SPEAKING:SPEAKING:

COMMUNICATIVE COMMUNICATIVE TASKSTASKS

ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES:

1. 1. Debates Debates 2. Role plays: improvised * 2. Role plays: improvised * 3. Discussions *3. Discussions *4. Presentations 4. Presentations 5. Pictures *5. Pictures *6. Problem-solving * 6. Problem-solving * 7. Decision-making *7. Decision-making *8. Games *8. Games *9. Critical Thinking *9. Critical Thinking *

Pair workPair work

Information GapInformation Gap

1. Schedule/timetable: 1. Schedule/timetable:

Country Total area of country

Area of country within basin

As % of total area of basin

As % of total area of country

(km2)(km2)(%)(%)

13 2600.4

Rwanda26 3400.675.5

84 2002.78.9

Kenya46 2298.0

2 344 8600.70.9

Uganda235 8807.4

365 11711.733.2

Eritrea121 8900.820.4

1 978 50663.679.0

Egypt1 001 450

Country Total area of country

Area of country within basin

As % of total area of basin

As % of total area of country

(km2)(km2)(%)(%)

Burundi27 8340.447.6

19 8760.6

Tanzania945 0902.7

580 3701.58.0

Zaire22 1430.70.9

231 3667.498.1

Ethiopia1 100 010

24 9210.820.4

Sudan2 505 810

326 75110.532.6

Country Total area of country

Area of country within basin

As % of total area of basin

As % of total area of country

(km2)(km2)(%)(%)

Burundi27 83413 2600.447.6

Rwanda26 34019 8760.675.5

Tanzania945 09084 2002.78.9

Kenya580 37046 2291.58.0

Zaire2 344 86022 1430.70.9

Uganda235 880231 3667.498.1

Ethiopia1 100 010365 11711.733.2

Eritrea121 89024 9210.820.4

Sudan2 505 8101 978 50663.679.0

Egypt1 001 450326 75110.532.6

Linguistic tools:Linguistic tools:

Comparative & superlative formsComparative & superlative forms Q words Q words Interpretation skills of graphic data Interpretation skills of graphic data

After gap-filling:After gap-filling:

1. Which 3 countries have more of the Nile on 1. Which 3 countries have more of the Nile on their territories? Put them in rank order. their territories? Put them in rank order.

2. Which country has most of its total area 2. Which country has most of its total area within basin?within basin?

3. Rank order the 10 countries in relation to % 3. Rank order the 10 countries in relation to % of territory within basin. of territory within basin.

ANSWERS:ANSWERS:

1. Sudan – Ethiopia - Egypt.1. Sudan – Ethiopia - Egypt.2. Uganda2. Uganda3. 3. UgandaUganda 98.198.1 SudanSudan 79.079.0 Rowanda Rowanda 75.575.5 BurundiBurundi 47.647.6 Ethiopia Ethiopia 33.233.2 Egypt Egypt 32.632.6 Eritrea Eritrea 20.420.4 TanzaniaTanzania 8.98.9 KenyaKenya 8.08.0 ZaireZaire 0.90.9

2. Maps:2. Maps:

enchantedlearning.com (label me series)enchantedlearning.com (label me series)

mapsmaps animalsanimals plantsplants birdsbirds languageslanguages artart craftscrafts etc.etc.

3. FLAGS:3. FLAGS:

Flags (ordered left to right)Flags (ordered left to right)

CameroonCameroon Burkina FasoBurkina Faso CongoCongo MaliMali

4. Tables, charts4. Tables, charts

Countries:Countries:

Top 10 World’s Most Corrupt

SomaliaSomalia - synonymous with piracy. Reuters reports 47 ships captured in - synonymous with piracy. Reuters reports 47 ships captured in 2009. 2009.

