Procrastination

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

English class

• Have a seat
• Log in on LessonUp.app (you can use your laptop or phone) and use the code below
• You can talk until I start the lesson 

Today/goals

• Practice listening by watching a TED Talk
• Improve our vocabulary
• Learn about procrastination

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Procrastination

procrastination [proh-kras-tuh-ney-shuhn]

noun

the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention.

"She was smart, but her constant procrastination led her to be late with almost every assignment."

procrastinate [proh-kras-tuh-neyt]

verb 

to put off till another day or time; defer; delay.

"I have a big test tomorrow, should I start
studying or should I turn on Netflix and just
procrastinate?"

Procrastinator [proh-kras-tuh-neytor]

noun

A person who delays or puts things off

Do you procrastinate?

What is a TEDx Talk?

TED Conferences LLC (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is an American media organization that posts talks online for free distribution under the slogan "ideas worth spreading". 

The speakers are given a maximum of 18 minutes to present their ideas in the most innovative and engaging ways they can.

Worksheet

• Fill in the worksheet that has been handed to you
• You can discuss with the person next to you

Next week

• Start working in Of Course (Unit 1.1)
• So bring your books! (or copy from a classmate if you don't have them yet) 
• No homework, but log in to Of Course + Quizlet if you haven't already