3.5. Home Appliances and prepositions for joints and fixings

What home appliances do you know?

Listening Exercise Worksheet:

https://www.topworksheets.com/t/9gNKdeg97ZH

Video for the Listening Exercise

Exercise 1a on page 27 on Wordwall:

https://wordwall.net/es/resource/113909700

Exercise 1b on page 27

Writing and Speaking Activity: Designing an Infographic on Jointing Techniques for a Home Appliance

Objective:

To research, organise, and present information about the jointing techniques used in a home appliance through an informative and visually attractive infographic. Students will improve their technical vocabulary, written communication, creativity, and oral presentation skills.

Instructions:

Step 1: Choose a Home Appliance

Select one home appliance, such as:

• Microwave oven
• Refrigerator
• Washing machine
• Blender
• Electric fan

Step 2: Research Information

Investigate the jointing techniques used in the appliance. Include:

• Types of joints or fastening methods
• How the parts are fixed together
• Materials used
• Advantages and disadvantages

Examples:

• Screw fastening
• Welding
• Riveting
• Soldering
• Adhesive bonding

Step 3: Design the Infographic

Create an infographic that includes:

Required Sections

✔ Title
✔ Introduction
✔ At least 4 jointing techniques
✔ Images or illustrations
✔ Conclusion

Step 4: Use Appropriate Language

• Use clear technical vocabulary
• Write complete sentences
• Check spelling and grammar carefully
• Organise information clearly

Step 5: Oral Presentation

Present the infographic to the class in a short presentation (3–5 minutes).
Students should:

• Explain the techniques clearly
• Use correct pronunciation
• Speak confidently and fluently

Assessment Rubric (Maximum Score: 10)

Criteria	Excellent	Good	Satisfactory	Needs Improvement	Score
Design & Organisation	Creative, visually attractive, very well organised	Good design and organisation	Adequate design with some organisation	Poorly organised or difficult to read	/2
Vocabulary	Excellent use of technical vocabulary	Good vocabulary with few mistakes	Basic vocabulary	Limited or incorrect vocabulary	/2
Spelling & Grammar	No spelling or grammar mistakes	Few minor mistakes	Some noticeable mistakes	Many errors affecting understanding	/2
Content & Information	Accurate, detailed, and complete information	Mostly accurate and complete	Some missing or unclear information	Limited or incorrect information	/2
Oral Presentation	Clear, confident, fluent presentation	Good presentation with minor issues	Understandable but lacks confidence	Difficult to understand	/2

Total Score: /10