Sports Fans

Sports are fun and an important to our lives. They also have complicated vocabulary.

Your job is to explain a traditional sport from your country. If you cannot choose a particular sport from your country then you can choose any other *interesting* sport (except Soccer!).

Examples:

National Sports

Use the Vocabulary from page: 84 & 85

You can present alone or with a partner. If you choose a partner you and you partner will present together. You both must speak the same amount of time.

Answer some of these questions and include anything else you think is important. You do not have to answer all the questions. 

Explain how many players each team has.
How do you play?
Do you score points or goals?
Do you run or jump or drive etc...?
What are some of the rules?
Are there penalties?
What do you wear to play?
Why is it so popular in your country?
Do you enjoy this sport?
Do you play this sport?

You have your freedom to present this any style you want;
Speaking
Pictures
PPT

Just be sure you and your partner are speaking!!

OBSTACLE COURSE

Your team will make an obstacle course for another team to try!

You must use the grammar from Chapter 11: Expressing Movement and  Phrasal Verbs (pg 162/163)

Minimum of 15 sentences:

Minimum of 10 Expressing Movement words
(You cannot use go straight - instead say ' walk towards' the student lounge.)
(you cannot say 'go right/go left' - instead say - turn right, on your right, walk towards the right etc...)

Minimum of 5 sentences using Phrasal Verbs (pick up the Wig) 

**Don't do anything dangerous OR disgusting (crawl on the floor)**

In each group there will be:

*Blindfolded person: traded to another team. 
**Reader - read the instructions. 
***Guide - touch the blindfolded person ONLY if they need help. 
OPTIONAL: {****Filmer - film the obstacle course. } This could be the reader or the guide. 

WIPEOUT



QUESTIONS AFTER:

1. How many phrasal verbs did your group use?

2. How many movement words?

3. Blindfolded person: Did you notice the phrasal verbs or movement words?

4. Who had the hardest job? Why?

5. Did you change anything in your directions as you were doing it?

PHRASAL VERBS/ MOVEMENT GUESSING GAME

You and a partner need to take 10 pictures. - They can be outside or inside. 

5 that demonstrate Phrasal Verbs (pg. 163)

5 that demonstrate Movement (pg. 162)

Email the pictures to me at stathopo@gmail.com

Emily's Class: ethands4106@gmail.com

Send them Small/Medium Size. 

It usually takes a few minutes for the pictures to arrive so send them BEFORE the time is up. 

Phrasal Verbs

This is just the beginning! Listen to these songs (or any that you find) and look for the Phrasal Verbs.

When you find the Phrasal Verbs look at the context and then look them up in the Phrasal Verb Dictionary (link below).


1.Bruno Mars:

The Lazy Song


2.Kelly Clarkson:

Breakaway

3.The Weekend:

Starboy

4.Beyonce:
Halo

5James Arthur:

Say you want to go

6.Justin Bieber:
Love Yourself

7.Ed Sheeran:
Shape of you

Genius.Com for Lyrics

Phrasal Verb Dictionary

Phrasal Verb Dictionary

Opinion Essays

1. Is our dependence on computers a good thing or a bad thing?


2. Should students be able to grade their teachers?


3. How necessary is college education?


4. Do apps help you or just waste your time?


5. Can cellphones be educational tools? 


6. Can graffiti be considered art?


7. What is your opinion on law enforcement (police)?


8. Do laws banning offensive words (swear words like F@CK!)  make the world a better place?

Listening-Speaking.

1. Do you have a phobia?

2. What animal do you want to see on safari?

3. Did you like school? What was your best and worst subject?

4. What do you do? For how long have you been a...?

5. What is your favorite building/place in Chicago? Why?

When I was 11 Years Old

What was life like when you were 10-11 years old? ...or younger!! 8-9?

You can email me at: stathopo@gmail.com

Construct a visual timeline that shows main events from the year you were ten or eleven. You can include global events, events in the US and events that were taking place in your home country. Topics can range from politics to fashion to music to significant personal events.

Include pictures without words!  Your task will be to talk about each image you show the class. Include 5-7 images. Your presentation should be around 3-5 minutes long. Any pictures of you at this age would also be great to include.

