Talking Television
Intermediate level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide accuracy speaking practice in a conversation in the context of television shows
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide fluency speaking practice in a conversation in the context of television shows
Procedure (22-34 minutes)
Teacher will ask the students to talk about how often they watch tv/television, and if they watch tv shows or movies more often.
Teacher will present the adjectives to the class and ask CCQs to clarify MFPA with the students.
Students will be asked to complete a quick task there they select the correct adjective for each sentence.
Teacher will elicit answers from the students regarding the target language task. Students will share answers with the class, so teacher may correct together.
Students will be grouped in break out rooms to discuss a television show they're watching using suggested adjectives. Students will be asked to try and convince the other person to watch the show.
Teacher will close breakout rooms and elicit answers from students about the tv shows they are watching and why they should watch it.
Students will return to break out groups to discuss the second television and tell other students why they should watch each other's shows.
Teacher will close break out groups and ask students to share what they spoke about.
Teacher will go over any errors in grammar or pronunciation and correct with class.