Hi everybody,
This is the LESSON PLAN FOR THE PRESENT WEEK:
Revision Unit 11:
This is a Reading exercise about Filmmaking you can use to recall and revise the language related to the topic:
Unit 12:
Given that we are working with a book that is also aimed at self-study, in my view the easiest and most productive working method during this period would be to try to make the most of the resources you already have in the book. If you are willing to do so, I will be guiding you through it and supplementing here and there with other materials or resources.
You could start having a look at Unit 12, Let’s Celebrate. The vocabulary and topic of this unit are specially useful for the Mediation paper in Certificación exam (festivals, traditions, celebrations, public events). Start doing the following:
– Getting Started and Vocabulary p.160
– Listening exercises p. 161 + Did you know? cultural note
– Vocabulary exercises on p.162
Remember you have keys and transcripts on page 328-9.
– Grammar: watch the video on p.162 and go to the Grammar Reference p.228. You have some Practice there too. This is not an easy language point, take it as an introduction to what you will be working on in more advanced levels.
There are some entertaining texts about weddings in different countries, on p.163 and 202, intended to work in pairs, but you can read them on your own and focus on the vocabulary used to talk about weddings. There’s no need to do ex.5 and 6 if you find them too challenging.
Below you will find a model description of the photos on p.162. They contain some of the basic vocabulary on this topic:
PICTURE A – shows a bride who has applied henna to her hands in intricate patterns. This is a common tradition in the Islamic world in particular.
PICTURE B – The bride and groom cut the wedding cake together. This is symbolic as the first act they perform together as a married couple.
PICTURE C – The bride throws her bouquet behind her without looking. The unmarried girls try to catch it in the belief that the one who catches it will be the next to marry.
PICTURE D – At the reception after a wedding, speeches are traditionally given by the father of the bride, the groom and the best man.
I might write again during the week.
Above all, stay safe and well!
