Jaxtina - TC - Activity Book - Lesson 10

Jaxtina - TC - Activity Book - Lesson 10

​Wedding customs & Changes or stay the same?

by Ngọc Minh Nguyễn

​Lesson Overview

​Content Objectives

​Students will be able to

• write about wedding customs in their countries.

• ​SWBAT talk about a social event they attended.

​Language Objectives

​Students will

• learn about vocabulary related to wedding customs.

• ​learn about present perfect with “for” and “since”.

• ​practice pronouncing present perfect contractions.

Poll

Practice 1. Choose the answers that are correct for you.

I usually prefer to eat ...

• at the same restaurant

• at different restaurants

Poll

Practice 1. Choose the answers that are correct for you.

I usually prefer to eat ...

• the same food

• different foods

Poll

Practice 1. Choose the answers that are correct for you.

I usually prefer to go out to ...

• the same place

• different places

Poll

Practice 1. Choose the answers that are correct for you.

I usually prefer to listen to ...

• the same music

• new music

Poll

Practice 1. Choose the answers that are correct for you.

I usually prefer to go to ... on vacation

• the same place

• different places

Open Ended

MAKE IT YOURS

Think of other situations in which you usually prefer to do the same thing or usually prefer to do different things.

Multiple Choice

Practice 2. Read the article. Do Joe and Elena have the same opinion about changes in their lives?

• the same opinion

• different opinions

Fill in the Blank

Practice 3. READING SKILL – Identify examples. Read the article in Practice 2 again. Write the sentences that show the following things:

1. the fact that Joe prefers the status quo

Fill in the Blank

Practice 3. READING SKILL – Identify examples. Read the article in Practice 2 again. Write the sentences that show the following things:

2. the fact that Elena prefers the change

Fill in the Blank

Practice 3. READING SKILL – Identify examples. Read the article in Practice 2 again. Write the sentences that show the following things:

3. advantages to the status quo

Fill in the Blank

Practice 3. READING SKILL – Identify examples. Read the article in Practice 2 again. Write the sentences that show the following things:

4. a suggestion for a small change

Open Ended

Practice 4. THINKING SKILL – Analyze. Do you think the writer is more in favor of change or the status quo? Use your ability to infer and explain why.

Multiple Choice

Practice 5. Match the words from the box to the definitions.

advantage

• the present situation, or the way things usually are

• a situation or place that you feel good in

• a positive characteristic of something

• the possibility that something bad or dangerous will happen

• your opinions or feelings about something

Multiple Choice

Practice 5. Match the words from the box to the definitions.

attitude

• the present situation, or the way things usually are

• a situation or place that you feel good in

• a positive characteristic of something

• the possibility that something bad or dangerous will happen

• your opinions or feelings about something

Multiple Choice

Practice 5. Match the words from the box to the definitions.

comfort zone

• the present situation, or the way things usually are

• a situation or place that you feel good in

• a positive characteristic of something

• the possibility that something bad or dangerous will happen

• your opinions or feelings about something

Multiple Choice

Practice 5. Match the words from the box to the definitions.

in control

• the present situation, or the way things usually are

• a situation or place that you feel good in

• the ability to make decisions and decide what will happen

• the possibility that something bad or dangerous will happen

• your opinions or feelings about something

Multiple Choice

Practice 5. Match the words from the box to the definitions.

risk

• the present situation, or the way things usually are

• a situation or place that you feel good in

• the ability to make decisions and decide what will happen

• the possibility that something bad or dangerous will happen

• your opinions or feelings about something

Multiple Choice

Practice 5. Match the words from the box to the definitions.

status quo

• the present situation, or the way things usually are

• a situation or place that you feel good in

• the ability to make decisions and decide what will happen

• the possibility that something bad or dangerous will happen

• your opinions or feelings about something

Multiple Choice

Practice 6. Match the words and phrases from the box to the definitions

accept an invitation

• a ceremony for two people to get married

• to agree to attend an event or social activity

• a formal party after a wedding ceremony

• a list of things online or in a store that a person or a couple would like to receive

• to wear clothes that are more formal than usual

Multiple Choice

Practice 6. Match the words and phrases from the box to the definitions

gift registry

• to let someone know if you are going to attend an event

• to take a person somewhere in a vehicle

• to arrive in a place or at an event

• a list of things online or in a store that a person or a couple would like to receive

• to wear clothes that are more formal than usual

Multiple Choice

Practice 6. Match the words and phrases from the box to the definitions

send an RSVP

• to let someone know if you are going to attend an event

• to agree to attend an event or social activity

• to wear clothes that are more formal than usual

• a list of things online or in a store that a person or a couple would like to receive

