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Better safe than sorry ñ Ask Ss to think of what the phrases mean and if they have equivalent phrases in their native language. Ask Ss to read through the leaflet again and to use the phrases in the box to discuss ways to protect yourself and your home. Ask a pair to read out the example question provided. Ss discuss in pairs. Go around the classroom monitoring Ss’ work and helping with any difficulties. When Ss have finished, ask a few pairs to act out their exchanges for the class. Correct any mistakes and help with pronunciation. Suggested Answer Key A: What should we take to bed? B: We should take a mobile phone with us. A: What should we do before letting somebody into the house? B: We should check their ID. etc
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Focus ➤ Writing a leaflet giving advice Go through the rubric with Ss and elicit key words (leaflet giving advice, protect yourself, streets). Refer Ss back to the leaflet in Ex. 1 and tell them they can use it as a model. Brainstorm ideas and write them on the board. Elicit the information that Ss should include in their leaflet. Allow Ss some time to complete the task in class. Go around the classroom monitoring Ss’ work and helping with
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Suggested Answer Key To protect yourself in the streets: ñ Don’t carry a lot of cash and keep your wallet close to you. ñ You shouldn’t leave expensive items in your car for all to see. ñ When you’re out at night time, you should walk in well-lit areas. ñ Always have your mobile phone with you and call the police if you have a problem.
Synergy ñ Allow Ss one minute to think about the useful phrases 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.
Hanging out Objectives
Vocabulary: free-time activities Reading & Listening: an article about favourite places Speaking: an interview Writing: an article about where you go in your free time
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any difficulties. Ss compare work. Check Ss’ work and give feedback. Alternatively, you can assign the task for HW provided you have gone through it orally in class.
Introduction Draw Ss’ attention to the title, Hanging out, and ask them what they think it means (spending time somewhere). Ask them about places where people usually hang out. Encourage Ss to predict what vocabulary they will see in the unit.