Developing Communicative Skills (4)

 Developing Communicative Skills 


Objective:

During this lesson, we will learn copulative verbs to communicate with our partners.

Agenda: 


  • Review previous grammar. 

  • Grammar: copulative verbs. 

  • Listening.

  • Pronunciation. 

  • Speaking.




Task 1: Discuss

  1. Let’s discuss these questions in the main room: 

How do you feel today? 

What do you do when you feel tired? 


Today, I feel __________. 

When I feel tired, I _____________. 



Tired

Happy

Relaxed

Excited

Irritated 

Proud

Wash my face

Take a nap

Yoga

Walk

Sleep

Take a bath




Task 2: Discuss

  1. Let’s remember the health problems and symptoms by reading a history about Michael. 

  2. First, remember: 


Back + ache = backache. 

Back + pain = back pain. 


Knee + pain = knee pain. 

Elbow + pain = elbow pain. 


Michael’s history: click HERE. 






Task 3: Discuss

  1. Let’s discuss these questions: 

I have a headache, what should I do? 

I have a backache, what should I do? 

I feel sad, what should I do? 

I feel stressed out, what should I do? 





Task 4: Discuss

  1. Let’s give some recommendations. Click depending on your group: 

GROUP 1

GROUP 2

GROUP 3

GROUP 4

GROUP 5

GROUP 6


  1. Then, please click HERE to access an extra activity. 



Task 5: Grammar: copulative verbs





Copulative verbs are most common when we want to describe people or things in English using adjectives. 



Examples of no copulative verbs: 

  • The cat ran after the mouse in the yard.

  • She quickly shut the door before the storm started.

  • They painted the house a bright blue color.

  • The dog barked loudly at the person coming closer.




Task 6: Grammar: copulative verbs

  1. Let’s organize some sentences. Click HERE. Focus on the verb and the adjective. 

  2. Then, have a short conversation with your partner. Ask the questions according to your role. Click HERE. Take notes, so you can present your partner in the main room. 




Task 7: Let’s review all the information!

  1. The teacher will share a link. 

  2. You will click on it and write down your name. 

  3. Read the questions, sentences, and select the correct answer. 



Task 8: Listening!

  1. Click HERE. Complete just the section named “Quiz” and “Gap Fill”.

  2. Then, click HERE for an extra practice. Here, please work on Exercise 2, task 1 and task 2. 

  3. Then, discuss these questions: 

What do you do if you have a backache? 

What do you do if you feel bad after eating in a restaurant? 

What do you do if you twist your ankle? 




Lie down and rest.

Use a hot or cold pack for 15-20 minutes.

Take a break in a quiet, dark room.

Drink water and use a cold or warm compress

Apply a cold compress.

Take pain relievers.




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