"So in the last lesson, you read about some magical places around the world. Can you think of magical and mysterious places in Turkey?" "Which is your favourite place". Call on the sts by their names to answer.

Ask sts, "What is another way of the following sentences? You can find the answers in the text your read in the previous section." If they're confused, you can tell them, "start with "It"." Sts work individually, then check in pairs. WC FB 1. It is rumoured that ... 2. It is said that ... 3. It is also reported that ...

Ask, "what is this type of sentences called?" Present simple passive/ passive voice. Ask, "What is the subject here?" it / bathing in the water... "What does it refer to?" bathing in the water... "Let's take a look at the first sentence in the grey box, 'it is said that if you throw a coin into the fountain then you will return to Rome one day.'" Ask, "Is this the writer's idea?" No. Ask, "is it someone else's idea?" Yes. "Is he trying to distance himself from this idea?" Yes. "Does he take responsibility for it?" No. Write: It's easy to learn English. It's said that the place is magical? Ask "What does it refer to?" to learn English/the place is magical. Which words are stress? easy, English./ said, magical. Write squares on top of those words. "Why?" Because they are the most important bits. "It is more common in written or spoken English?" Written "Formal or informal?" Formal

"Now I want you to look at Grammar ex 2. Change the sentences so they mean the same thing. Begin each sentence with It... For example 1. People say that if you kiss someone in this place you will have eternal love." "Another volunteer?" It is said that if you kiss.../It is said that kissing... "Now work on your own and after you finish, check it with your partner." Monitor, correct errors immediately by eliciting, give choices, etc. WC FB.

Put students in groups by naming them "Europe, Asia, America, Africa" and the people with the same continent sit together. Give them sheets of blank paper or ask them to write on the back of the handout. "Now look at the sentences in Grammar exercise 2. Are there any places in your country with a similar legend? Think about it and discuss with your group. Choose one place. You will write a short text describing that place for a tourism agency. The best writing will get published in the agency's brochure." "First discuss together to choose one place to write about." Give them a few minutes. "You can look back to the text to help you write." "How long to you need?" "I'll give you 5 minutes" On WB, write: according to..., mysterious and magical attractions ..., the legend says ..., it is rumoured that .... Monitor. Tell them, "You have 1 minute left to wrap up." Post them on the wall for others to read. The class vote for the best one.