Class one:

Today we will talk about family and look at useful expressions that are related to this topic.

Students will:

  • Learn new fixed phrases by asking and answering questions about family in small groups. To follow up, students will match the expressions and definitions to create a written record for future use.
  • We will then discuss our family and our heritage, and what students know about their family tree.
  • Students will watch a video about various citizens of the world taking a DNA test, and discuss the results of the tests.
  • We will finish class with speaking exam practice.

Homework: page 110

Class two:

Today we will focus on parts 3 and 4 of the speaking exam.

Students will:

  • Begin by revising the relevant communicative language they will need in this part of the exam by “speed discussing” various topics.
  • We will then practise part 3 of the exam in pairs or small groups. While one group speaks, the other groups will mark them.
  • This will follow onto part 4 of the exam in which students speak more broadly about the topics of part 3. Again, the students will peer mark.

Homework:

Students were given an exam paper to complete at home. For those not able to attend class, this homework will be given out next Thursday.