“If you realize how powerful your thoughts are,

you would never think a negative thought”

(Peace Pilgrim)

3rd Graders 2015

Teacher’s Name:______________________________________Class: ___________________

CHAPTER TWO

You will be able to:

Recognize people’s ideas about unreal situations. Express what you would change if you could. Identify situations in unreal worlds. Express what would be different in a different world. Talk about opinions, complain and excuses.

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Department3rd Graders 2015

Name: ___________________________________________________3nd _______ Date: ______________________________________

English Department

3rd Graders 2015

Name: ___________________________________________________3nd _______ Date: ______________________________________

If you had the chance to change your fate, would you?

Objective: Expressing ideas about unreal situations

Objective: Talking about things that I would do differently

I. Listen to the following lyric. Do you know who the author is? Do you know its title?

If I ________ even just for a dayI'd roll out of bed in the morningAnd throw on what I wantedAnd go drink beer with the guysAnd chase after girlsI ________ it with who I wantedAnd I'd never get confronted for it'Cause they stick up for me

If I _____ a boyI think I could understandHow it feels to love a girlI swear I'd be a better man

I __________ to her'Cause I know how it hurtsWhen you lose the one you wanted'Cause he's taking you for grantedAnd everything you had got destroyed

If I were a boyI would turn off my phoneTell everyone it's brokenSo they'd think that I was sleeping alone

I'd put myself firstAnd make the rules as I go'Cause I know that she'd be faithfulWaiting for me to come home (to come home)

If I were a boyI think I could understandHow it feels to love a girlI swear I'd be a better man

I ___________ to her'Cause I know how it hurtsWhen you lose the one you wanted'Cause he's taking you for grantedAnd everything you had got destroyed

It's a little too late for you to come backSay it's just a mistakeThink I _________ you like thatIf you thought I would wait for youYou thought wrong

But you're just a boyYou don't understandAnd you don't understand, ohHow it feels to love a girlSomeday you wish you were a better man

You don't listen to herYou don't care how it hurtsUntil you lose the one you wanted'Cause you're taking her for grantedAnd everything you had got destroyed

But you're just a boy…

Title: ____________________________ by _________________________

II. Read the lyrics again. Are the following statements true or false?

1. _____ The speaker of the song is a man.2. _____ The speaker thinks that men don’t understand girls3. _____ The speaker puts himself/herself in the place of the others.4. _____ According to the speaker, men are really interested in women’s feelings.5. _____ The speaker would be different to other men6. _____ The speaker cannot understand women

III. According to the singer, men and women are quite different. Identify some characteristics of men and women expressed in the song.

Actions Men Women

They drink beer with friendsThey are emotionalThey are faithful with people they loveThey chase after girlsThey put themselves first

IV. Think about the ideas the singer has about men and women. Do you think that is always true? What could happen if that were or weren’t always true?

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English Department

3rd Graders 2015

Name: ___________________________________________________3nd _______ Date: ______________________________________

Objective: Expressing ideas about living in a different world

I. You are going to read a text about an 85 year-old woman talking about her life. Circle the words you might find in the text.

II. Read the text and try to find definitions for the following words.

darelimber upperhapssanelybarefoot

III. Discuss the following questions

a) Why do you think the author would dare make more mistakes next time? Find evidences on the text.

b) How does the author describe herself?c) Do you think you would regret so many things if you were her age? Why? Why not?

IV. I would do it differently if…

1) What would I do if I were the president of the country?2) What would I do if I could go back in any part of the history?3) What would I ask for if I had three wishes?4) What would I do if I could become invisible for a day?5) What powers would I like to have if I were a super hero?

I. Read the information about the trilogy “The Hunger Games”. Do you know these books?

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English Department

3rd Graders 2015

Name: ___________________________________________________3nd _______ Date: ______________________________________

SPOILER ALERT!

The Hunger Games is a 2008 science fiction novel by the American writer Suzanne Collins. After an initial print of 200,000, the book had sold 800,000 copies by February 2010. Since its release, The Hunger Games has been translated into 26 languages, and publishing rights have been sold in 38 territories. The novel won many awards, including the California Young Reader Medal, and was named one of Publishers Weekly  's "Best Books of the Year" in 2008.

It is written in the voice of 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives in a post-apocalyptic world. Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing 

IF I COULD LIVE MY LIFE ALL OVER…If I had to live my life all over again, I’d dare make more mistakes next time. I would relax. I would limber up. I would be sillier than I have been this trip. I would take fewer things seriously. I would take more chances.

