Lead the way! c)
Focus ➤ Practising relative pronouns or adverbs Ss work in pairs. Read the rubric and explain the task. Allow time for Ss to prepare and then select some pairs to act out their exchange for the class.
Suggested Answer Key A: doctor B: A doctor is someone who treats sick people. A: bank B: That’s the bank where your mum works. etc
Speaking 6
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Suggested Answer Key Hi Samantha, Thanks for your e-mail. I’m glad you are well. Do you know who Chase Austin is? He is an American teenager who I find really interesting. His hobby is car racing and he drove in his first race when he was only 8 years old. I like him because he is not afraid to work hard to get what he wants. Write soon and tell me about someone who you admire. Love, James
Focus ➤ Talking about hobbies ñ Read the rubric and explain the task. Check understanding. ñ Ss work individually. Allow time for Ss to prepare and then have Ss talk to the class. Check Ss’ pronunciation and correct any mistakes. Ss ask speaker questions about his hobbies. Suggested Answer Key S1: I love painting. S2: Why do you like painting? S1: I like painting because I like creating things. S3: What kind of things do you paint? S1: I like painting animals. etc
Synergy ñ Allow Ss one minute to think of ten words they have learnt in today’s lesson. Ask Ss to use them to make their own sentences. ñ When Ss have finished ask them to get up and go around the class to find a partner who has something in common with them e.g. same hair/eye colour, same clothes, same taste in music, etc. ñ Ask Ss to discuss what they have learnt in the lesson with their partner.
Writing 7
Focus ➤ An e-mail to a pen-friend about a teenager you find interesting Go through the rubric with Ss and elicit key words (which teenagers, interesting, e-mail, pen-friend). Elicit from Ss what they need to write. Brainstorm ideas and write them on the board. Allow Ss time to complete the task in class. Check Ss’ work and give feedback. Alternatively, you can assign the task for HW provided you have gone through it orally in class.
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