Teaching English: What Makes a Great Lesson?

WEEK 2 PLANNING LESSONS AND COURSES

Lesson observation: an adaptation in the classroom

Coursebook material and lesson material

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UNIT 2 – Your school

Activity 1 – School improvements

1. Read the letter.

2. What improvements would you like to make to your school? Reply to the principal’s
letter, giving your ideas.

Dear students
I am interested in investing some money in school improvements.
Please reply to this email, telling me what improvements you think
are most important for the school and why.
With very best wishes,
The school principal

© British Council 2019

Below is an example email which could be used or adapted for the reading part of the
lesson:

TO: All students

FROM: School principal
SUBJECT: School improvement
Dear students
I am interested in investing some money in school improvements. Please reply to this
email, telling me what improvements you think are most important for the school and
why.
You could think about:
 Classroom furniture and decoration
 Sports activities and facilities
 School trips
 Food/drink available at the school
 Toilets
 Training for teachers
Alternatively, please let me know any other ideas you have about how to improve the
school.
With very best wishes
Mr George

© British Council 2019