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Materials

Abc New English File
Abc PP
Abc WB

Main Aims

  • To provide gist reading practice using a text about manners in the context of manners in different countries

Subsidiary Aims

  • To provide accuracy speaking practice in a free speaking

Procedure

Stage 1- Lead-in (5-5 minutes) • To ensure the students understand the concept of a postcard.

Locate postcard on top of sheet. explain the concept of the postcard. gather opinions on the context of the postcard.

Stage 2 (5-8 minutes) • To pre teach vocabulary and CCQ where appropraite

Pre teach the following words using PP: to be rude, to have good manners, to be amazed, disgusting ,

Stage 3 (8-10 minutes) • specify info by gist reading

focus attention on the teapots- what do they come from? Ideas? reading for gist. read culture shock , complete ex b and illicit quick feedback.

Stage 4 (8-10 minutes) • successfully complete T/F task

Prepare students for T/F task. do first one as an example. allow students to check in pairs or groups then write correct answers on board. ask students to correct the F sentences. monitor and help where necessary. ask ss was the text difficult? easy? why?

Step 5 (5-5 minutes) • Deducing meaning form context

have ss complete the phrases with the missing verbs. do as quick as possible

Stage 6 (8-10 minutes) • illicit Free Speaking

Ask ss if they think people in their countries are more similar to Alexander or Miranda. Why? Why not? Then as GW, have ss find 3 similarities and 3 differences in the text to their own cultures/countries, and tell each other.

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