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The related skill-building and skill-using exercises by Fran Marshall are designed to incorporate
many aspects of the four interpersonal skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. They will
encourage high-level learners to listen for facts, scan for information, reread for specific facts, and
make inferences.
Each of the ten units comprises a variety of vocabulary and writing exercises, including full sentence
comprehension answers, sentence completion, working with words, writing e-mails, notes and
letters.
The Interview Assignments and Streeters - Have Your Say! sections will provide challenging
opportunities for learners to use speaking and note-taking skills as they seek others opinions on the
topics, and report their findings to the class.
A Debate page and an Oral Presentation page have been added for learners to develop and
demonstrate tangible evidence of achievement in those areas. The activities correspond with the
CAN DO lists for CLB 6,7,8.
2. Distribute copies of the essay and Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning. Have
learners give oral answers.
3. Distribute copies of Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines and Reading Between the Lines.
Have learners write full-sentence answers.
5. Distribute copies of Exercise F - Interview Assignments. Have learners interview people outside
the class if possible. Alternately, have them role-play as one person interviews and takes notes and
a partner acts as the person being interviewed. Have individual learners report their findings to the
class.
6. Distribute copies of Exercise F - Streeters - Have Your Say! This section can be used in much the
same way as the Interview Assignments section. If possible, learners should ask people outside the
class for their opinions. Divide the topics so that four or five people each take one issue, then report
to the class.
Speaking
I can participate in group discussions and express my opinions.
I can keep a conversation going.
I can use a range of vocabulary, including idioms, common expressions and phrasal verbs.
I can make a comparison between characters or viewpoints expressed in an essay.
I can ask direct or indirect questions using correct structure in order to learn other peoples opinions.
I can report my findings with adequate accuracy to the group or class.
I can develop and deliver a five-to-ten-minute oral presentation using a variety of sentence structures
and logical sequence.
I can participate in a debate after brainstorming and organizing ideas to express my views.
I can speak with adequate fluency using an expanding inventory of concrete and idiomatic language and
grammar structures.
Listening
I can follow a conversation or discussion about a topic.
I can identify the main idea from listening to a passage.
I can usually understand the responses as well as the mood, attitude and feelings of people I listen to.
I can understand common idiomatic expressions, vocabulary and an expanded range of concrete language.
I can predict consequences and outcomes in most familiar situations from listening to a conversation.
I can understand main points and details from my classmates discussions, oral presentations and debates.
I can usually recognize and appreciate idiomatic language, humour and anecdotes.
Reading
I can scan sections of an article and find key details, supporting facts and specific information.
I can extract detailed information and answer comprehension and inference questions after rereading an
authentic article of one to two pages.
I can sometimes infer the meaning of new words from the context or by the use of prefixes and suffixes.
I am beginning to understand the writers purpose, intent and attitude.
I can understand idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs in context with guided reading help.
I can usually distinguish facts from fiction.
I can enjoy reading articles and essays on current topics.
Writing
I can demonstrate good control of many grammatical structures as I write full sentence answers to comprehensive and inference questions.
I can successfully complete various kinds of sentences, including conditionals, sentences with gerunds
or noun clauses, embedded questions.
I can write a short letter, note or e-mail using appropriate language and layout, accurate spelling and
punctuation.
I can paraphrase and summarize the main points of a text.
I can match words with synonyms, antonyms or homophones as my vocabulary increases.
I can change verbs to nouns, nouns to adjectives, adjectives to nouns.
I can take notes during an interview or from an oral presentation.
I can write the essential information in logical sequence to give a five-to-ten minute oral presentation.
Contents
Unit 1 - An Ode to Dear Old - New - Dads
Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Part One - Idiomatic Expressions
Exercise D - Part Two - True/False Sentences
Exercise D - Part Three - Phrasal Verbs
Exercise E - Writing Assignments
Exercise E - Part Two - Discussion Topics
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters - Have Your Say!
Word Find
Crossword
Unit 6 - Volunteering
Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines - and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Part One - Idiomatic Expressions
Exercise D - Part Two - Words That Mean the Same
Exercise E - Part One - Sentence Completion
Exercise E - Part Two - Writing Assignments
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters - Have Your Say!
