Teacher Guide
Discuss the possible changes to root words and how they are usually used. For example how is the meaning and type of word transformed when 'happy' becomes 'happiness'. Have the students describe what type of word is needed to fill each gap, and then make the transformation to the word root provided. Have the students read the complete text out loud to become familiar with the vocabulary used.
10mins: Introduction:
Online homework: Discuss any problems or difficulties the student may be having.
Independent reading: Ask the student about what they have read in English during the last week. If you are reading a novel together, discuss the assigned reading and any vocabulary words/ writing assignments.
Speaking part 3: How much can these different events change a person's life?
- moving to a new house
- having a child
- starting a new job
- going to university
- having a pet
How much has (candidate's city) changed in recent years?
Is change generally positive or negative? (why?)
15mins: Worksheet: 30 reading practice - part 3. Discuss the answers.
15mins: Worksheet: 30 reading practice - part 4. Discuss the answers.
15mins: Writing task - Review how to write a report.
An international market research company has asked you to write a report on advertising in your country. The company that has commissioned this report wants to know about the most common approaches used and how consumers respond to them. You are also asked to suggest changes to current approaches or alternative approaches which you believe would be more effective.
Write your report in 220-260 words in an appropriate style.
Write an outline in class together. Have students discuss current advertising techniques in their country. Brainstorm together a list of changes or improvements that could be made. Have students write the titles for each section of their report.
05mins: Warm down: Goodbye, see you next time. Encourage students to do additional reading for vocabulary building outside of the lesson. News articles, short stories, and novels are all great examples.
00mins: Homework - complete the next section of the online homework
1) Read the whole text to get context.
2) Think about what part of speech is missing in the gap.
3) You will need to make more than one change to some words.
4) There is usually a negative prefix word in each paper.
5) Sometimes the change can be as simple as adding an 's' to the end of a verb form. Avoid overthinking small solutions.
6) Check spelling.
7) You must write your answers in CAPITAL letters.
- intention
- creativity/creations
- hobbyists
- profitably
- worldwide
- appraisal
- reality
- satisfaction