Assessment for Learning Resource Bank
Web-based Learning and Teaching Support

Learning and Teaching Activity - The myth about healthy food

Learning Target for Key Stage 2:
ISb -
To converse about feelings, interests, preferences, ideas, experiences and plans
KSa -
To provide or find out, organise and present simple information on familiar topics
Learning Objectives:
Text Types Vocabulary Language Items and Communicative Functions Language Skills Attitudes Generic Skills
  • leaflets
  • songs
  • verbs, nouns and adjectives related to food
  • express preferences, ideas and plans
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • awareness of English as an international language of communication
  • critical thinking skills

Stage Description Material Duration (lesson)
Lead-in + Pre-reading Learners watch a video clip on nutrition facts about milk. They are guided to discuss the nutritional value of milk and express their opinions about milk. Worksheet
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1
While-reading Learners read an article on whether milk is healthy or unhealthy while practising target reading strategies. Worksheets
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2
Post-reading / Pre-writing Learners study a sample text to recap the text structure, features, content and organisation in an argumentative article. Worksheets
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3
While-writing Learners read a fact sheet and use a writing planner to draft pros and cons about eating chocolate in groups and then work individually. PPT
Worksheets
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2
Post-writing Learners use a checklist to do self-evaluation. Evaluation form
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0.5
Reading assessment Learners apply the reading strategies learned and check the extent of their mastery so as to be provided with appropriate follow-up. Worksheets
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0.5