Expressions to express certainty
Upper-intermediate level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide expressions to help them speak about things that are true.
Subsidiary Aims
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learn expressions to help them express their ideas more freely.
Procedure (39-39 minutes)
T shows SS a dialogue on OHP. Asks SS to read the dialogue silently and discuss in pairs to answers some questions about the dialogue: A: Do you think that we will get high marks in the exam? B: I am absolutely certain that we will get A+. Questtion: Does speaker B sure that they will get high marks? What helped you to answer the previous question?
T tells SS answer ex.3 individually. check in pairs. listen to the recording to check the answers and drill.
T makes a matching activity by getting some pieces of paper and writes some expressions and sentences. SS match the two parts of the sentences individually. SS check answers in pairs. Then feedback by distributing the answer key. ................................... T puts some pieces of paper of expressions in a box and asks SS to take one and talk about best cities (T models first). SS think for 30 sec. T: There is no doubt about it, London is the best city in the world. SS take turns to talk about the best cities in the world T asks SS "What is the name of my best city?" T models a dialogue between two people to help SS use the expressions to express their different views. A: London is the best city in the world to live in. B: In actual fact, Paris is the best city to live in A: Oh no, there is no doubt about it. London is the best city in the world to live in! In pairs. T writes some topics on the board and SS make a dialogue about it using the expressions. SS model what they wrote. T writes down any mistakes for feedback.
T puts students into groups of four to six. Ask each group to nominate a speaker. Go over the rules with the class to make sure they understood. T does an example with one student calling out 'Change your mind' after 30 seconds. SS do the activity in groups. T circulates and monitor for taking feedback
SS writes the wrong sentences he has heard during class, and asks SS to correct them.