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Author: Katarzyna Górnik
Topic: British Life and Culture
Level: Pre – intermediate
Language practiced: vocabulary connected with British culture and daily life, sharing information, presentation skills
Grammar: making questions ( present simple ), using the correct word order in sentences
Time allocated: 90 minutes
Web site used: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/index.html
Anticipated problems: the ability to present collected information in front of the class
Procedure:
Pre-computer work:
Brainstorming – the teacher writes on the board THE UNITED KINGDOM and asks the students to give all the known words connected with this phrase which are written on the board. In the meanwhile, the teacher shows the students previously prepared photos and pictures which are intended to give students some additional clues.
Possible answers:
Union JackUnion JackBig BenBig Ben
Union Jack
Union Jack
Big Ben
Big Ben
Double-decker busesDouble-decker buses
Double-decker buses
Double-decker buses
pubspubsFish and chipsFish and chips
pubs
pubs
Fish and chips
Fish and chips
Tower of LondonTower of London
Tower of London
Tower of London
THE UNITED KINGDOMTHE UNITED KINGDOM
THE UNITED KINGDOM
THE UNITED KINGDOM
beefeatersbeefeaters
beefeaters
beefeaters
cricketcricket
cricket
cricket
Bad weatherBad weather
Bad weather
Bad weather
The TimesThe TimesRoyal FamilyRoyal Family
The Times
The Times
Royal Family
Royal Family
beerbeerfootballfootball
beer
beer
football
football
Computer work
Exercise 1
The teacher gives the students the subject of the lesson telling them what the lesson is going to be precisely about.
The teacher distributes charts to the students and they have to fill it with appropriate information. Students work in pairs filling in the gaps in English or in Polish. They can predict some answers. Students compare answers working in pairs. Then SS are asked to turn on computers and type the website: http://www.woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/customs/questions/index.html
They should find the information and decide if they were right. The teacher monitors work of each pair.
Feedback - the teacher reads questions aloud and the students give possible answers to them.
What is the official name of the UK?
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The United Kingdom is made up of:
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What are people called in UK?
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What money do you use in England?
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Which sports are popular in England?
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What do children do during their free time?
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What is typical British food?
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What are normal work hours in Britain?
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When is Boxing Day?
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When is St George’s Day?
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What famous people are there in Britain ...
