The Beauty of Autumn – Teacher Answers
Answer key and listening script for the teacher. This page is kept separate from the student lesson.
Teacher answer key
- Warm-up: answers will vary.
- Vocabulary: harvest = accept a clear meaning in context; seasonal = accept a clear meaning in context; cooler = accept a clear meaning in context; colourful = accept a clear meaning in context; hemisphere = accept a clear meaning in context.
- Reading comprehension: accept accurate answers supported by the reading.
- Grammar: check target forms and accept equivalent correct wording where appropriate.
- Listening script: “In autumn, the days become shorter and cooler. Many leaves change colour before falling. Farmers may collect apples, grapes and pumpkins. In New Zealand, autumn comes between March and May.”
Listening answers: accept answers matching the script. - Speaking: answers will vary.
- Something New: activity answers will vary.
- Writing: answers will vary. Encourage clear sentences and use of lesson vocabulary.
Puzzle/Game: answers will vary. Encourage students to use lesson vocabulary and explain their choices.
Success criteria: this is a student self-check. No single answer is required.