Lesson 2
Intermediate level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide inference and deduction practice using text about a "dilemma" and to practice integrated skills; reading, listening and speaking.
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide review and practice in the context of problem solving
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Ss have an opportunity to improve their speaking and listening skills in pairs and groups.
Procedure (29-50 minutes)
T will write DILEMMA on the WB and ask Ss the meaning of the word. Lead into WC discussion on problems we face, big and small, and solutions/how to solve them. Elicit responses from the class and write them on the WB.
T will show the enlarged picture of Fiona and elicit a few ideas about what her dilemma might be. Write a few ideas on the WB. Then put Ss into pairs (A and B) and tell them to discuss together what Fiona's dilemma might be.
Now that Ss are in pairs and A and B, tell them that Fiona's story is cut up and placed around the classroom walls. As in the pair will run, find a RED sentence, read it and remember it and return to tell their partner, B. B has to write down the dictated sentence. As must find and read all 6 RED sentences to partner B. Then they need to change roles, with the Bs finding all 6 GREEN sentences and As sitting and writing.
Ss now have Fiona's story, but it isn't in order. Get pairs to work together to try to put the story in order. Have pairs check their work with other pairs. Set a strict 5 min. time limit for ordering sentences. Then put complete story on WB and go over.
In groups of 3-4 have students discuss what Fiona should do. Have them discuss what question Fiona should ask, Have groups compare ideas (can write on WB). If none of the groups have provided the teacher's book solution, share it with them.
If there is time left at the end of class, do a quick wrap up. Have Ss in their groups discuss daily dilemmas they face, at school or at work.