Expressing Feelings

© 2007/2008 Languages Out There and its licensors. Reproduction in whole or in part prohibited except as may be provided under the terms of a Licence Agreement. Lesson Plan Level 3 Topic Aim Language Focus Skills Lesson 5 Expressing feelings To enable students to express their feelings Verbs + –ing or infinitive Speaking, listening, writing Out There – real world Out There – VoIP Find a place close to the school where lots of people are sitting down relaxing, like a small park or a square. Tell students to use VoIP to call some conversation partners. # Details Task Sheet Minutes 1 2 3 4 5 6 To introduce the task, tell the class what you like doing and what you don’t like doing at the weekend. Use example of infinitive and –ing. Ask them to do the same, write some answers on board and highlight any mistakes. Correct and explain aim and task. Give out Task Sheet 1. Students make and ask questions around the class. Help with pronunciation. Make a list on board with phrases that express positive and negative feelings. Explain the meaning of more verbs as you add them to the list. Give examples, while the students listen and put each verb in the –ing or infinitive box. Check and drill. Students to ask each other questions in pairs, then tell the class the other person’s answers. Give out Task Sheet 2. Exercise A: students rewrite sentences keeping the meaning the same. Check answers and help with pronunciation. Exercise B: students complete the statements. Explain the Out There task and discuss possible answers. 1 1 2 2 3 10 10 25 15 10 10 Out There Tasks 7 8 Real world: Questionnaire: ask five people about their feelings for some activities. Write a paragraph about the most interesting person. Feedback: Ask how it went and what was interesting or funny. Ask students to talk about the most interesting people and to list their favourite new expressions of the day. Ask if they feel confident with the language taught and get positive feedback. VoIP: Ask five conversation partners their feelings for some activities. Write a paragraph about the most interesting person. Feedback: Same as real world when in class, but also think about having students do the task as homework, record it and email it to you as an assessment. 40 45 © 2007/2008 Languages Out There and its licensors. Reproduction in whole or in part prohibited except as may be provided under the terms of a Licence Agreement. TD3.05 p1 Task Sheet 1 1. In your class, make some questions to see if you can find someone who: Person’s name hates flying quite enjoys cold weather wants to be rich by the age of 40 doesn’t mind doing the housework can’t stand queuing regrets not learning a musical instrument would like to visit a tropical country loves watching soap operas intends to do voluntary work Which phrases express positive (+), negative (-) or neutral (+/-) feelings? 2. Are these verbs followed by an infinitive or an –ing form? offer decide regret refuse mind promise hope finish expect avoid Which of all these verbs refer to actions in the past? Future? e.g. regret + to (infinitive) + ing 3. How do you feel about the following? • going to the dentist • receiving phone calls in the middle of the night • sitting next to crying babies on the plane • people smoking next to you • people visiting you without telling you first • speaking in public • walking home alone late at night • doing the dishes © 2007/2008 Languages Out There and its licensors. Reproduction in whole or in part prohibited except as may be provided under the terms of a Licence Agreement. TD3.05 p2 Task Sheet 2 A. Rewrite the sentences below, but use the verbs in the box and keep the meaning the same: Example: He was sorry he made her angry. He regretted making her angry. 1. He hates going to the doctor. ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 2. My plan is to study medicine at university. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3. It was raining so I took my car. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4. He didn’t want to show his passport. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5. I think washing up is OK. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6. I don’t sit next to people who smoke unless I have to. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7. I really like cold weather. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8. I really must stop smoking. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. B. Complete part c) of each sentence in a suitable way. 1. I want: a) to get a good job b) to buy a house c) ……………………………………... 2. I don’t mind: a) doing the ironing b) doing housework c) ……………………………………… 3. When I’m on holiday I really enjoy: a) sunbathing b) doing nothing c) …………………………………… 4. I can’t stand: a) queuing b) getting up early c)………………………………………. 5. A lot of people try to avoid: a) washing up b) ironing c)……………………………………….. regret give up avoid enjoy decide don’t mind refuse can’t stand intend © 2007/2008 Languages Out There and its licensors. Reproduction in whole or in part prohibited except as may be provided under the terms of a Licence Agreement. TD3.05 p3 Out There Task Today you are going to ask at least five people about their feelings for some activities at home. In the real world say: “Excuse me, I am learning English. Can I ask you a few questions please?” Question Person 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 What do you like doing at the weekend? What can’t you stand doing at home? What do you refuse to do at home? Is there something you regret? Tell me about something you expect from your life. Think about the most interesting person you spoke to and write a paragraph about their likes and dislikes.