Warm-up
Answer a few quick questions before today's lesson about sports lessons at school.
Reading
Sports Lessons — Reading Quiz: Model Article
Read the model article carefully, then answer the questions on the right. Pay attention to how the writer presents both sides and engages the reader.
Read the model article carefully, then answer the questions on the right.
Sports at School: Is It a Good Use of Time?
An article for the school magazine
Have you ever thought about whether doing sports at school is a good idea? Let's talk about it in our school magazine.
The Negative Side
Some students say there are better ways to use their time than doing sports at school. They think the time spent on sports could be better used for subjects like maths or science, which they believe are more important for their future.
The Positive Side
Other students believe that sports at school are a good thing. They say that being active and playing sports helps them stay healthy, feel less stressed, and do better in their other subjects.
In Conclusion
The debate about sports at school is ongoing. While not everyone may love sports, these lessons have many benefits for your body and personal growth. Finding a balance between sports and other subjects is important, as it helps you grow in different ways.
Vocabulary Practice
Two exercises using 12 key words from the model article and the sports and school topic.
Sports Lessons — Vocabulary Practice
Work through all two parts. All 12 words come from the model article or the sports at school topic.
Writing Task
IGCSE ESL — Writing Task
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Teacher Guide
Practise with
- academicadjective
relating to education and learning at a formal level
- argumentnoun
A reason or set of reasons given to support an opinion.
- balancenoun
The ability to stay steady and not fall over; an equal distribution of weight.
- benefitnoun
A positive outcome or advantage that results from a proposed plan.
- debatenoun
a formal discussion where people present different opinions on a topic
- disciplinenoun
the ability to control your behavior and work hard at something difficult
- engagementnoun
The amount of attention, likes, comments, and shares a post receives from its audience.
- ongoingadjective
continuing to happen or develop over a period of time without stopping
- personal growthnoun
the process of developing one's abilities, character, and self-awareness over time
- productiveadjective
producing good results and making effective use of time and resources
- timetablenoun
a plan showing times when classes, buses, or events start and finish
- wellbeingnoun
the state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy in all aspects of life