Integrative Skills Practice
Learning goals
Apply Conditionals: Use zero, first, and second conditionals in real-world scenarios.
Utilize Future Tenses: Incorporate future simple, future continuous, and future perfect tenses in discussions and writing.
Enhance Vocabulary: Use personality adjectives and idioms appropriately in context.
Develop Listening Skills: Practice active listening through interactive tasks.
Improve Writing Skills: Integrate various grammar and vocabulary elements into cohesive writing.
The Ultimate Review Challenge
Part 1: Listening and Writing (20 minutes)
Objective: Practice active listening and writing skills by summarizing spoken content.Instructions:
- Preparation: You will listen to an audio clip that includes a conversation filled with idioms, future tenses, and conditional statements.
- Task: As you listen, take notes on key points, idioms, and any conditional or future tense phrases used.
- Writing: After listening, write a brief summary of the conversation, incorporating the notes you took. Ensure your summary uses at least two idioms, one conditional statement, and one future tense phrase.
Example:
- Audio Clip: A discussion between two friends planning a surprise party.
- Summary: “John said that if he finishes work early, he will help Mary prepare for the surprise party. They agreed that by 7 PM, they will have set everything up. John hopes everything will go off without a hitch, and Mary reminded him that actions speak louder than words.”
Part 2: Role-Play (20 minutes)
Objective: Use conditionals, future tenses, and personality adjectives in spoken scenarios.Instructions:
- Scenario Setup: Pair up with a classmate. You will be given a scenario where you need to use specific grammar points and vocabulary.
- Scenario Example: Imagine you are managers planning the yearly team-building event. Discuss the potential activities, using conditionals and future tenses. Describe team members using personality adjectives and incorporate idioms naturally into your conversation.
- Role-Play: Perform your role-play in front of the class, demonstrating your ability to integrate the various elements seamlessly.
Example Dialogue:
- Person A: “If we choose the escape room activity, it will really test everyone’s problem-solving skills.”
- Person B: “That’s a great idea! By the end of the day, we will have built stronger teamwork. Plus, if John joins, his outgoing personality will be perfect for leading a team.”
Group Discussion and Decision-Making (20 minutes)
Objective: Apply conditionals, future tenses, idioms, and personality adjectives in a group discussion to make a decision.Instructions:
- Group Work: Form groups of four. You will be given a scenario where you need to make a decision based on given conditions and future plans.
- Scenario Example: Your group is tasked with deciding on a fundraising event for your school. Discuss different ideas, considering future outcomes and using conditional statements. Describe how different team members will contribute, using personality adjectives and idioms.
- Decision-Making: Present your final decision to the class, explaining the reasoning behind your choice and how you incorporated the grammar and vocabulary points.
Example Discussion:
- Group Member A: “If we organize a charity run, it will engage the community and raise a lot of money.”
- Group Member B: “True, but if the weather is bad, we will need a backup plan. By next week, we will have finalized all details.”
- Group Member C: “Emily’s enthusiastic nature will be perfect for promoting the event. And remember, every cloud has a silver lining – even if it rains, we can move the event indoors.”
Part 4: Creative Writing (20 minutes)
Objective: Integrate all learned elements into a cohesive piece of writing.
Instructions:
- Writing Task: Write a short story or essay that includes at least two future tense phrases, two conditional statements, three idioms, and three personality adjectives. The topic can be anything of your choice, such as a fictional story, a reflection on a past event, or a future plan.
- Peer Review: Exchange your writing with a partner and provide feedback on the use of grammar and vocabulary.
Example Prompt: “Write about a day in your life ten years from now. Describe your future plans, using conditionals to explain different possibilities. Include idioms and personality adjectives to add depth to your narrative.”
