Bonfire Night Non Fiction - Lesson 3 - Verbal Fireworks PowerPoint

In a dynamic English teaching resource focused on Bonfire Night, students are tasked with engaging in verbal fireworks through a formal group discussion. The lesson's objective is to prepare students to participate in a structured debate, simulating a real-life scenario where they must address community concerns about a Bonfire Night event they are organising. The residents' group has raised issues regarding the lack of consultation and worries about safety, noise, and litter. Students will need to articulate a persuasive defence of their event, ensuring they can effectively reassure the local residents and address their apprehensions.

The lesson plan includes a Spoken English Task that outlines the residents' three primary concerns: noise, safety, and litter. Students are expected to craft responses that convincingly argue the event's meticulous planning and management, demonstrating that all potential problems have been considered and mitigated. The Spoken English Assessment further divides the class into groups of five, with roles assigned to represent local residents, event organisers, and a chairperson. The groups will engage in a five-minute discussion, during which the teacher will assess each student's ability to contribute meaningfully to the conversation. This exercise emphasises not only the importance of speaking but also of active listening and the ability to build upon or challenge the points made by others, honing their spoken English skills in a practical setting.