Introduction

The subject of this double period is the first day at a new school.

• Form groups of three or four pupils.

Discuss the following questions in your group: (dit komt uit de leesopdracht HV)

• Were you afraid (=bang, bezorgd) of going to secondary school? If so, what were you afraid of? Or, why were you not afraid?
• Look up on the internet: When does secondary school start in England?

Step		activiteit activity	leerdoel aim	tijd time
		introduction	Find out what you already know.	10
Step 1		reading First day at school	You can understand a text about a the first day at a new school and answer questions.	15
Step 2		listening Back to school	You can understand a video about preparations for the new school year and answer questions.	15
Step 3		vocabulary	You can understand and use vocabulary about school.	15
Step 4		grammar past simple	You can understand and use the past simple.	15
Step 5		speaking My first day at school	You can have a conversation talking about your first day at school.	10
Step 6		writing An essay about a new school	You can write an essay about how to survive a new school.	15
Step 7		evaluation	Reflect on what you have learnt.	05