Afghanistan - Afghanistan - opium trade. opium trade. Myanmar - Myanmar - formerly known as Burma. Rich in timber, minerals, natural formerly known as Burma. Rich in timber, minerals, natural

gas and an ideal transit point for illegal drugs. gas and an ideal transit point for illegal drugs. Sudan - Sudan - resource-rich nation . resource-rich nation . Iraq – Iraq – corruption mainly related to oil contracts and foreign oil drillers.corruption mainly related to oil contracts and foreign oil drillers.Chad - mChad - more recently, a court accused the nation’s finance and education ore recently, a court accused the nation’s finance and education

ministers of corruption, including allegedly embezzling $4.3 million.ministers of corruption, including allegedly embezzling $4.3 million.Uzbekistan - Uzbekistan - corruption and oppression are getting worse. "Grades and corruption and oppression are getting worse. "Grades and

degrees are routinely purchased" in the education system.degrees are routinely purchased" in the education system.Turkmenistan - Turkmenistan - resource-rich nation with power concentrated in the hands resource-rich nation with power concentrated in the hands

of the President. The government controls most sectors of the of the President. The government controls most sectors of the economy, including vast natural gas reserves.economy, including vast natural gas reserves.

Iran - Iran - a huge state-controlled oil sector and smuggling to counter a huge state-controlled oil sector and smuggling to counter international sanctions provide abundant opportunities for corruption.international sanctions provide abundant opportunities for corruption.

Haiti - Haiti - its first emperor, Jean Jacques Dessalines, was shot and hacked to its first emperor, Jean Jacques Dessalines, was shot and hacked to pieces by citizens angry over rampant corruption. pieces by citizens angry over rampant corruption.

The Poorest 10

10. EthiopiaEthiopia ranks 170 out of 177 the poorest countries on the Human ranks 170 out of 177 the poorest countries on the Human Development Index (UNDP HDI 2006). The agricultural sector suffers Development Index (UNDP HDI 2006). The agricultural sector suffers slowdown because of poor cultivation techniques and frequent drought. 80% slowdown because of poor cultivation techniques and frequent drought. 80% lives on bread line. Some parts run a high risk of hepatitis A, hepatitis E, typhoid lives on bread line. Some parts run a high risk of hepatitis A, hepatitis E, typhoid fever, malaria and rabies.fever, malaria and rabies.

09. 09. NigerNiger Drought is a common calamity. It often undergoes a phase of Drought is a common calamity. It often undergoes a phase of severe food crisis. 63% of its total population lives on below $1 a day. Adult severe food crisis. 63% of its total population lives on below $1 a day. Adult literacy rate is as low as 15%. Life expectancy spans up to 46 years. Many die of literacy rate is as low as 15%. Life expectancy spans up to 46 years. Many die of hepatitis A, diarrhea, malaria and typhoid fever.hepatitis A, diarrhea, malaria and typhoid fever.

8. 8. TThe he Central African Republic ranks 171 as a poor country. Agriculture is the ranks 171 as a poor country. Agriculture is the backbone of its unstable economy. Life expectancy spans up to 43 years. 13.5% backbone of its unstable economy. Life expectancy spans up to 43 years. 13.5% of its population is at risk of AIDS.of its population is at risk of AIDS.

7. 7. TThe rank of he rank of Guinea BissauGuinea Bissau as a poor country is 172. Farming and fishing are as a poor country is 172. Farming and fishing are the only pillars of its economy. About 10% of its adult population is at risk of the only pillars of its economy. About 10% of its adult population is at risk of HIV.HIV.

6. 6. Union of the Union of the Comoros PComoros Population growth and unemployment at a high rate are opulation growth and unemployment at a high rate are responsible for the poor economy. Agricultural contribution to its GDP is 40%. responsible for the poor economy. Agricultural contribution to its GDP is 40%. Economy mainly depends on foreign grants.Economy mainly depends on foreign grants.

5. 5. AAgriculture is the base of the economy of griculture is the base of the economy of Republic of SomaliaRepublic of Somalia. Rearing . Rearing livestock is the primary source of livelihood. The small agricultural industry livestock is the primary source of livelihood. The small agricultural industry contributes 10% to its GDP.contributes 10% to its GDP.

4. 4. TThe he Solomon Islands Solomon Islands Above 75% of the labor class is involved in fishing, Above 75% of the labor class is involved in fishing, which holds its domestic economy. Palm oil is an important cash crop for which holds its domestic economy. Palm oil is an important cash crop for export. Rich in mineral resources like zinc, lead, gold and nickel.export. Rich in mineral resources like zinc, lead, gold and nickel.

