To see what would last longer: the prime minister or the lettuce.

3. The national anthem was played, the lettuce received a crown and there was champagne.

4. The 7-10-day longevity was only applicable to lettuce that was being kept in the fridge.

5. ‘’attracted global media attention’’ or “inundated with messages of congratulations”).

6. Truss lost control of her cabinet because people left and lettuce loses it’s leaves.

7. The shortest reigning prime minister.

8. With humor, bit silly.            9. A carrot, an apple and a lemon.

10. Large economical crisis, the war in Ukraine, families who had issues paying bills and international trouble.

11. Until the next prime minister was officially elected.

Chit chat about politics

Form a group of 3/4 people, sit together and discuss the questions.

1. What would you do if you were prime minister of the NL?
2. What do you think of Truss' short stay? Explain.
3. Which political system is better: the Dutch or the British? Why.

Done? Time for INDIVIDUAL research. Go to Google and look up the new prime minister.

1. How do people feel about him and why do they feel like that?
2. Which policies (beleid) do you agree with and which ones do you not like?
3. Get ready to share your thoughts/insights with the class.

Can you ...

... understand the key points of an online article?

... discuss and research an unfamiliar topic?

... use sport related language?

TO DO: study 2.1 + 2.4

Use the WB for extra practice.