English 1.1 lesson 3 in 2025-26

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Cruising along.... English lesson 3

Cruising along.... English lesson 3

Homework/ Start writing in lesson 2

1. Write 2 short summaries (of 250 words each) about the articles (tourism Rotterdam, Haarlem, Amsterdam) you found. Important: take along your draft version to lesson 3
2. Unit 21: Read the theory and complete ex. 1 and 2.
3. Unit 22: Read the theory and complete 2 and 3.

In SHL

Assignment for next time

1. Watch web lecture (required)

2. Incorporate peer feedback on your article. Finalise your text using the feedback and the web lecture.

3. Complete language exercises/reading assignment (recommended)

Unit 21: Read the theory and complete ex. 1 and 2.

1. D/ 2.G/ 3.J/ 4.E/ 5.B/ 6.H/ 7.A/ 8.C/ 9.I/ 10.F

2. 1.was/2.allowed/3.was/4.use to allow,allow/5.would, use to/ 6.was earning/ 7. was, used to be/ 8. would always, always used to/ 9. we'd go/ 10. was/ 11. were used to be/ 12. would always, always used to/13. were queuing/ 14. was/ 15. used to get/ 16. used to

Unit 22: Read the theory and complete 2 and 3.

2. 1 turned/2 had queued/3 had taken/4 had conquered/5 had eaten/6 had been practising/

7 had booked/ 8. had been working/ 9. had hoped/ 10 had been suffering

Unit 22: Read the theory and complete 2 and 3.

3. 

1. had/ 2. had been doing/had done/ 3. began/ 4. had already appeared/ 5. was studying/ 6. had been performing/ 7. accepted/ 8. did/ 9. had been competing/ 10. had been/ 11. had been/ 12. continued/ 13. was promoting/ 14. had recently directed/ 15. died

Today

1.  Homework, tenses and quiz
2. Peer feedback summary
3. Receive tips on how to elevate your language skills
4.   Linking words and word order
5.   Interview questions 
6.   Theory and practice about how to write an article

This is what we will do to reach our Lesson Goals today

in SHL:

In the lesson

1. Case study assignment based on web lecture.

2. Directions/exercise for assignment 2 (Press Release proposal)

3. English exercises

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Peer feedback- Summary

• Exchange your work (summary) and give each other feedback on the following:
• Does the summary contain the key points of the text?
• Are there enough linking(connecting) words and are these words appropriate
• What do you think of the length of the sentences?
• Are the paragraphs interesting to read and why? 
• Are there any mistakes in spelling, grammar. use of words?
• Tone of voice? Formal or informal?
• Any other comments?

How to write a summary?

Six Effective Tips to Write a Summary

• Write in full sentences. ...
• Identify the sections of the text. Find the text's thesis (hoofdvraag) and main ideas. ...
  
• Distinguish between major and minor details. ...
  
• Remove minor details and examples. ...
  
• Pay attention to linking(connecting) words. ...

Only if you have time.

It's a good writing assignment and is related to your project.

You can have them do it in pairs.

Give them 15 minutes....?

How to write a summary?

Six Effective Tips to Write a Summary

• Re-order the ideas as needed. ...
  
• Reserve your personal opinions
• When writing a summary, remember that it should be in the form of a paragraph.
• A summary is written in your own words

Only if you have time.

It's a good writing assignment and is related to your project.

You can have them do it in pairs.

Give them 15 minutes....?

Assignment summary

Read the text: 

Thailand

Here is the summary

Bangkok, Thailand's capital, is often a stopover for travelers heading to other parts of the country. Despite its noise and pollution, it's worth exploring for its exciting culture and attractions. Instead of the tourist-heavy Khao San Road, consider staying in Phra Kanong for a more authentic experience, with local markets and Skytrain access. In order to avoid heavy traffic, use river boats for historic sites and the Skytrain for modern areas. Furthermore, Thai street food is widely available and affordable, especially in Chinatown. Moreover, must-see attractions isuch as Wat Pho’s Giant Buddha  and the entertaining snake farm.

Tips how to reach a full B1-level (and beyond)

1. Go to Thesaurus.com for synonyms(same meaning/different words)

2. Check the words you have selected in https://dictionary.cambridge.org to make certain the new words make sense in the context of your article

3. Apply linking words or phrases (verbindingswoorden)

4. Mix up the word order of your sentences

- THESAURUS.COM  -  SHOW THEM AND HAVE THEM TYPE IN A WORD, ANY WORD AND THEY CAN SEE THE SYNONYM OPTIONS. intelligent

- CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY.COM.  HAVE THEM GO THEMSELVES.  FILL IN WORDS AND SEE DEFINITIONS.  ALSO, HAVE THEM TYPE IN A WORD AND LITERALLY LISTEN TO THE PRONUNCIATIONS OF THE WORD IN UK AND US ENGLISH.

