Original PromptA teaching slide deck leading students through reading this article (A2) level for EAL students, with vocabulary pre-teaching and interactive questions.
Does School Start Too Early?
Everyone thinks students need more sleep. But even when some places have tried starting school later, this change has been slow. "Are we really thinking about this carefully?" asks one teacher.
Key Facts
Teenagers between 13 and 18 years old need 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night. Most only get 7 to 8 hours.
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This teaching guide is designed for A2-level EAL students focusing on the topic of school start times. It includes preparation checklists, class polls, pronunciation practice, and vocabulary pre-teaching related to sleep needs and the impact of start times on students. The guide promotes discussion and debate through structured questions about the pros and cons of later versus earlier school start times, encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and collaborative dialogue. It also incorporates writing tasks that require synthesizing information from the text, along with an exit ticket for self-reflection on learning.