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
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