Use the grammar from Chapter 10 "Used To" and "Might" as well as Past Simple and Present Perfect. pg. 144 Grammar from 10B, 10C

Here are some website that "might" help you:

The People History

Info Please

MUSIC BIOGRAPHY

Present a Biography of a famous musician. Email me at: stathopo@gmail.com

You can include pictures, music etc.. but remember the most important thing is your speaking!

You should try to speak for 3 minutes! Answer the questions on pg. 73. These will guide you.

You will be graded on your use of grammar and vocabulary

You can use notes but don't just read them!! Make eye contact.

Be sure to use the past tense - simple past and present perfect.
Use the vocabulary from page 72 to guide you. These are important life events.

For/Since

Write 3 sentences about your life with For and 3 sentences with Since.

Example: 

I have studied Spanish for 20 years.
I have studied Spanish since I was 16 years old.       Don't just repeat the sentences! 


I have lived in Chicago since 1982.
I have lived in Chicago (on and off) for 36 years.    Don't just repeat the sentences! 


**Then practice the question form above the sentence.

How long have you studied English?

How long have you lived in Chicago?

The 'GET' Expression Experience

 Presentation on a "Get Expression" experience.

Tell us about the time you "got married", "got in shape", "got angry", "got nervous", "got a present", "got lost", "got a job", "got an important email/text"

This is an anecdote. An anecdote is a short, personal story. Here are some examples:

1. The first time I 'got pulled over' by the police. 

2. The time my friends and I 'got lost' looking for French Fries. 

3. The time I 'got a job'

You only need to choose one story from your own life.  


You should outline your story and speak for 2-3 minutes. Include details in the story. You can use notes. People will be able to ask questions after your tell your story. 

Prepare your story before Monday. If you just talk, you won't use correct grammar. Use page 159. 

Think of your story almost like an essay - there should be an introduction, a body and a conclusion. 

Photojournalist First Conditional Activity

Show us the consequences of your life using the first conditional.

Take 10 pictures of the first conditional and tell us a story. 

Use medium sized images and email them as soon as you take them together. 

*Use images only - all the language must come from you! 

**Email the pictures to me at: stathopo@gmail.com

ADVERBS OF MANNER THEATER

You are a director writing a script! Make enough copies for the actors and one for yourself! 3-5 copies. Print it to the front desk - USE THE COMPUTERS ON THE TOEFL SIDE!

EMAIL IT TO: stathopo@gmail.com if you cannot print

will need to write 10-12 lines of dialogue.

You can have 2-4 actors from your class to read your script.


Use the adverbs below to help guide your language.

Ex. Emily: (Awkwardly) Open your books.

       Ellie (cheerfully) Ok teacher! What page?
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Anxiously

Slowly

Seriously

Lazily

Dreamily

Suspiciously

Defensively

Calmly

Masterfully

Angrily

Quietly

Sadly

**Bonus

Awkwardly

Cheerfully

Loudly

Mysteriously

Innocently

Politely

Shyly

Rudely

Thoughtfully

Extremely Amazing Chicago Presentation!!!

You have a mission!! Go out and explore the city this weekend!!

You should take 3-5 pictures and you can email them me at stathopo@gmail.com. Find and describe 5 examples of city life to the class using modifiers. 

You can explain these photos using HAVE TO, MUST, SHOULD, CAN and any negative forms.

Or you can explain 5 examples you saw of city life using modifiers.

For example: It was an extremely hot day and I saw a very old man yelling at a pigeon.
For example: When you are in Chicago you must see The Bean - it is a really famous Chicago landmark.

Remember the most important part is your speaking!

City Advice!!

What should people know when they visit your hometown?
What are some things they should or shouldn't do?

Make a list of the Top 10 things to do when visiting your hometown. Follow the ten sentences below.

1. You have to...

2. You don't have to...

3. Do you have to...?

4. You can't...

5. You must...

6. You must not...

7. You should...

8. You shouldn't...

9. You ought to...

10. I think you should...

Famous For

When people think of Chicago they think of Michael Jordan, Deep-dish pizza and Gangsters.

