Theme: The weather in England Standard: 2.1.3. Expresses his/ her thoughts on different topics 4.1.2. Writes the descriptions of objects and events. Aim: Students develop their speaking, writing skills. Integration: Science 1.2.1. ; Math. 1.1.2. Resources: Flashcards, pictures, handouts, diagrams, flip chats, markers, www.learningenglish.org.uk

Interaction: Collective, pair and individual work Strategy: Cluster, information gaps, role play.

Motivation 1. What do you know about 3. How do you forecast the climate of England? 2. Is it cold or sunny country? 3. How do you forecast the weather of England?

Weather symbols It is sunny It is rainy It is snowy partly sunny It is cloudy It is windy It is foggy It is stormy

Research question What is the weather like in London?

Climate [‘klaimit] Pleasant [‘pleznt]

Changeable [‘ʧeindʒəbl] ʒ Chilly [‘ʧili]

To drop [drᴐp] Lightning [‘laitniŋ]

Thunder [‘θ∆ndə] To block [blᴐk]

The weather in England Dear Narmin! I hope you feel fine reading my letter! You want to know about the weather in England. The climate is not the same in all parts of England. The weather is very changeable here. It is warmer in winter and cooler in summer. We live in the west part and it is warmer than the east part of the country. Every morning there is much fog in London and that is why London is called « a foggy city».

You sent me a letter that your family wants to visit London. The best time to visit England is in May. The temperature rises and you will see the fields green and fresh. July and August are the hottest months. The temperature drops in September and October and it often rains. The two worst months in England are January and February. It’s cold and wet. When two Englishmen meet, they usually begin to talk about the weather. The weather is a good topic for conversation. Write me about the weather of your country! Best wishes Helen!

Put questions to the missing words. mild The climate is in England. (How?) The weather is cooler in England.(When?) in May The best time to visit is in May.(Where?) England The drops in September and October.(What?) rain

Match the halves. 1. The climate of England is … e) changeable and not the same. 2. East part of England is … f) cooler than the west part. 3. London is a … d) foggy city in Europe 4. In England temperature rises … c) In July and August. 5. It often rains … a) In September and October. 6. In England a good topic … b) for conversation is weather.

in gaps. Fill Correct the mistakes. 1. The climate is cold in our country. 2. People wear coats and in winter. 1.The weather is … in summer. 3. There are blue clouds in the sky. 4. We can’t see very far. It is clear. 5. In autumn we have sunny weather. 6. The temperature rises and it is cold. .

Write the proper degrees of adjectives. 1. Today the weather isn’t (hot) than usual. 2. In humid places the weather is (hot and wet). 3. August is the (good) month of summer. 4. It is as (warm) as it was yesterday. 5. This year the climate is (changeable) than it was last year.

Choose opposites. changeable foggy cloudy frosty same clear below above warm sunny hot changeable - same foggy - clear cloudy - sunny below - above frosty - hot cool - warm

Find the hidden words. S H A T N C O U N T R Y S T D R A B O V E K M I L D F J H N P I K R A I N P E V I D G U I L F A C Q R W A R M P R E N C E H F I N E Y U B L V O K D E A V R S U N N Y C X Z P R E B S U S B C L E A R G E T J R X A F K V B O L I G H T N I N G N G Y M D R A S P R I N G V Z T K X F O R E C A S T B J T L

Find the hidden words. S H A T N C O U N T R Y S T D R A B O V E K M I L D F J H N P I K R A I N P E V I D G U I L F A C Q R W A R M P R E N C E H F I N E Y U B L V O K D E A V R S U N N Y C X Z P R E B S U S B C L E A R G E T J R X A F K V B O L I G H T N I N G N G Y M D R A S P R I N G V Z T K X F O R E C A S T B J T L

Tell about the weather in London for the next week. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday day +1 night +0 2 C 1 C 2 C -2 C 2 C -3 C 2 C -2 C

SUNNY RAINY SNOWY Groups Criteria Responds questions about the weather. Describes the map of England using new words Writes about the weather of the country. Cooperation

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