2024-10-16

Lower Secondary B2.2

  • Magazine: [[LS B2.2 Shop Till You Drop]] until 2024-10-30
  • Previous Lesson: [[2024-10-14]]
  • Previous Homework: Passives worksheet (already checked)

Lesson Aims

  • I can write a letter to Paddington saying why he should come and visit Poland on his next adventure.

Materials

  • Ready for C1 Writing: informal email
  • prompt

Plan

  • watch the trailer
  • writing a letter
    • ready for writing
      • You have received a letter from Paddington Bear! He has heard a lot about Poland and is considering visiting, but he wants to know more about what makes it special. Here is part of his letter to you:
        • Dear Friend,
          • I have been traveling around the world and having so many adventures! I’ve heard that Poland is a very interesting place, but I don’t know much about it yet. Could you tell me why I should visit Poland on my next adventure? What places should I see, and what things should I try? I would love to hear all about it!
          • Thank you so much for your help.
        • Love, Paddington
      • Write a reply to Paddington, telling him why he should come and visit Poland. Remember to:
        • Give him reasons to visit Poland and mention some places he might like to see.
        • Suggest activities he could do or foods he should try.
        • Use an informal style and be friendly, just like you’re writing to a friend.
        • Write about 100-120 words.

Homework

  • refine your writing and write a final draft

Next

  • pages 8-9
    • I can read and understand a petition statement about about a current issue.
    • I can discuss my own reactions to ideas in the petition.
    • I can write a comment giving my opinion about a topic.

Note to Parents

Message: 16 October 2024 4:11 PM

Dear Parents,

Welcome to our Lower Secondary Lower Advanced class! I’m excited to share what we’ve been working on recently through our current magazine, “Shop Till You Drop.”

In class, we have been exploring a range of language skills, including passive structures and the passive infinitive, which help students describe processes and actions without emphasizing who is performing them. This has been particularly useful as we’ve practiced language used in shopping scenarios.

The students have developed their listening skills, identifying key information and speakers’ feelings, attitudes, and purpose from short audio clips. They’ve also practiced persuasion techniques, learning how to influence others’ opinions—skills that tie in nicely with our discussions around social media influencers and related vocabulary.

Please encourage your child to continue engaging with the materials and activities we have on the Learning Hub. This practice helps reinforce what we cover in class and prepares them for future challenges.

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to sharing more progress updates soon!

Kind Regards,

Bart