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Teacher
asks learners in a
Think-Pair-Share activity to make two lists:
the good things about cellphones and the problems with cell phones.
Learners fold an 81/2 x 11 sheet of paper in half and express in
complete sentences as many thoughts as they can under each heading.
Mixed-ability learner pairs compare lists and combine when possible,
creating two new columns on a separate sheet of paper. Pairs share their
lists with the class as teacher creates a class list on the board.
Teacher allows time for discussion, asking learners to cite examples to
prove their points.
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Teacher
distributes "Looking for a Reason to be Late? Grab a Cellphone,"
directs learners to read the title, then asks them what this article
might be about. Learners identify unfamiliar vocabulary, asking learners
to share what they know as a class about the terms; teacher defines
remaining vocabulary.
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Learners
place the article face down and teacher reads the article aloud (twice
if necessary). Learners then read along as teacher reads article again.
Learner pairs compare the thoughts in the article with the class list of
good and bad things about cellphones still on the board. Pairs discuss
their thoughts as a class. Teacher also allows time to discuss the
importance that Americans attach to being punctual, and how this
compares with attitudes about punctuality in the learners' home
countries.
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Learners
circle all gerunds and underline all infinitives (learners may refer to
the Gerunds and Infinitives reference sheet
if necessary), and compare answers with other learners. Next, learners
place a check mark next to all present continuous tense verbs and
compare answers with other learners. Teacher also may ask learners to
identify the three gerunds in the article (picking up, calling
and changing).
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Learners
complete the Vocabulary Builder individually and correct as a class
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Mixed-ability
learner pairs compose a paragraph or list of recommendations for people
who use cell phones. Pairs read their thoughts to the class and
compare.
