SPORTS

In this chapter we will be exploring SPORTS







We will examine and discuss key vocabulary including:

achievement
altar
ceremony
chariot
competition
conflict
coordination
myths
sacrifices
sanctuary
spectators
boycotted
equestrian
Discussion Questions
Q- What events used to take place in the ancient Greek Olympics--during the opening ceremony? What is the difference between old and modern Olympics?
Q- What was the role of girls...then and now?
Q- How do world politics affect the Olympic Games?

Activities
- KWL
- Reading "The Ancient vs. The Modern Olympics"
- Reading "Issues in Competitive Sports in the World Today"
- Create a Venn Diagram to organize details from the readings (group activity)
- Distinguish opinion from fact- exercise
- Summarizing opinions (group activity)
- Understanding prefexes, stems, and suffixes
- Identifying Antonyms

- Vocabulary Quiz part 1 and part 2
- Article Olympic boycott 1980
- Video 10 Greatest Sports Moments

SOCIAL LIFE

In this chapter we will examine: SOCIAL LIFE
"The only way to have a friend is to be one."- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Q: How do young people typically socialize in your country?
Q: What do you think are the best ways to meet a potential boyfriend or girlfriend?





We will investigate and discuss key vocabulary. (Part 1 and 2)



arrangement...arranged
cyberspace...dormitory
socks....speed dating
spouses...hang out
aggressive...discouraged

Assignments
- KWL
- Create a questionaire and interview a classmate
- Write a topic and concluding sentence
- Create a paragraph about a classmate
- Quizzes
- Group work: Create a summary of the reading. (1) pros and cons (2) main idea
- Understanding literal meaning and inferences
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- Methods for ordering information in your paragraph
- Using the correct verb tense and prefixes
- Transition words and phrases: also, in addition, in fact, however
- Express cause and effect with so....that
- Contractions
- present and past participles
- proper capitalization

READINGS
- Reading "Meeting the Perfect Mate, part 1 and part 2
- Article "How to Make Friends"
- Article "College Student Dating Tips"

SUPPLEMENTARY VIDEOS
- Video "How to Make Friends"
- Video "Make a good impression"
- Video Speed Dating