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Getting Homework Organised

Planning and deadlines for a Grade/Year 7 or 8 classroom, with reading, subject language, speaking and writing.

Grade/Year 7 & 845–60 minutesPrintable

Teacher lesson: Read the short text aloud and model the first task. Students can plan in a language they know well before speaking or writing in English. Use all twelve panels or adjust the pace for your learners.

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1Reading

A student organises homework in a planner and folder — Illustration: Planning homework.

Before you read:

Look at the title. What do you know about planning and deadlines? Tell a partner one idea.

On Tuesday, Leo receives a science task due on Friday. He must read a short article, record three important facts, and bring one question to class. He writes the due date in his planner. On Wednesday he reads the article and highlights unfamiliar words. On Thursday he checks the meanings, chooses his facts and writes a question. When he packs his bag for Friday, he checks his planner and places the completed page in a folder. He is ready to contribute when his group discusses the article.

2Vocabulary

Words: due date · planner · contribute

Write a short meaning or example. You may use a language you know well first.

due date –

planner –

contribute –

3Comprehension

4Language Focus

Use these sentence starters. Change the words to fit your idea.

The task is due on .

I will finish on .

Write one sentence of your own.

5Listen and Note

Listen as your teacher reads the text again. Note two key ideas or facts.

First idea:

Second idea:

Compare your notes with a partner.

6Speaking

Tell a partner how you organise homework over several days.

Use a sentence starter from panel 4. Ask your partner one follow-up question.

Useful questions: “Could you explain that?” “Why do you think so?”

7Try It

Use this skill: How might you use planning and deadlines in another lesson or everyday situation? Give one example and explain it to a partner.

Draw a quick plan or write three key words before you speak.

8Writing

Make a three-day plan for a task due on Friday.

Plan in a language you know well if it helps. Then write your answer in English.

9Word Study

Choose the correct words from this lesson’s reading.

Word bank: due date · contribute

Write the in your planner. Be ready to to the discussion.

10Sentence Builder

Put these words in the right order. Check the capital letter and punctuation.

is / When / science homework / the / due / ?

11School English

You are unsure when homework must be handed in. Ask the teacher.

Write a polite question or response you could use at school. Then say it to a partner.

12Exit Reflection ✓

Take a few minutes to reflect.

1. One useful word I learnt in this lesson:

2. One thing I can do in class:

3. One question I still have: