Introduce your partner

**Take a few minutes to get to know your partner - then ask them the following questions. You will then introduce their answers to the class.**

1. Are you an 'early bird' or a 'night owl'?

2. Are you a 'dog person' or a 'cat person'? Which do you prefer and why?

3. What should you do if you see a bear?

4. What is your biggest 'pet peeve' (small thing that bothers/annoys you)?

5. If you could be any animal, what animal would you be? Why?

6. What is the theme of today?

The "Get Expression" Experience Story

 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. Offer us 3 choices and we will vote on 1. 

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 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. 

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

You will need to write 10-12 lines of dialogue.

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


Use the adverbs below to help guide your language.

Ex. Aldo: (lazily) 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

Actor's Voice

Write down some everyday sentences then practice in your group with the following styles:

Anxiously

Slowly

Seriously

Lazily

Dreamily

Suspiciously

Defensively

Calmly

Masterfully

Angrily

Quietly

Sadly

**Bonus

Awkwardly

Cheerfully

Loudly

Mysteriously

Innocently

Politely

Shyly

Rudely

Thoughtfully

Advice: Dear Abby

Dear Abby, 

I don't know what to do! My boyfriend and I have been dating for over two years, but I feel like he doesn't really love me. He rarely asks me out anymore: We don't go to restaurants, or shows. He doesn't buy me even the smallest of presents. I love him, but I think he's taking me for granted. What should I do?

 -Worried About Love

Response

Dear Worried About Love:

I think it's clear from your description that your boyfriend doesn't really love you. Two years is not such a long time to be dating, and the fact that he treats you like a toy he can ignore speaks volumes about his true feelings. Get out of the relationship as fast as you can! There are many more wonderful men out there who will appreciate, and treasure your love - don't waste it on an oaf who clearly has no clue as to your worth!

• The letters have a common structure

1. They begin with a salutation, greeting(Dear Abby, Classmate etc.).
2. The writer provides a brief background to set up his/her problem.
3. The writer briefly describes the dilemma s/he faces.
4. The writer asks a question of the columnist. (What should I do?)
5. The letter is often signed with some sort of anonymous, catchy phrase rather than the person's name. (Worried About Love)

a.Dear Abby, 

b. I don't know what to do! My boyfriend and I have been dating for over two years, but I feel like he doesn't really love me.

c.He rarely asks me out anymore: We don't go to restaurants, or shows. He doesn't buy me even the smallest of presents. I love him, but I think he's taking me for granted.

d.What should I do?

e. Worried About Love

What did you do this weekend?

For Monday, your assignment is to take at least 5 pictures around the city. This means you cannot be at Stafford House or in your apartment/dorm.

If you are with a classmate, you can each talk about your day/adventure but you must present 10 pictures.

Selfies are fine especially if you can see the sites in the background.

You can email me these pictures at: stathopo@gmail.com

On Monday, after the test, you will show your Chicago pictures and answer

Where were you?
Who were you with?
What is this place?
What did you think of it - would you recommend it?

Try to think about your language during this presentation and use some of the gerunds and infinitives from pg. 158. You can also use modifiers!

Example for 1 picture:

This weekend I was planning to go to The Bean but it was too cold, so I went to the Field Museum. At the Field Museum I wanted to see the exhibit on Ancient Egypt.  I was with my friend, Mari. I really like this place. I definitely recommend it. Especially Sue the dinosaur!

BAD EXAMPLE::

Here is my picture, here is me. Here is my friend. This is food we ate. I enjoy. Finished. 

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.

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.

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

Natural Disasters

1. How many types of natural disaster can you name? Which is the worst?

2. What natural disasters are common in your country?

3. What is the best / worst natural disaster movie you have seen?

4. Think of three natural disasters. What can you do to stay safe during and after those natural disasters?

5. What words can you use to describe a tsunami, flood, earthquake, and volcanic eruption?

Weather DQs

1. How often do you 'check the weather' forecast?

2. How much do you trust the weather forecast?

3. Which do you think is worse: being too hot or too cold? Why?

4. Do you prefer to have all 4 seasons or do you like the weather to stay the same? Why?

5. How does the weather influence our daily life?

6. Does the weather influence your mood? How do you feel today? Is it weather related?

Interview with a Classmate

You are a journalist for Stafford House News! You need to Interview your classmates for the latest edition which will be put on display in the hallway.


Make a magazine interview like pg. 30

Follow the following steps:

1. Brainstorm Questions (on a separate sheet of paper!) Around 5 is a good number because you will need to ask follow-up questions. Also, be ready to change or eliminate your questions if the person you are interviewing says "No." A good journalist has to adapt to the interview.

2. Interview your Partner - 3 Present perfect questions with a follow-up question (or 2) in the simple past.

3. Take notes on their answers - This does not have to be exactly what they say - just the main idea.

4. Edit - best questions, grammar, etc..

5. Publish - write on the magazine pages

6. Present/Read Magazine