Teacher Guide
In the first exercise, the students need to use the word provided within a phrase of 2 to 5 words to complete the second sentence in a way that has the same meaning as the first. Review the phrase 'as + adjective + as' and its use as a comparative.
10mins - Conversation: Speaking Part 3 Practice Prompt:
- Now, I'd like you to talk about something together for about two minutes. (3 minutes for groups of three). I'd like you to imagine that a restaurant is trying to attract more customers. Here are some of the ideas they are considering: Ask the students to brainstorm some ideas. Flyers, discounts, theme nights, etc.)
- First, you have some time to look at the task. Now, talk to each other about why these ideas might attract more customers to the restaurant. Now you have one minute to decide which idea might attract the most customers.
05mins - Review online homework. What topics were discussed? Was the homework easy, medium or difficult? Answer any questions the students may have.
10mins - Review: the introduction and conclusion paragraphs which were assigned as homework. Correct any errors, and discuss any problems or difficulties.
10mins - Worksheet: 24 Writing practice - Part 2 - Review the differences between formal and informal writing, discussing each of the 4 writing options in Part 2. Introduce useful language terms: Advising, recommending, criticising, praising. Discuss the following contrast words: in spite of, even, despite, although, however.
10mins - Writing: Each student must choose one prompt from worksheet 24. Students will create an outline and introduction paragraph in class. Assign the body and conclusion for homework.
10mins - Test: 24 reading practice - Part 4
05mins - Warm-down, goodbye, see you next time.
00mins - Homework: Complete the next section of the online homework.
1) Think about the voice - can you switch between active and passive voice?
2) Look at the words directly before and after the gap. If a past participle follows the gap, you know you'll need the auxiliary verb 'have/had' in your response.
3) Do not use fewer than two or more than five words.
4) Do not modify the key word in any way.
- nearly as expensive as
- take care of herself
- of going to
- faster runner than
- can't afford to buy
- is responsible for motivating