3. 3. Republic of Zimbabwe Republic of Zimbabwe . Its economy suffers a slowdown due to supply . Its economy suffers a slowdown due to supply shortage, soaring inflation and foreign exchange shortage. Zimbabwe’s shortage, soaring inflation and foreign exchange shortage. Zimbabwe’s involvement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo left its economy fragile. involvement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo left its economy fragile. 80% unemployment.80% unemployment.

2. 2. Republic of LiberiaRepublic of Liberia. A decline in the export of commodities, the flight of . A decline in the export of commodities, the flight of many investors from the country, the unjust exploitation of the country’s many investors from the country, the unjust exploitation of the country’s diamond resource, looting and war profiteering during the civil war in 1990 diamond resource, looting and war profiteering during the civil war in 1990 brought the economy of the country to its knees. External debt is more than its brought the economy of the country to its knees. External debt is more than its GDP.GDP.

1. 1. Republic of Congo: Republic of Congo: incredibly high levels of inflation in 1994, eruption of the incredibly high levels of inflation in 1994, eruption of the civil war, and continuation of armed conflict broke down the economy of the civil war, and continuation of armed conflict broke down the economy of the country.country.

The World's Largest Consumers The World's Largest Consumers ConsumerConsumer ofof annual/capita consumptionannual/capita consumption followed byfollowed by

1.) United Arab Emirates 1.) United Arab Emirates sugar/sweetener sugar/sweetener 70.9 kg 70.9 kg USA USA 2.) China 2.) China rice rice 135 million metric tons 135 million metric tons India India 3.) USA3.) USA energy energy China China 4.) Australia 4.) Australia ice-cream ice-cream 18 liters 18 liters USA USA 5.) Norway5.) Norway jam and preserve jam and preserve 4.2 kg 4.2 kg Sweden Sweden 6.) Greece 6.) Greece vegetable vegetable 257 kg 257 kg South Korea South Korea 7.) India7.) India freshwater freshwater ChinaChina8.) The Netherlands 8.) The Netherlands biscuits biscuits 10.7 kg 10.7 kg ArgentinaArgentina9.) USA 9.) USA gumgum 218,500 tonnes 218,500 tonnes China China 10.) Portugal 10.) Portugal fish and shell fish and shell 80.5 kg 80.5 kg Singapore Singapore 11.) Nauru 11.) Nauru meat meat 122.2 kg 122.2 kg Argentina Argentina 12.) China 12.) China eggs eggs 28.6 million tonnes 28.6 million tonnes Japan Japan 13.) Czech Republic 13.) Czech Republic alcoholic drinksalcoholic drinks 191.3 liters 191.3 liters Ireland Ireland 14.) UK 14.) UK chocolate chocolate 11.5 kg 11.5 kg Liechtenstein Liechtenstein 15.) Luxembourg15.) Luxembourg winewine 62.6 liters 62.6 liters Italy Italy 16.) Canada 16.) Canada fruit and vegetable drinks fruit and vegetable drinks 49.1 liters 49.1 liters The The

Netherlands Netherlands 17.) Finland17.) Finland coffee coffee 10 kg or 1,500 cups 10 kg or 1,500 cups Norway Norway 18.) Mexico 18.) Mexico cola drink cola drink 105.9 liters 105.9 liters Norway / Norway /

USA USA 19.) Turkey19.) Turkey tea tea 2.8 kg or 1,232 cups 2.8 kg or 1,232 cups Ireland Ireland 20.) Greece20.) Greece cheese cheese 27.3 kg 27.3 kg France France

6. Spot the difference6. Spot the difference

7. Biography:7. Biography:

TASKTASK

How can you turn this biography into an How can you turn this biography into an information-gap activity? information-gap activity?