What do people think of when they think of your hometown?

For this presentation you will describe a couple of things your hometown is famous for. These can be buildings, food or scenery.

For this presentation your focus should be on using new vocabulary. There is plenty of vocabulary on pages 156, 157. You can also use important prepositional phrases from page 49.  Try to use 6-10 vocabulary words.


You can show a photo of a famous location, building, site etc...


You should make a small PowerPoint with 3-5 images of things your hometown is famous for.

Go and Come Back

If you mean in terms of when to use which, this might help:

Imagine you and your friend are standing at Point A. You decide to walk toward Point B, about 100 yards away, while your friend stays at Point A. Once you get to Point B, you decide to return to Point A.

From YOUR perspective, you would ‘go back’ to Point A, because that’s where you were before and you’re now leaving Point B behind you. But from YOUR FRIEND’s perspective, you would ‘come back’ to Point A, because he never left it and you’re walking TOWARDS him to return to Point A.

If you then BOTH decided to walk to Point B together, you would BOTH be ‘going back’ to it (even though your friend didn’t go with you the first time) because you’re both leaving the point where you are to go somewhere else. However, if ANOTHER friend showed up at the Point A you left, and once you got to Point B you decided to return to him at Point A, you would BOTH be ‘going back’ to meet your other friend. But from your other friend’s perspective you would BOTH be ‘coming back’ to him, because again, he’s seeing you walking to where he is.

Hope that makes sense. :)

Guinness Book of World Records

Since the beginning of time, people have wanted to do the best and biggest things:

World's Largest

There is even a book to documents who has the best, biggest, longest, smallest, tallest things in the world. You can email your presentation to stathopo@gmail.com OR donnapitz@hotmail.com

Your job is to research a record you think is interesting and present it to the class. You should answer the following questions:

What is it?
Why did you choose it?
What is the normal size/length of this object?
What the the record? Who is the second best? Can you compare them?

You should use at least 6 comparative or superlative sentences.

Be sure to include pictures or videos! I encourage you to make a short PowerPoint Presentation to go with your research. You can work alone or with a partner. If you are alone your presentation should be 3-5 minutes and with a partner 6-8. I want to hear everyone speak so I can give you feedback.

You can use this link to help you get started Guinness World Records

Animal Trivia

1. What is the fastest land animal? 

2. What is the largest land animal? 

3. What is the largest animal?

4. How many legs does a butterfly have? 

5. Does a zebra have spots or stripes? 

6. Does a leopard have spots or stripes? 

7. How many legs does an octopus have?

8. What is the lightest bird in the world? 

9. What is the biggest snake? 

10. What animal has four legs, eats grass and makes milk? 

11. How many legs do 2 spiders have? 

12. What color are skunks? 

1. Cheetah

2. African Elephant

3. Blue Whale

4. 6

5. Stripes

6. Spots

7. 8

8. Humming Bird

9. Anaconda

10. Cow

11. 16 

12. Black and White

WHICH DO YOU PREFER?

1. Swimming in the ocean or swimming in a pool? WHY?

2. A vacation with family or vacation with friends? WHY?

3. Watching a movie in your language or with subtitles? WHY?

4. Watching a movie in the theater or at home? WHY?

5. Communicating by email or by text? WHY?

6. Watching sports or playing sports? WHY?

7. Reading an ebook or reading a regular book? WHY?

8. Doing English homework or doing housework? WHY?

9. Listening to music with headphones or listening to music without headphones? WHY?

10. Going clothes shopping alone or going clothes shopping with another person? WHY?

**Think of 2 of your own to ask your partner!

How Fast Is Your Life?

Watch the following videos.

Compare this listening to the listenings we have in the book. Was is more difficult to understand?

Nat Geo - How Fast is your Life?

Why didn't people notice the gorilla?

Technology is so new - we don't have a plan for how to control it. What do you think we should do about it?

How Fast is your Life - Part 2

What was the plan?

Was it effective?

Fashion Designers

You are a hip, new designer. You need to sell the hottest product. The only problem is...it is a little strange. Your job is to make it sound amazing!!

