Before class begins…

Sit in your presentation groups.

After attendance, there will be some student introductions.

LESSON 13UNIT 7 – CONTINUED; DISCUSS PRESENTATIONS

Daily CommunicationSpring 2010

World Problems – p. 42

drug trafficking famine

domestic violence government corruption

the homeless incurable diseases

inflation political unrest

poverty business corruption

World Problems – p. 42

Discussion Questions: Which three problems concern you the most? What will happen if these problems aren’t solved? What are some things that you can do to help?

Useful Expressions:

One thing to do about it is… We should try…

Another way to help is… What do you think about…?

The best thing to do is… Would… help the situation?

Why don’t we… ? If we did… what do you think would happen?

Double Circle Questions

Do these problems affect you? How do these social problems (homelessness, poverty, drug trafficking, domestic violence) make you feel?

Double Circle Questions

What can you do to help the homeless?

Double Circle Questions

What organizations do you know about that help solve these problems?

Double Circle Questions

Does information about these problems affect how you live your life? Why or why not?

Things You Can Do

Talk to each other about these issues. Ask peers and professors about these problems.Research and support organizations and programs that help people affected by drugs, violence,

homelessness, poverty, etc.Research and support organizations that provide education about environmental problems.Talk to your boss or company about the issues that concern you – see if they support charities,

etc.

Two Organizations

Two reputable organizations helping address these issues in China today:Hearts and Hands

Providing education, skills, and employment to the deaf population in China http://heartsandhandschina.com

Habitat for Humanity Building/renovating houses for people with low incomes http://www.habitatchina.org

Notes on Presentations

Must be 7-8 minutes long.Must have an introduction and a conclusion.Choose one of these topics:

Lesson 3: Love and Marriage Unit 5: Crossing Cultures Caedman’s Call song “This World” Joni Mitchell’s song “Big Yellow Taxi” Unit 7: Environmental Issues

Use phrases and expressions from at least three different lessons in your presentation.

BE CREATIVE!!! Do not copy from any other source!

You MUST give Miss Voortman a copy of your script at the beginning of class!!

Final Presentations

June 8th – Final Presentations I expect exceptional work Be prepared to complete questions for other groups

June 13th – Some extra activities Be prepared to talk about stories from your life Complete Class Evaluations Possibly your last chance to practice English in a

classroom…for free

Answer Questions on the back of cloze:

1. What are some of your dreams?

2. How did you develop your dreams?

3. How do you pursue your dreams? What motivates you?

4. How does this song make you feel? What does it mean? Does it challenge you? How does it challenge you?