To generate interest in the topic, I will write 'Marriage is a thing of the past' on the WB. I will underline 'a thing of the past' and ask the class to give some examples of things that are of the past to make sure they understand what it means. e.g. Walkman. Then I will elicit some views from the class about 'Marriage is a thing of the past.' 'Do you agree or disagree?' (Ex. 1)

I will link the lead-in to the article. "You will read an article about marriage." I will briefly explain what the article is about. "The writer talks about if marriage is a thing of the past." I will give them clear instructions "Just look through the article and discover if the writer agrees or disagrees. Work with your partner. You have 3 minutes." Then I will hand out the article. (Ex. 2) I will get WC FB once they are finished.

Before doing the next reading activity, I will go over some vocabulary from the text. I will elicit the meaning by giving example sentences. I will write the words on WB and drill chorally. dead/alive "Is marriage dead?" increase/decrease "The number of divorces increase..." agree/disagree "The writer agrees/disagrees.." divorce "Someone is getting divorced..." belong "The prison of marriage belongs..."

I will tell students to read the article in detail and put the sentences in gaps. I will get them in groups first, then hand out the sentences. I will do the first one as an example with the WC so they are clear. Once the time is up, we will do whole class checking. (Ex. 3)

I will have students discuss questions in Ex. 4 and couple other similar questions. I will hand out the questions and have them discuss in pairs. I will extend this into a class discussion and get some WC FB to get some students tell the class what they think.