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.