Unit 1 Wrap-up → Transition to Unit 2 (60 min)
Teacher Student
Warm-up (0–7 min) Invents 2 opposite traits.
Says something fun about teacher.
Examples from teacher:
1. While I’m usually confident, I get shy on the first day of uni.
2. Whereas I love teaching grammar, I sometimes hate
correcting essays.
3. While I’m good at planning, I can be late to meetings.
4. Whereas I enjoy talking a lot, I also like quiet walks.
5. While I’m strict with homework, I can be very supportive too.
Examples about teacher:
1. While you explain clearly, you sometimes speak too fast.
2. Whereas you give lots of homework, you also help with it.
3. While you’re serious about grammar, you’re funny in
warm-ups.
4. Whereas you’re demanding, you’re also very patient.
5. While you’re professional, you can joke like a teenager.
Grammar Activation (7–25 min) Produces sentences.
Creates own funny sentences.
Rewrite with while/whereas/whilst: Responds quickly.
1. Billie Eilish was homeschooled. Most teens go to regular
schools.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo is a footballer. His son dreams of being a
gamer.
3. Kylie Jenner is a billionaire. Many young people struggle with
money.
4. Harry Styles loves fashion. Some boys hate shopping.
5. Emma Watson is famous, whereas her brother is not
well-known.
Mini-challenge: celebrity vs teacher:
1. While Taylor Swift writes songs, I write lesson plans.
2. Whereas Elon Musk builds rockets, I build grammar
explanations.
3. While Kim Kardashian posts selfies, I post homework tasks.
4. Whereas Messi scores goals, I score essays.
5. While Zendaya walks the red carpet, I walk into the classroom.
Speed round examples:
1. Pizza is delicious. It’s unhealthy.
2. Cats are independent. Dogs are loyal.
3. Netflix is fun. It’s time-consuming.
4. Online shopping is easy. It can be risky.
5. Reading books is relaxing. Watching TikTok is addictive.
Writing: Letter of Recommendation (25–45 min) Writes recommendation draft.
Copies phrases.
Examples for recommending teacher: Improves adjectives.
1. I strongly recommend my English teacher because she is Creates conclusion.
extremely dedicated.
2. She is reliable and always ready to help her students.
3. She is hardworking and never gives up on her class.
4. She is creative and finds interesting ways to explain grammar.
5. She is patient and supportive with everyone.
Examples for recommending student:
1. I believe she would be an excellent candidate because she is
reliable.
2. She always shows initiative and responsibility.
3. She is enthusiastic and eager to learn.
4. She works well both independently and in a team.
5. I have no doubt she will be successful in this role.
Upgrade challenge – adjectives:
good → exceptional, nice → impressive, hardworking →
dedicated, smart → brilliant, creative → innovative.
Conclusions:
1. For all these reasons, I have no hesitation in recommending
her.
2. I am confident she will be an asset to your team.
3. She fully deserves this opportunity.
4. I strongly believe she is the right person for this job.
5. I recommend her without reservation.
Transition into Unit 2 (45–57 min) Gives ideas.
Defends online side.
Different worlds – example ideas: Plays devil’s advocate.
1. Real life vs online life
2. City life vs village life
3. School vs holiday
4. Dreams vs reality
5. Rich vs poor.
Debate outdoors vs online – teacher examples:
1. While social media connects us, nature calms us.
2. Whereas online life is fast, real life is deeper.
3. While scrolling TikTok is fun, hiking is healthier.
4. Whereas gaming can be exciting, fresh air gives you energy.
5. While technology is everywhere, we can’t survive without
nature.
Switch roles – starters:
1. Whereas being online is exciting, being outside keeps you
healthy.
2. Whereas social media connects people quickly, face-to-face
meetings create deeper bonds.
3. Whereas online learning is flexible, classroom study gives
better motivation.
4. Whereas gaming can be addictive, outdoor sport improves
health and teamwork.
5. Whereas online shopping is fast and convenient, shopping in
stores supports local business and shows product quality.
Wrap-up & HW (57–60 min) Reflects.
Notes HW.
Reflection questions:
1. Which activity challenged you most?
2. Which activity did you enjoy most?
3. What was new for you today?
4. What mistake do you want to fix next time?
5. What do you want to practice more in Unit 2?
Homework – write a recommendation letter + Review p.18
ex.1–2 with mini-stories.
Examples:
1. I have been studying English for 10 years → I have been
studying English for 10 years, and it has opened many doors for
me.
2. She has already eaten → She has already eaten, so now she
can relax with us at the café.
3. They went to London last summer → They went to London
last summer, and it was the best trip of their lives.
4. I’ve never tried surfing → I’ve never tried surfing, but it’s on my
bucket list.
5. We’ve just finished our homework → We’ve just finished our
homework, so let’s go play football.