Use the language from your LANGUAGE KEY!

In addition to language, there are many techniques to help influence people. Use the two together to sell your product. Try to make it sound amazing!!

5 Persuasive Techniques:


Bandwagon: Everyone is doing it - so should you!


Facts:9/10 doctors agree. 90% of people say...


Testimony: I tried it and I love it! 


Geek to Chic: I used to be unpopular. Look at me now! 


Celebrity: Michael Jordan uses this shampoo!

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Identify: Who is your target audience?

Does that change your language/approach? 

Price range?

Present the Pitch: 5 min each 

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What was most effective in each pitch? Would you buy the product? 

What are they selling?

What techniques did they use?

What target language did they use?

Price point?

Would you buy it?
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ONLY LOOK AT YOUR CLOTHING ITEM!
Clothing 1

Footwear

Coat

Jewelry

Clothing 2

Clothing 3

Clothing 4

Accessory

THAT

The word 'that' is a common word in English that is used in many different ways. Did you notice the use of 'that' in the previous sentence? In this case, 'that' was used as a relative pronoun as a compliment. Often 'that' can be used or left out of a sentence entirely. For example, many English students know (that) you can leave out 'that', depending on the instance. This guide to the use of 'that' will help you understand when to use the word, as well as when it's okay to leave it out.

'That' as a Determiner

'That' is used as a determiner at the beginning of sentences to indicate one object which is far from the speaker. Note that the plural form of 'that' as a determiner is 'those'. 'That' and 'those' is generally used with 'there' to indicate that the object(s) is not close to the speaker.

Examples:

That's my friend Tom over there.
That's a pencil you have in your hand.
Those paintings are by Cezanne.
That is my house on the corner of the street.

'That' as a Relative Pronoun

'That' can be used as a relative pronoun to connect two clauses. In this case, 'that' can also be substituted by 'who' or 'which'.

Examples: That = Which

Tom bought the apples that the man was selling.
OR
Tom bought the apples which the man was selling.

Examples: That = Who

Peter invited the boy that was new in class.
OR
Peter invited the boy who was new in class.

'That' in a Clause as an Object

'That' can be used in clauses that act as the object of a verb.

Examples

Jennifer hinted that she would be late for class.
Doug knew that he needed to hurry up.
The teacher suggested that we finish our homework.

'That' in a Clause as a Compliment to a Noun or an Adjective

'That' can be used in a clause following a noun or an adjective as a compliment. A compliment helps give additional information about the noun or adjective.

It answers the question 'why'.

Examples

Peter is upset that his sister wants to drop out of high school.
Mr. Johnson appreciates our efforts that have brought in a lot of donations.
She is certain that her son will be accepted to Harvard.

'That' Clause as Subject of a Sentence

'That' clauses can introduce a phrase acting as the subject of a sentence. This use of 'that' clauses is somewhat formal and is not common in everyday speech.

Examples

That it is so difficult is hard to understand.
That Mary feels so sad is very upsetting.
That our teacher expects us to do two hours of homework every day is crazy!

The Fact That ...

Related to the use of 'that' clauses as a subject is the more common phrase 'The fact that ...' to introduce a sentence. While both forms are correct, it is much more common to begin a sentence with the phrase 'The fact that ...'

Examples:

The fact that he wants to see you should make you happy.
The fact that unemployment is still high proves what a difficult economy this is.
The fact that Tom passed the test shows how much he has improved.

Compound Conjunctions with 'That'

There are a number of compound conjunctions (words that connect) with 'that'. These expressions tend to be used in formal English and include:

in order that so that providing that in case that now that given that

Examples:

He purchased the computer so that he might improve his typing.
Susan told him she would marry him providing that he found a job.
Alice feels happy now that she has moved into a new home.

After Reporting Verbs

'That' can be dropped after reporting verbs such as say (that), tell someone (that), regret (that), imply (that), etc.

Examples

Jennifer said (that) she was in a hurry.
Jack told me (that) he wanted to move to New York.
The boss implied (that) the company was doing very well.

After Adjectives

Some adjectives can be followed by 'that' when answering the question 'why'. 'That' can be dropped after the adjective.

