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Discussing SymptomsStudents explore vocabulary and activities related to discussing symptoms with medical professionals from all aspects of the medical field. 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. |
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. |
7-1 In The NewsVocabulary and reading comprehension activity about cellphones and cancer risk. 7-2 What seems to be the problem?Reading comprehension activity about a dialogue between a doctor and her patient. |
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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 working as a doctor in an impoverished country and an affluent country. |
7-1 Philosophy For A Happy LifeA video-listening activity based on a young man who has shown that anyone can see the positives in life. 7-2 Amyotrophic Lateral Scelerosis (ALS)A video-listening activity based on a famous football player battling ALS. |
7-1 Unit IntroductionUnit introduction conversation activity. (group work) 7-2: Vocabulary RoleplayGroups discuss and roleplay a medical scenario in a variety of jobs. 7-3 Photo DiscussionStudents generate photos to match unit vocabulary and discuss with the class. 7-4 Questions and ReviewStudents reflect on their understanding of the unit with a whole class Q&A. 7-5 Applied LearningStudents work together to master a certain grammatical aspect of the unit and teach to the rest of the class. |
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Medical Terminology: Body Systems |
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