All Pre-Intermediate articles – Page 39
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Wild animals: Parts of their bodies
In this lesson plan, pupils assemble a cut-out to learn the names of wild animals and label the parts of their bodies.
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Wild animals: Frogs
This lesson plan introduces the life cycle of frogs and the key characteristics of amphibians.
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Wild animals: Fish
In this lesson plan, pupils learn the main characteristics of fish, including the parts of their body, where they live, and what they eat.
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Marine life
In this lesson plan, pupils match puzzle pieces, classify marine animals and fill in a chart according to what sea creatures can and can’t do.
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Herbivores and carnivores
In this lesson plan, pupils learn about the appearance and eating habits of owls, rabbits, mice and snakes, classifying them according to whether they are herbivores or carnivores.
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ArticleAnimal classification
This lesson plan consolidates the names of animals, the characteristics of mammals and practises using is and isn’t.
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ArticleAnimal characteristics
This lesson plan introduces the external characteristics of animals by having pupils complete animal riddles, draw animals and then create new riddles for their partner.
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Reading: Django Reinhardt
A reading worksheet about the life of the virtuoso jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Student exercises focus on comprehension and discussion.
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The Secret Garden: Chapter 5
The audio and activities for the fifth chapter of this pre-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. Mary meets Dickon, and trusts him enough to tell him about the secret garden …
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Is the car of tomorrow here today?
A reading worksheet on what hybrid cars are and how they work. Student exercises focus on comprehension and discussion.
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The Secret Garden: Chapter 4
The audio and activities for the fourth chapter of this pre-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. Mary discovers a door to the secret garden and ventures inside …
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Poor Persephone!
A reading worksheet on the Greek myth that explains why there are different seasons during the year. Student exercises focus on comprehension and discussion.
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The Secret Garden: Chapter 3
The audio and activities for the third chapter of this pre-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. Mary becomes more intrigued by the secret garden and hears strange noises in the house …
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The Road Less Travelled Christmas special: Episode 1: Preparations
Katie’s acting career has gone from strength to strength and Michael’s poetry has led him into the theatre world of New York. Meanwhile, back in LA, things aren’t going so well for Sal and Rich …
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Charles Dickens
A worksheet about the life of the famous English author Charles Dickens, whose novels include Great Expectations, David Copperfield and Oliver Twist.
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Taking a chance!
Students read an article about the lottery in Britain and the chances of winning it. The exercises focus on comprehension checking and mathematics.
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The Secret Garden: Chapter 2
The audio and activities for the second chapter of this pre-intermediate-level Macmillan Reader are now available for all Staff Room members. Mary explores her new home and meets some interesting characters …
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The Secret Garden: Chapter 1
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett tells the story of Mary Lennox, who arrives from India to live with her uncle in Yorkshire. She is lonely and unwanted. Left alone, she has nothing to do but explore the large house and its grounds. Then one day, she finds a ...