Prep
Print/photocopy question prompt sheet on to coloured card (laminate if desired), cut.
Download/print copies of the Conversation ControlTM sheets from here.
Print/photocopy SimplyQuestsTM. Check for supportive materials in the SimplyC.wikiTM.
Pre-task
Brainstorm vocabulary for the topic (draw a circle on the board, elicit relevant words and phrases). Check students understand important words.
In-task
Your main objective is to pay attention to errors and mistakes, correct some and take notes of others on your control sheet, stimulate discussion by agreeing or disagreeing and encouraging them to speak for as long as time allows. With individual students you should also participate in the "game" ask/answer. With small groups, simply take notes and with large groups circulate around the room, supporting students as necessary.
Post-task
Provide students with the SimplyQuestsTM (you can actually email them the page if you have Adobe pro, if not hand it out). Get them to choose a research activity they're interested in. With larger groups, divide your class into twos and threes and encourage them to split responsibilities, plan and do their activity as a team project. Provide a deadline of when they should report back to you.
Excerpt
Dear Student,
Read through the following activities and choose one or two investigative opportunities which sound interesting to you. If, while you're out surfing, you discover that you want to research something else even more fascinating - although related to this topic - you can.
Use the internet to help you find more information. Do your research in the language of your choice however please note that you should report on what you've learned only in English.
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Keywords: christmas, intermediate, internet, reading, research, speaking
The worksheet is based on a song titled "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" by The Script:
Excerpt
Going back to the corner where I first saw you
Gonna camp in my sleeping bag I’m not gonna move,
Got some words on cardboard got your picture in my hand,
Saying if you see this girl can you tell her where I am,
Some try to hand me money they don’t understand,
I’m not….broke I’m just a broken hearted man,
I know it makes no sense, but what else can I do,
How can I move on when I’m still in love with you… [...]
Tasks
Listen to the song and tick the words that you hear.
Listen to the first part of the song and fill in the gaps with the missing words from the box below:
Now, listen to the chorus of the song and match the halves.
Listen to the second part of the song. Correct the mistakes.
Find information from Wikipedia about this band. Answer the questions below.
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Keywords: adults, advanced, comprehension, internet, listening, love, matching, research, song, vocabulary
Shared by Mark
Some of us are lucky to have computers in our classrooms. Being able to use a computer lab can be a real blessing when you simply have no idea for a fun and motivating lesson.
Basically, the most obvious idea for using computers in the classroom is "web research ...
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Keywords: houses, idea, internet, motivation, real-estate, research
