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The Language Works ~ Fun English ~ Lesson 21 |
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Section One ~ Basic-Talk 121 ~ Comparing Pastimes ~ Role Play Practice ~
A) What’s the difference between a pastime and a hobby?
B) They are similar. Maybe hobbies are less social and done in people’s spare time.
A) Then, what about pastimes. Are they more social and less to do with personal time?
B Yes. Chess and other games, bowling… Yet, both can be sports. Definitions are flexible.
A) I see. In your view, which pastime is the best or the worst?
B) The best is ________________ . The worst is ________________________ . (probably sports/certainly chess/cooking and eating/going to the beach/jogging/reading.)
A) Do you have regular meetings with friends for your pastimes?
B) ____________________________________________________ . (Yes. We always meet for coffee and chat/Sometimes we go hiking/Not regular, no.)
A) Is it worse to have an unhealthy pastime (like drinking) than no pastime at all?
B) _______________________________________________________ . (Socializing is essential for us. We sometimes need it. Moderate drinking can be healthy.)
A) What pastimes or hobbies do your friends or family like?
B) Well... ______________________________________________________ . (My uncle is a chess fanatic/My mom always plays badminton/My grandpa takes naps.)
A) Is there a pastime (or hobby) you’d like to begin doing now?
B) Well… ______________________________________________________ . (Maybe swimming or volleyball/I want to learn piano/No. I’m happy with what I do.)
Section Two ~ Form-Talk 21 ~ Adjectives for Comparison ~ Dialogue Practice ~
Farther/Further: They can be used interchangeably. You can't make a mistake
1) Good ~ Better ~ Best Which is better, _______ or _______ . b) What is the best way to ________________ .
2) Bad ~ Worse ~ Worst Which is worse, __________ or ___________ . b) What is the worst way to __________ .
3) Far ~ Farther (distance)/further (more/effort) ~ Farthest/furthest Which is farther, __________ or ___________ . b) What is the furthest _____________ .
Farther/Farthest: "What is the farthest you have ever run?" (distance) Further/Furthest: "What is the furthest you would go to ask for a date?" (more effort)
Example questions:
Q1: Which is more fun, playing online games or playing board games? Explain. Neither. Online games are annoying and violent and board games are, well, boring.
Q2: Is it better to travel in your own country or travel abroad? Give your opinion. Both are good. Travel abroad when you have time and money. Otherwise, do domestic.
Q3: If you had a party, what would be the worst thing that could happen? Why? The worst thing… No one showed up. Don't have a party if you don't have friends.
Q4: What is the farthest distance a friend or family member lives from you now? My mom lives farther than my sister, but my sis is the furthest thing in my mind.
Q5: Which is worse, being late for work or being late to a wedding or funeral? Tell. All are OK. People attach to much attention to time. "Let it Be" as someone said.
Q6: Which is better, living in the country or living in the city? Give your opinion. People who like the city often benefit financially, but country living offers a calm life.
Q7: What’s the best place or places for you to live in retirement? Explain. We will move to Guam. We have a Timeshare accommodation 6 months per year.
Q8: Which is better on Sundays, staying home and relaxing or going out? Tell. Going out. We always spend the day hiking, eating, drinking, and meeting friends.
Q9: What is the worst or best experience you have had studying English? Why? Best experience was on my own. Watching "On the Waterfront" with Marlon Brando. Q10: What is the furthest thing from your mind right now? Explain. Whatever I think of comes into my mind… I don't think I can answer that question.
Make some of your own questions using this form.
Notes: Using doubt or uncertainty
I don’t know, maybe I/they/we would ________________ .
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~ Make a Lesson ~ As You Like ~ Suggestions ~
Pre-Lesson Journal-Talk: Each student takes a turn at the beginning of class
1) In the first section, fill in the blanks, then practice your role plays on your own.
2) Then, as a class, in groups, or in pairs, perform the role plays you have created.
3) After that, perform your role play in class with a partner/several partners.
4) Finally, challenge yourself by performing the role play with no written cues.
5) In the second section, briefly discuss the form as a class. Avoid over-analysis.
6) Select two questions from the list. Practice with a partner, then in front of the class.
7) You may wish to discuss the form (section two) before the role play (section one). |