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Force of NatureStudents research the life of an environmental activist, focusing on his life and views as an environmental activist. Students then listen to a 3-part documentary on the topic, take notes while they listen and answer discussion-based questions based on the ideas presented. |
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The Curitiba ExperienceStudents think and discuss transportation issues within a city. Then read the article to find the answers. Taking the Power out of WindReading comprehension and discussion activity based on an article about offshore wind farms and hurricanes. |
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The Living PlanetA unit introduction discussion activity about the unit theme. Defining and Non-Defining Relative ClausesStudents review what they know about defining and nondefining relative clauses and practice with a collection of exercises. Reduced / Participle ClausesAn activity that focuses specifically on reducing relative clauses and participle clauses used as adverbials. Participle clauses and the ideas they express are practiced. Vocabulary FocusDiscussion and activity about rainforests and the environment. Jumbled expressions are used to lead discussion. Word Building: Rainforest ConcernStudents complete a text about the world’s rainforests using the correct form of words provided. Phrasal VerbsStudents study phrasal verbs that are derived from the word “away”. Word Study: PrefixesStudents learn about common word beginnings and practice changing word forms with prefixes. |
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The Opinion EssayStudents learn the basic structure and key elements to produce a clear and concise opinion essay and go on to write their own 300-word essay. Thesis StatementsStudents learn the importance, structure and components of the thesis statement within an essay and go on to brainstorm and write their own with supporting points. In Your Own WordsStudents develop their ability to paraphrase and express one idea in multiple ways. |