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FashionStudents explore the theme of fashion by studying topics such as clothing, accessories, materials, patterns, etc.. Describing the FutureStudents are exposed to the subtle nuances contained in English phrases that are used to describe future events. Plans & PredictionsStudents focus on the two main functions of using future forms in English. Making ComparisonsStudents learn how to make comparisons using adjectives and adverbs. |
| Listening |
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Fashion SenseListening activity based on different people’s opinions of fashion magazines. Listening activity contains several words from unit vocabulary. Is Fashion Important?Listening activity based on several people’s opinions about the topic. Activity reinforces student comprehension of unit vocabulary. The Second-Hand CoatListening activity based on a dialogue about one person's new coat. Activity serves as a review of grammatical forms studied in Grammar 5-3. |
| Speaking |
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Unit Introduction DiscussionUnit introduction conversation activity. Vocabulary DiscussionVocabulary discussion activity. Role-PlaysStudents improvise dialogues according to prompts. Plans & DecisionsGroup speaking activity that reinforces comprehension of Grammar 5-1. PredictionsStudents practice grammatical forms studied in Grammar 5-2 to make predictions about the future. Do You Think You Will Ever...?Students are presented with conversation questions meant to elicit answers about their lives in the future. Table ComparisonsActivity asking students to compare objects using comparative adjectives along with the form, "not as...as". Do You Think That...?Speaking activity that focuses on the ways to compare objects with adjectives. Superlative DiscussionStudents discuss in groups answers to questions that employ superlative grammar forms. |
| Grammar |
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Future #1Students study the use of will, be going to, may, might, and the Present Continuous to describe intentions, decisions, and plans. Future #2Students practice grammatical forms used to express predictions about the future. Making ComparisonsStudents practice the main ways to make comparisons with adjectives and adverbs. |
| Reading |
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Technology & the Future of FashionReading activity that reinforces student comprehension of grammar topics and unit vocabulary. |
| Use of English |
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Green, Blue, or Brown?Four short conversations that serve as a lead in to Grammar 5-3. Online ShoppingStudents look at popular English clothing websites and go on an imaginary shopping spree. |
| Writing |
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Complex SentencesStudents learn how to write complex sentences. ProofreadingStudents do a proofreading exercise, finding and correcting mistakes in a paragraph. ParagraphStudents write a paragraph about their interest in fashion. |
| Vocabulary |
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advance aim appearance arrange attractive based on brand certain classic clothing compare cotton craft deal designer determine dress effort express fabric fairly fashion-conscious fashionable fit follow from scratch get rid of go with have something in mind in / out of style industry influence intention item jewelry judge label layer logo loose material nervous notice offer pair polyester predict quality second-hand silk sleeve smart spray stuff suit tight well-known wool |