Geography features — Lesson Plan, English, Grade 6
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Lesson plan
| Section |
Geography and the natural world
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| Lesson title |
Geography features
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| Class |
6
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| Lesson objectives according to program |
2. 5. 1 understand with support most of the specific information and sections in a long conversation on general and academic topics;6. 3. 2. 1 ask simple questions to get information on general topics.
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| Lesson objectives |
Students know and can identify key geographical features, including mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, forests, and valleys.
Students know key vocabulary for describing geographical features and can understand specific information about them in a conversation.
Students know how to form simple questions to obtain information about geographical features.
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| Values |
Students show curiosity about the natural world and respect for the diversity of landscapes. They practise attentive listening and respectful turn-taking when sharing information and asking questions.
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Lesson progress
| Lesson stage/time | Teacher's action | Student's action | Evaluation | Resources |
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| Opening and Warm-Up 5 min |
Organisational moment:
Greet the class, check readiness, and introduce the topic, “Geography features.”.
Invite students to name geographical features they already know and elicit examples such as mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, forests, and valleys.
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Students greet the teacher and prepare their materials. Students name familiar geographical features, for example, mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, forests, and valleys. | Names one relevant geographical feature — 1 point each, max 2 points. Stage maximum — 2 points. | board, markers, notebooks |
| Topic Introduction 7 min |
Problem statement:
Show images of a mountain, river, lake, desert, forest, and valley.
Ask: “What geographical features can you see?” “How are these places different?”.
Explain that students will listen for specific information and practise asking simple questions about geographical features.
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Students study the images and answer, for example, “I can see a mountain and a river.” Students compare the places using simple descriptions, such as “A river has flowing water” and “A desert is dry.” | Correctly identifies features in the images — 1 point each, max 2 points. Gives one relevant comparison — 1 point. Stage maximum — 3 points. | geographical feature picture cards, board |
| Vocabulary Presentation 8 min |
New material explanation:
Present the words mountain, river, lake, desert, forest, and valley with clear images and pronunciation models.
Explain each word briefly: a mountain is a high area of land; a river is a long, flowing body of water; a lake is a large area of water surrounded by land; a desert is a very dry area; a forest is a large area covered with trees; a valley is low land between hills or mountains.
Model the question forms “What is it?” and “Where can you find it?” and the answers “It is a …” and “You can find it in …”.
Slide 1 — Geographical Features
Slide 2 — A river can cross a city, while a desert can be cold as well as hot.
Slide 3 — By the end of this lesson you will be able to…
Slide 4 — Landforms and water
Slide 5 — Bodies of water
Slide 6 — Which matters more when identifying a place: the feature’s shape, its location, or both?…
Slide 7 — Listen for clues
Slide 8 — Ask for information
Slide 9 — Key takeaways
Slide 10 — Recall and apply
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Students listen, repeat the vocabulary, match each word to its meaning, and practise the model questions and answers. Students give examples using “It is a …” and “You can find it in …”. | Matches vocabulary to meanings correctly — 1 point each, max 3 points. Uses one model question or answer accurately — 1 point. Stage maximum — 4 points. | |
| Listening for Details 8 min |
Questions to the class:
Read this conversation aloud twice: “A: What geographical feature can you see on the map? B: I can see a long river and a large forest. A: Is there a lake? B: Yes, there is a lake near the mountains. A: What is the area between the mountains called? B: It is a valley.”.
Ask: “Which two features does the speaker see first?” “Is there a lake?” “Where is the lake?” “What is the area between the mountains called?”.
Answers:
Confirm the expected answers: “a river and a forest”; “Yes, there is”; “near the mountains”; “a valley.”.
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Students listen to the conversation twice and identify the specific details. Students answer: “A river and a forest”; “Yes, there is”; “Near the mountains”; “A valley.” | Identifies the first two features — 1 point. Answers whether there is a lake — 1 point. Gives the lake’s location — 1 point. Names the area between the mountains — 1 point. Stage maximum — 4 points. | conversation text, board |
| Question-Building Game 7 min |
Instructions:
Divide students into pairs and give each pair a geographical feature card.
Ask partners to take turns asking simple information questions, using “What is it?”, “Where can you find it?”, and “Is there a …?”.
Invite pairs to share one question and answer with the class; model a correction if needed.
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Students take turns asking and answering questions about their card. Students share one example, such as “Where can you find a lake?” “You can find a lake in a mountain area.” | Forms a clear information question — 1 point. Gives a relevant answer — 1 point. Takes an appropriate turn in the pair activity — 1 point. Stage maximum — 3 points. | |
| Written Practice 6 min |
Instructions:
Assign students to write three question-and-answer pairs about geographical features, using at least three different vocabulary words.
Remind them to use question marks and the model forms from the lesson.
Ask students to check that each answer matches its question.
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Students write three question-and-answer pairs about geographical features, use at least three vocabulary words, and check punctuation and meaning. | Writes three understandable questions — 1 point each, max 3 points. Provides relevant answers — 1 point each, max 3 points. Uses at least three target vocabulary words — 1 point. Stage maximum — 7 points. | |
| Knowledge Check 2 min |
Instructions:
Give a short written quiz: match “desert” and “valley” to their meanings, then complete “Where can you find a ___?” with one suitable feature.
Collect responses for a quick check.
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Students complete the matching and sentence-completion questions independently. | Matches both words to their meanings — 1 point each, max 2 points. Completes the question with a suitable feature — 1 point. Stage maximum — 3 points. | |
| Reflection 2 min |
Runs the "Pick your bucket" reflection. Each student drags their avatar into the bucket that matches how they felt about the lesson.
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Students complete the "Pick your bucket" reflection and assess their understanding of the topic. | Names one geographical feature — 1 point. Gives a relevant information question — 1 point. Stage maximum — 2 points. |
Health and safety compliance
| Health and safety compliance | Keep picture cards and written materials on desks and move carefully between pairs to avoid tripping. Use classroom equipment responsibly and maintain a comfortable volume during listening and speaking activities. |
Material details
- Material type
- Lesson Plan
- Subject
- English
- Grade
- Grade 6
- Language
- English
- Education direction
- Humanitarian
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