Task 5:

Which season were you born in? Write down what is typical for plants, animals and people´s activities in that season.

Procedure:

The teacher explains the procedure by using his/her own date of birth as an example. (summer – 16th June – strawberries are ripening, the young are maturing, bathing in natural water areas, holidays etc.)

Collective correction of the task. Evaluation by feedback or orally (pupil‘s verbal assessment).

Recommended teaching method/organisational form:

Individual work/ individualized instruction with a follow-up group discussion. Or it can be assigned for homework with a follow-up check and a discussion at school.

Key – example:

The task can be amended by the description of the weather, typical sports, or a comparison of birthday celebrations in families, own country to other multicultural traditions.

Gifted pupils (gifted learners, gifted students):

Gifted pupils find out from their parents, grandparents and relatives which season they were born in and how their ancestors celebrated birthdays.

SEN pupils (special educational needs):

Pupils draw what they like (according to the features of the seasons) about the season they were born in.