ORAL ENGLISH Exceptional People PROFESSOR: MS. K. CASIMIR WEEK 14, LESSON 13 5/19/14

OBJECTIVES: During this session, we will talk, discuss, read and listen to people who made an impact in society/in china, qualities of good role models and exceptional people, human characteristics, about exceptional people, role models high achievers, then review some important grammar issues. The grammar focus: compound adjectives, phrasal verbs, purpose statement, main points, thesis statement and organization in writing and speaking. Drill on Intonation. Topic selection for final exam and scoring. Students who will speak for the first session: Listen for your name.

BE SURE TO PICK A TOPIC FOR YOUR FINAL EXAM TODAY Your final exam will be an 8 minute debate per pair. Two people will be debate each other. 1 person for the topic and 1 against the topic. So, sign up today and begin researching your topic.

THE FINAL EXAM SCORE AND FORM Content-30% Delivery-30% Presentation skill-20% Overall-20%

FINAL EXAM DEBATE: 5/26--6/9/14 Each person Must pick a topic from the list. Make sure you have an opponent/ a partner to debate with. One to one! Each debate is for only a total of 8 minutes, strictly! So, you need to practice, practice & practice! Do your research ahead of time and ask yourself as many questions as you can and try to answer them. Try to manage your time wisely.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR What are the key elements of becoming an effective communicator? Messenger Good use of language Message Good use of non-verbal Com. or gestures Listener Practice your talk Feedback

LISTENING: CD # 44-45: Getting your message across: Exercises A and B. CD # 46-47: Assert yourself, Exercises A and B Pages 82, 86

GRAMMAR VERB AGREEMENT WITH QUANTIFIERS Collective nouns: audience, class, couple, crowd, family, government, group team (does not take any plural form) uses a singular verb. example: My family is very close-knit Page 85

WRITING: BIOLOGICAL PROFILE Read page 91. Do exercise C with a partner. Be ready to participate later on!

REVIEW THESIS STATEMENT AND MAIN POINTS Thesis statement

GRAMMAR: REVIEW THESIS STATEMENT & MAIN POINTS Main Points :

GRAMMAR: “FOREIGN LANGUAGE” Thesis Statement: MP #1: MP #2: MP#3:

SUPPORTIVE EVIDENCES Details, facts, information -- Need evidences from experts You will also need to illustrate by giving examples, stories or personal testimonies.

DRILLS: INTONATION Follow up with your handout! If you missed the previous stress word and sentence drills – see me for your own personal copy!

FINAL EXAM ASSIGNMENT DATES: First week: 14 students. If you name is red on the student’s list, you are assigned to speak on the first week with your partner Second week: 12 students

HIGH ACHIEVERS: THEY HAD AN IMPACT Read about Ghandi, Vodianova and Pele on page 88, what kind of impact have they had on other people? Who else do you know who had similar impact on society?

A FEW OTHERS… LADY THACHER

SOME NOTABLE ACHIEVERS IN AMERICA Tiger woods Ophrah Winfred Celina and ____Williams in tennis Michael Jackson Martin Luther King President Lincoln President Obama President Washington Bill Gate: Microsoft & Apple owners: Peter Jennings: Nightline!

A FEW HIGH ACHIEVERS IN AMERICA

DISCUSSION: EXCEPTIONAL VALUES Group Discussion: Do exercise A, B and C together. Page 88

ROLE MODELS Who are the important role Models in your life? And why?

LISTENING: PEOPLE WHO MAKES A DIFFERENCE CD # 48-49: Motivational speakers. What are the qualities of high achievers? CD # Listen to Luisa talking about her grandmother and Chulan talking about his parents. How did these people influence their lives?

DISCUSSION: MEMORABLE QUOTATIONS Pair Exercises: Do exercises A and B on page 90. Remember to use stress and intonation as you speak with one another.

VOCABULARY Influence Heritage Underprivileged Athleticism Narrow Universally Empty Team playerSpirituality Pioneer ProvokeSupport Face up Orphan Genius Comfort Zone Responsibility Creativity Lifelong learner Resemble Thoughtful

VOCABULARY EXERCISES Exercises: Page 90, exercise A Page 89, exercise A and B, and exercise B in the grammar section. (Review compound adjectives)

DEBATE: INTERNET MARKETING AND FAKE WEBSITES –G3 Internet marketing should be regulated by the government to prevent exploitation of consumer's rights and from fake websites.

INTERNET MARKETING SHOULD BE CONTROLLED BY THE GOVERNMENT!

DEBATE: TRADITION, CULTURE AND CHANGING TIMES-G5 Chinese University/College students should be learning advanced Chinese language, literature and art and not English or English literature in order to preserve our past and traditions.

STUDENTS NEED TO LEARN CHINESE ARTS, LITERATURE AND TRADITION