Peppermints and Diamonds

🟥 Warmer – Talk in Pairs or Small Groups Do you like rainy weather? Why or why not? What are some good things about rainy days? What makes a home feel cozy? 🟧 🟦🟨  Reading, Listening and Speaking 🎧  Rainy Day Vocabulary – Learn and Practice New Words: Pitter patter – the soft sound of rain falling Shimmer – a soft shine or glow Scenery – natural view or landscape Droplets – small drops of water Muse – something that inspires you to create or think Dampen spirits – to make someone feel a little sad Detour – a different way when the usual path is blocked Earthy scent – the smell of soil after rain Sidewalks (footpaths) – paths next to the road for walking Coziness – a feeling of warmth and comfort A. Match the words to the meanings: Pitter patter Shimmer Scenery Droplets Muse Dampen spirits Detour Earthy scent Sidewalks(footpaths) Coziness a) The smell of nature after rain b) The sound of light rain c) Something that gives you ideas d) Footpaths for walkin...

Lesson Plan:   🟥Warmer Question:  Tell us about someone you love in your family and a reason why  🟧Reading Read this story one sentence as a time with the class Hi my name is Daniel. I am 14 years old and today I want to tell you about my family.  My mom's name is Laura she works as a nurse at the local hospital. Every morning she wakes up at 6:00 a.m. and gets ready for her shift. It's not easy. She takes care of sick people helps them feel better and sometimes even holds their hand when they are scared. After work she loves to bake. She says baking helps her relax after a long day at the hospital. The smell of her fresh cookies fills our house and she always lets Emma and me lick the bowl. My dad's name is James. He is a mechanic and he runs a small garage in town. He works long hours fixing cars and making them run like new. He loves his job; he says it's like solving puzzles. On weekends, he takes me and Emma to the park to fly kites and teaches me how to ...

Lesson Plan: Visiting the Doctor 🟥 Warmer Warm-up Question: Ask: "How are you today?" (Expected answers: "I have a cold / I feel good / I'm tired.") Introduce the topic: "Today we will learn how to visit a doctor." 🟧Reading: “Visiting the Doctor” Hello, my name is Jake Turner. I want to tell you about my visit to the doctor. I was feeling sick for a few days. My throat hurt. I had a fever, and I was very tired. I decided it was time to see a doctor. I picked up my phone and called the clinic. "Hello, this is Riverside Medical Clinic. How can I help you?" "Hello, my name is Jake Turner. I want to make an appointment with the doctor. I feel sick." "I understand, Jake. What are your symptoms?" "I have a sore throat, a fever, and I feel very tired." "I see. We have an appointment tomorrow at 10 a.m. Is that okay?" "Yes, that's good. Thank you." "Great. Pl...

✅ A2 Lesson Plan – Topic: Easter and Past Simple Tense Topic: Easter and Past Simple Tense 🟥 9.30am – Warmer, Reading and Vocabulary (30 minutes) "What do you know about Easter? Do you celebrate it in your country?" Reading: Easter – A Special Holiday for Many People Easter is a Christian holiday that remembers the resurrection of Jesus. Many people go to church on Easter Sunday. Children often get chocolate eggs or take part in Easter egg hunts. In some countries, people decorate eggs, have special meals, or visit family. In New Zealand, Easter is in autumn, and people often have a long weekend. Easter is a time of joy, rest, and spending time with loved ones. Vocabulary: Find the answers to these and put them into your vocabulary book. Word to Study: Joy (or another word) Meaning: Part of Speech: (is it a noun, adjective or verb?) Synonym (similar word) Antonym: (opposite word) My sentence: 🟧 10.00am – Speaking and Grammar (30 minutes) Ask your partne...