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 practice - Part 4:
- When do you think it is important for people to be motivated? Are there any times when being motivated is undesirable?
- It is often said that motivation is important in education. Do you agree? (why/why not)
- What factors motivate people to achieve something?
- How can people motivate themselves?
Follow-up:
- Are you internally or externally motivated?
- Who is someone you admire and look up to as a motivator?
Useful terms: chomping at the bit / the early bird gets the worm / to eat, sleep and breathe (something) / to be able (to do something) in your sleep / without a shadow of a doubt / to put your heart and soul into (something) / to take no prisoners / to egg (someone) on / to fire (someone) up / to give (someone) a pep talk / to have a passion for (something) / to put your words where your mouth is / to live up to (someone's) expectations / to put your faith into (someone) or (something)
15mins: Test: 57 listening practice - part 3
**15mins: **Test: 57 reading practice - part 3
10mins: Writing practice - Have students write a short essay based on the following prompt: What motivates you, and why? How important do you think it is for a person to find the right motivation in their life? What are some factors that influence your levels of motivation? Use some of the 'useful terms' from the speaking practice in your response.
**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.
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.
- wisdom
- characterised
- surroundings
- sight
- undetectable/undetected
- vibrations
- comparison
- mysterious