Give presentation on Similarities and Differences
Discussion Questions in Groups

Charades - Miming Actions
Me Too Speaking Activity
Coversation Questions


Me Too: A speaking activity to practice expressing agreement

Matching


Statements                                                                          Responses
1. I like to read novels.                                                   a. I didn't either
2. I don't enjoy watching sci-fi films.                               b. I do, too
3. I'll take a vacation befoire the end of the year.              c. Neither do I
4. I didn't eat a big dinner last night.                                d. So will I.

Response to affirmative statements: subject + verb + "too" / "so" + verb + subject
                                                        I           do       too      so      do         IRespose to negative statement: subject + negative verb + "either" / "neither" + verb + subject
                                                  I               don't            either     neither       do        I

      

Move on to !D p. 10

Text: p.6 (Reading) Who Do You Think Knows You Better? Warm Up Conversation.
Friendship Questionnaire
Sayings About Friends


Grammar and Expressions
Better to say something is "usual / common" rather than "normal"
A best friend is someone who doesn't lie, cheat, or steal.
Collocations
...impressed by... (not) impressed to...


I listen to (what they have to say) not (to their story)
I usually listen to what other people have to say.

Vocabulary
acquaintance = someone we know, but are not close to
drift = move away slowly


Sentences Structure
My family has know me longer than my friends

Personality Adjective Worksheet
Personality Vocabulary Survey
Personality Profile Activity

Present Simple Questions Handout
Forming Sentences in Present Simple Handout
Text page 6 Personality Adjectives
Personality Adjectives

cut·ler·y

   /ˈkʌtləri/ Show Spelled[kuht-luh-ree] Show IPA

–noun

1.

cutting instruments collectively, especially knives for cutting food.

2.

utensils, as knives, forks, and spoons, used at the table for serving and eating food.

3.

the trade or business of a cutler.

 

smelt

¹    /smɛlt/ Show Spelled[smelt] Show IPA

–verb (used with object)

1.

to fuse or melt (ore) in order to separate the metal contained.

2.

to obtain or refine (metal) in this way.

Oral Exercise
Q: How do you think people see you?
A: I think people see me as...
Q: Why do you think you are seen as...?
A: Because...

Begin class with talking about the answers to the crossword puzzle on page 6

Go to page 145 and do Vocabulary Bank

Go over Personality Adj. Woorksheet which was handed out prior 

Speaking Activity: Warm up Activity: Getting to know you
Speaking Activity: Warm up Activity: Family Matching
Speaking Activity: Family Relationship survey using (Simple Present) ant the verb "do"


Correct: What does XYZ mean?
Incorrect: What means XYZ

Correct: I think he probably likes to play soccer.
Incorrect: Maybe he likes to play soccer.

Correct: May I... / Can I.../ ask your name?
Incorrect: What is your name? (This is a personal question so must be asked indirectly)

Correct: Relax at home
Not incorrect (Take a rest...) but "relax" would be more natural

That's it = finished

am·biv·a·lence

   /æmˈbɪvələns/ Show Spelled[am-biv-uh-luhns] Show IPA

–noun

1.

uncertainty or fluctuation, especially when caused by inability to make a choice or by a simultaneous desire to say or do two opposite or conflicting things.

 

Step Mother, Brother, Sister, etc. Through marriage, but not a blood or relative with any legal claims

Begin with page 6 on Thursday

Welcome to 2B Speaking

Instructor: David Warren