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Practice Teaching II
Assoc. Prof. Safiye Ipek KURU GÖNEN
2nd Lesson Plan Introductory

Name Rüfet Binyaminov

Grade 8th Grade

Subject Review: Expressing Obligations (have to, must, responsibilities)

Vocabulary Teaching: Chores

Duration 40 minutes

Materials Smart Board: Presentation

Handout
Listening Audio
Video

Outcomes By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• define chores as tasks or duties, typically housework or other
regular tasks, that need to be done regularly

• identify different responsibilities involved in household

chores.

• Describe their own experiences with chores, particularly in a

shared living situation.
Warm-Up
T: Good morning!

Ss: Good morning, teacher!

T: How are you doing today? How was your English exam?

Ss: Fine. The exam was easy.

T: That is good to hear. It means you studied well. Today, I want to start our lesson with
something from my childhood. It was a nightmare for me. It was a sound. Can you guess what it
was?

Ss: Hmmm … nope.

T: Alright, I will play it then. I hope you can guess it. But first, I want you to take a deep breath
three times because it is a really annoying noise, and I am still a bit afraid of it. Let’s take a deep
breath together: Inhale deeply, hold it, and let it out.

Ss: (Doing the breathing activity)

T: Now, we are ready for it. Close your eyes and listen carefully.

(The teacher plays the ‘’Vacuum Cleaner Sound’’ for ten seconds)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms8oZeywjyM

What was it?

S1: A robot?
T: It is kind of a robot but it has a specific name.
S2: I guess it was a vacuum cleaner sound.
T: That is right S2.
S1: What? But our vacuum cleaner does not sound like that!
T: Probable, you have a newer model. They do not sound like the old ones. You are lucky.
(The teacher shows an old vacuum cleaner and says such a monster.)
Lead-In
T: When do we hear this noise?

Ss: When we sleep. (Students laugh)

T: Hahaha, most likely. But seriously, when is this sound typically heard around our houses?

S3: During housework?

S4: While cleaning?

T: Exactly! In English, we also use another term for housework – ‘’chores’’. But it has a slightly
broader meaning. It's not only about tasks inside the house but also includes activities outside,
like gardening, going shopping… and it may also refer to duties we have at home. We are going
to discuss all of this today.
Remember, when you are a university student living far from your family, you'll have to do all
this by yourself, like the boy in the video.
(The teacher plays the video)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OnffG7CqLYI

T: What chores did he do?

S5: Making bed.
S6: Gardening.
S7: Cleaning.
T: All good! Now, I want to share my chores experiences with you as a university student but I
have a housemate, so we do all the housework together.
(First the teacher shows the pictures and ask students questions above the pictures in the
presentation and listens to students’ answers, explains important points.)

Rufat’s Chores Day: in the presentation the pictures appear first, then the questions, words
and phrases. That is why they are colored.

T: This is me and my housemate, Eylul. We have some responsibilities around the house. We
have to clean the house once a week. So, today I am going to talk about it. Eylul and I have
diffirent tasks, I will show some pictures from these tasks and you will try to guess what chore it
is. Let’s get started!

(Images in the presentation are created by Dalle.E OpenAI: https://www.bing.com/images/create)

T: What chore is this?

S1: Cleaning?

T: That's correct! This is Eylul and Rufat cleaning the house.

Rufat’s Chores Day

Rufat and Eylul clean the house. (Responsibilities)

T: What is happening in this picture?

S2: They are cleaning the house?

T: Yes, that's right. Rufat and Eylul are cleaning the house together. Let's continue.

What does she do?

Answer: Eylul cleans the kitchen. She is in charge of washing the dishes.

T: Who is doing the chore in this picture?

S3: Eylul?

T: That's correct. Eylul is cleaning the kitchen and washing the dishes. Next picture, please.

What does she have to do?

Answer: She has to empty and load the dishwasher.

T: What is Eylul doing now?

S4: She is loading the dishwasher?

T: That's right. Eylul is loading the dishwasher. Let's move on to the next picture.
What is she responsible for?

Answer: She is responsible for vacuuming the house too.

T: What chore does Eylul have to do in this picture?

S5: Vacuuming?

T: Exactly. Eylul is responsible for vacuuming the house. Next, please.

What do I (the teacher) do?

Answer: I clean the bathroom. I am responsible for doing the laundry.

T: Who is this in the picture?

S6: You, the teacher?

T: Yes, that's correct. I clean the bathroom and do the laundry. Let's move on.

What must I do?

Answer: I must iron the clothes as well.

