Умение обсуждать погоду на английском языке поможет ученикам начать разговор или поддержать беседу в любой ситуации, будь то формальное общение или неформальный разговор. Кроме того, обсуждение погоды может быть полезным при планировании активностей или путешествий. Также владение этим навыком поможет улучшить коммуникативные навыки и сделает общение более эффективным и приятным.
Урок подойдет для уровня Pre-Intermediate. Ваши ученики пополнят словарный запас на тему погоды, повторят утвердительные предложения в Present Simple и Present Continuous.
План урока:
1. Warm-up activity
Чтобы вовлечь учеников в урок предложите им угадать какому городу соответствуют картинки с прогнозом погоды ниже.
Match the city with the weather forecast:
Current Weather 1.54 PM
33°
Partly sunny
Max UV Index 12 Extreme
Wind NNE 8 km/h
Wind Gusts 10 km/h
Cloud Cover 43%
RealFeel’ 38°
RealFeel Shade” 32°
Current Weather 11:58 AM
13°
Cloudy
Max UV Index 1Low
Wind ESE 13 km/h
Wind Gusts 21 km/h
Humidity 95%
Cloud Cover 97%
RealFeel” 11°
RealFeel Shade” 10°
Current Weather 1.08 PM
25°
Current Weather 7.07 AM
Cloudy
Max UV Index O Low
Dew Point 16°C
RealFeel» 19°
RealFeel Shade” 19°
Current Weather 9:10 PM
Mostly clear
Wind Gusts 4km/h
Humidity 97%
Indoor Humidity 65% (Slightly Humid)
Dew Point 13°C
Cloud Cover 18%
RealFeel’ 14°
2. Vocabulary
Выполните с учениками задания ниже, чтобы познакомить их с лексикой урока. Данные слова и фразы являются target vocabulary, которые ученики должны будут усвоить по результатам урока.
Put the words into the right category. It is possible to put one word into the several categories.
Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
Match the word and the picture.
3. Grammar
Present Simple
(Subject + present form of the verb + extension)
Examples:
It is cold today.
It is chilling cold today.
The weather is misty here now.
Present Continuous
(Subject + auxiliary verb + present form of the verb + ing + extension)
Examples:
It’s snowing.
It’s chilling outside.
It’s raining now
Ask students answer to the following questions:
How is the weather in your city? What is the weather like today?
4. Listening
Pre-listening activity
Read two sayings from the video. Can you explain their meanings?
There is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes for the occasion.
Today’s rain is tomorrow’s whisky.
Study the phrases
Прежде чем перейти к посмотру, разберите с учениками лексику ниже, данные фразы относятся к emerging vocabulary и не обязательно к запоминанию учеником, но они помогут лучше понять видео.
- Temperate maritime climate: This means a kind of weather that’s not too hot or too cold, with lots of rain because it’s close to big bodies of water like oceans.
- Low-pressure swells: This is when the windy weather with clouds and rain gets stronger because of certain air movements.
- Ethereal mist: This is a light, dreamy fog that looks almost magical or heavenly.
- The aurora borealis: Also called the Northern Lights, it’s colorful lights in the sky near the North Pole caused by sun particles and Earth’s magnetic field.
- A durable pair of thick-soled, water-resistant boots: These are strong, long-lasting boots with thick soles that keep your feet dry in wet conditions.
- A snug jumper: A close-fitting, warm sweater that feels cozy and comfortable on your body.
Watch the video and mark sentences as True or False:
- Scotland experiences all four seasons in one day.
- Scotland has a saying that there is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes for the occasion.
- Today’s rain in Scotland can be tomorrow’s whisky.
- Scotland is located at the top of a northerly island, close to the sea.
- Scotland is affected by arctic air from the North Sea and warm low-pressure swells from the Gulf Stream.
- Scotland has a temperate maritime climate due to the balancing effects of these air masses.
- Scotland’s weather is often extreme and unpredictable.
- Hurricane season is a concern in Scotland.
- Layered clothing is essential in Scotland due to its changeable weather.
- Scotland’s weather adds to the dramatic beauty of its landscapes.
5. Discussion
Discuss the following questions with your students.
- Describe your favorite type of weather.
- Do you trust the weather forecast? Which weather forecast is the most accurate? How often do they get it right?
- How do you deal with rain? Do you use an umbrella or raincoat? Or just ignore it?
- Have you been caught with the wrong clothing for the weather conditions?
6. Homework
В качестве домашней работы попросите ученика подготовить прогноз погоды в их родном городе. Если ваши студенты творческие, можно предложить им нарисовать плакат или сделать презентацию.
Write a weather forecast for your city.
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