B OW B1 unit 5 Taking Care of Your Body: A Picture of Health

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Taking Care of Your Body: A Picture of Health

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to discuss physical health problems, use vocabulary related to body parts, demonstrate understanding of ability and advice using appropriate grammar structures, and express sympathy and give advice to others.

Explain the learning objective to the students and emphasize what they will be able to do by the end of the lesson.

What do you already know about the human body?

Introduction: A Picture of Health

Write an article about the importance of maintaining a healthy body and the connection between physical health and overall well-being.

Your article needs to consist of an introduction (3-5 sentences, starting with the sentence: In this article I am going to write.....)

Two paras with  headlines (catchy subtitles). Every paragraphs should have an example, an explanation, and the follow up to the next para, etc and after thos two paras you get your conclusion (2-3 lines) and your recommendation. 

Provide a short article for students to read or read it aloud to the class. Encourage discussion and ask students to share their thoughts.

Vocabulary Exercises

Learn and practice vocabulary related to body parts: ankle, bone, elbow, knee, lungs, muscles, shoulders, skin, tongue, wrists.

Bodyparts, just pick some exercises

https://agendaweb.org/vocabulary/body-intermediate-exercises.html

Introduce the vocabulary words using visuals or flashcards. Conduct exercises such as matching the word with the corresponding body part or using the words in sentences.

Physical Aches and Pains

1. Do the exercises, set the timer.

2. Discuss in pairs or in small groups common physical aches and pains people may experience and how to describe them.

Healthproblems

https://agendaweb.org/vocabulary/health-illness-exercises.html

Engage students in a conversation about physical discomfort and ask them to share their experiences. Teach them relevant vocabulary and phrases to describe different types of pain.

Grammar Exercises: Ability and Advice

Practice using 'can', 'could', 'to be able to' in positive and negative forms to talk about abilities and give advice.

modal verbs

https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar

Provide examples and exercises to practice using 'can', 'could', and 'to be able to' in different contexts. Encourage students to create their own sentences using the grammar structures.

Speaking Exercises: Physical Problems

Engage in speaking exercises to discuss in pairs or in small groups physical problems, show sympathy, and give advice.

Pair students up and give them different scenarios related to physical problems. Encourage them to have a conversation where they express sympathy and offer advice to each other.

Grammar Exercises: Obligation

Learn and practice using 'don't need to', 'have to', and 'must' to express obligation.

verbs of obligation

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-obligation-exercise-1.html

Teach the differences between 'don't need to', 'have to', and 'must' in terms of expressing obligation. Provide examples and exercises for students to practice using these structures.

Review and Conclusion

Recap the key points covered in the lesson and ask students to reflect on what they have learned.

Summarize the main topics covered in the lesson and provide an opportunity for students to ask questions or share their thoughts.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.