All Up to 30 mins articles – Page 39
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Animal classification
This lesson plan consolidates the names of animals, the characteristics of mammals and practises using is and isn’t.
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Animal characteristics
This lesson plan introduces the external characteristics of animals by having pupils complete animal riddles, draw animals and then create new riddles for their partner.
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Reading: Django Reinhardt
A reading worksheet about the life of the virtuoso jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Student exercises focus on comprehension and discussion.
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Dominoes: Infinitives of purpose
A domino team game that practises infinitives of purpose: to, in order to, so as to and negatives so as not to and in order not to.
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Is the car of tomorrow here today?
A reading worksheet on what hybrid cars are and how they work. Student exercises focus on comprehension and discussion.
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Matching activity: Question tags
A matching activity at upper intermediate level to practise correct use of question tags.
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Poor Persephone!
A reading worksheet on the Greek myth that explains why there are different seasons during the year. Student exercises focus on comprehension and discussion.
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Charles Dickens
A worksheet about the life of the famous English author Charles Dickens, whose novels include Great Expectations, David Copperfield and Oliver Twist.
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Taking a chance!
Students read an article about the lottery in Britain and the chances of winning it. The exercises focus on comprehension checking and mathematics.
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The Secret Garden: Chapter 2
The audio and activities for the second chapter of this pre-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. Mary explores her new home and meets some interesting characters …
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Experiences: Present perfect
A team game at intermediate level to practise asking and answering questions using the present perfect.
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The office party
A speaking mingle activity with emphasis on oral fluency; students practise making small talk at an office social event and share secrets.
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The world's funniest joke
The use of present tenses when telling a joke in English; pausing and rhythm in pronunciation.
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Culture shock
Students discuss how adaptable they are and then learn about the different stages of culture shock.
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Castaway students
Students practice oral fluency by talking about uses for everyday objects in a difficult situation.
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The best job ... for your partner
A lesson plan by Lindsay Clandfield in which students determine the best job for their partner or friend.
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First Day: First lesson speaking activities
Download these quick and engaging activities that can be used to encourage speaking in the first classes of a course or school year.