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Real talk lesson 1

Real talk lesson 1. Es 280. Today’s objectives. SWBAT… Discuss the idea of a “turning point” with related vocabulary Listen and watch a video about choosing a career, and answer questions based on the listening Know and understand how to correctly pronounce past tense verb. Warm up.

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Real talk lesson 1

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  1. Real talk lesson 1 Es 280

  2. Today’s objectives • SWBAT… • Discuss the idea of a “turning point” with related vocabulary • Listen and watch a video about choosing a career, and answer questions based on the listening • Know and understand how to correctly pronounce past tense verb

  3. Warm up • List as many jobs or careers as you can in 1 minute.

  4. A turning point can be defined as the point at which a significant change occurs, usually a change for the better. This change for the better can occur in an individual’s life, it can take place in a family, an organization, or a nation. 

  5. “life Map” expressions • TURNING POINT • START OUT • BE ON THE WRONG TRACK • CHANGE DIRECTIONS • GO IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION • SWITCH GEARS

  6. Vocabulary PAGE 4 • CHANGE YOUR MIND • COME ABOUT • COMPROMISE • IN RETROSPECT • REGRET • SUPPORTIVE

  7. Vocabulary practice: page 6 • PASSION • TURNING POINT • BE ON THE WRONG TRACK • CHANGE DIRECTIONS • CHANGE YOUR MIND • COME ABOUT • COMPROMISE • GO IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION • IN RETROSPECT • REGRET • START OUT • SUPPORTIVE • SWITCH GEARS

  8. Listening practice • We will watch the trailer for a documentary in which a young man decides what he wants to follow in an unusual way.

  9. WHAT IS Passion? • pas·sion • [pash-uhn] • noun • 1. any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate. • That feeling could be directed toward ANYTHING!  Even stamp collecting. • Other forms : • PASSIONATE • Synonyms : fervor, zeal, ardor • Antonyms : apathy. • http://www.wikihow.com/Find-Your-Passion

  10. During listening questions • As you watch the documentary, answer the following questions: • How many different jobs does Sean work? • What are 5 of the jobs you see in this film? • Why does Sean decide to go on this adventure? • What advice is given about finding a job?

  11. ONE WEEK JOB • How is it possible to discover your passion? • Would you do the same as Sean? • In North America, people can change their college majors or their careers if they are not happy or satisfied. Is this true or your culture?

  12. Summary PRACTICE • WRITE 5 SENTENCES ABOUT SEAN’S VIEW OF FINDING A JOB. USE 4 NEW VOCABULARY WORDS IN YOUR SENTENCES. • What is Sean’s turning point? • Does he change his mind, or change directions, at all on his journey? • How does he start out? • Are people around him supportive?

  13. PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE (PG.4)

  14. practice • Write 1 sentence for each “case” of past tense verbs. • Switch sentences with your partner. • Read each sentence out loud, focusing on properly pronouncing the verb ending.

  15. Reflection QUESTIONs: 1. HOW DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR MAJOR? WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO STUDY THIS MAJOR? • For example: I chose a major in Communications because I took a course that I found really interesting, and I enjoyed studying about human relationships. 2. WHAT CAREER DO YOU HOPE TO HAVE? WHY DO YOU WANT A JOB IN THIS FIELD? • I had hoped to get a job in marketing where I would be an event planner for a company. Which I did, but I ended up switching careers soon after!

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