UNIT 3 · DUAL CHALLENGE

🎯 UNIT 3 · DUAL CHALLENGE

✦ Anna vs Andrea · 90-Minute Class ✦

📌 Step 1 · Warm-up (10 min)
📌 Step 2 · Reading (15 min)
📌 Step 3 · Grammar (20 min)
📌 Step 4 · Speaking (20 min)
📌 Step 5 · Writing (15 min)
📌 Step 6 · Wrap-up (5 min)
⏱️ ~85 min

🔥 Step 1 · Warm-up

⏱️ 10 min
👩‍🏫 TEACHER SAYS:
«Today we are doing a challenge. Anna, you are the ‘Smart Shopper’. Andrea, you are the ‘Generous Giver’. Let’s start with a vocabulary race and some questions.»
🟣 ANNA

📋 Vocabulary Race

Write down 5 words related to shopping and money.

💡 Examples
bargain, discount, loan, sale, afford
🗣️ Anna reads her words aloud. Andrea listens and asks one question.
🟠 ANDREA

📋 Vocabulary Race

Write down 5 words related to charity and giving.

💡 Examples
donate, volunteer, charity, fundraiser, sponsorship
🗣️ Andrea reads her words aloud. Anna listens and asks one question.

🗣️ Now discuss: «What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought? What is the best charity you know?»

💡 Each student speaks for 1-2 minutes. The other student listens and asks one follow-up question.

📚 Step 2 · Reading & Comprehension

⏱️ 15 min
👩‍🏫 TEACHER SAYS:
«Read the story below. Anna, you will answer the blue questions. Andrea, you will answer the orange questions. Both of you are practicing the same skills, but with different questions.»
📰 The Two Sisters

Emma and Sofia are sisters. Emma is a smart shopper. She loves finding bargains. She has bought many things on sale. Last year, she bought a jacket for only $20. She has never paid full price for anything. She says: «I have already saved $500 this year by buying on sale.»

Sofia is a generous giver. She loves helping others. She has donated money to many charities. Last month, she gave $50 to an animal shelter. She has already volunteered at a food bank. She says: «I haven’t given away my old clothes yet, but I will next week.»
🟣 ANNA

📖 Smart Shopper Questions

  1. What is Emma’s habit?
  2. How much did she pay for her jacket?
  3. How much has she saved this year?
  4. Has she ever paid full price for anything?
  5. Write one sentence about Emma using «already».
  6. What does Emma say she has already done?
  7. Do you think Emma is a smart shopper? Why or why not?
✅ Suggested Answers:
1. She loves finding bargains / buying on sale.
2. Only $20.
3. She has already saved $500.
4. No, she has never paid full price.
5. «She has already saved $500 this year.»
6. She has already saved $500.
7. Yes, because she saves money.
🟠 ANDREA

📖 Generous Giver Questions

  1. What is Sofia’s habit?
  2. How much did she donate last month?
  3. What has she already done?
  4. What hasn’t she done yet?
  5. Write one sentence about Sofia using «yet».
  6. Where did Sofia volunteer?
  7. Do you think Sofia is generous? Why or why not?
✅ Suggested Answers:
1. She loves helping others / donating to charity.
2. $50 to an animal shelter.
3. She has already volunteered at a food bank.
4. She hasn’t given away her old clothes yet.
5. «She hasn’t given away her old clothes yet.»
6. At a food bank.
7. Yes, because she donates money and time.

🗣️ Now share: «Anna, read your answers. Andrea, read your answers. Do you agree with each other’s opinions?»

📝 Step 3 · Grammar Focus

⏱️ 20 min
👩‍🏫 TEACHER SAYS:
«Now we practice grammar. Both of you will practice Present Perfect vs Simple Past AND already/yet. Anna, you have Exercise Set A. Andrea, you have Exercise Set B. The grammar is the same, but the sentences are different.»
🟣 ANNA

📝 Set A · Present Perfect vs Simple Past

Complete the sentences with the correct form.

Present Perfect vs Simple Past:
1. I ______ (never / buy) anything online.
2. Last year, I ______ (go) to a mall.
3. I ______ (find) a great jacket there.
4. I ______ (not / wear) it yet.
5. It ______ (be) a real bargain.
6. I ______ (spend) only $30 on it.
7. My sister ______ (already / give) away her old clothes.
8. She ______ (donate) $50 to charity last month.

already / yet:
9. I have ______ given away my old books.
10. I haven’t donated to the shelter ______.
11. Have you made a donation ______?
12. She has ______ volunteered at the food bank.
✅ Answers:
1. have never bought
2. went
3. found
4. haven’t worn
5. was
6. spent
7. has already given
8. donated
9. already
10. yet
11. yet
12. already
🟠 ANDREA

📝 Set B · Present Perfect vs Simple Past

Complete the sentences with the correct form.