I'm happy (that) you found a new job.
She's sad (that) he's going to move to New York.
Jack is anxious (that) he didn't pass the test.

As Object in Relative Clauses

It's common to drop 'that' when it is the object of the relative clause it introduces.

He invited the boy (that) he met on the train.
Shelly purchased the chair (that) she had seen at the auction.
Alfred wants to read the book (that) Jane recommended.

https://www.thoughtco.com/uses-of-that-1210017

Have you ever...

...peed your pants

...read the Harry Potter Series

...stolen something

...skipped class

...cheated on a test

....been on tv

...hated your friend's boyfriend/girlfriend

...sung in the shower

...shot a gun

...eaten a bug

...snuck out of the house

...scored an important point in a game

...held a snake

...stayed up all night (pulled an all-nighter)

...thrown up in the last 3 years

...forgotten a friend's birthday

...gone surfing

...fallen in public

...made a snowman

...had someone give you flowers/have given someone flowers

...been to Disneyland

...snuck into the movies without paying

Already **Just** Yet

Write down 2 things you've already done today.

Write down 2 things you haven't done yet.

Write down 2 things you have just done.

Just can mean ‘recently’ or ‘a very short time before or after speaking’:

We often use the present perfect or past perfect with this meaning of just when we refer to a short time before the moment of speaking:

I’ve just decided to sell my apartment.

I’m on my way to the station. Their train has just arrived.

I have already had my coffee.

I have already made my bed.

I haven't made my dinner yet.

I haven't taught my second class yet.

I have just had a snack.

I have just taken attendance.

Make Versus Do

1. _______ a mistake

2. _______ homework

3. _______ plans

4. ________ housework

5. ________ the bed

6. ________ the laundry

7. ________ the dishes

8.________ dinner

9. _______ noise

10. ________a phone call


MAKE:

1. You create something new. Nothing existed before. Ex. make a cake

2. Make someone do something: force them to do it.

3. Make also has collocations. Make friends, make a joke....

4. Usually used for: creating, actions or reactions (make me smile), plans, sounds, food, drink, meals.


DO:

1. A command. Collocation. Learn it as they are. English gut. Do your homework.

2. Just do it.(or don't do it). Perform or don't perform an action.

3. Usually associated with: work, jobs, tasks, activities in general (do something), replace an obvious verb (do my hair - comb, style my hair).

What's the Word

Language is always changing. It is important to know how languages are connected and how they affect each other. Take a look at this Language Tree to see how some languages are related to each other.

Then, try this quiz to identify different language sounds. Record your score. How difficult is it?

Guess the Language - Spoken

Language Game - Letters


With your partner choose 6 words that you will bring back and explain to the class. You will also use 1-2 of these words to make questions for  your classmates. Be sure the words are appropriate!

Oxford English Dictionary -January

OED March

A-D

E-H

I-L

M-P

Q-T

U-Z

Use these resources to look up your words.

Great Online English-English Dictionary

Thesaurus.com - Synonyms

Urban Dictionary - Dictionary of slang, new words and invented words...

Family Trip!

1. Where are we going to go?

2. When are we going to go?

3. How long are we going to stay?

4. Where are we going to stay?
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5. Why did you agree on this trip?

Name Quiz

1. First, without asking, write down the names of your classmates.

2. Then, if you are not sure ask them what their name is and how to spell it.

Example: 

               A:"Excuse me, what is your name?"

               B: 'Ellie'
 
               A: "How do you spell that?"

               B: "E-L-L-I-E"

Portmanteau

Take a look at the following words combinations. Can you guess what words they make or vice versa?