8. ANIMALS8. ANIMALS

Electric eelElectric eel

The electric eel, known for its ability to generate an electric current, The electric eel, known for its ability to generate an electric current, looks somewhat like other eels but has different habits and is looks somewhat like other eels but has different habits and is therefore not considered a true eel. It is a spineless, toothless fish therefore not considered a true eel. It is a spineless, toothless fish that grows up to three feet (2.7 m) long. It is found in the Amazon that grows up to three feet (2.7 m) long. It is found in the Amazon and muddy rivers of South America. The electric eel's vital organs and muddy rivers of South America. The electric eel's vital organs (brain, heart, digestive system) are near the front of its body. The (brain, heart, digestive system) are near the front of its body. The rest of the body contains a platelike arrangement of organs that rest of the body contains a platelike arrangement of organs that produce electrical current by a chemical reaction. The electric eel produce electrical current by a chemical reaction. The electric eel can produce a current of up to 650 volts—enough to severely can produce a current of up to 650 volts—enough to severely shock a human. The eel uses this current to stun or kill the shock a human. The eel uses this current to stun or kill the smaller fish it eats, and to defend itself against enemiessmaller fish it eats, and to defend itself against enemies..

An electric eel has three pairs of electric organs on each side of its An electric eel has three pairs of electric organs on each side of its body. Eachbody. Each

organ has thousands of muscle cells. The cells give off small bursts organ has thousands of muscle cells. The cells give off small bursts of electricityof electricity

after a nerve sets them off. Each burst lasts about 1/500 of a after a nerve sets them off. Each burst lasts about 1/500 of a second. It is shortsecond. It is short

but powerful! They grow to 8 feet (2.4 meters) long.but powerful! They grow to 8 feet (2.4 meters) long.

CrocodileCrocodile

AlligatorAlligator

The first difference between a crocodile and an alligator is that they The first difference between a crocodile and an alligator is that they are from different families of crocodilians. Crocodiles are from the are from different families of crocodilians. Crocodiles are from the crocodylidae family, while alligators and caiman are from the crocodylidae family, while alligators and caiman are from the alligatoridae family. alligatoridae family.

In terms of physical differences, a crocodile has a very long, narrow, V-In terms of physical differences, a crocodile has a very long, narrow, V-shaped snout, while the alligator's snout is wider and U-shaped. shaped snout, while the alligator's snout is wider and U-shaped. Because of the wide snout of the alligator it packs more crushing Because of the wide snout of the alligator it packs more crushing power to eat prey like turtles that constitute part of its diet. The power to eat prey like turtles that constitute part of its diet. The narrow crocodile snout, although still very powerful, is not really suited narrow crocodile snout, although still very powerful, is not really suited for prey like turtles but is very versatile for fish and mammals.for prey like turtles but is very versatile for fish and mammals.

Another physical difference between the crocodile and the alligator is Another physical difference between the crocodile and the alligator is that the crocodile's upper and lower jaws are nearly the same width, so that the crocodile's upper and lower jaws are nearly the same width, so the teeth are exposed all along the jaw line in an interlocking pattern, the teeth are exposed all along the jaw line in an interlocking pattern, even when the mouth is closed. They also have an enormous 4th tooth even when the mouth is closed. They also have an enormous 4th tooth on the lower jaw that is accommodated by depressions in the upper jaw on the lower jaw that is accommodated by depressions in the upper jaw just behind the nostrils.just behind the nostrils.

An alligator, on the other hand, has a wider upper jaw, so when its An alligator, on the other hand, has a wider upper jaw, so when its mouth is closed the teeth in the lower jaw fit into sockets of the upper mouth is closed the teeth in the lower jaw fit into sockets of the upper jaw, hidden from view. Only the teeth of the upper jaw are exposed jaw, hidden from view. Only the teeth of the upper jaw are exposed along the lower jaw line. Even the enormous 4th tooth on the bottom along the lower jaw line. Even the enormous 4th tooth on the bottom jaw, which is exposed in a crocodile, is hidden in the alligator.jaw, which is exposed in a crocodile, is hidden in the alligator.

Another physical difference is that crocodiles have a lighter olive brown Another physical difference is that crocodiles have a lighter olive brown coloration, while alligators appear blackish. Alligators also prefer coloration, while alligators appear blackish. Alligators also prefer freshwater while crocodiles like brackish water and sometimes even freshwater while crocodiles like brackish water and sometimes even oceanocean..

