Defne’s Day Off
Suggested lesson sequence
Warm up (2 minutes), read for gist, read again for detail, compare answers with evidence, complete vocabulary, discuss and write. Adapt timing to the learner. Score comprehension separately from vocabulary; neither score establishes a CEFR level.
Answer key
- A. İstanbul
She says she lives in İstanbul now; İzmir is where she is from. Evidence: paragraph 1.
- C. Flight attendant
She introduces herself as a flight attendant. Evidence: paragraph 1.
- C. At eleven
Her meeting with Maya is at eleven. Evidence: paragraph 2.
- C. Maya
Maya has the book in her bag. Evidence: paragraph 2.
- A. She buys fruit.
Buying fruit comes after her dance class. Evidence: paragraph 2.
Vocabulary key
- quiet
- breakfast
- friend
Speaking and writing guidance
Accept different opinions when supported with reasons. Assess task completion, clarity, vocabulary and sentence control separately. For B2, look for a supported position, a relevant counterargument and a response. Do not score political or philosophical agreement.
All stories and country scenarios in this series are original fictional teaching texts. Defne is a recurring fictional adult from İzmir, living in İstanbul and working as a flight attendant. New stories do not establish her exact age, employer or a job change.