IES 1 March 22nd 2012

Today Unit 2: Life changes Summary Assignment 2 Journal Entry 2

Unit 2: Life changes They got married two years ago. They have been married for two years. I met Bill ten years ago. I have been friends with Bill for ten years. I’ve never been to Egypt. Anthony hasn’t found a job yet. She has been waiting since 3 o’clock.

Unit 2: Life changes Grammar practice: p. 103

Conversation Listen to the conversation. What important life events do they talk about? Graduation Go abroad Marriage Having children

Life events Birth Get a part-time job  Get a job  Start a career Go to school (elementary – high) Take college entrance test Go abroad (study abroad, travel) Do work in university Go on dates Get married Have a baby (children) raising children  have grand children Retire Buy a house

Life events Which ones have you done so far? Which one is the most important to you? Which one are you most worried about? Which one are you most excited about?

Have you (ever)…? TOO EASY!! Have you graduated from high school yet? Yes, I have. No, I haven’t. TOO EASY!!

Have you (ever)…? Have you graduated from high school yet? Yes, I have. ASK A FOLLOW-UP QUESTION: When did you graduate? What school did you graduate from? Where was the graduation ceremony? Who was your class president? Why did it take you so long to graduate? How were your grades?

Truth or Lie One person: ask a question: Have you ever…? One person: pick up a card (TRUTH or LIE) Give an answer (Yes, I have/No, I haven’t). Other group members: Can ask 3 questions. Must guess if it’s a lie or the truth.

Listening (p.13) 1. Tokyo 2. eight 3. best friend 4. surfing 5. languages 6. bank 7. interpreter 8. got married

The life and times of… Make up a person Tell that persons life (from birth until NOW) _____was born in_______ In ___________, he/she __________ When he/she was ____________, he/she ________ Recently, he/she has _____________ etc.

The life and times of… Next: Interview another group about their “fake” person. Try to find out as much information as you can.

The life and times of… Next: What is the person’s name? Where was he/she born? When did she graduate from university? Tell us about her early life. Is she married? When did she get married? Did she ever travel? Where has she been? When did she buy a house? Etc.

Discussion 2 Opens tonight You will have 7 days to make your postings. (deadline: April 3rd ) Visit the discussion board and check “”Discussion 2”.

Audio Journal 3 Don’t forget! Deadline: 03/29 (Thursday) Length: 2 – 4 minutes. Choose a person whom you admire (famous, someone you know, etc.). Tell some of that person’s life story.