While crocodiles and alligators both have glands on their tongues, While crocodiles and alligators both have glands on their tongues, crocodiles still use these glands to excrete excess salt. Alligators seem to crocodiles still use these glands to excrete excess salt. Alligators seem to have lost this ability, making their tolerance for salt water comparatively have lost this ability, making their tolerance for salt water comparatively brief. Biologists believe this suggests that the crocodile is less removed brief. Biologists believe this suggests that the crocodile is less removed from its oceanic ancestryfrom its oceanic ancestry..

Both crocodiles and alligators have dotted Both crocodiles and alligators have dotted sensory pitssensory pits along the upper and along the upper and lower jaws that look almost like beard stubble. They detect slight lower jaws that look almost like beard stubble. They detect slight changes in water pressure, thought to help the animals locate prey. changes in water pressure, thought to help the animals locate prey. These sensory pits were called These sensory pits were called Integumentary Sense Organs (ISOs)Integumentary Sense Organs (ISOs) until until they were renamed to they were renamed to Dermal Pressure Receptors (DPRs)Dermal Pressure Receptors (DPRs). While both . While both animals have them along the jaws, the crocodile has one on every scale animals have them along the jaws, the crocodile has one on every scale covering its entire body. Some researchers believe the crocodile's DPRs covering its entire body. Some researchers believe the crocodile's DPRs might be linked to detecting levels of salinitymight be linked to detecting levels of salinity . .

It is generally stated that alligators are docile compared to aggressive It is generally stated that alligators are docile compared to aggressive saltwater crocodiles, and that crocodiles grow larger. While true in saltwater crocodiles, and that crocodiles grow larger. While true in general, there are exceptions to every rule among the many species. As general, there are exceptions to every rule among the many species. As an example, the average alligator grows to about 14 feet (4.3 meters), an example, the average alligator grows to about 14 feet (4.3 meters), while crocodiles can reach 19 feet (5.8 meters) or morewhile crocodiles can reach 19 feet (5.8 meters) or more . .

In terms of nesting, crocodiles lay their eggs in mud or sand nests In terms of nesting, crocodiles lay their eggs in mud or sand nests near brackish water, while alligators make their nests out of near brackish water, while alligators make their nests out of mounds of vegetation surrounding freshwatermounds of vegetation surrounding freshwater . .

In the United States crocodiles are only found around the southern In the United States crocodiles are only found around the southern tip of Florida, though they can also be found in the Caribbean, tip of Florida, though they can also be found in the Caribbean, Central America and South America. Alligators are found in the Central America and South America. Alligators are found in the southeastern United States, and South Florida is the only known southeastern United States, and South Florida is the only known place in the world where crocodiles and alligators cohabitate the place in the world where crocodiles and alligators cohabitate the same areassame areas..

Crocodilians, which includes both crocodiles and alligators, are Crocodilians, which includes both crocodiles and alligators, are believed descended from believed descended from archosauriaarchosauria which lived 250 million which lived 250 million years ago at the end of the Paleozoic era when all the continents years ago at the end of the Paleozoic era when all the continents were joined together in a single mass known as Pangea. About 30 were joined together in a single mass known as Pangea. About 30 million years later in the Triassic period (220 million years ago) million years later in the Triassic period (220 million years ago) archosauria split into two lines of evolution, one being archosauria split into two lines of evolution, one being crocodilians and the other dinosaurs and birds. Scientists crocodilians and the other dinosaurs and birds. Scientists theorize that the theorize that the Age of ReptilesAge of Reptiles, which lasted some 155 million , which lasted some 155 million years, ended about 65 million years ago when an asteroid struck years, ended about 65 million years ago when an asteroid struck Earth wiping out the dinosaurs. But while dinosaurs vanished Earth wiping out the dinosaurs. But while dinosaurs vanished crocodilians survivedcrocodilians survived!!

