English3e SEGPAJanuary · March
Inspiring people
Theme · Personnes inspirantes
- Objective
- Present an inspiring person and say why they inspire you.
- Materials
- Real inspiring people: Marcus Rashford, Malala Yousafzai, Stephen Hawking (official interviews and photos)
- Length
- 3 sessions of 55 min + 1 final task session
- CEFR level
- A2
Sequence challenge
The wall of fame · each student adds a portrait and one sentence in English. The class votes for the most inspiring story.
Who is he? Who is she?
Speaking
Guessing game with clues: born in, famous for…
Writing
Write a short biography in five sentences.
Gap-fill sheet (paper or ENT)
Word bank born · meals · footballer
Marcus Rashford was ________ in Manchester. He is a ______________. He helped children get free _________.
Show answerHide answer
Marcus Rashford was born in Manchester. He is a footballer. He helped children get free meals.
Three steps, at your own pace
- Step 1 · with help. Biography template.
- Step 2 · on your own. Do the sheet alone, then tap Check.
- Step 3 · go further. Write one more sentence of your own, then read it aloud to a partner.
Why do they inspire me?
Speaking
Discussion: “He inspires me because…”
Writing
Write your opinion with because.
Gap-fill sheet (paper or ENT)
Word bank fought · inspires · up
She ____________ me because she is brave. She __________ for girls’ education. She never gave ________.
Show answerHide answer
She inspires me because she is brave. She fought for girls’ education. She never gave up.
Three steps, at your own pace
- Step 1 · with help. Opinion starters.
- Step 2 · on your own. Do the sheet alone, then tap Check.
- Step 3 · go further. Write one more sentence of your own, then read it aloud to a partner.
My inspiring person
Speaking
Prepare a one-minute presentation with a photo.
Writing
Write your presentation.
Gap-fill sheet (paper or ENT)
Word bank strong · hard · grandmother
My inspiring person is my _______________. She worked very ________. She taught me to be __________.
Show answerHide answer
My inspiring person is my grandmother. She worked very hard. She taught me to be strong.
Three steps, at your own pace
- Step 1 · with help. Plan in four boxes.
- Step 2 · on your own. Do the sheet alone, then tap Check.
- Step 3 · go further. Write one more sentence of your own, then read it aloud to a partner.
Final task
Present your inspiring person (famous or from your family) in one minute.
I can do it
Tick what you can do. We do not mark what is missing: we practise it again next time.
Dys version and PAP / PPS: same tasks, shorter steps, word banks and Listen help when needed.