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NOTES FOR TEACHERS: UNIT 3, PART 1

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Unit 3 Overview The main theme of this unit, hometowns , fits nicely with Units 1 and 2 as it is a topic that people often talk about when getting to know each other. The

Generic 90-minute Lesson Plan Things to bring: • Equipment for playing the textbook audio tracks • (optional) Photocopies of worksheets 1. Warm-up options • Short vocab quiz • Review Units 1 and 2 via a free conversation activity of your choice 2. Page 42: • Preview • Model Sentences 1: What’s your hometown / area famous for? 3. Page 43: • Vary your Questions • Sounding Natural Note: Get needed vocabulary • How about you? 4. Page 44: • Model Sentences 2: Are there any fun things to do / special foods to try? • Vary your questions • How about you? 5. Page 45: • Guided Speaking Practice • Personalize it! • Speaking Time: Memorize & Perform 6. Expansion activity options • Do a free conversation activity • Practice vocabulary at cic-multimedia.com • Get a head start on their homework by beginning one of the photocopiable worksheets

three sub-themes of the unit are: • Part 1 : Hometown attractions • Part 2 : Hometown likes and dislikes • Part 3 : Where to live in the future

As usual, the Sounding Natural Notes will provide further instruction and practice on the Golden Rules while also spotlighting three more conversation strategies: • Getting Needed Vocabulary (Part 1) • Transitions with “How about ~?” (Part 2) • Disagreeing Politely (Part 3) Overall, Unit 3 provides students with a topic they can talk about easily. Whereas Units 1 and 2 focus primarily on the exchange of basic information, Unit 3 sees students giving and expressing opinions at a basic level, which is a step towards more natural sounding conversation. Unit 3, Part 1 Overview In part 1 of this unit, which can be completed in about 60 minutes of class time , students will talk about what their hometowns or areas are famous for: • What’s your hometown / area famous for? • Are there any fun things to do? The Sounding Natural Note on page 43 focuses on giving students more review on Golden Rule 1 , on a key repair strategy for avoiding prolonged silences.

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