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Learning EnglishStudents explore vocabulary and activities related to learning English, including topics such as spelling, vocabulary, reasons for learning, the global popularity of English, etc.. Using Clauses as NounsStudents are introduced to using clauses as noun forms in sentences. Indirect QuestionsStudents learn one popular way of using noun clauses is when forming indirect questions in English. Reported SpeechStudents also apply what they have learned about noun clauses in reporting other people’s speech. Quoted SpeechStudents learn how to interpret and write quoted speech. |
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7-1 Noun Questions with Question WordsStudents continue the topic of relative clauses from Unit Six and are introduced to noun clauses. Grammar 7-1 focuses on noun clauses with question words. Noun clauses with a relative pronoun as the subject and those as the object are studied. 7-2 Noun Clauses with Whether, If, and ThatStudents continue practicing embedding questions in sentences in the form of noun clauses, but in Grammar 7-2, the focus is the usage of if and whether for yes or no questions. Students also practice the use of that when changing a statement to a noun clause. 7-3 Quoted SpeechStudents practice how to quote one or more sentences, questions, and exclamations. 7-4 Reported SpeechStudents practice when and when not to backshift, reported commands and requests, and how to change time expressions when reporting speech. |
Reading |
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7-1 In The NewsVocabulary and reading comprehension activity about the importance of spelling. 7-2 In The NewsVocabulary and reading comprehension activity about learning and using vocabulary. 7-3 Reading PairsVocabulary comprehension and speaking activity about the topic of the use of technology in the field of English teaching in Korea. |
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7-1 The Comparison/Contrast Essay StructureStudents examine the structure of a Compare/Contrast Similarities/Differences essay, then read a sample essay and discuss its strengths and weaknesses. 7-2 The Comparison/Contrast EssayStudents write a 300-word essay comparing and contrasting online learning with classroom learning. |
Media |
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7-1 TED - English ManiaA video-listening activity based on a TED talk about the global boom of learning and using English. 7-2 Learning LanguagesA listening activity based on one professor’s advice about learning a language. |
Speaking |
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7-1 Unit IntroductionUnit introduction conversation activity. (group work) 7-2 Vocabulary DiscussionVocabulary discussion activity. (group work) 7-3 Vocabulary Role PlaysStudents use unit vocabulary and create role play dialogues to present to the class. (pair work) 7-4 Speaking Pairs #1Students prompt each other to make sentences using noun clauses. (pair work) 7-5 Picture PromptsStudents describe photos using nouns clauses. (group work) 7-6 SignificanceStudents write ten nouns in a document and then explain the significance of the nouns to a partner using noun clauses. (pair work) 7-7 Speaking Pairs #2Students change each other’s questions using the prompt, “You want to know...” (pair work) 7-8 Quoting Vocabulary Role PlaysAs students present their vocabulary role plays, other students in the class practice quoted speech. (pair work) |
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academic acceptable acquisition clarify comb comprehension consequence consistent context curse dumb effectively emphasize encounter enthusiastic establish exception fluency harm imply impression let down linguist mania numb numerous obvious potential proficient proper reason relatively rhyme rhythm rusty slang structure suspicious swear synonym technique tomb universal |