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THEME 4 HUMAN IN NATURE

FUNCTIONS
9 GRADE F1 Describing daily routines
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F2
Talking about abilities
F3 Talking about frequencies of activities
9 Jobs in Nature
The aim of this activity is to help students to talk about the daily routines of some professions in
nature. It also helps them to talk about the abilities of people who work in these jobs.

Materials and Preparation
Photocopy the worksheets on pages 93 and 94.
Procedure
1 Put the class into two groups with four students, A and B. Hand out the ‘Group A worksheet’ to the
students in group A and the ‘Group B worksheet’ to the students in group B.
2 Point out to students that they are going to guess what the professions in the photos are and what
a daily routine they might have. Have them write the names of jobs under the photos after all group
members make a decision about what professions they might be. Remind them that each group
member will express their opinions on the people and their daily routines in the photos using the
words given.
3 Ask them to discuss what abilities these people may have in their daily and professional lives. Have
them write the sentences on their worksheets. Let them share their sentences related to the abilities
of these people with the class.
4 At the end of the activity, ask them who would like to perform one of these jobs and why they want
it or vice versa. Let them express their opinions with the class.

10 Disaster Risk Management

This activity aims to help students to talk about the effects of natural events and practise vocabulary
about natural disasters. It also helps students to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving
skills.
Materials and Preparation
Print out and photocopy the worksheet on page 95.

Procedure
1 Divide the class into four groups.
2 Hand out the copy of the worksheet for each group in the class.
3 Ask them to discuss the natural disasters occurring in Turkey in their groups. Then, encourage them
to check their answers with the class.
4 Next, ask them to choose one of those disasters and develop preparation and prevention strategies
to reduce the loss of life and property for it. Remind them that each group will complete the table
on the worksheet.
5 Have students share their ideas with the whole class.

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