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Web Search: BullyingA discussion, reading comprehension, and writing activity concerning the topic of bullying. Actions Against BullyingA discussion, reading comprehension, and video-listening activity about bullying, with a focus on the topic of homophobia. It’s a Girl’s WorldA documentary film looking at the topic of girl’s social bullying. The documentary has been linked both in its full length as well as in two abbreviated clips. The resource pack has been included offering suggestions and guidelines for class activities. |
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Plight of the OutsiderA discussion and in-depth reading comprehension activity about one woman’s attempts to fit despite living with autism. Teenage CultsDiscussion, vocabulary, and reading comprehension activity about the topic of teenage cults. The Secrets of Male FriendshipsDiscussion, vocabulary, and reading comprehension activity about the nature of male friendships. |
| Use of English |
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Friends & PeersA unit introduction discussion activity about the unit theme. Peer PressureA discussion and open cloze activity about the topic of peer pressure. CollocationsStudents are introduced to the concept of collocations. Different types of collocations are practiced in several exercises. Open ClozeAn open cloze activity about the topic of adolescent/parent conflicts. Vocabulary FocusStudents focus on adjectives relating to emotion and character, as well as the notion that synonyms can be grouped and classified by grade/degree. Phrasal VerbsStudents learn and practice the use of several phrasal verbs. Word Building - SuffixesStudents learn about common word endings and practice changing word forms with suffixes |
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Review: Four Types of SentencesStudents review and practice using the four different types of sentences in the English language. Linking DevicesStudents review and practice various linking devices that are used to clauses, sentences, etc.. Writing a ParagraphStudents review basic paragraph structure and practice writing effective topic sentences. Descriptive CompositionsStudents write a one-paragraph, descriptive composition about someone they admire. |