Lesson plan

Unit "Investigate and report on School: School named after

timekeeping devices/Science video" Sh.Ualikhanov

Date: Teacher name: Shkenova A.S.

CLASS: 11 Number present: absent:

Lesson title The history of timekeeping devices

Learning objectives(s) 11.1.6.1 organise and present information clearly to others

that this lesson is 11.2.3.1 understand the detail of an argument in unsupported
contributing to (link to extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics,
the Subject including talk on a growing range of unfamiliar topics
programme) 11.3.5.1 interact with peers to make hypotheses and evaluate
alternative proposals on a range of familiar and some
unfamiliar general and curricular topics
11.6.7.1 use a wide variety of simple perfect active and
passive forms and a variety of perfect continuous forms on a
wide range of general and curricular topics
Lesson objectives All learners will be able to:
 arrange and introduce information obviously to the
class
 listen and distinguish the detailed information
choosing correct answer
 discuss in groups the importance of timekeeping
devices
 understand formation and recognize active and passive
voice
Most learners will be able to:
 listen and identify the detailed information completing
the gaps
 apply perfect active and passive forms in making the
sentences with given words
Some learners will be able to:
 listen and describe each timekeeping device using new
topical vocabulary
 create a topic using perfect active and passive forms
according to the theme
Assessment criteria - introduce information obviously to the class
- take an active part in the discussion
Previous learning Introduction to the topic timekeeping devices
Plan
Planned Planned activities (replace the notes below with your Resources
timings planned activities)
(W) Lead in. Active method “Golden key” PPT
Start
1 min Ss look at the pictures and answer: Slide 1 (pictures)
- What is the common of these pictures?
- What is the theme of our lesson?

Envelope 1
4 min (I) (FA) Pre-teach. Matching.
(pictures of
Ss match given pictures with their names and give timekeeping
short information which they have learned in the previous devices and
lesson. cards with
Assessment criteria: names)
 Match the pictures with their names
 Give short information about timekeeping devices
Descriptors: Points
Correct match 8 pictures with their 1
names.
Use topical vocabulary in their speech. 1
Express thoughts correctly and 1
accurately.
Total 3

High level – 3 points

Mid level – 2 points
Low level – 1 point
 1.water clock

a.
2.atomic clock

b.
3.wristwatches

c.
4.mechanical clocks

d.
5.sticks

e.
6.candle clock

f.
7.pendulum clock

g.
8.quartz watches

PPT
h.
Slide 3 (pattern
of right answers)
(P) Gist question. Active method “Right order” pictures of
Middle
Ss determine the correct order of given pictures timekeeping
2 min according to their invention. devices
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4 min (I) First listening. youtube.com/
Ss watch the video and check answers to the gist watch?
question. v=RcwOBkghw
WA&t=29s
8 min (I)Detailed comprehension tasks. Differentiated task envelopes of
Ss choose colored envelope with tasks according to their different colors
abilities with tasks
Low-leveled task. Answer True or False.
Mid-leveled task. Complete the gaps.
High-leveled task. Describe each timekeeping
device using new topical vocabulary.

Low-leveled task. Choose the correct answer.

1. The first sundials were simply sticks placed in the
ground.
2. Plato, the legendary Greek philosopher, created
the candle clock through the use of the water
clock.
3. King Alfred the great used the system with 24
candles.
4. Mechanical clocks was invented after quartz
watches.
5. Galileo Galilei experimented the pendulum clock.
6. Wristwatches were first worn by military men.
7. Quartz Watches were invented in 1927.
8. Quartz crystals were used to measure time in the
atomic clock.
Answers:
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. F
5. T
6. T
7. T
8. F

Mid-leveled task. Complete the gaps.

1. The first sundials were simply sticks placed in the
ground that showed time by ___ and direction of
the resulting shadow.
2. A T-shaped bar placed in the ground, dividing
between ___ and sunset into 12 parts.
3. Plato, the legendary Greek philosopher, created
the ___ through the use of the water clock.
4. This candle has evenly spaced markings on it
which indicates the ___ of time.
5. ___ were first worn by military men.
6. Quartz ___, together with its piezoelectric ability,
made Quartz Watches the most accurate time-
keeping devices.
 Answers:
1. length
2. sunrise
3. alarm clock
4. duration
5. wristwatches
6. crystals

High-leveled task. Describe each timekeeping device

using new topical vocabulary.

