Module: The Magic of nature
Unit: Taking care of our Earth
Task 4 Making promises to help stop pollution
Task description
Pupils write a list of things that are good or bad for the Earth. Then they write promises about how they will help stop pollution.
Learning target(s)
ISb to converse about feelings, interests, preferences, ideas, experiences and plans
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, classifying, drawing conclusions
KSc to identify ideas in simple spoken and written texts, form opinions and express them
KSd to recognise and solve simple problems in given situations, and describe the solutions
Language skills
Writing Present main and supporting ideas, and where appropriate with elaboration
Generic skills
Communication skills Use short notes and short personal letters to exchange information with others on a wider range of familiar topics
Values and attitudes Develop confidence in using English through performing tasks on their own and in groups Identify values, attitudes and beliefs expressed in texts
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
Pupils fill in the grid on the Copymaster with a list of things that are good or bad for the Earth.
Part B
Then they choose one of the things that cause pollution to the Earth and write their promises about how they will help stop this pollution.
More able pupils could decorate their promises and put them on the noticeboard.
Write a list of things that are good or bad for the Earth.
Example
Good for the Earth Bad for the Earth
recycle paper throw away paper
use our own bag use a new plastic bag
turn the tap off leave the tap on
Choose one bad thing from your list. Write promises about how you will help stop pollution.
Example
My promises: I will use paper on both sides. I will ... I will not …
Good for the Earth Bad for the Earth
My promises:
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Task
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How well did you do Circle.
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is the best.
Did you correctly identify actions that are good or bad for the Earth
A B C D E
Did you use the future tense to write your promises
correctly
A B C D E
Complete the sentence.
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more than one choice
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I can do better next time. I can …
correctly identify actions that are good or bad for the Earth.
use the future tense to write
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promises correctly
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