OTHER:OTHER:

NewspapersNewspapers Mobile phonesMobile phones Actors/singersActors/singers Football playersFootball players CarsCars

9. Improvised Role-Play: 9. Improvised Role-Play:

Find a Partner Find a Partner (can be done in groups)(can be done in groups)

JobsJobs

GROUP 1GROUP 11. police officer1. police officer 2. nurse2. nurse 3. farmer3. farmer 4. shopkeeper4. shopkeeper5. scientist5. scientist 6. artist6. artist 7. princess7. princess 8. 8.

dressmakerdressmaker9. civil engineer9. civil engineer 10. accountant10. accountant

GROUP 2GROUP 21. singer1. singer 2. cook2. cook 3. secretary3. secretary 4. student4. student5. driver5. driver 6. engineer6. engineer 7. president7. president 8. painter8. painter9. receptionist9. receptionist 10. fishmonger10. fishmonger

GROUP 3GROUP 31. actor1. actor 2. teacher2. teacher 3. manager3. manager 4. soldier4. soldier5. gardener5. gardener 6. musician6. musician 7. writer7. writer 8. chemist8. chemist9. social worker9. social worker 10. surgeon10. surgeon

GROUP 4GROUP 41. doctor1. doctor 2. housewife2. housewife 3. baker3. baker 4. pilot4. pilot5. factory worker5. factory worker 6. dustman 6. dustman 7. builder7. builder 8. dentist8. dentist9. solicitor9. solicitor 10. air-hostess10. air-hostess  

GROUP WORKGROUP WORK

TASKTASK

A British/Austrian etc. friend of yours came A British/Austrian etc. friend of yours came to visit Egypt as a tourist and was to visit Egypt as a tourist and was culturally shocked by two things. What culturally shocked by two things. What

might these be, do you thinkmight these be, do you think ? ?

You may want to discuss this in relation to:You may want to discuss this in relation to:

How values/beliefs influence people's How values/beliefs influence people's behaviorbehavior

How values/beliefs shape who we are as How values/beliefs shape who we are as individuals individuals

Task: World War II Task: World War II

Group members’ tasks/roles: Group members’ tasks/roles:

Hitler's rise to powerHitler's rise to power Britain's role in the warBritain's role in the war Japan's entry into the warJapan's entry into the war development of the atomic bomb development of the atomic bomb Soviet Union’s role in the warSoviet Union’s role in the war Pre-war eventsPre-war events Impact of the warImpact of the war Casualties of the warCasualties of the war The war in cinemaThe war in cinema

Task: 5 most important names in history Task: 5 most important names in history

A. Main contributions A. Main contributions B. ImportanceB. Importance C. Etc.C. Etc.

Divide class into groups of 4. Divide class into groups of 4.

Give SS 10 minutes to write down the names and discuss. Give SS 10 minutes to write down the names and discuss.

Monitor the groups.Monitor the groups.

Allow SS to introduce the people they have selected.Allow SS to introduce the people they have selected.

Allow other SS to ask fact/opinion Qs. Allow other SS to ask fact/opinion Qs.

Make remarks.Make remarks.

Make a note of most recurrent names. Make a note of most recurrent names.

Conduct a rough survey to arrive at the whole class decision on the Conduct a rough survey to arrive at the whole class decision on the most important figure. most important figure.

Make your comments.Make your comments.

Task: Short playTask: Short play

Ask groups of 4 SS each to sit together to Ask groups of 4 SS each to sit together to decide on a scenario for a 5-10 minute play decide on a scenario for a 5-10 minute play e.g. father, son discussing a family probleme.g. father, son discussing a family problem

Task: The MediatorTask: The Mediator

Put SS in groups and ask them to sit together to Put SS in groups and ask them to sit together to invent a situation that presents a conflict and invent a situation that presents a conflict and needs a solution. needs a solution.

Role-play involving "conflicting parties" and a Role-play involving "conflicting parties" and a "mediator" e.g. "mediator" e.g. bride, groom, bride's mother, groom's father etc. bride, groom, bride's mother, groom's father etc. brothers and sisters arguing over father’s willbrothers and sisters arguing over father’s will parties discussing some damage & compensationparties discussing some damage & compensation investigating accusations with parties concernedinvestigating accusations with parties concerned

Task: Setting criteria:Task: Setting criteria:

Assessing teachers for a raise. What are your Assessing teachers for a raise. What are your criteria?criteria?

  

ZoomZoom

A group tries to create a unified story from a set of A group tries to create a unified story from a set of sequential pictures.  sequential pictures. 

