UNIT ELEVEN EXPRESSING PREFERENCES
Part 1: Unit Outline Curriculum reference: Language function no. 12 under scope and sequence Things to teach Language function and forms/exponents:
Expressing preferences You go to the movies; I'd rather stay home tonight. I prefer tea to coffee. She likes living in Ilam better than living in Kathmandu. Parents Reading comprehension followed by extended activities Text based vocabulary items Preference words and articles Use of words such as „like‟, „dislike‟ „prefer‟, etc. to express preference Use of definite and indefinite articles
Reading:
Grammar:
Listening: A conversation about preference Listening comprehension followed by extended activities Activities that focus on the use of ‘likes’ and ‘dislikes’ Answer questions taking turns (using clues) Telling how one feels about different kinds of people Writing job application and curriculum vitae (CV) Rearranging the scrambled sentences so as to make up a job application Writing a job application for the vacant position Filling up the given table with information from the advertisements Designing an advertisement for the post of a secondary level English teacher for school
Speaking:
Writing:
Content themes/topics The story „Parents‟ Advertisement Job application Curriculum Vitae (CV) 205