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📕 A2: Grades 7-9 • COMMUNITY & HELPING

Planning a School Fundraiser – Using 'Going to'

In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about future plans using 'going to'. You'll read a blog post about a school fundraiser, listen to a student share her plans, and then create your own event proposal and pitch.

Planning a School Fundraiser – Using 'Going to'
💬 Warm-up
1 Have you ever helped organize a school event? What was it?
2 What is a problem in your school or community you would like to solve?
3 How do you usually make plans with friends? Do you use 'going to'?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use 'going to' to describe future plans.
  • Understand and use vocabulary: problem, solution, together, organize, event, change.
  • Read a blog post about organizing a fundraiser and answer questions.
  • Listen to a monologue about planning an event and answer questions.
  • Write a short event proposal explaining a problem, solution, and needs.
  • Speak for 45 seconds presenting an event idea to classmates.
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
problem
"The biggest problem in our school is the old playground equipment."
a situation that is difficult or needs to be solved
2.
solution
"We found a solution: we will build a new playground next year."
a way to fix a problem or deal with a difficulty
3.
together
"Let's work together to make this event a success."
with each other; in a group
4.
organize
"Our team is going to organize a bake sale to raise money."
to arrange or plan something carefully
5.
event
"The fundraiser was a fun event for the whole school."
a planned activity or special occasion
6.
change
"We want to change the way people think about recycling."
to make something different from what it was before
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
problem
a situation that is difficult or needs to be solved
solution
a way to fix a problem or deal with a difficulty
together
with each other; in a group
organize
to arrange or plan something carefully
event
a planned activity or special occasion
change
to make something different from what it was before

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. The first step is to identify the problem we want to solve in our community.
2. Who is going to organize the volunteers for the event?
3. We need to work together to make the fundraiser a success.
4. The main event will be a talent show in the school gym.
5. I hope our project will bring real change to the school library.
6. Our group came up with a creative solution that everyone agreed on.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. The first step is to identify the problem we want to solve in our community.
2. Who is going to organize the volunteers for the event?
3. We need to work together to make the fundraiser a success.
4. The main event will be a talent show in the school gym.
5. I hope our project will bring real change to the school library.
6. Our group came up with a creative solution that everyone agreed on.

📖 Reading

Our Big Fundraiser – A Blog Post

Last week, my friends and I realized there is a big problem in our school: the library doesn't have enough new books. Many students want to borrow the latest novels, but the shelves are old and empty. We decided to find a solution. After a long talk, we came up with a plan: a school talent show! We are going to organize this big event together.

Everyone in our class is excited. We already started creating posters and selling tickets. We are going to work together every Friday after school. Our goal is to raise $500 for the library. We hope this will bring a positive change to our school. I believe we can do it if we all help.

Next week, we are going to meet with the principal to get permission. I'm a little nervous, but I know our project is good. If you want to join us, just talk to me after class. Let's make our school a better place!

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the problem the students want to solve?
The library doesn't have enough new books.
2.
What is their solution?
They are going to organize a school talent show to raise money.
3.
How often are they going to work on the event?
They are going to work together every Friday after school.
4.
What is the goal of their fundraising?
They want to raise $500 for the library.
5.
What are they going to do next week?
They are going to meet with the principal to get permission.

🎧 Listening Practice

Amelia’s Plans for the Fundraiser

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
What is the problem Amelia mentions?
The sports equipment is very old – balls are flat and nets have holes.
2.
What is their solution?
They are going to have a fun run to raise money.
3.
How is Amelia going to help?
She is going to create the posters.
4.
When is the event going to happen?
It is going to be on the last Saturday of the month.
5.
What change does Amelia hope to see?
She hopes to buy new equipment for afternoon sports.

🗣️ Pair Work

Project Planning – Plan an Event Together

"Work with a partner or small group. You have five minutes to plan a small event for your school. Follow the steps below. Use 'going to' to talk about your plans."

👉 1. Decide on a problem in your school (e.g., no recycling bins, boring lunch time).

👉 2. Think of a solution – your event. What is it going to be? (e.g., a recycling competition or a game day).

👉 3. Assign tasks: Who is going to organize what? How are you going to work together?

👉 4. Share your plan with the class using 'going to'.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: problem solution together organize event change
✍️ WRITING

Event Proposal

Write a short proposal for a charity or school event. Explain the problem, your solution, and what you need. Use 'going to' for plans. Write 80-100 words.

✅ Checklist:
  • Minimum 80 words, use 4+ vocabulary words (problem, solution, together, organize, event, change), use 'going to' for at least three future plans, structure: problem → solution → needs.
🎙️ SPEAKING

Planning Pitch

Record a 45-second talk presenting your event idea to classmates. State the problem, your solution, and how you are going to organize it together.

✅ Checklist:
  • Record 45 seconds, use 4+ vocabulary words, use 'going to' naturally, clear structure (problem, solution, plan), speak at a natural pace.
Helpful Phrases
  • We are going to organize a...
  • The problem is that...
  • Our solution is to...
  • We are going to work together by...
  • With this event, we hope to bring change...
  • We need help with...