Book of the Year Book of the Year

Think of a book title you want to write for Think of a book title you want to write for the Egyptian reader. There are 4 mini-tasks the Egyptian reader. There are 4 mini-tasks for the 4 group members:for the 4 group members:

Member 1Member 1 title?title? Member 2Member 2 reader?reader? Member 3Member 3 content?content? Member 4Member 4 cover page design?cover page design?

Task: Survival ScenariosTask: Survival Scenarios

10 individuals need help but only 5 can be saved.10 individuals need help but only 5 can be saved.

Procedures:Procedures: Provide (or ask group members to provide) Provide (or ask group members to provide)

characteristics for each individual.characteristics for each individual. Ask group to come to an agreement about Ask group to come to an agreement about

which 5 should be saved and why. which 5 should be saved and why.

Task: Survival ScenariosTask: Survival Scenarios

A nuclear bomb has been dropped; a radiation-free A nuclear bomb has been dropped; a radiation-free shelter is available, but can only take 6 people. shelter is available, but can only take 6 people. Choose who will survive.Choose who will survive.

Other: Other:

Decision-MakingDecision-Making1.1. Who do you invite to dinner?Who do you invite to dinner?

2.2. Who gets the heart?Who gets the heart?

3.3. Who will sing on my wedding day?Who will sing on my wedding day?

4.4. Who do you save?Who do you save?

5.5. Who do you marry?Who do you marry?

6.6. Which educational system?Which educational system?

7.7. Which books to print?Which books to print?

8.8. Which subjects to study?Which subjects to study?

Task (analytical)Task (analytical)

Comparing/contrasting two different accounts of Comparing/contrasting two different accounts of the same event in two different newspapersthe same event in two different newspapers

FIND SOMEONE WHO:FIND SOMEONE WHO:

Enhances speakingEnhances speaking Learners get to know one anotherLearners get to know one another Fun Fun

Language Games Language Games

BLIP/COFFEE POT: (Elementary) Guess the verbBLIP/COFFEE POT: (Elementary) Guess the verbEach student is given a VERB. (suitable for the level)Each student is given a VERB. (suitable for the level)

In pairsIn pairs or or as a whole classas a whole class, discover the VERB through , discover the VERB through QUESTIONS.QUESTIONS.The nonsense word "BLIP" should be substituted for the The nonsense word "BLIP" should be substituted for the target VERB.target VERB.

SS ask Qs:SS ask Qs:When / Where / Why / How do you blip?When / Where / Why / How do you blip?Can you blip someone / something / somewhere?Can you blip someone / something / somewhere?Did you blip yesterday?Did you blip yesterday?Do you like blipping?Do you like blipping?Do you blip with your hands?Do you blip with your hands?

Sample Verbs (Elementary)Sample Verbs (Elementary)

cookcook livelive crycry lovelove

dancedance readread drawdraw runrun

dream dream shoutshout drinkdrink singsing

drivedrive sleepsleep eateat swimswim

fightfight talktalk fishfish thinkthink

flyfly jump jump worryworry kisskiss

(Intermediate/advanced)(Intermediate/advanced)

argueargue paintpaint bathebathe

planplan restrest screamscream

exploreexplore smilesmile translatetranslate

hesitatehesitate movemove ironiron

joke joke whisperwhisper knitknit

claimclaim yellyell appealappeal winwin

UnderstandUnderstand hypothesizehypothesize

HangmanHangman

What's my nationality? Who am I?What's my nationality? Who am I?

Student (A) thinks of Student (A) thinks of a nationalitya nationalityStudent (B) asks:Student (B) asks:

"Do you wear______________?""Do you wear______________?" "Do you drink / eat _________ ?""Do you drink / eat _________ ?" "Do you play (sport) or (game)?""Do you play (sport) or (game)?" "Do you play the (musical instrument)?""Do you play the (musical instrument)?" "Does it rain / snow a lot there?""Does it rain / snow a lot there?" "Is it very hot / very cold there?""Is it very hot / very cold there?" "Do the people like ______ there?""Do the people like ______ there?" "Are the people there tall / short / romantic / hard-working / rich / "Are the people there tall / short / romantic / hard-working / rich /

poor?poor?

Student (A) thinks of Student (A) thinks of a famous person, fictitious character or cartoon a famous person, fictitious character or cartoon character?character?