• to wear clothes that are more formal than usual

Multiple Choice

Practice 6. Match the words and phrases from the box to the definitions

wedding

• a ceremony for two people to get married

• to agree to attend an event or social activity

• a formal party after a wedding ceremony

• a list of things online or in a store that a person or a couple would like to receive

• to wear clothes that are more formal than usual

Multiple Choice

Practice 6. Match the words and phrases from the box to the definitions

dress up

• to let someone know if you are going to attend an event

• to take a person somewhere in a vehicle

• to arrive in a place or at an event

• a list of things online or in a store that a person or a couple would like to receive

• to wear clothes that are more formal than usual

Multiple Choice

Practice 6. Match the words and phrases from the box to the definitions

pick up

• to take a person somewhere in a vehicle

• to agree to attend an event or social activity

• to wear clothes that are more formal than usual

• a list of things online or in a store that a person or a couple would like to receive

• to wear clothes that are more formal than usual

Multiple Choice

Practice 6. Match the words and phrases from the box to the definitions

show up

• a ceremony for two people to get married

• to arrive in a place or at an event

• a formal party after a wedding ceremony

• a list of things online or in a store that a person or a couple would like to receive

• to wear clothes that are more formal than usual

Multiple Choice

Practice 6. Match the words and phrases from the box to the definitions

wedding reception

• to let someone know if you are going to attend an event

• to take a person somewhere in a vehicle

• a formal party after a wedding ceremony

• a list of things online or in a store that a person or a couple would like to receive

• to wear clothes that are more formal than usual

​Pronunciation

​advantage /ədˈvæntɪdʒ/

​attitude /ˈætɪtuːd/

​comfort zone /ˈkʌm.fət ˌzəʊn/

​in control /ɪn kənˈtrəʊl/

​risk

​status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/

​accept an invitation /əkˈsept ən ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

​gift registry /ɡɪft ˈredʒ.ɪ.stri/

​wedding

​dress up

​pick up

​show up

​wedding reception /ˈwed.ɪŋ rɪˌsep.ʃən/

Open Ended

Practice 7. IN PAIRS. Discuss the questions about weddings in your country.

1. Where do people usually have weddings?

2. Is there usually a reception after the wedding? If so, what happens at the reception?

3. Do couples have gift registries online or at stores?What are some typical wedding gifts?

​PRESENT PERFECT WITH FOR AND SINCE

​He/She/It + has

​I/You/We/They + have

​have not = haven't

​has not = hasn't

Fill in the Blank

Practice 8. Use How long and the cues to write questions.

1. your family / live in this area?

________________________?

Fill in the Blank

Practice 8. Use How long and the cues to write questions.

2. you / live in your house?

________________________?

Fill in the Blank

Practice 8. Use How long and the cues to write questions.

3. you / know your best friend?

________________________?

Fill in the Blank

Practice 8. Use How long and the cues to write questions.

4. you / study English?

________________________?

Fill in the Blank

Practice 8. Use How long and the cues to write questions.

5. you / have your cell phone?

________________________?

​Pair work. Ask and answer these questions.

1. ​How long has your family lived in this area?

2. ​How long have you lived in your house?

3. ​How long have you known your best friend?

4. ​How long have you studied English?

5. ​How long have you had your cell phone?

Open Ended

Practice 10. LISTENING SKILL – Listen for main ideas. Listen to two friends Susana and Jessica talking. Then answer the questions.

1. What is the topic of the conversation?

2. Are Susana and Jessica both invited to the event?

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​PRESENT PERFECT CONTRACTIONS

​Practice 12.

​Listen and repeat. Pay attention to the pronunciation of the contractions with have and has.

1. I’ve studied English for several years.

2. You’ve been here since four o’clock.

3. She’s lived here since November.

4. It’s been very hot outside for two weeks.

5. We’ve been in class for 45 minutes.

6. They’ve worked here for a long time.

Open Ended

Practice 14. Make notes about a social event you attended (a wedding).

Type of event

Location and time

Clothing

Ceremony

Other activities

Other information

Open Ended

Practice 16. Read a short essay about American weddings. Then answer the questions.

1. Where do people get married?_____________________

Open Ended

Practice 16. Read a short essay about American weddings. Then answer the questions.

2. At what time of day do people get married?_____________________

Open Ended

Practice 16. Read a short essay about American weddings. Then answer the questions.

3. Where do people usually buy wedding gifts?_____________________

Open Ended

Practice 16. Read a short essay about American weddings. Then answer the questions.

4. What do guests wear to weddings?_____________________

Open Ended

Practice 16. Read a short essay about American weddings. Then answer the questions.

5. What happens at the wedding?_____________________

Open Ended

Practice 16. Read a short essay about American weddings. Then answer the questions.

6. What happens after the wedding ceremony?_____________________