T: What additional chore do I have to do?

S7: Ironing?

T: Correct. I must iron the clothes as well. Let's continue.

What is my task?

It is also my task to take out the garbage.

T: What chore is this?

S8: Taking out the garbage?

T: That's right. It's my task to take out the garbage.

What does she do?

Answer: Eylul cleans the bedrooms. She has to make the bed.

T: What is Eylul doing here?

S9: Cleaning the bedroom?

T: Yes, Eylul is cleaning the bedrooms and making the bed. Next picture, please.

What does she need to do?

Answer: She needs to take care of the cat too.

T: What additional responsibility does Eylul have?

S10: Taking care of the cat?

T: That's correct. Eylul needs to take care of the cat as well. Let's move on.
What is my responsibility?

Answer: My another responsibility is doing the grocery shopping.

T: What chore do I have to do?

S11: Grocery shopping?

T: Yes, that's right. Grocery shopping is my responsibility. Let's continue.

What is she in charge of?

Answer: She is in charge of cooking and setting the table.

T: What is Eylul responsible for?

S12: Cooking and setting the table?

T: Correct. Eylul is in charge of cooking and setting the table. Next, please.

What do we have to do?

Answer: Finally, it is time to clean the car and mow the grass. We have to do them together.

T: What chores do we have to do together?

S13: Cleaning the car and mowing the grass?

T: That's right. We have to clean the car and mow the grass together.

(The teacher checks students' understanding and provide feedback on their answers.)
Listening activity: https://calp.ca/express/articles/men-are-doing-more-housework.htm

Listen to the audio and answer the question. What chores do men do in Canada?

Listening Activity: Men are doing more housework

T: Now, let's listen to a short audio clip about men doing more housework in Canada. Listen
carefully and then we'll discuss what chores men do. Are you ready? Let's listen.

(Audio is played)

T: What chores do men do in Canada according to the audio? Raise your hand if you know.

S1: They prepare lunches and meals.

T: That's right, men in Canada prepare lunches and meals. What else?

S2: They vacuum.

T: Yes, they do vacuum. What other chores?

S3: They take out the garbage.

T: Correct, they take out the garbage. What other chores were mentioned?

S4: They wash dishes.

T: Yes, washing dishes is another chore. Can you think of any other chores mentioned in the
audio?

S5: They take care of children.

T: That's correct, men also take care of children. What else?

S6: They do laundry.

T: Yes, men in Canada also do laundry. Great job listening, everyone!

Discussion:

T: Why do you think it's important for everyone to share household chores? Let's discuss.

S7: It's fair for everyone to contribute.

T: Yes, sharing chores can make things fair. What else?

S8: It helps everyone learn responsibility.

T: That's a great point. Sharing chores can teach responsibility. Any other reasons?

S9: It can strengthen relationships by working together.

T: Absolutely, working together on chores can strengthen relationships. Well done, everyone!

Speaking Activity: Teacher asks the questions and help the students to answer them.

T: Okay, let's practice talking about chores. I'll ask you some questions, and I want you to answer
them honestly.
What chores do you do at home?

S1: I wash dishes.

T: Great, washing dishes is an important chore. What else do you do?

S1: I clean my room.

T: Good job! Keeping your room clean is responsible.

What chores is your sister/brother responsible for?

S2: My sister cleans the bathroom.

T: That's good to hear. It's important to share the chores.

What chores does your mother/father have to do? Do you help them? And how?

S3: My mom cooks, and I help her sometimes.

T: Helping your mom with cooking is wonderful. It's important to support each other at home.

What chores do you like? And why? How do you feel when you do it?

S4: I like vacuuming because it's easy.

T: Vacuuming can be satisfying, especially when you see the clean floor afterward.

What chores don’t you like? And why? How do you feel when you do it?

S5: I don't like taking out the trash because it smells bad.

T: I understand. Taking out the trash is not always pleasant, but it's necessary to keep the house
clean and fresh.

Homework: T: For your homework, I want you to think about the chores you do at home and the
responsibilities of your family members. Write down a list of chores you do, and then ask your
family members about the chores they do. Write a short paragraph describing your family's chore
routine. Be ready to share it with me in our next lesson.
The teacher ends the lesson after discussing students’ experiences with chores and explaining the
homework.

T: Well done, everyone! Today, we learned about different chores and responsibilities around the
house. We also discussed the importance of sharing household chores. I hope you enjoyed the
lesson. Don't forget to do your homework and be prepared to share your findings in our next
class. Have a great day!