Student (B) asks YES/NO questions.Student (B) asks YES/NO questions.  

What's my job? (from open lists) What's my job? (from open lists)

Questions:Questions: Do you work indoors or outdoors? / in a trade or profession? / in Do you work indoors or outdoors? / in a trade or profession? / in

a factory or an office?a factory or an office?

Do you work with your hands? Do you wear a uniform? Do you Do you work with your hands? Do you wear a uniform? Do you work long hours?work long hours?

Do you work from 9-5? Do you work regular hours? Do you Do you work from 9-5? Do you work regular hours? Do you work at weekends?work at weekends?

Do you work with people or machines? Are you in a service Do you work with people or machines? Are you in a service industry?industry?

Do you sell something? Do you earn a lot of money? Must you Do you sell something? Do you earn a lot of money? Must you have good qualifications to do your job?have good qualifications to do your job?

  

JobsJobs

GROUP 1GROUP 11. police officer1. police officer 2. nurse2. nurse 3. farmer3. farmer 4. shopkeeper4. shopkeeper5. scientist5. scientist 6. artist6. artist 7. princess7. princess 8. 8.

dressmakerdressmaker9. civil engineer9. civil engineer 10. accountant10. accountant

GROUP 2GROUP 21. singer1. singer 2. cook2. cook 3. secretary3. secretary 4. student4. student5. driver5. driver 6. engineer6. engineer 7. president7. president 8. painter8. painter9. receptionist9. receptionist 10. fishmonger10. fishmonger

GROUP 3GROUP 31. actor1. actor 2. teacher2. teacher 3. manager3. manager 4. soldier4. soldier5. gardener5. gardener 6. musician6. musician 7. writer7. writer 8. chemist8. chemist9. social worker9. social worker 10. surgeon10. surgeon

GROUP 4GROUP 41. doctor1. doctor 2. housewife2. housewife 3. baker3. baker 4. pilot4. pilot5. factory worker5. factory worker 6. dustman 6. dustman 7. builder7. builder 8. dentist8. dentist9. solicitor9. solicitor 10. air-hostess10. air-hostess  

20 Questions: 20 Questions:

A student thinks of something and declares A student thinks of something and declares whether it is animal, vegetable or abstract. whether it is animal, vegetable or abstract.

The other students are limited to 20 questions. If The other students are limited to 20 questions. If they cannot guess the word(s) within the allotted they cannot guess the word(s) within the allotted number of questions, then they lose the game.number of questions, then they lose the game.

Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking

Tasks and ActivitiesTasks and Activities

ActivitiesActivities

Construct a model and demonstrate how it Construct a model and demonstrate how it worksworks..

Practise a play and perform it for the classPractise a play and perform it for the class..

Take and display a collection of photographs on Take and display a collection of photographs on a particular topica particular topic..

Make up a puzzle or a game about a topicMake up a puzzle or a game about a topic..

ActivitiesActivities

Design a questionnaire to gather informationDesign a questionnaire to gather information

Survey classmates to find out what they think Survey classmates to find out what they think about a particular topic. Analyse resultsabout a particular topic. Analyse results..

Write a commercial to sell a new productWrite a commercial to sell a new product..

Make a jigsaw puzzleMake a jigsaw puzzle..

Devise a role-playDevise a role-play..

ActivitiesActivities Conduct a debate about an issue of special interestConduct a debate about an issue of special interest..

Make a booklet about 5 rules you see important. Make a booklet about 5 rules you see important. Convince othersConvince others..

Form a panel to discuss views onForm a panel to discuss views on… …

Prepare a list of criteria to judgePrepare a list of criteria to judge……

Prepare a case to present your view aboutPrepare a case to present your view about......

ActivitiesActivities

Create a new product. Give it a name and plan a Create a new product. Give it a name and plan a marketing campaignmarketing campaign..

Write a TV show, play, role play, song aboutWrite a TV show, play, role play, song about......

Design a record, book, or magazine cover forDesign a record, book, or magazine cover for......

Sell an ideaSell an idea..

Develop a menu for a new restaurant using a variety of Develop a menu for a new restaurant using a variety of healthy foodshealthy foods..