Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a review of Vocabulary 9-1 & Grammar 9-1.
Students open the Online Dictation page, make sure "United States" is selected for native language, press the START DICTATION button, allow the use of their microphones, and speak the following sentences. Students practice the sentences 2-3 times each, then clear the page, and try to read all the sentence in one attempt. Students should check with a partner to see who pronounced the sentences the clearest. Punctuation must be stated as well.
- (.) = period
- (,) = comma
- (;) = semicolon
- (?) = question mark
Example
- If everyone drives safely, we will not get in an accident.
- "If everyone drives safely (comma) we will not get in an accident (period)"
You can say "new paragraph" to go down a line, and separate your sentences.
Example
- If everyone drives safely, we will not get in an accident.
- If the weather is beautiful, let's go for a ride.
- "If everyone drives safely, we will not get in an accident (period) (new paragraph) If the weather is beautiful, let's go for a ride (period)"
Open the Online Dictation page, allow the use of your microphone, and practice the following sentences. When you are confident in your pronunciation, clear your results. In one attempt, read all the sentences and email the results to your teacher.
- If I create healthy habits now, I will be happy in the future.
- If traffic is bumper to bumper, I won't make it to work on time.
- Would traffic jams be a problem if we lived in a rural area?
- If Melissa is behind the wheel, we'll be safe; she always keeps her eyes on the road.
- It's extremely likely traffic could be a problem if we left any later.
- Could we get there if we rode a motorcycle?
- If I can't find my car keys, we'll commute by train.
- Could weather conditions improve if we stop polluting?
- If we travel to the mountains, will the weather conditions be calm?
- Could we see a live camera feed if we have the internet?