Word Find
Crossword
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Unit 9 - Now That We have Everything Else, How About A Little Spirituality?
Exercise A - Introductory Discussion
Exercise B - Vocabulary Study and Listening
Essay
Exercise C - Part One - Guided Reading - Scanning
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines - and Reading Between the Lines
Exercise D - Part One - Idiomatic Expressions
Exercise D - Part Two - Working With Words
Exercise D - Part Three - More Words That Sound the Same
Exercise E - Part One - Writing - Sentence Completion
Exercise F - Part One - Interview Assignments
Exercise F - Part Two - Streeters - Have Your Say!
Word Find
Crossword
Answer Key
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search for
in spite of
fastened
took quickly
observing
anticipated
imitate
became
despite
allowing
primary
pal
letting
look for
expected
watching
buddy
copy
grabbed
put together
evolved
first
Here are some new words from the article. How many can you use?
toddled
cuffs
fists
ribbed
comfy
fantasizing
Listen to the first section of the article. You will find out what kind of father the author had. The last
two lines will indicate the main idea. What is it?
Exercise C - Part Two - Reading the Lines-and Reading Between the Lines.
Reread the article and answer the following questions.
1. What is the main idea expressed in this article?
2. Where did the author live as a child? What was the weather like in her city?
3. Describe how the authors dad handled the situation of the hands and cuffs being dipped in the
toilet.
4. Why didnt the authors dad discuss parenting issues with other fathers?
5. What was a dads traditional role 50 years ago?
6. Things are different now. Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Why?
7. How are dads treated differently from moms in the media? (magazines, websites)
8. How do men become good fathers?
9. Can all men learn from their own fathers? Why or why not?
10. Men are sometimes confused by women about their parenting role. Do you agree?
11. Do you like the idea of the father who fantasized about alternatives to diapers?
12. How has parenting for fathers changed in the last 10-15 years?
13. Why is parenting easier for mothers?
14. What surprised family therapist Ed Bader?
15. What issues does the program Focus on Fathers deal with?
16. What two things do men NOT want?
17. When is it important to involve men in parenting?
18. Reread the paragraph A filmmaker buddy. Discuss why his kids get more hugs.
20. Describe what is important to one divorced dad who is crazy about his kids.
21. Tell some of the good parenting things the authors father did with his family.
22. Compare your mothers role with your fathers role in your upbringing.
off we went
second string
minimally involved
on-the-job training
push-pull dynamic
nurturing instinct
weather challenges
defer to
show up
pass on
check out
started up
1. _______________________________________________________________
2. _______________________________________________________________
3. _______________________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________________
5. _______________________________________________________________
6. _______________________________________________________________
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2. Interview a grandfather.
Take notes and report your findings to the class.
Ask him what his responsibilities were when his children were growing up.
Ask him if he has any advice for fathers of today.
Ask him if he wishes things had been different for dads a generation ago.
3. Interview a mother.
Take notes and report your findings to the class.
Ask her whether she and her husband share parenting responsibilities equally.
Ask her what she does as a parent, and what her husband does as a parent.
Ask her to compare her childhood relationship with her father to the relationship her children have
with their father.
funny
volatile
supportive
hardworking
lenient
strict
easygoing
generous
1. Whats the most important quality a father should possess and why?
A father should be kind because
A father should be available to his family because
A father should be a good role model because
A father should be
2. Why is quality time spent with family more important than quantity time?
Quality time is more important because
3. What are some things that a family can do together regularly to have a good family life?
4. What are some activities a family can do together occasionally to build a healthy relationship?
10
Word Find
M
partners
support
magazine
constraints
hairdresser
tradition
primary
assistant
shoulders
snowsuit
imitate
permission
serious
disappear
toddled
minimally
disease
important
importance
safety
dynamic
divorced
websites
development
solution
11
Crossword - Work with a partner. Find the synonym for the clue word in the essay.
1
10
11
12
13
ACROSS
DOWN
comprehended
vanish
consent
practice
10
clutched
look
12
emulate
disease
13
developed
helper
brilliant
essential
11
friend
12