(I)Listening for detailed comprehension

Teacher checks cards and give the written
10 min comments. Pictures of
timekeeping
(G) (FA) Active method “Cluster” devices,
Ss make a cluster and talk about the importance of whatman paper,
timekeeping devices using given pictures. glue, markers

Assessment criteria:
 Apply speaking skills in a social environment.
 Express thoughts systematically and fluently.
 Keep speech norms while speaking.

Descriptors: Points
Use topical vocabulary while speaking 1
Express thoughts correctly and 1
accurately
Keep the right order invention of 1
timekeeping devices
Express their own opinion about the 1
importance of timekeeping devices
7 min
Peer assessment Cards with tasks
(I)Grammar. Differentiated task.
Active method “Brainstorming”.
- How do we form Present Perfect Active and
Passive?
- Are there any verbs in Present Perfect Active and
Passive in our listening text?
(have you ever wondered, has passed, etc.)

Ss choose the task according to their ability.

Low-leveled task. Find and write down the Passive
Voice combinations.
Mid-leveled task. Use Present Perfect Active or
Passive of the verbs in brackets to complete the
sentences.
High-leveled task. Make a topic using
perfect active and passive forms according to the theme.

Low-leveled task. Find and write down the Passive Voice

 combinations.
1) Water clocks have been invented by an Egyptian
pharaoh.
2) A T-shaped bar placed in the ground, dividing
between sunrise and sunset into 12 parts.
3) Wristwatches were first worn by military men.
4) Quartz crystals, together with its piezoelectric
ability, made them the most accurate time-
keeping devices in the 1930s.
5) Galileo Galilei, father of science, experimented
the pendulum which was a way of marking off
small intervals of time accurately.
6) Have you ever wondered how time was counted
in the past?
Answers: 1, 3, 6.

Mid-leveled task. Use Present Perfect Active or Passive

of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences.
1. Egyptians ... (to make) sundial.
2. T-shaped bar ... (to place) in the ground.
3. First clock ... (to build) by Pope Sylvester the
Second.
4. Galileo Galilei ... (to experiment) the pendulum.
5. We … (to learn) the Passive Voice already.
6. Quartz Watches ... (to invent) in 1927.

High-leveled task. Make a topic using perfect active and

passive forms according to the theme.
Teacher checks cards and give the written
comments.
(I)Active method “Plus-Minus-Interesting”. Cards
End
Reflection.
4 min
Plus Minus Interesting

Additional information
Differentiation – how do
you plan to give more
support? How do you plan
to challenge the more able
learners?
1)Ss choose colored
envelope with tasks
according to their abilities
Low-leveled task.
Answer True or False.
Mid-leveled task.
Complete the gaps.
Assessment – how are you Health and safety check
planning to check Values links
learners’ learning? Cross-curricular links
Health and safety
1)Ss match given pictures requirements are taken into
with their names and give account.
short information which
they have learned in the Cooperation – group and
previous lesson. pair work
Assessment criteria:
Respect – listening to other
 High-leveled task. students’ opinions during
Describe each timekeeping  Match the pictures discussions
device using new topical with their names Honesty – students cite the
vocabulary.  Give short sources used.
2) Ss choose the task information about History, geography
according to their ability. timekeeping devices
Low-leveled task. 2) Ss make a cluster about
Find and write down the the importance of
Passive Voice combinations. timekeeping devices using
Mid-leveled task. given pictures.
Use Present Perfect Active
or Passive of the verbs in Assessment criteria:
brackets to complete the  Apply speaking
sentences. skills in a social
High-leveled environment.
task. Make a topic using  Express thoughts
perfect active and passive systematically and
forms according to the fluently.
theme.  Keep speech norms
while speaking.
Reflection Use the space below to reflect on your lesson. Answer the
Were the lesson most relevant questions from the box on the left about
objectives/learning your lesson.
objectives realistic?
Did all the learners
achieve the lesson
objectives/ learning
objectives? If not, why?
Did my planned
differentiation work well?
Did I stick to timings?
What changes did I make
from my plan and why?
Summary evaluation

What two things went really well (consider both teaching and learning)?

1:

2:

What two things would have improved the lesson (consider both teaching and learning)?

1:

2:

What have I learned from this lesson about the class or individuals that will inform my
next lesson?