I would take more trips. I would climb more mountains, swim more rivers. I would eat more ice cream and fewer beans. I would perhaps have more actual troubles, but I would have fewer imaginary ones. You see – I’m one of those people who live seriously and sanely hour after hour, day after day. Oh, I have my moments. And if I had to do it over again, I’d have more of them. In fact, I’d try to have nothing else, just moments one after another, instead of living so many years ahead of each day.

I’ve been one of those persons who never goes anywhere without a thermometer, a hot water bottle, a raincoat and a parachute. If I had to do it over again, I would travel lighter than I have. If I had to live my life over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in autumn.

I would go to more dances. I would ride more merry-go-rounds. I would pick more daisies.

Attributed to Nadine Stair, 85 years old

relax trips dare regret pastime earlier car trouble thermometer safety climb book dance exercises healthy

endocrinologist death cry

Objective: Expressing ideas about living in a different world

II. Watch the clips about the first part of the film adaptation and answer the True (T) or False (F) questions.

1) ____ Katniss (the older girl) cares for her sister2) ____ Katniss is chosen for the Hunger Games.3) ____ The Hunger Games are wonderful contests.4) ____ Only one person can survive the Hunger Games.5) ____ Katniss thinks the same way as the blond boy.

III. Think about 5 feelings that you would feel if you were in Katniss’ situation. Then write 5 sentences.

Ex.:  If I were in the Hunger Games, I would be scared.1. ___________________________________________________________________________________________2. ___________________________________________________________________________________________3. ___________________________________________________________________________________________4. ___________________________________________________________________________________________5. ___________________________________________________________________________________________

IV. What if you were in a survival situation like Katniss?  If you had to choose 3 things to help you to survive in the wilderness what would they be and why?  Write a short paragraph using your ideas, giving clear descriptions and reasons.

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I. Look at the cartoons below. These devices were popular during the 80’s and the 90’s but today they are old-fashioned. Do you know them? Write 5 ideas of what you would do if you lived in the 80’s or the 90’s. Look at the example.

Example: If I lived in the 90’s, I would record songs from the radio.1. ______________________________________________________________________________________2. ______________________________________________________________________________________

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SPOILER ALERT!

The Hunger Games is a 2008 science fiction novel by the American writer Suzanne Collins. After an initial print of 200,000, the book had sold 800,000 copies by February 2010. Since its release, The Hunger Games has been translated into 26 languages, and publishing rights have been sold in 38 territories. The novel won many awards, including the California Young Reader Medal, and was named one of Publishers Weekly  's "Best Books of the Year" in 2008.

It is written in the voice of 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives in a post-apocalyptic world. Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the evil Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing 

English Department

3rd Graders 2015

Name: ___________________________________________________3nd _______ Date: ______________________________________

Objective: Identifying specific information about difficulties in life.

3. ______________________________________________________________________________________4. ______________________________________________________________________________________5. ______________________________________________________________________________________

II. Several devices have been invented during the last years. Can you imagine what would you do without technology? Look at the pictures below and discuss your ideas.

III. Write a short paragraph explaining what you would do if you didn’t have these devices. Include at least four objects from the pictures above.

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I. You are going to listen to a survey about difficulties faced during your holidays abroad. Can you think about three situations that can happen when you are abroad?

1. _____________________________2. _____________________________3. _____________________________

II. Where are the following situations more likely to occur, at the airport or at the hotel?

Airport Hotel

1. Waiting at the departure lounge2. Presenting your passport3. Calling the room service4. Weighting the luggage5. Shopping in the duty free6. Asking for an available room

III. Listen to the survey. What of the following pictures represents the questions asked by the interviewer?

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English Department

3rd Graders 2015

Name: ___________________________________________________3nd _______ Date: ______________________________________

Objective: Expressing complains and excuses

a) b) c)

IV. Listen to the survey again and pay attention to the man’s answers. Circle the correct alternative.

1) If he had money and time he would visit…

a. Singaporeb. Sydneyc. Toronto

2) If he had problems at the hotel he would contact…

a. The hotel managerb. The travel agentc. The receptionist

3) If he the airline had difficulties with the flight, he would prefer...

