Unit 1 = 4V Gold Experience B2+

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

WELCOME 4V

Obligatory materials: Student book + notebook!! + iPad/laptop)

Rules: 

- Have your materials with you

- participate

- try to use as much English as possible

- listen when I talk (I must have something important to say...)

PTA 4V (voortgangstoetsen)

Let's do a holiday round

1. Think of 2 truths 1 lie about your holiday. 

2. Write it down on a piece of paper.

3. Convince your neighbour that ALL 3 are the truth!!

(you need to make up a story!!)

PS: Switch pairs if you are sitting with your BFF since he/she already knows everything about you and won't be that easy to fool.

Miss Salehar's 2 TRUTHS 1 LIE

During my holiday...

1. I got my passport confiscated.

2. I got engaged. 

3. I swam from Slovenia to Croatia.

Now it's your turn!!

4V Gold Experience B2+

Obligatory materials: Student book + notebook!! + iPad/laptop)

Unit 1: Passions

1. Do you do something you love every day?

2. What passions did you have when you were younger?

3. Are there any disadvantages to being passionate about something?

Read this article:
Finding Your Passion

https://medium.com/horizon-hub/finding-your-passion-simple-exercises-to-discover-what-you-love-b3fa85788531

Have you got a passion?

Now do:

Exercise 1 - 7 (in pairs)

READING

*Remember - you have to write the answers in your notebook NOT in your student's book!!*

KEY:

Exercise 2:

The article actually includes information about the effects of our hobbies on our brains and ways in which our interests help us learn.

KEY:

Exercise 3:

1. Does the writer use any adjectives which express emotions (e.g. terrible, incredible, etc.)?

Yes, surprising (Paragraph B); extraordinary (Paragraph B); astonishing (Paragraph C)

2 Does the writer use any comment adverbs (e.g. luckily, disappointingly, etc.)?

Yes, undoubtedly (Paragraph C)

3 What do these adjectives/adverbs tell us about the writer’s attitude? Do they express anger, pessimism, surprise, etc.?

The adjectives show the writer’s surprise by the impact our passions have on us. The adverb shows the writer’s certainty in the reason.

KEY:

Exercise 4:

1. C

2. B

3. D

4. C

5. B

6. D

Exercise 5:

Find words or phrases in the article that mean the following.

1 determination and energy to succeed (para A) -> drive

2 great and unusual intelligence, ability or skill (para D) -> genius

3 find by searching for a long time (para E)

-> tracking down

4 full of enthusiasm (para G) -> energised

Key ex 6: Sample Answer

1 According to the article, what benefits can people gain from having a passion? Do you agree?

“When we do something we love, our brains release feel-good hormones that make us happy. Following passions can not only help us relax, but also become successful.”

2 How would you describe the writer’s overall attitude towards having a passion? Why?

“Overall, the writer’s attitude towards having a passion is very positive, as he/she sees how it impacts our ability to achieve things. However, the writer appears to be disappointed by the lack of scientific evidence supporting the idea ("… unfortunately, science hasn't confirmed this yet.") but is hopeful one will be made in future (… techniques are improving as we speak, so hopefully …).”

DO: pg 10

Grammar 1 - 5

Ex. 2 - listening / watching

My hobby

1. I am learning German at the moment.

2. I do at least 1 Duolingo lesson every day.

3. I have been using Duolingo for about 1 year and a half.
My streak is 468 days. 

4. I haven't practiced with my German friends yet. I am a bit shy to use it because I am afraid I'll make mistakes.

My hobby

1. I am learning German at the moment.

2. I do at least 1 Duolingo lesson every day.

3. I have been using Duolingo for about 1 year and a half.
My streak is 468 days. 

4. I haven't practiced with my German friends yet. I am a bit shy to use it because I am afraid I'll make mistakes.

USE OF ENGLISH 

Unit 1

PHRASAL VERBS

pg. 13

What are verbs?

PHRASAL VERBS

Now turn to page. 142

DO:

pg. 13: 2, 3, 4

Pg. 13: 5 -> help -> pg. 19

ADVERB + ADJECTIVE

TODAY: pg. 14

Class: pg. 14: 1

Gaming - Misconceptions, stereotypes (DISCUSSION)

2+3 (LISTENING) - Adverbs Collocations

In pairs: ex. 4, 5, 6

Done? 

In pairs: ex 7 (SPEAKING + making notes)

ADVERB + ADJECTIVE

SPEAKINGpg. 15

In pairs: ex. 1, 2 (WRITING in your notebook)

Class: ex 4, 5 (LISTENING)

In pairs: 3+8; 9 (SPEAKING!)

Done?

Get earphones+ipad/laptop and watch the news (make some notes!) https://edition.cnn.com/cnn10

TO DO: Writing intro

1. Speed survey about screen time

2. Talk about screen time - form an opinion

3. Look at the writing TASK - learn how to write an essay

(Student's book assignments)

SCREEN HABITS survey

1. Think of 3 questions that you want to ask your schoolmates, which would give you insight of your schoolmate's screen time habits. 

(Think of - screen time, when, how long, what kind of impact does it have to their school life, social life, time management etc.)

2. Type them into the LessonUP (choose 3 best ones in pairs!)

3 questions about screen time / habits

TO DO: Writing intro

1. Speed survey about screen time

2. Talk about screen time - form an opinion 

Answer the questions -> pg. 16 (workbook)

TO DO: Writing intro

1. Speed survey about screen time

2. Talk about screen time - form an opinion

3. Look at the writing TASK - learn how to write an essay

(Student's book assignments)

Extra Exposure to English

Done?

Get earphones+ipad/laptop and watch the news (make some notes!) https://edition.cnn.com/cnn10

TODAY

1. Analyse the essay (homework check)

2. Read task pg. 171

3. Ex. 9+10 Brainstorm additional ideas (collaborate -> 4 pupils)

4. ex. 11: Outline your essay

5. Which linking words could you use?

6. Write your essay (one document per pair)

7. Hand it in on teams