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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    Crying

    Students discuss what makes them cry and attitudes towards crying. They then 'tell' each other a short article about crying.

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    Celebrity crimes

    Four speaking activities all connected to the theme of celebrity crime.

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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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    Blackout

    A speaking activity with emphasis on oral fluency; students role-play a series of mobile phone calls that all take place during a blackout in New York.

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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.