a. A refund of the ticket priceb. Receive a compensationc. Be taken to the hotel

I. Complete the following passage from a popular psychology magazine.

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English Department

3rd Graders 2015

Name: ___________________________________________________3nd _______ Date: ______________________________________

realize - wish – have to wait - not be– be (x3) – criticize – not have to deal – insist – Invite - have – understand - find - think

COMPLAINERS VS PROBLEM SOLVER

Marty Hijab has always wanted to invite his whole family over for the holidays, but his apartment is small, and his family is very large. “If I (1) _________________ them all for dinner, there (2)_______________________ enough room for everyone to sit down”, he told a friend. If Marty (3) ______________________ a complainer (a person that expresses annoyance or unhappiness), he (4) ________________ the size of his apartment and spend the holidays at his parent’s house. But Marty is a problem solver. This year he is hosting an open house. People can drop in at different times during the day, and there will be room for everyone.

“If life (5) _________________ a fairy tale, we (6) _______________ problems away”, noted therapist Sherry Grimes. “What complainers are really saying is, ‘If I (7) _____________ a magical solution, I (8) _______________________________________ with this myself’. I wish it (9) _________________________ that easy,” says Grimes. He gives an example of a very wealthy client who complains about his limited time for his family. He’s waiting for a miracle to give him the time he needs. But if (10)______________ about the problem creatively, he (10) ___________________ the time”, says Grimes.

Even the rich have limited time, money, and space. If complainers (12)_______________________ this, then they (13) ____________________________ that there will always be problems. They could then stop complaining and look for solutions. Marty is a student. If he (14) ________________________ on bigger apartment for his party, he (15) _______________________ for years before inviting his family over. Instead, he is creatively solving his problems right now. We have to learn to create our own good fortune and not wait for a genie with three wishes to come along and solve our problems.

Objective: Talking about people’s opinions and beliefs

II. In his practice, the psychologist Sherry Grimes hears all types of excuses from his clients. Rewrite these excuses considering the first idea. Look at the example.

a)

b)

c)

I. Look at what these people are saying about some pieces of news they read. Can you imagine what are they talking about?

II.Match people’s opinions with the pieces of news.

______ Chile’s Bachelet takes on subway groping, says no to straying handsAccording to recent media reports, many Chilean women – and several men – have complained that Chile’s traditionally macho men have been taking advantage of the Metro’s near seven people per square meter density rate that makes it easy to “grope,” “harass,” or simply “cop a feel.”“Over the past few days, I have heard about this degrading harassment and groping that women – and some men I should add – are becoming victim to on the Metro,” said Bachelet, adding that she had instructed ministers within her government to prosecute those caught in the act.

______ Chile: in work but without shelterIt is early evening in central Santiago, and as the city’s workforce bustles home after another busy day, a small group of tired men gather outside an old university building.These workers are less fortunate than their colleagues; they have no home to go to, and are preparing to spend another night sleeping on the streets. But the truth is that while many of them work, most of them simply don’t earn enough to make ends meet

______Modern Parenthood: Roles of moms and dads converge as they balance work and family

The way mothers and fathers spend their time has changed dramatically in the past half century. To this respect, the public remains conflicted about what is best for children. Among all adults, only 16% say the ideal situation for a young child is to have a mother who works full time. A plurality of adults (42%)

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I’m so busy. That’s why I don’t read bedtime stories to my little girl.

My husband is not ambitious. That’s why he doesn’t ask for a raise.

I don’t have enough time. That’s why I’m not planning to study for the exam.

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If I weren’t so busy, I would stories to my little girl

English Department

3rd Graders 2015

Name: ___________________________________________________3nd _______ Date: ______________________________________

If girls didn’t dress provocatively, they

would not suffer of harassment at public

transport. If people were hard-

working, they could get their own houses.

If people were intelligent, they

would avoid credit card debts.

If women stayed at home, their children would have

more discipline.

a) b)

c)

d)

say mothers working part time is ideal, and one-third say it’s best for young children if their mothers do not work at all outside of the home.

______ The Biggest Credit Mistake People MakeSome credit mistakes are obvious. Everybody knows the big one: Failing to pay your bills on time. If you're looking to wreck your credit score, there's no faster way.Some credit mistakes aren't so obvious. What's worse, the biggest secret credit mistake — the one most people don't even know they're making — actually happens when people are trying to turn their credit score around and be more financially responsible.

III. Think about what people said and discuss. Do you think that…a. … girls actually dress provocatively?b. … homeless people are lazy?c. … people are not intelligent?d. … women should stay at home?

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