1. Brunch
2. Email
3. Guesstimate
4. Jeggings
5. Spork
6. Turducken
7. Smog
8. Spanglish
9. Interpol
10. HiTech


1. Gigantic +Enormous
2. Web + Log
3.Chuckle + Snort
4. Ipod + Broadcasting
5. Internet + Citizen
6. Sex + Texting
7. Hazardous + Material
8. Group + Coupon
9. Romantic + Comedy
10. Chicago + Siberia








1. Breakfast + Lunch
2. Electronic + Mail
3. Guess + Estimate
4. Jeans+ Leggings
5. Spoon + Fork
6. Turkey + Duck+ Chicken
7. Smoke + Fog
8. Spanish + English
9. International + Police
10. High + Technology




1. Ginormous
2. Blog
3. Chortle
4. Podcast
5. Netizen
6. Sexting
7. Hazmat
8. Groupon
9. Romcom
10.Chiberia

EVEN

If you have seen or heard the word even in English but were unsure of how to use it, this page is for you!

even for surprise

The word even is used to show that something is surprising or unusual; it is more than we would expect:

'She likes chocolate so much that she even eats it for breakfast.'
'We couldn't find it - even using the map.'
'Everyone failed the test - even Susan who usually passes.'

even for comparatives

Even is used to add emphasis when making a comparison:

'It's cold now, but it gets even colder in winter.'
'The second Star Wars film is even better than the first one.'

even for balanced

Even is used to describe a situation which is equal or well balanced:

'Here's the 5 dollars I lent you. We're even now.'
'Both teams played very well - It was an even game.'

even for flat

Even is used to describe a surface that is flat:

'The table has an even surface.'

even for numbers

Even numbers are 2, 4, 6 and so on. The opposite are odd numbers (1, 3, 5, ...)

• India is even ___ than Australia.

My Last Vacation

My last vacation!

*Using only pictures, tell us the story of your last vacation.

*Use the Questions on pg. 13 to guide your presentation and the Vocabulary on page 152.

*You will be evaluated on your use of grammar and the past tense.

                                *Your goal is to speak for 2-3 minutes.

You can email your PPT to: Layni.myers@gmail.com AND stathopo@gmail.com

Sports Fans

Sports are fun and an important to our lives. They also have complicated vocabulary.

Your job is to explain a traditional sport from your country. If you cannot choose a particular sport from your country then you can choose any other *interesting* sport (except Soccer!).

Examples:

National Sports

Use the Vocabulary from page: 84 & 85

You can present alone or with a partner. If you choose a partner you and you partner will present together. You both must speak the same amount of time.

Answer some of these questions and include anything else you think is important. You do not have to answer all the questions. 

Explain how many players each team has.
How do you play?
Do you score points or goals?
Do you run or jump or drive etc...?
What are some of the rules?
Are there penalties?
What do you wear to play?
Why is it so popular in your country?
Do you enjoy this sport?
Do you play this sport?

You have your freedom to present this any style you want;
Speaking
Pictures
PPT

Just be sure you and your partner are speaking!!

Phrasal Verbs and Movement Guessing Game

You and a partner need to take 10 pictures. - They can be outside or inside. 

5 that demonstrate Phrasal Verbs (pg. 163)

5 that demonstrate Movement (pg. 162)

Email the pictures to me at stathopo@gmail.com 
Emily's Class: ethands4106@gmail.com

Send them Small/Medium Size. 

It usually takes a few minutes for the pictures to arrive so send them BEFORE the time is up. 

Songs with Phrasal Verbs

This is just the beginning! Listen to these songs (or any that you find) and look for the Phrasal Verbs.

When you find the Phrasal Verbs look at the context and then look them up in the Phrasal Verb Dictionary (link below).


1.Bruno Mars:

The Lazy Song


2.Kelly Clarkson:

Breakaway

3.The Weekend:

Starboy

4.Beyonce:
Halo

5James Arthur:

Say you want to go

6.Justin Bieber:
Love Yourself

7.Ed Sheeran:
Shape of you

Genius.Com for Lyrics

Phrasal Verb Dictionary

Phrasal Verb Dictionary

Kickstart a Kickstarter

Time is money! People want to invest in quality products for the future and people want to earn a lot from their innovative ideas.

Kickstarter is a website that allows people to crowd fund their ideas to achieve their dreams.

Your task is to look at the Kickstarter website and choose a product you believe in. You will present it to the class in your own words. You must choose an invention that has NOT been successful yet. You will know this by how much money it has raised.

