Oct. 30, 2020: Free Time & Hobbies

This 90 minute advanced conversation lesson plan centers around a creative storytelling activity using pairs of mysterious images. Students work in groups to craft interconnected narratives about intriguing objects – a vintage jade ring and mysterious letters. Through a progressive three-stage process, pairs combine their stories into larger groups, ultimately creating a single class narrative.

This week, let’s plan an adventure together! We’ll practice making suggestions and negotiating in English as we create the perfect weekend itinerary for two couples. Come ready to share your best ideas and use useful phrases for planning and budgeting

An American pharmaceutical company called Allergan has developed eye drops that can treat an eye condition called presbyopia. This is when people’s close- up vision starts getting blurred.

“Hangry” means to be bad tempered or irritable as a result of hunger. The word is making a comeback because of research that suggests “hanger” is a diagnosable feeling.

What is one of the most valuable lessons you have learned in life?

How has your perspective on life changed as you have grown older?

What advice would you give to your younger self?

This activity uses a story to promote discussion and problem-solving skills. Students are put into small groups and given one paragraph of a story at a time. After reading each paragraph, the groups will discuss possible solutions or advice for the character in the story.