Lesson 2: Unit 1.1 grammar and current affairs

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Goals and planning

At the end of this lesson you can use the past simple and present perfect. And you can talk about current affairs in your own words. 

• Homework check
• Grammar explanation
• Work time
• Current affairs
• Wrap up

Past Simple vs Present Perfect - 

DO TAKE NOTES

Now do exc 12 and 13 in pairs

Finished:

Could you tell something about your own history?

Who watches/reads the news?

Could you name a current affair in the Netherlands?

Could you name on worldwide?

Could you name one in the UK or UsA?

Why do you think following the news is important (for understanding English)?

Instructions for current affairs

What: Watch CBS News/BBC News/ Any English language News provider and prepare a presentation/talk 

Why: To get into current affairs which helps with English

How: Watch News items in class - Look for new items you find interesting (in English) - find more info, create a 3 minute presentation telling in your own words what's up

Help: Internet, Me. Poster, other tool with one page

Time: Rest of class, finish at home. Presenting in groups next lesson.

Finished: What news fact made the most impact on you? Why?

This is a test run, next time for a grade. 

Wrap up

1. What have you learned today?

2. What did you have to do for that?

3. Do you have any questions?