Module: Changes
Unit: Growing up
Task 1 Making a class book of dream jobs
Task description
In pairs, pupils talk with their partner about what they want to be when they grow up. Then they find more information, make notes and write about their dream job. Finally all pupils compile their pieces of writing about jobs into a class book.
Learning target(s)
ISb to establish and maintain relationships and routines in school and other familiar situations
KSa to provide or find out, organise and present information on familiar topics
KSb to interpret and use given information through processes or activities such as describing, explaining and drawing conclusions
KSc to identify ideas in simple spoken and written texts, form opinions and express them
Language skills
Listening Locate specific information in spoken texts
Speaking Open an interaction by eliciting a response Maintain an interaction by asking questions and replying
Writing Present main and supporting ideas, and where appropriate with elaboration Plan and organise information, and express own ideas and feelings by identifying purpose and audience for a writing task
Generic skills
Communication skills Express opinions and converse about preferences, ideas and plans
Information technology skills Provide, find out, organise, interpret, use and present information
Values and attitudes Develop confidence in using English through performing tasks on their own and in groups
Task steps
Read the rubrics and examples carefully with the class. Practise the language needed for the task and demonstrate the steps by using the pictures at each step of the task.
Part A
In pairs, pupils talk with their partner about what they want to be when they grow up.
Part B
They find out and make notes about the job they like by answering the questions on the Copymaster. They can find the information from the Internet, books, magazines, etc.
Part C
Then they write about the job.
More able pupils could find out and write about a second job they like.
Finally, they compile their pieces of writing into a class book. Alternatively, you could ask pupils to present their dream job in class using PowerPoint presentations.
What do you want to be when you grow up Tell your partner.
Example
(
I want to be a
pilot.
) (
What do you want to be
)
Find out about the job. Make notes.
Example
What do you want to be when you grow up
(
I want to be a pilot when I grow up.
)
(
pilots
)What do do
(
Pilots fly planes. They
…
.
)
(
a pilot
)
What do you need to be or do if you want to be
(
I can't be a pilot
unless I like flying
.
)
(
I also need to be
…
)
Write about the job. Make a class book.
Example
1
(
I
want to be a pilot when I grow up.
Pilots fly planes.
They
…
It is an exciting job.
…
)
2
(
Our dream jobs
)
Notes
What do you want to be when you grow up
What do do
What do you need to be or do if you want to be
(
Task
1
How well did you do Circle.
‘
A
’
is the best.
Did you ask questions correctly
A B C D E
Did you answer the questions correctly
A B C D E
Did you use the
connective ‘unless’ correctly
A B C D E
Did you use the simple present tense correctly
A B C D E
Did you
know where to find useful information
A B C D E
Complete the sentence.
You c
an t
ick (
)
more than one choice
.
I can do better next time. I can …
ask questions correctly.
answer the questions correctly.
use the connective ‘unless’ correctly.
use the simple present tense correctly.
know where to find useful information.
)