- LINKING WORDS.  TAKE THEM TO THE NEXT SHEET or GO TO GOOGLE IMAGES THEMSELVES AND SEE DIFFERENT TABLES WITH CATEGORIES OF LINKING WORDS.

- WORD ORDER.  TEACHER CAN EXPLAIN WAYS TO CHANGE THE WORD ORDER OF SENTENCES ON THE WHITEBOARD.

I couldn't manage to make any of the Linking Word images fit properly into this slide.  

One way to elevate your level is to apply linking words.

Linking words

Do the linking assignment in class about Rice Fields

About Word Order

Put the first sentence in the correct word order.

Standard:  I drink a can of Red Bull at school every day. (often informal)

More complex:  To drop off the passengers safely, the bus driver decided to return to the station. (formal)

This is the standard word order nut there are other variations, more complex.

Check out what happens when you change the word order in your sentences:

The bouquet of flowers which my friend bought for me smelled divine.

How divine the bouquet of flowers, which my friend bought for me, smelled.

My friend bought me a bouquet of flowers and they smelled divine.

My friend bought me a divine smelling bouquet of flowers.

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Formative assignment: Questions for English

For Tourist Behaviour, you will have a conversation with somebody from your chosen target group. During this conversation you will also pose some questions (in English) on behalf of the English course about Rotterdam, Haarlem or Amsterdam. Also, on behalf of the English course, you will ask 6 questions in total of which 3 are provided during the English lessons and the remaining 3 you will write yourself.

Mind Map

Think of 6 questions you can ask someone on your chosen city 

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Final summative assignment: Writing an article.What do you already know about writing an

article for a magazine?

Discuss in class

An article... 

1. is a piece of writing meant to be published.

2. is written for a particular target group or readers in general.

3. must be written to capture the reader's attention.

4. may include anecdotal tales, quotes and descriptive tales.

5. may be formal or informal, depending on the readers.

6. should be written in an intriguing and entertaining manner.

7. should offer your opinions and facts.

Article

You will write a formal article for an (online) tourism magazine about

- why tourists should visit Rotterdam, Haarlem or Amsterdam 

The layout of an article

•Title

Introduction:

• Grab the reader's attention with a compelling opening sentence or question. (hook sentence)

• Briefly introduce the topic and outline the main points you will cover.

• Body:

• Develop your main points in separate paragraphs.

• Use clear topic sentences to introduce each paragraph.

The layout of an article

• Body:

• Provide evidence, examples, and supporting details.

• Use transitions to connect ideas and create a smooth flow (linking words).

• Conclusion:

• Summarize the main points of the article.

• Offer a final thought, insight, or call to action.

Hook sentence

Quotation: "I have no special talent, I am only passionately curious" (Albert Einstein)

Anecdote:  "there was nothing more isolating than being alone in a foreign country, with no phone, no money, and no ability to speak the language"

Hook sentence

Rhetorical question:  "What's the one thing you can do to make the world a better place?"

Interesting fact:  Some destinations limit tourist numbers due to overtourism (controlled tourism).

Simile or metaphor: The high rate of poverty in America is the country's elephant in the room

Create your own hook sentence

Work in pairs and think of at least 5 hook sentences

Use the 5 W's in the first paragraph

Who?

What?

Why?

Where?

When?

How?

Topic ideas for your article

Create a mindmap and decide:

Answer to 5 W questions and H question

target group

target goal

Main question and sub questions? 

andere titel

Article

5 paragraphs:

Introduction (1)

Body paragraphs (3)

Conclusion (1)

Homework

Unit 23: Read the theory and complete ex. 1 and 2.

Conduct assignment 4: 

For Tourist Behaviour, you will have a conversation with somebody from your chosen target group. During this conversation you will also pose some questions (in English) on behalf of the English course about Rotterdam, Haarlem or Amsterdam. Also, on behalf of the English course, you will ask 6 questions in total of which 3 are provided during the English lessons and the remaining 3 you will write yourself. 4. You will record this conversation via audio recording.

AI check

put the text into AI, generate a summary and compare the outcome with your own summary