Lesson 1 - Unit 2: Lost in time

• English
• Secundair onderwijs

What kind of job would you like to have in 10 years from now?

Do you want to get married? Do you want to have children? Why (not)?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years from now?

Did you keep a diary when you were young?

Yes, I did!

No, I did not!

Did you ever reread the things you wrote back then?

Yes!

No!

What did you write about?

Do/Did you write postcards or letters to your parents/friends/grandparents when you are/were on a summer camp/holiday?

Yes, I did!

Yes, I still do!

No, I did not!

I did in the past, but don't do it anymore.

What are/were those letters about?

Scott wrote his letter back in 1991.

1. True
2. False

1994

The teacher was allowed to read all of the students’ letters.

1. True
2. False

'confidential'

The teacher started this assignment back in the 1960s.

1. True
2. False

The teacher agreed to send back the letters after 15 years.

1. True
2. False

After 20 years

Scott has lived up to most of his expectations.

1. True
2. False

He's married 

The assignment to write the letter has spread across the country
now

1. True
2. False

Scott wanted to make the world a better place.

1. True
2. False

Troy

The teacher will send his last letter in 2036.

1. True
2. False

2026

Why did the teacher give this assignment?

Sum up the expectations that Troy had of himself.

Do you think Scott appreciated the assignment of his former teacher?
Why do you think this?