1. Before class begins… Sit in your presentation groups. After attendance, there will be some student introductions.

2. LESSON 13 UNIT 7 – CONTINUED; DISCUSS PRESENTATIONS Daily Communication Spring 2010

3. World Problems – p. 42 drug traffickingfamine domestic violencegovernment corruption the homelessincurable diseases inflationpolitical unrest povertybusiness corruption

4. 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?

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

6. Double Circle Questions What can you do to help the homeless?

7. Double Circle Questions What organizations do you know about that help solve these problems?

8. Double Circle Questions Does information about these problems affect how you live your life? Why or why not?

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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!!

12. Final Presentations June 8 th – Final Presentations  I expect exceptional work  Be prepared to complete questions for other groups June 13 th – 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

13. 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?