Present Perfect vs Simple Past:
1. I ______ (never / sell) anything online.
2. Last month, I ______ (give) $20 to a friend.
3. I ______ (volunteer) at a food bank last year.
4. I ______ (not / finish) my charity work yet.
5. It ______ (be) a great experience.
6. I ______ (spend) $100 on donations so far.
7. My brother ______ (already / buy) a new phone.
8. He ______ (pay) $500 for it yesterday.

already / yet:
9. I have ______ given away my old clothes.
10. I haven’t collected the money ______.
11. Have you bought the supplies ______?
12. They have ______ finished the charity event.
✅ Answers:
1. have never sold
2. gave
3. volunteered
4. haven’t finished
5. was
6. have spent
7. has already bought
8. paid
9. already
10. yet
11. yet
12. already

🗣️ Now discuss: «What is the difference between Present Perfect and Simple Past?»

💡 Anna explains to Andrea. Andrea explains the difference between already and yet.

🗣️ Step 4 · Speaking Practice

⏱️ 20 min
👩‍🏫 TEACHER SAYS:
«Now you will do a role-play. Andrea, you are the Sales Assistant. Anna, you are the Customer. Use the phrases below. Then switch roles for the second situation. Both of you will practice the same phrases, but from different perspectives.»
🟣 ANNA

🛍️ Customer (Anna)

You are looking for a gift for your friend. You want something cheap and useful.

💬 Useful phrases:

  • «I’m looking for a present for a friend.»
  • «What kind of things do you have?»
  • «Do you have anything cheaper?»
  • «Could you show me something else?»
  • «On second thought, I’ll take this one.»
  • «How much is it?»
  • «I’ll pay by card, please.»

🎯 Your mission: Buy a gift for under $30.

💡 Think about: What does your friend like? Music? Sports? Books? You have 2 minutes to think. Then start the conversation with Andrea.
🟠 ANDREA

👔 Sales Assistant (Andrea)

You work at a store. Help Anna find the perfect gift.

💬 Useful phrases:

  • «Can I help you?»
  • «What kind of things does he/she like?»
  • «We have some great options.»
  • «What about this one?»
  • «This one is cheaper.»
  • «Would you like to see more?»
  • «How would you like to pay?»

🎯 Your mission: Help Anna find a gift under $30.

💡 Think about: What products do you have in your store? Electronics? Clothes? Books? You have 2 minutes to think. Then start the conversation with Anna.

🔄 Round 1: Anna (Customer) + Andrea (Assistant) – 5 minutes.

🔄 Round 2: Switch roles! Anna becomes the Assistant, Andrea becomes the Customer – 5 minutes.

💡 Use the phrases above. Be creative!

📧 Step 5 · Writing – Thank You Email

⏱️ 15 min
👩‍🏫 TEACHER SAYS:
«You will write a thank-you email for a charity campaign. Anna, you write the introduction and closing. Andrea, you write the middle paragraphs (how you raised money and what the charity does). Then combine your parts into one complete email.»
🟣 ANNA

✍️ Parts 1 & 4: Intro & Closing

Write the introduction (thank you & total raised) and the closing (thanks again & future plans).

💡 Example Intro
«This email is to say a big thank you to everyone who helped us raise money for UNICEF. We have raised $1,000!»
💡 Example Closing
«Thanks again for all your help. Please look out for our next event next month!»
🗣️ Read your intro and closing to Andrea. She will read her parts.
🟠 ANDREA

✍️ Parts 2 & 3: Body

Write the middle paragraphs: how you raised money and information about the charity.

💡 Example Body – How we raised money
«We sold cakes every Wednesday, organized a quiz night, and collected old clothes.»
💡 Example Body – About the charity
«UNICEF uses the money to help children in need around the world. They provide food, education, and medical care.»
🗣️ Read your body paragraphs to Anna. She will read her parts.

📌 Now combine! Read your parts to each other and create one complete email.

💡 You can write the complete email together in one text box below.

🎯 Step 6 · Wrap-up & Feedback

⏱️ 5 min
👩‍🏫 TEACHER SAYS:
«Great job today! Let’s reflect on what we learned. Anna, you will answer the first set of questions. Andrea, you will answer the second set. Then share with each other. Both of you practiced the same topics today!»
🟣 ANNA

📝 Self-Reflection

Answer these questions:

  1. What did you learn about Present Perfect today?
  2. What is the difference between Present Perfect and Simple Past?
  3. What did you learn about already/yet?
  4. What was the most difficult part of the class for you?
  5. What did you enjoy the most?
🟠 ANDREA

📝 Self-Reflection

Answer these questions:

  1. What did you learn about Present Perfect today?
  2. What is the difference between Present Perfect and Simple Past?
  3. What did you learn about already/yet?
  4. What was the most fun part of the class for you?
  5. What do you want to practice more?

🗣️ Now share: «Anna, read your answers. Andrea, read your answers. What was the most interesting thing you learned today?»

💡 Each student speaks for 1-2 minutes. Listen to each other and ask one question.

🎉 Excellent work today, Anna and Andrea!

See you next class!