Jaxtina - TC - Activity Book - Lesson 22

Jaxtina - TC - Activity Book - Lesson 22

​Using and reusing plastic & Different groups

by Ngọc Minh Nguyễn

​Lesson Overview

​Content Objectives

​Students will be able to

•  write about their plastic use.

  talk about communities of interest they belong to / belonged to.

​Language Objectives

​Students will

• learn collocations connected to materials.

  learn about reflexive pronouns.

  practice reading and understanding the main ideas.

  practice pronouncing /s/ & /ʃ/.

Open Ended

Practice 1. Do you belong to a club or other social groups? If so, what activities do you do in this group? Discuss as a class.

Multiple Choice

Practice 2. READING SKILL – Understand the main ideas. Read the article. Then match the sentence halves.

1. People in a community of place

• a. want to achieve the same thing.

• b. might have the same hobby.

• c. might do the same job.

• d. might live in the same area.

• e. might have the same origin

Multiple Choice

Practice 2. READING SKILL – Understand the main ideas. Read the article. Then match the sentence halves.

2. People in a community of interest

• a. want to achieve the same thing.

• b. might have the same hobby.

• c. might do the same job.

• d. might live in the same area.

• e. might have the same origin

Multiple Choice

Practice 2. READING SKILL – Understand the main ideas. Read the article. Then match the sentence halves.

3. People in a community of purpose

• a. want to achieve the same thing.

• b. might have the same hobby.

• c. might do the same job.

• d. might live in the same area.

• e. might have the same origin

Multiple Choice

Practice 2. READING SKILL – Understand the main ideas. Read the article. Then match the sentence halves.

4. People in a community of practice

• a. want to achieve the same thing.

• b. might have the same hobby.

• c. might do the same job.

• d. might live in the same area.

• e. might have the same origin

Open Ended

Practice 3. THINKING SKILL – Analyze. List your social groups. Then write what type of community each of your social groups belongs to.

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 4. Replace the underlined words in the sentences with synonyms from the box.

achieve, chat, purpose of, belong to, network, share

1. You need to meet people in your profession if you want to find a better job.

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 4. Replace the underlined words in the sentences with synonyms from the box.

achieve, chat, purpose of, belong to, network, share

2. You learn more if you tell other people your ideas.

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 4. Replace the underlined words in the sentences with synonyms from the box.

achieve, chat, purpose of, belong to, network, share

3. I hope to do a lot in my career.

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 4. Replace the underlined words in the sentences with synonyms from the box.

achieve, chat, purpose of, belong to, network, share

4. I am a member of a chess club.

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 4. Replace the underlined words in the sentences with synonyms from the box.

achieve, chat, purpose of, belong to, network, share

5. The reason for our study group is to practice our English.

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 4. Replace the underlined words in the sentences with synonyms from the box.

achieve, chat, purpose of, belong to, network, share

6. I’m very busy studying, so I don’t have time to sit and talk with friends.

Multiple Choice

Practice 5. Match the phrases (1 – 4) to the definitions (a – d). Write the letter.

1. cause pollution

• a. stay in the environment for years

• b. have a bad effect on animals

• c. use less

• d. use more

• e. have a bad effect on the environment

Multiple Choice

Practice 5. Match the phrases (1 – 4) to the definitions (a – d). Write the letter.

2. harm wildlife

• a. stay in the environment for years

• b. have a bad effect on animals

• c. use less

• d. use more

• e. have a bad effect on the environment

Multiple Choice

Practice 5. Match the phrases (1 – 4) to the definitions (a – d). Write the letter.

3. last a long time

• a. stay in the environment for years

• b. have a bad effect on animals

• c. use less

• d. use more

• e. have a bad effect on the environment

Multiple Choice

Practice 5. Match the phrases (1 – 4) to the definitions (a – d). Write the letter.

4. reduce the amount we use

• a. stay in the environment for years

• b. have a bad effect on animals

• c. use less

• d. use more

• e. have a bad effect on the environment

Open Ended

Practice 6. WORK INDIVIDUALLY. Discuss the questions.

1. What materials cause pollution where you live?

2. Does the pollution in your area harm wildlife?

3. What materials last a long time in the environment?

4. Do you think people should reduce the amount of plastic they use?

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 7. Complete the text with reflexive pronouns.

The way we see (1).......... may depend on the groups we belong to. For example, if you have a large social life, you probably consider (2) .......... to be friendly and confident. People who belong to a sports club may think of (3) .......... as good members of a team. This can help in their future careers. Different groups can also give you different experiences. Someone who joins a community of purpose, such as a local action group,may achieve something that he or she can’t achieve by (4) .......... or (5) ........... If you can’t find the right group, then you might think about starting one (6) ........... . This can also be an interesting experience.

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 7. Complete the text with reflexive pronouns.

The way we see (1).......... may depend on the groups we belong to. For example, if you have a large social life, you probably consider (2) .......... to be friendly and confident. People who belong to a sports club may think of (3) .......... as good members of a team. This can help in their future careers. Different groups can also give you different experiences. Someone who joins a community of purpose, such as a local action group,may achieve something that he or she can’t achieve by (4) .......... or (5) ........... If you can’t find the right group, then you might think about starting one (6) ........... . This can also be an interesting experience.

