ENGLISH LESSON,
10th Form
My health is in my hands
Duration – 45 minutes
Objectives:
to involve students in the learning process; to revise previously learnt vocabulary;
to improve students’ reading, listening, writing and speaking skills;
to develop students’ communicative competence;
to develop students’ ability to work in pairs and groups;
to promote thinking and creative imagination;
to develop a sense of respect for a healthy lifestyle.
Outcomes: by the end of the lesson students will be able:
to use language related to fitness and healthy lifestyle;
to guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from context;
to express their personal opinion on the topic;
to show the ability of listening for the main ideas;
to scan short texts to locate specific information;
to give basic advice about keeping fit and healthy lifestyle.
Resources: Student`s Book p. 69 Ex. 3, 4, 5
online presentation;
online exercise - platform Wordwall; https://wordwall.net/resource/56905043/esol/keeping-fit-vocabulary-e3
Student`s Book Audio 2.19;
Student`s Book Video 20; https://youtu.be/nktx6bxwkVw?list=PLuCllQtNhf9-KH2xi1OH6DujdtND5IU_n
Flashcards,worksheets, laptop, video projector.
Online quiz “An experiment” - platform Kahoot
https://play.kahoot.it/v2/lobby?quizId=859c2c82-628f-4229-88d1-33ff80da23e3
PROCEDURE
WARM – UP - 3 minutes
Put up your right hand if you agree and left hand if you disagree:
-Physical activity improves my mood and feeling.
-I like doing physical exercise.
Use the pictures on the presentation to give personal ideas of being fit and healthy. Use modal verbs.
Example: We should drink at least 2 litres of water a day.
VOCABULARY PRESENTATION
1. Work with the flashcards - 5 minutes
- Use the flashcards on your desks to match the pictures with the words:
press-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, stretching, warming-up, weight training, aerobics, jogging, work out
Read the words on the cards and translate them.
Write down the new words. Copy them out of the presentation.
press-ups – відтискання / віджимання від підлоги;
sit –ups – вправи на прес;
pull-ups – підтягування;
stretching – розтягнення;
warming–up – розминка, розігрів;
weight–training – силові тренування;
dumbbells – гантелі;
jogging – біг;
2. Work in the Student`s Book - 4 minutes
p. 69 Ex. 4 - Listen to Heather`s podcast (Student`s Book Audio 2.19) and match the pictures A-D with the pieces of equipment 1-4)
Answers:
1-C 2- A 3- D 4-B
-Which of the new vocabulary did you hear?
VOCABULARY PRODUCTION - 5 minutes
1. Work in groups
Do the exercise online. (Wordwall)
Match the expressions with the same meaning. Read the right answers
https://wordwall.net/resource/56905043/esol/keeping-fit-vocabulary-e3
rowing machine – gym machine for your arms. Stomach and legs;
running machine – a machine for running in the gym;
flexible – able to stretch your muscles in different directions;
aerobic – exercise that makes your breathing and your heartbeat faster;
keep fit – do exercises for a healthy body;
cardio – exercise for your heart;
work out – a session of exercise or training;
personal trainer – someone who trains you one-to-one;
fitness instructor – someone who teaches you how to exercise;
weight lifting – building strong muscles by picking up heavy things.
2. Each participant of the team has to use the matched expressions to say which exercises he / she does to keep fit.
GRAMMAR PRODUCTION
1. Work in pairs - 4 minutes
Roman wants to study at the military lyceum. His dream is to become a professional military. Roman is unfit and a bit overweight. Write the tips to make Roman`s dream come true. (work with worksheets)
Complete the sentences with the correct modal verbs Use the prompts.
must should have to don`t have to mustn`t need shouldn`t
Example: You should put on more training.
____to have a healthier diet.
____ get some outdoor exercises.
____ put on weight.
____ do sit-ups every ten minutes.
____ swim regularly.
____ give up jogging.
____ eat less fattening and more vegetables.
PRE-READING - 8 minutes
Answer the questions:
So, to be fit you have to do sports and live an active life, but is it enough?
What are the other things you have to pay attention to in order to stay healthy and feel good? – (healthy diet, a good sleep, outdoor activities….).
WHILE – READING
Read the text and choose the correct answers
Student`s Book p.69-70 Ex. 3
Answers:
1 – C
2 – C
3 – D
4 – B
5 – C
POST – READING
Work in teams:
Complete the sentences with the highlighted words from the text. Then exchange of your works and check them up - 5 minutes
Student`s Book p. 69 Ex. 5
I don`t eat many dairy products but I love yoghurt!
Our school shop doesn`t sell soft drinks -you can only buy water.
The only time I get exercise is when I walk the dog.
When my gran cooks for us, we feel really full up afterwards.
I go to a gym to work out so I can stay fit.
I want to go on diets so I can lose weight.
I don`t have a healthy diet – I eat too much fast food like burgers and fries.
I love popcorn – it`s got lots of vitamins and it`s low in sugar and calories!
I don`t usually sleep well before exams.
PRE-LISTENING - 2 minutes
1. Choose on the presentation only nutritious food
2. Answer the questions:
- Which of the certain meals make harm for your health?
- What did you have for breakfast? Is it healthy or junk food?
WHILE – LISTENING - 7 minutes
Watch Video 20. An average diet (3. 40 minutes)
https://youtu.be/nktx6bxwkVw?list=PLuCllQtNhf9-KH2xi1OH6DujdtND5IU_n
1. Watch the first part of the video and answer the questions:
- Are typical British meals the same as yours?
- What food, according to the video should we cut on if we want to be fit and healthy?
2. Read the statements. Watch the second part of the video. Choose the correct answers:
1. A typical British diet contains too much sugar, fat and salt / calories.
2. The experiment lasted one week / month.
3. The doctor measured Amanda`s height, weight and waist / heart rate.
4. After two days she had a terrible stomach ache / headache.
5. At the end of the experiment Amanda was two kilos lighter / heavier.
3. Work in groups.
Platform Kahoot. Do the quiz “An experiment”
https://play.kahoot.it/v2/lobby?quizId=859c2c82-628f-4229-88d1-33ff80da23e3
POST – LISTENING
Speak in pairs
Tell your partner what you had for dinner yesterday and whether it was nutritious or not.
WRAP – UP - 2 minutes
1. Answer the questions:
Have you learnt anything new at the lesson?
What was interesting? What was easy / challenging?
How do you feel now?
Do you need any exercise after sitting and working for long? Which ones? Use the pictures on the presentation to remember the learned vocabulary.
2. Choose the most appropriate expression to sum up the lesson:
- The greatest wealth is health and it begins with what`s on your plate.
- No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.
- Happiness depends upon ourselves.
HOMEWORK
High Note Workbook
p. 58-59 Ex. 1 – Read the text and complete the sentences
p. 58-59 Ex. 2 – Read the text again and choose the correct answers
