cise which is extremely effective for encouraging controlled but spontaneous interaction in ESL classes.
STEP 1 PRESENT
Begin by presenting a list of debate expressions such as those listed.
STEP 2 MODEL a discussion. Choose yourself as conductor and 4 other students to be conducted. First, the conductor presents a topic. He then selects a student and an expression for the continuation of the discussion.: Elephants shouldn «t be allowed into Bangkok. Student B «Furthermore» B: Furthermore, the government should fine their owners.: Student A «On the other hand» A: On the other hand, people in Bangkok are very generous when they see elephants.: Student C « For example ». C: For example, when they see elephants they feel compassion and give them food and money.: Student D« You may have a point ». D: You may have a point. Nevertheless, the pollution and traffic are terrible for the elephants » health.
STEP 3 WRITING
To reinforce the use of these expressions further, follow this activity by a debate or writing exercise
Project method Activity
№ 1. My Favorites. Children prepare at home material (press-cuttings, pictures) which illustrates their interests, hobbies. At the lesson on the lists of colour paper they design the album where every pupil tells about his favourite things and pastime (about favourite colour, sport, town, etc.)
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№ 2. Picture poem. Children are suggested to draw picture - poem, so that its shape is concerned with its meaning.
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№ 3. Washing Line. Children draw different kinds of clothes, write the names on it and then hang them on the clothes-line with the help of the pegs.
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Housemates Role plays
Duration: 20-25 min
Aim: Oral fluency practice; politely disagreeing
Summary: Two housemates try to resolve their conflicts.
Introduction
This short role play activity requires no materials apart from a blackboard. The situation is actually role played twice, with some phrases for «politely disagreeing» introduced before the second round. The idea behind this is that the first round will hopefully help the students realise the importance of being polite in order to avoid arguments, and so they will be more receptive to the new language which helps them achieve this.
Preparation
Write this on the blackboard before the activity:
* I can't live without music!
* I have a bad memory.
* I'm a bit short of money right now.
* I can't concentrate on my study.
* I'm always tripping over your things.
* Didn't we agree to take turns buying food?
Procedure
Explain only that these...
