Learning objectives

8.3.1.1(8.S1) Use formal and informal registers in their talk on a growing range of general and curricular topics

8.3.6.1(8.S6) Link comments with some flexibility to what others say at sentence and discourse level in pair, group and whole class exchanges

8.2.2.1(8.L2) Understand with little or no support most specific information in extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics

Assessment criteria

• Differentiate between formal and informal speech in a talk

• Interact in a pair, group and whole class work presenting logically connected information with ideas of other people

• Identify specific facts and details in extended talks

Level of thinking skills

Knowledge and comprehension

Application

Duration

20 minutes

Speaking

Task 1. Choose the question from the card on the topic “Entertainment and Media” and be ready to answer it after the teacher starts the conversation. Produce a speech by giving extended answers to the questions. Share your ideas with the class.

Criteria of speaking:

1. Speak so that all students can hear you.

2. Ask for clarification. Don’t stay confused.

3. Speak without raising hands.

4. Stick to the point under discussion.

5. Don’t interrupt.

6. Don’t put down the ideas of another learner.

Card 1

• What is one of your favourite TV shows? Why do you like it? / When is it on TV?

• Do you think that TV makes people lazy? Why? Give examples.

• What are the benefits of reading a newspaper or a magazine? With the popularity of the Internet, do you think newspapers and magazines will disappear?

Card 2

• What is your favourite video/computer game?

• Are video games good or bad for your health? Why do you say so?

• How can you help someone who is addicted to computer/ video games?

Card 3

• Are teenagers addicted to computer games in your country?

• How many genres of video games can you name?

• Do video/computer games improve our skills and abilities?

Card 4

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of TV?

• What kind of newspapers/magazines do people read in your country?

• Which form of news do you prefer? Why? (Newspaper? / Radio? / Television? /Internet?)

Card 5

• Which types of programs are most popular in your country?

• What is one of your favourite TV shows?

• What did you watch on TV yesterday?

• What do you prefer: watching a film on TV/on video or watching a film in the cinema?

Card 6

• What is "entertainment?" Please define the word, and give your examples.

• What is your favourite movie/TV show? Why?

• Which movie has impressed you the most? Why do you think so?

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Listening

Listening Exercises B1 - The media - ESL Tasks

Task 2. Listen twice and do “true”, “false”, “DS” statements

1. The film takes place in the north of England. T F DS

2. It is based on a true story. T F DS

3. Both the main actors are very good. T F DS

4. The ending is rather weak. T F DS

5. It is Kevin Hadley’s first film. T F DS

6. The movie is only suitable for adults. T F DS

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