Artificial Noses
Upper-Internmediate level
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide gist, scan, detailed and deduction reading practice using a text about Artificial Noses in the context of Technology
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide vocabulary review and practice in context of Technology
Procedure (52-75 minutes)
Ss play "Hot Seat" with the words "electronic", "artificial" and "noses"
Ss are asked what they think artificial/electronic noses are Ss answers whether by volunteering or being nominated Ss are asked to watch a video and check their answers Ss watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67KZMoB5QHs Ss give WCFB
Ss are asked to read the text and answer HO-1 Ss are asked to work in pairs to compare and justify their answers T monitors T gets WCFB and asks for further justifications
Ss are asked to read the text and answer HO-2 Ss are asked to work in pairs to compare and justify their answers T monitors T gets WCFB and asks for further justifications
Ss work in groups Ss are given a piece of paper with either: (e-eye system) or (e-ear system) Ss have to draw a simple drawing of it and come up with advantages of having that system and state some of the similarities with the biological eye and ear Ss have gallery discussion about their ideas T monitors In the end, Ss vote for the best project