Lesson 1: Introduction and Oceania

• Engels
• Praktijkonderwijs
• Leerjaar 2

Welcome Class

Today's lesson plan

• Theme introduction 
• Reading: Get to know one continent
  
• Grammar and practise 
  
• Make a poster 
  

At the end of this lesson...

• I can use the present simple in my writing.
  
• I know more about the smallest continent in the world. 
  

What is this picture about?

Theme block 4: Explore the world

• For 5 weeks we will explore different parts of the world. 
  
• At the end we will do a final assignment. 
  

Which continent is the smallest?

What can you say about this part of the world?

Reading: Let's get to know more about Oceania.

Read aloud 'Exploring Oceania' (together) 

Individually: 

1. Read the question first to understand what information you need.
2.  Scan the text to identify keywords or phrases related to the question. 
3. Answer the questions in task 2.

What is the difference?

• I play the guitar every Wednesday. 
  
• I am playing the guitar. 
  

What is the difference?

• I play the guitar every Wednesday. 
  
• Ik speel elke woensdag gitaar (gewoonte) 
• 
  
• I am playing the guitar. 
  
• Ik speel de gitaar (op dit moment) 

Grammar: Present Simple

When we talk about: 

- Routines: I play soccer every Saturday.

- Habits:  She eats cereal for breakfast.

- Facts: The sun rises in the morning.

Base form of the verb 

EXCEPT: he, she & it --> Verb + s 

Grammar: Present Simple 

Negative sentence: Sdd 'do not' or 'does not' before the base form of the verb

- I do not like broccoli.

- He does not play video games.

Question sentences: 'Do' or 'does' before the subject and the base form of the verb. 

- Do you like pizza?

- Does she speak English?

Grammar: Present Simple

What: Complete Task 2 and 3

How long:  

Done: Extra Task (puzzle) 

Make a poster

Work in pairs.

- Create a poster in English to inform others about a specific country or region in Oceania.

- Include information about its culture, geography, and activities to do there.

- Use simple sentences in the present simple tense.

- Write at least 5 sentences.

For example:

1. People in Fiji celebrate traditional festivals with music and dance.

2. The beaches in Australia have clear blue water and white sand.

3. You can see beautiful coral reefs while snorkeling in Australia.

How do you use the present simple?

What can you say about Oceania?

See you next week! 

NEXT WEEK: Europe