Skills week 37

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 1

Welcome to class!

When you come in, please find your seat according to your group:

Green Group: Please sit in the row next to the window.

Red Group: Please sit in the middle row.

Orange Group: Please sit in the row next to the door. 

Make sure you sit in your assigned row so we can all have a great lesson!

Welcome to English class!

On your table:

Laptop

Pencilcase

Notebook

Please make sure:

• Your phone is in your Zakkie
• Your Zakkie is in your bag
• Your bag is under your desk
• You have everything you need for the lesson

Open your laptop and log in to Lesson up

Let's see who is present today

How are you feeling today ?

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Lesson 1

 Our goals

I have learned new time management techniques.

Lesson plan

1.  Short introduction

2. Productivity techniques explained

3. Listening 

4. Writing assignment

1. Do you ever get distracted when you're trying to study?

1. All the time
2. Sometimes
3. Never

What is Pomodoro?

The Pomodoro® Technique helps you manage your time better. It was created by Francesco Cirillo and works by breaking your work into 25-minute intervals with short breaks in between. This method helps you stay focused, reduce distractions, and get more done. It's a great way to be more productive.

Step by step 

1. Choose a task

2. Set the Pomodoro Timer to 25 minutes

3. Work on the task until the Pomodoro rings, then put a check on your sheet of paper

4. Take a short break (Start with 5 minutes)

5. Every 4 Pomodoros, take a longer break

Useful Vocabulary List (B1)

1. Strategy - a plan of action designed to achieve a specific goal

2. Concentration - the ability to focus your attention on something

3. Motivation - the reason or reasons for doing something

4. Efficient - doing something in a way that saves time and effort

5. Interruptions - things that stop you from continuing your task

6. Manage - to control or organize something

7. Method - a way of doing something, especially a systematic one

8. Goal - something you aim to achieve

9. Routine - a regular way of doing things in a particular order

10. Commitment - a promise or firm decision to do something 

Useful Vocabulary List (B2)

1. Procrastination - delaying or postponing something that needs to be done

2. Productivity - the ability to produce good results or a large amount of work

3. Self-discipline - the ability to control your behavior and focus on goals

4. Time management - the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time

5. Prioritize - to arrange tasks in order of importance

6. Accountability - being responsible for your actions or decisions

7. Cognitive - related to mental processes such as thinking, learning, and remembering

8. Sustained effort - continuous work over a long period of time

9. Optimization - making something as effective or functional as possible

10. Productive mindset - a way of thinking that helps you achieve your goals effectively

A1 Answers

1.True/False	2. Multiple Choice	3. Fill in the Gaps
1. True 2. False 3. False 4. True 5. False	1. b 2. b 3. c 4. c 5. b	1. 1980s 2. 25 3. kitchen 4. longer 5. timer

A2 Answers

1.True/False	2. Multiple Choice	3. Fill in the Gaps
1. False 2. False 3. True 4. False 5. False	1. b 2. a 3. b 4. c 5. a	1. manage 2. 25 3. short 4. kitchen 5. quicker

Writing assignment

For everyone: Write 10 sentences using the words from the list. 

B1-B2 Write a summary of the Pomodoro Technique. Explain what it is and how it may help you now or in the future.

Reflection time

How much effort did you put into today's lesson?

1. Maximum effort
2. Good effort
3. Some effort
4. Minimal effort

1/3 Write three things you learned from this lesson.

2/3 Write two things you enjoyed.

3/3 Write one question you still have.

Have we reached our goals?

Can you....

 - explain when we use 

- ... in English?

Next lesson

Bring: 

Before you go 

Have a look around: is the classroom neat and tidy?

No? --> Please help me clean it up

Yes? --> Sure? --> Yes  --> you are good to go!

Thank you!