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Technology and LanguageDiscussion, vocabulary and listening. Students learn vocabulary from the Academic Word List and watch a video on texting and its effect on language. |
Reading |
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The Hockey SweaterA reading comprehension and figurative speech practice activity about a well-known, Canadian short story. Note: this activity should be done after doing Writing - Figurative Speech. English as a Global LanguageA reading comprehension activity based on an article about the pros and cons of the growing, international use of English around the world. Will the Mongolot Ever Understand?An activity based on an article from the Guardian Newspaper’s website calling for the need of native English speakers to learn foreign languages. |
Use of English |
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Language MattersA unit introduction discussion and reading activity about the unit theme. Cleft SentencesStudents are introduced to and practice cleft sentences as a popular way to bring focus or attention to certain parts of a sentence. InversionStudents are introduced to and practice negative inversion as a way of adding emphasis to one's language. MetaphorAn in-depth activity covering the many ways metaphors are used in the English language. Word BuildingA two-part activity. First, students complete a chart with the appropriate word form. Then they complete a text with the appropriate form of the given word. Narrative TensesStudents review and practice using narrative tenses in two exercises. Word Building - The Number of Words in EnglishStudents complete missing parts of a text using the appropriate form of the words provided. |
Writing |
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Figurative SpeechStudents learn and practice several common types of figurative speech, including metaphors, similes, hyperbole, etc.. Linking NarrativesStudents use conjunctions and transitions to write cohesive and interesting narratives. Narrative CompositionWriting assignment. Students compose a short narrative. The aim of this assignment is for students to correctly use narrative tenses, logically organize their sentences with linking devices, and employ strategies from the unit such as inversion and figurative language to make their composition interesting to read. |