HomeworkDo Listening 2 A&B on p. 14

Oral Practice:Have two 10-minute English conversations with someone.(Total of 20 minutes conversation.)

Use your B5 notebook to make a record of your conversations.

I will check your Oral Logs next week.(I will not check them every week, but they need to be ready every week.)

Band 4 Oral English SkillsInstructor: Mr. FairesInstructor: Mr. Faires

Week 2, Spring Semester 2015Week 2, Spring Semester 2015

How do you decide what the most important relationship in

your life is?

Holiday Break Story Re-telling

Share your homework stories of something interesting that happened to you during the Holiday Break. 5 minutes!Pick the most interesting story. Prepare as a team to tell the story to the class. 5 minutesThe story Owner will Introduce & Start the story. Each other member of the group will tell Part of the story until the End. Each Group will have Only 2 Minutes.

The Best of Friends/More Than a Friend: RelationshipsUnit 1Unit 1

Friends 2

Open your books to Unit 1, p.2 and do Exercise A with your partner. Are there any statements you don’t understand?

Which ones? 8 minutes

Expressing OpinionsIn my Opinion …I have to say that …The way I see it …Personally, I (don’t) think …As far as I’m concerned …With your partner practice using these phrases to share your opinions about friendship.

Disagreeing politelyI see your point, but …I see what you mean, but …I’m not sure I agree …I’m afraid I must disagree with you.

With your partner practice using these phrases to share your opinions about friendship.

Expressing Opinions 2

Talk to your partner: What do you think are the 4 most important qualities of a friend. 3 minutesIn your groups, decide which are the 3 most essential qualities of friendship.You have 5 minutes

HW Friendship Among Men & Women

A. What is the main difference between friendship among men and friendship among women?

B. 1. looks for a point 2. discuss a topic in detail 3. share feelings and secrets 4. give and get facts 5. do things together 6. have long conversations

Sample Exam Topics & Questions on Relationships

Why do some people believe that friendship is a necessary part of life?

Discuss the saying: “The best mirror is an old friend.” Do you agree?

Can a boy and girl be best friends without becoming boyfriend and girlfriend?

Friends 3 (Optional) SKIP

Look at the statements on page 4. Do you agree with the statements? Add a statement of your own.

Group work B: Share your opinions, and explain your reasons.You have 8 minutes

Fashion Developments – Listening B&C p12

Grunge: ripped jeans, checked flannel shirts, wool cap

Urban: baggy jeans, oversized T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, baseball cap

Goth: long black dresses, heavy black boots

Bohemian: long, flowing floral skirts and dresses; long tunics; layers

Sporty: sweat pants, jogging suit, jerseys

Preppy: light-colored slacks, Polo shirt, sweater