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 7. Complete the text with reflexive pronouns.

The way we see (1).......... may depend on the groups we belong to. For example, if you have a large social life, you probably consider (2) .......... to be friendly and confident. People who belong to a sports club may think of (3) .......... as good members of a team. This can help in their future careers. Different groups can also give you different experiences. Someone who joins a community of purpose, such as a local action group,may achieve something that he or she can’t achieve by (4) .......... or (5) ........... If you can’t find the right group, then you might think about starting one (6) ........... . This can also be an interesting experience.

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 7. Complete the text with reflexive pronouns.

The way we see (1).......... may depend on the groups we belong to. For example, if you have a large social life, you probably consider (2) .......... to be friendly and confident. People who belong to a sports club may think of (3) .......... as good members of a team. This can help in their future careers. Different groups can also give you different experiences. Someone who joins a community of purpose, such as a local action group,may achieve something that he or she can’t achieve by (4) .......... or (5) ........... If you can’t find the right group, then you might think about starting one (6) ........... . This can also be an interesting experience.

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 7. Complete the text with reflexive pronouns.

The way we see (1).......... may depend on the groups we belong to. For example, if you have a large social life, you probably consider (2) .......... to be friendly and confident. People who belong to a sports club may think of (3) .......... as good members of a team. This can help in their future careers. Different groups can also give you different experiences. Someone who joins a community of purpose, such as a local action group,may achieve something that he or she can’t achieve by (4) .......... or (5) ........... If you can’t find the right group, then you might think about starting one (6) ........... . This can also be an interesting experience.

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 7. Complete the text with reflexive pronouns.

The way we see (1).......... may depend on the groups we belong to. For example, if you have a large social life, you probably consider (2) .......... to be friendly and confident. People who belong to a sports club may think of (3) .......... as good members of a team. This can help in their future careers. Different groups can also give you different experiences. Someone who joins a community of purpose, such as a local action group,may achieve something that he or she can’t achieve by (4) .......... or (5) ........... If you can’t find the right group, then you might think about starting one (6) ........... . This can also be an interesting experience.

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Open Ended

Practice 8. PREDICTING. You are going to listen to a lecture. Look at the picture. What do you think the lecture will be about?

Choose the correct summary

​1. Thato faces a number of problems. She works in a school that has no electricity. The children are tired after their trip to school. They find it hard to do their schoolwork.

​2. Thato thought about the problems of schoolchildren. Getting to and from school is sometimes dangerous. They live without electricity and it is difficult for them to do their homework.

Multiple Choice

Practice 9. LISTENING SKILL – Listen for gist. Listen to the first part of the lecture and choose the correct summary.

• 1. Thato faces a number of problems. She works in a school that has no electricity. The children are tired after their trip to school. They find it hard to do their schoolwork.

• 2. Thato thought about the problems of schoolchildren. Getting to and from school is sometimes dangerous. They live without electricity and it is difficult for them to do their homework.

Practice 10

Subject | Subject

a light, drivers, plastic bags, schoolbags

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1. There is a problem with __________ in South Africa.

2. Thato made __________ out of trash.

3. Her products have a solar panel, a battery, and ____.

4. The children can be seen by __________.

Fill in the Blanks

Practice 10. Listen to the rest of the lecture. Then complete the sentences with the words from the box.

a light, drivers, plastic bags, schoolbags

1. There is a problem with __________ in South Africa.

2. Thato made __________ out of trash.

3. Her products have a solar panel, a battery, and ____.

4. The children can be seen by __________.

​Pronunciation /s/ vs. /ʃ/

​Practice 12. Listen and choose the word or phrase you hear.

1. self / shelf 2. yourself / your shelf

3. herself / her shelf 4. sock / shock

5. so / show 6. sign / shine

Fill in the Blanks

​Pronunciation /s/ vs. /ʃ/

​Practice 12. Listen and choose the word or phrase you hear.

1. self / shelf 2. yourself / your shelf

3. herself / her shelf 4. sock / shock

5. so / show 6. sign / shine

​Practice 12 - Answer key

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Open Ended

What do you know about this group/community

Think about a community or a group that you would like to create. Design the logo, purpose, activities of this community.

Practice 13. Pair work

Draw

Design your community's logo

Open Ended

Practice 13. IN PAIRS. Present your community. Discuss the questions. Use the Confident Communicator box to help you.

1. What is the community or group that you belong to?

2. What do you enjoy the most about your community?

3. Why do people should join this community

CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR: START TALKING To talk about something when you’re not completely sure or when you’re still thinking about your opinion, use I guess:

"I guess I enjoy sharing with people the most."

Audio Response

Practice 13. Present your community.

1. What is the community or group that you belong to?

2. What do you enjoy the most about your community?

3. Why do people should join this community

Open Audio Recorder

Poll

Which other communities would you enjoy?

• Community 1

• Community 2

• Community 3

• Community 4

• Community 5

Open Ended

Practice 14. Think about your own use of plastic. Answer the questions for you. Then write a paragraph (100 words) using the answers.

1. How many of these things do you buy or use each week?

plastics bottles: ________

items in plastic packaging: ________

drinking straws: ________

(other)_______________: _______