Schools in Europea few examples

ObjectivesStep 1 : learn more about British schoolsStep 2 : make a PowerPoint presentation of your school and send it Step 3 : find out about (an)other European school(s)Step 4 : compare the different educational systems and imagine your ideal school

Task 1 : list words related to your typical day at school and sort them into the following categories:BUILDINGS / AREAS SCHOOL SUBJECTS LUNCH SPORTS MISCELLANEOUS

       

       

       

       

         

Task 2 : Have a look at the following signs and write about the school rulesUse: must (not) / can (not) / should (not) / have to / be (not) allowed to

You mustn’t use your phone in the classroom

You are not allowed to bring pets to school

You must arrive on time

Draw your own signs and write the appropriate caption

A typical school dayBoarding at WestminterSports at Westminster

British schools

Homework : Fill-in the following timetable and be prepared to discuss your favourite time/subject at school with your classmate.

Working on the project

Choose a theme and work in groups of 3 or 4. Themes : Journey to school / school premises

School subjectsSchool RulesSportsLunchesExamsSpecial school events / school trips

Task : create an animated PowerPoint presentation to introduce your school to students in a different country.

Sharing with other students

• The completed powerpoint presentation will be sent to, for example, Finland / France

• The presentation will be viewed in class.

• Options : a skype session between France and Finland, for example, or an exchange of emails/letters between students

Debating the pros and cons of the 3 systems

Scaffolding language:I think… I believe…. In my opinion…I agree with you but… I totally disagreeI don’t really think so because…I understand your point but…Don’t you think that…I’d rather… I’d prefer to…Not as good as… it is far better than… It is more/less … than…… longer / shorter…

Follow-up homework / assessment :Write an essay comparing the 3 systems or imagine your ideal school