Gangsta Granny

• CLIL
• HBO
• Studiejaar 3

Adjusting texts in Roald Dahl's book is....

CLIL & Books

Using a book as the basis for a CLIL class for primary school can be an effective way to integrate language and content learning. 

Tips & Tricks

1. Choose a book that is appropriate for the language level and interests of the students.

2. Select a book that relates to the content theme you want to teach, such as a book about a historical event or a cultural tradition.

3. Pre-teach relevant vocabulary and concepts before reading the book to help students understand the content and language.

4. Use the book as a basis for language activities such as reading comprehension questions, vocabulary activities, and creative writing assignments.

5. Incorporate content activities such as discussions, research projects, and presentations that relate to the book's theme.

6. Use the book as a springboard for exploring cultural awareness, such as comparing and contrasting cultural differences and similarities between the students' own culture and the culture represented in the book.

7. Encourage critical thinking by asking students to analyze and evaluate the book's themes, characters, and messages.

8. Use a variety of teaching methods such as group work, pair work, and individual work to engage students and accommodate different learning styles.

9. Provide opportunities for students to share their ideas and opinions about the book and its content.

10. Assess students' language and content learning through a variety of methods such as oral presentations, written assignments, and group projects.

Language focus: 

Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking, and Writing

Content focus: Reading Comprehension, Cultural Awareness, and History

Objectives:

1. Students will be able to recognize and use vocabulary related to the book "Gangsta Granny".

2. Students will practice listening and speaking skills by answering comprehension questions related to the story.

3. Students will explore cultural awareness by discussing different forms of entertainment.

4. Students will learn about the geography and history of England.

This story takes place in London. What are famous landmarks in London?

This is:

1. Tower of London
2. Big Ben
3. London Bridge
4. Buckingham Palace

This is:

1. Tower of London
2. Big Ben
3. London Bridge
4. Buckingham Palace

1. Tower of London
2. Big Ben
3. London Bridge
4. Buckingham Palace

This is:

1. Tower of London
2. Big Ben
3. London Bridge
4. Buckingham Palace

What historical facts do you know about England?

What is: burglar?

1. burger
2. boekenkast
3. dief
4. bank

What is a: heist?

1. geest
2. heet
3. inbraak
4. overval

What is: treasure?

1. schat
2. geld
3. goud
4. edelstenen

What are: diamonds and vault?

1. diamanten en schatkist
2. diamenten en kluis
3. diamanten en kast
4. diamanten en laatje

Read page 1

- write down words you don't know

- write down how story will evolve

- would you ever steal from bank? etc.

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