4TSO Unit 4, Step 2: And this is a commercial for what exactly?

Step 2: And this is a commercial for what exactly?

Expressing probability

1/ The secret of my success

Probability expresses how certain or how uncertain you are.
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Step 2: And this is a commercial for what exactly?

Expressing probability

1/ The secret of my success

Probability expresses how certain or how uncertain you are.

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Ex. 1 p. 203
Watch the first section of 7 commercials.
Guess what the advertised product is. Choose from the products or services below. 
an airline company – beer – chocolate – glasses – shampoo – shaving gel – a ventilating pillow

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

an airline
beer
chocolate
glasses
shampoo
shaving gel
a ventilating pillow

Slide 3 - Sleepvraag

Ex. 2 p. 204
Before we watch the whole commercials, how sure are you of your guesses in exercise 1?
Rank these expressions according to whether the speaker is sure or unsure about what they are saying. 

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Quite sure
Rather unsure
1 Maybe it’s an ad for ...
2 It could/might be an ad for ...
3 It’s certainly an ad for ...
4 It’s probably an ad for ...
5 I’m sure it’s an ad for ...
6 It may be an ad for ...
7 It’s definitely an ad for ...
8 It must be an ad for ...
8 It can't be an ad for ...

Slide 5 - Sleepvraag

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Look back at your guesses in ex. 1.
How sure are you of your guesses? Write 1 sentence of an ad you are sure of. Use the expressions from ex. 2
(e.g. I'm sure ad 1 was about a shampoo.)

Slide 7 - Open vraag

Now, write 1 sentence of an ad you are unsure of. Use the expressions from ex. 2.
(e.g. Ad 1 might be about a ventilating pillow.)

Slide 8 - Open vraag

Which adverb(s) can you NOT use when you are CERTAIN of something?
A
certainly, clearly
B
definitely, clearly
C
maybe, perhaps
D
probably

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

Which adverb can you NOT use when you are UNCERTAIN of something?
A
certainly
B
probably
C
maybe
D
perhaps

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

Which modal verb(s) do you use when you are UNCERTAIN of something?
A
may, might, could
B
must

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

Which modal verb do you use when you are ALMOST CERTAIN of something?
A
may
B
might
C
could
D
must

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

p. 204 Grammar box

maybe
possibly
probably
may
might
must
can't
certainly
definitely
could
clearly
perhaps
obviously

Slide 13 - Sleepvraag

p. 204
, perhaps
, clearly, obviously

Slide 14 - Tekstslide

Maybe and perhaps...
...usually come at the beginning of the clause.

Slide 15 - Tekstslide

Can you rank these sentences from most to least certain?
He could be very smart!
He may be very smart!
He must be very smart!
He might be very smart!
He can't be very smart

90% certain
50% certain
< 50% uncertain
100% certain

Slide 16 - Sleepvraag

Rank these modal verbs from very certain to very uncertain.
                                                                  100% zeker         <50% zeker

cannot - must (not) - may (not) - might (not) - could

Slide 17 - Tekstslide

From very certain to very uncertain, the correct order is:
A
cannot - may (not) - could - might (not) - must (not)
B
cannot - must (not) - could - may (not) - might (not)
C
cannot - could - may (not) - might (not) - must (not)
D
cannot - may (not) - could - might (not) - must (not)

Slide 18 - Quizvraag

p. 220 Summary

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

My keys are not in the house. They ________ be still in the car then.
A
could
B
might
C
may
D
must

Slide 20 - Quizvraag

That ________ be Peter's coat. It's too small.
A
could
B
can't
C
may
D
might

Slide 21 - Quizvraag

They are late. They _________ know the way here.
A
can't
B
might not
C
couldn't
D
mightn't

Slide 22 - Quizvraag

He 's ______ coming to the party.
I am sure of it.
A
certainly
B
maybe
C
perhaps
D
possibly

Slide 23 - Quizvraag

We will ___________ come to England again next year. We had such a good time last year, so chances are we'll go again.
A
probably
B
possibly
C
clearly
D
obviously

Slide 24 - Quizvraag

Judging by the look of her face, she was _________ very surprised!


A
maybe
B
possibly
C
obviously
D
perhaps

Slide 25 - Quizvraag

They are ________ at home.
A
maybe
B
definitely
C
perhaps

Slide 26 - Quizvraag

Ex. 4 p. 205
Watch the complete commercials from exercise 1 and find out if your guesses were correct.
Correct your notes, if necessary.

Slide 27 - Tekstslide

Slide 28 - Tekstslide

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2 / If it’s good enough for Beyoncé, it’s good enough for me
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Slide 30 - Tekstslide

Ex. 1
There are some well-tested techniques that are used in a lot of commercials.

a) Read the descriptions below and link them to a technique.
1 bandwagon
2 celebrity endorsement
3 transfer
4 emotional appeal
5 expert opinions
6 real-life situations and people
7 humour
8 sensuality or sex

Slide 31 - Tekstslide

1 bandwagon
2 celebrity endorsement
3 transfer
4 emotional appeal
5 expert opinions
6 real-life situations and people
7 humour
8 sensuality or sex
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

Slide 32 - Sleepvraag

Ex. 1a
A: 2 celebrity endorsement
B: 7 humour
C: 6 real-life situations and people
D: 4 emotional appeal
E: 1 bandwagon
F: 5 expert opinions
G: 8 sensuality or sex
H: 3 transfer

Slide 33 - Tekstslide

Ex. 1b
Look at the advertisements and decide which technique is used to convince the audience.

Slide 34 - Tekstslide

celebrity endorsement
real-life situations/people
humour
transfer
bandwagon
sensuality/sex
emotional appeal
expert opinions

Slide 35 - Sleepvraag

Ex. 2
Express your opinion about these commercials.
a Preparation: watch the commercials and decide which techniques are used.

Slide 36 - Tekstslide

1 John Lewis

Slide 37 - Open vraag

2 Hyundai

Slide 38 - Open vraag

3 Aston Martin

Slide 39 - Open vraag

4 Colgate

Slide 40 - Open vraag

5 Doritos

Slide 41 - Open vraag

6 Volvo

Slide 42 - Open vraag

7 Old Navy

Slide 43 - Open vraag

8 Haynes Baked Beans

Slide 44 - Open vraag

9 Diet Pepsi

Slide 45 - Open vraag

Which commercial did you like best?

Slide 46 - Open vraag

Which commercial did you like least?

Slide 47 - Open vraag

b Action: write down a short paragraph (about 50 words) about which commercial you liked best and least. Explain why you say this. Compare the 2 commercials.

Your teacher will come by and give you some feedback.

Slide 48 - Tekstslide