Week 9: Invention lessons

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This lesson contains 17 slides, with text slides.

Items in this lesson

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W9
26/02 - 01/03
Speaking practice
W10
04/03 - 09/03
Test theme 3 
W11
11/03 - 15/03
Activity week 
W12
18/03 - 22/03
Start theme 4

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Time for chatting! 
What is the worst gift you have ever received? 
timer
2:00

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What will the speaking test be like? 

3 parts
Reading out loud, a short presentation, a short debate. 

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Standard phrases for part 3 
Starting the conversation
  • Would you mind if I start? 
  • Shall I start? 
  • How about I start? 
Making suggestions 
  • What do you think about..?
  • What is your opinion on..?
  • How about..?
  • What about..?

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Giving Opinions
  • I think..
  • In my opinion..
  • I reckon..
  • The way I see it..
  • From my point of view
  • For me personally..
  • As I see it

Agree/disagree
  • I agree / disagree
  • I see where you’re coming from….(but..)
  • I understand what you mean….(but..)
  • Well, actually..
  • I couldn’t agree more..
  • I totally agree / disagree
  • I think you’re right / wrong there..

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Fancy phrases 
In my humble opinion (naar mijn mening) 
On the contrary (integendeel) 
That drives me up the wall (That annoys me) 
I can't bear/I can't stand 
That is my cup of tea (I love that) 
.... brings me absolute joy 

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If you make a mistake 
Sorry, let me rephrase that
The word escapes me, but..
Please forgive me
There seems to be a frog in my throat -> your throat feels dry
Can you say that again, please? I’m not 
(quite) sure what have to do.

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Preparations reading part
We will read the text out loud together.

  • Make a recording.
  • Mark words you need to practice. 
  • Read out with a classmate.
  • Read it like you are a presenter.

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The presentation 
Make a presentation in advance.

  • Check the spelling and grammar! 
  • Present for your classmates/parents.
  • Write down what you want to say. 

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Prepare the debate
  • Speak in class.
  • We practice every week with the question of the week.
  • Ask for feedback.
  • Have a chat with the English teachers. 

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A speaking video
To practice speaking you are going to record a video and hand it in on SOM. 

You will receive personal feedback to improve on your speaking skill. Hand in nothing -> stay after school. 


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The assignment 
You are going to make a commercial for an invention 
- Think of an invention that could make everyday life easier. It doesn’t have to be realistic.
- Think of things your invention can do and who is going to use it and compare your invention to things that already exist.
- Think of ways to promote your invention in a video commercial and tape this commercial.

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Requirements: 
  • Your video has to be in English
  • Your video must be a 3 to 5 minutes 
  • Explain how this invention will make your life easier
  • Explain what your invention can do 
  • Mention the price of your invention 
  • Mention where this product can be bought. 

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What will you be judged upon? 
I will show the rubric 

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The reflection: 
What is your opinion about your grades so far? 

Is there something you want to improve? 

Is there something you want to change? 

What is a compliment you would give yourself? 

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