**After your presentation the winning group can show the Kickstarter video that goes along with their product.

 Every pair will have $5,000 to invest in as many products as you want. You will decide where the money goes - you can give one product $100 or one product $2000. You decide who has the best product and the best presentation. ***You are not allowed to take bribes! You must sign your checks with your name and your partner's name and the correct amount.

At the end of class we will tally all the investments and see who gets the most funding! Be sure to share talking time and use some vocabulary!

Kickstarter

Mark Cuban

Shark Tank

When I was 11 Years Old

What was life like when you were 10-11 years old? ...or younger!! 8-9?

You can email me at: stathopo@gmail.com

Construct a visual timeline that shows main events from the year you were ten or eleven. You can include global events, events in the US and events that were taking place in your home country. Topics can range from politics to fashion to music to significant personal events.

Include pictures without words!  Your task will be to talk about each image you show the class. Include 5-7 images. Your presentation should be around 3-5 minutes long. Any pictures of you at this age would also be great to include.

Use the grammar from Chapter 10 "Used To" and "Might" as well as Past Simple and Present Perfect. pg. 144 Grammar from 10B, 10C

Here are some website that "might" help you:

The People History

Info Please

COULD YOU SURVIVE?

Using the 2nd conditional, should and vocabulary please explain your scenario.

Try to answer the questions:

How much time do you have to survive?
What equipment, if any, do you need?
How many people die each year from this?
What should you do if you are in this situation?

Give 3- 5 safety tips:
If you were trapped in a car you could die in 1 minute.
If you were trapped in a car you could survive if you open the window, and get out. 
If you are in a sinking car you should not call the police. 
You should act quickly.
You should have a small hammer to help you. 

**Extra - you may use a bonus video after you are done speaking.


1. Avalanche

2. You are attacked by Zombies on a train

3. Choking while home alone

4. You are lost at sea/sinking boat

5. You are a plane crash survivor

6. Attacked by a bear or dog

7. In a falling elevator

8. You are lost in the forest

9. You're at home and a tornado is spotted nearby

10. You are walking on a frozen lake and a friend falls in the water





If you were in a car that drove off a bridge....

Example:
Car Escape

MUSIC BIOGRAPHY

Present a Biography of a famous musician.

You can include pictures, music etc.. but remember the most important thing is your speaking!

You should try to speak for 3 minutes! Answer the questions on pg. 73. These will guide you.

You will be graded on your use of grammar and vocabulary

You can use notes but don't just read them!! Make eye contact.

Be sure to use the past tense - simple past and present perfect.
Use the vocabulary from page 72 to guide you. These are important life events.

The 'GET' Expression Experience

 Presentation on a "Get Expression" experience.

Tell us about the time you "got married", "got in shape", "got angry", "got nervous", "got a present", "got lost", "got a job", "got an important email/text"

This is an anecdote. An anecdote is a short, personal story. Here are some examples:

1. The first time I 'got pulled over' by the police. 

2. The time my friends and I 'got lost' looking for French Fries. 

3. The time I 'got a job'

You only need to choose one story from your own life.  


You should outline your story and speak for 2-3 minutes. Include details in the story. You can use notes. People will be able to ask questions after your tell your story. 

Prepare your story before Monday. If you just talk, you won't use correct grammar. Use page 159. 

Think of your story almost like an essay - there should be an introduction, a body and a conclusion. 

ADVERBS OF MANNER THEATER!

You are a director writing a script! Make enough copies for the actors and one for yourself! 3-5 copies. Print it to the front desk - USE THE COMPUTERS ON THE TOEFL SIDE

EMAIL IT TO: driedel@staffordhouse.com if you cannot print
You will need to write 10-12 lines of dialogue.

You can have 2-4 actors from your class to read your script.


Use the adverbs below to help guide your language.

Ex. Emily: (Awkwardly) Open your books.

       Ellie (cheerfully) Ok teacher! What page?
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Anxiously

Slowly

Seriously

Lazily

Dreamily

Suspiciously

Defensively

Calmly

Masterfully

Angrily

Quietly

Sadly

**Bonus

Awkwardly

Cheerfully

Loudly

Mysteriously

Innocently

Politely

Shyly

Rudely

Thoughtfully