TTC Class
Pre-intermediate level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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Reading.
Subsidiary Aims
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Speaking.
Procedure (52-65 minutes)
Ask the Ss to close their eyes and imagine themselves to be the happiest they've ever been, then have them tell you what it was that made them feel so? what is it that gives them pleasure? what are some things they're enthusiastic about? what do they want in life? what does happiness depend on? what can each of them do to live a happier life?
Ss will have to skim-read the assigned passage within the set time frame.
According to the passage, what should you do to become happier? could you become happier if you just practice?
clarify parts of the passage that might be confusing for the Ss.
have them match the headlines from activity 4 with each section.
have them calculate their scores- How happy are they?
Have them talk in pairs. what do they think they should do to be happier and live a more fulfilling life.