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Top Notch Unit Walk-Through AM Page Tiv Tiv-Tix 5/19/05 6:36 TN_TE_L2_FM_ Top Notch unit walk-through Clearly state the UNIT GOALS. communication goals of the unit. UNIT GOALS 1 Apologize for lateness 2 Discuss preferences Previews the content of 3 Compare tastes in movies TOPIC PREVIEW. 2 4 Discuss the effect of violence on viewers UNIT the unit and accesses prior knowledge. Movies and Entertainment Students have repeated Do you rent videos or DVDs? Read the AUTHENTICITY. A TOPIC PREVIEW. opportunities to observe real English as it descriptions of two popular films in a movie catalog. appears in the world outside a classroom. f you love movies, you absolutely MUST have our catalog. It’s the largest Isource of movies on video available in the world today. From the classics of the 30s to musicals of the Golden Age of Hollywood—and everything since—you can’t beat The Movie Lover’s Catalog. We have a new and expanded inventory of international films, Japanese animations, drama, comedies—evenfor her classic and current TV shows! Kahlo’s search [DVD] (2002) Frida Mexican painter Frida Kahlo’s life is brought to the screen by director Julie Taymor and producer/star Salma Hayek. Kahlo’s story is traced C SOUND BITES. Read along silently as you listen to a natural conversation. from her teens all the way through her complex relationship with [VHS] (1951) painter husband Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina). own identityAshley in her. Judd, paintings Antonio is covered Banderas, in vividGeoffrey color Rush, and withand Edwardgreat sensitivity. Norton also star The Day the Earth Stood Still DIRECTOR: Julie Taymor CATEGORY:All sci-fi Drama drama buffs will want to own this classic sci-fi drama with a message. Michael Rennie stars as Klaatu, a visitor from the stars missionwho arrives is to onwarn Earth mankind with his about robot the companion, danger Gort. Klaatu’s of nuclear warfare. Patricia Neal, Sam Jaffe, Billy Gray also star; Robert Wise directs. All Classics All the Time DIRECTOR: Robert Wise CATEGORY: Sci-Fi & Fantasy THEATER Some Like It Hot (Comedy) Also available on DVD Frida (Drama) Chicago (Musical) Star Wars (Sci-Fi) Dracula (Horror) DISCUSSION. B or The Day the Earth Stood Still? 1. Where would you rather see a movie: at home or in the LISA: You’re going to love this theater. You can see all the DAN: You know, I never saw Frida. Did you? theater? Why? things you missed. LISA: No. I missed it. Have you ever seen Frida DAN: I’m really in the mood for a good classic DAN: They say it was great. How about it? 2. movie. And on a big screen! LISA: Actually, I’d rather see something Which movie would you rather rent? Explain your 3/21/05 10:00:43 AM LISA: Much better than on the tube. else…. Hey! They’re showing Dracula! choice. DAN: Deal! D Check the statements that are true. Explain your answers. □ □ 14 UNIT 2 1. The theater shows old movies. 3. Lisa has already seen Frida. □ 2. Dan prefers to rent a video rather □ 4. Dan’s not in the mood for Frida. than go to the movies. □ 5. They decide to see Dracula. E IN OTHER WORDS. With a partner, restate each statement in your own words. TN2_U2.indd 14 1. “I’m in the mood for a good classic movie.” 3. “I missed it.” Previews the language 2. 4. SOUND BITES. “Much better than on the tube.” “Deal!” of the unit and provides exposure to “+1” WHAT natural language for observation. ABOUT YOU? PAIR WORK. Check the genres you like best. Then discuss movies that you’ve seen in each genre. Confirms students’ WHAT ABOUT YOU? understanding, provides language support, and readies students for the unit. Ⅵ comedy Ⅵ musical Ⅵ drama Ⅵ action Ⅵ science fiction (“sci-fi”) Preview 15 TN2_U2.indd 15 3/21/05 10:01:31 AM Tiv AM Page Tv TN_TE_L2_FM_Tiv-Tix 5/19/05 6:37 A thorough PRONUNCIATION. of promotes accurate Assures students pronunciation syllabus COMMUNICATION GOAL. lesson. s and comprehensible pronunciation. what theyÕll be able to do at the end of thi Transferable CONVERSATION MODEL. Vocabulary presented make social language VOCABULARY. conversation models support meaning and at phrase level when appropriate, with memorable. Photos . clear defining illustrations provide a stimulus for additional oral work. Apologize for Lateness C PAIR WORK. Take turns asking and answering the following I’ve always wanted questions. Use the present perfect in your answers. to see Hitchcock’s ቕ CONVERSATION 1. Is there a movie you’ve always wanted to see? The Birds. MODEL Read and listen. 2. Have you seen any good movies recently? 3. What’s the best movie you’ve ever seen? A: Sorry I’m late. Have you been here long? 4. What’s the worst movie you’ve ever seen? B: For about 10 minutes. Not too bad. 5. How many movies have you seen so far this month? A: I’m sorry. I got stuck in traffic. B: The 8:00 show for The Train is sold out, so D PRONUNCIATION. Reduction of /h/. Notice how the /h/ sound I got tickets for High Flyer. I hope that’s OK. “disappears.” Listen and repeat. A: That’s fine. They say it’s hilarious. 1. How long have you lived here? 3. When did he leave? How much do I owe? B: Nothing. It’s on me. 2. Where have you worked? 4. What’s her name? A: Well, thanks. Next time it’s my treat. Rhythm and intonation practice E VOCABULARY. Some explanations for being late. Listen and practice. A GRAMMAR. The present perfect: additional uses Use since with a time or date in the past. How long have you lived here? I’ve lived here since 2001. Use for to describe a period of time. How long have you lived here? I’ve lived here for five years. Other uses: with always: I’ve always wanted to see Gone with the Wind. I got stuck in traffic. I missed the bus. I couldn’t get a taxi. I couldn’t find a parking space. with ordinals, the superlative, or only: This is the third time I’ve seen Frida. It’s the best movie I’ve ever seen. My husband has only seen it once. F Write two other explanations for being late. B6G7DD B HI with lately / recently, just: Have you seen a good movie lately? Yes. I’ve just seen Seabiscuit. 6 : G G with still, so far: You still haven’t seen Chicago? I’ve seen it three times so far! < PAGES G3–G4 For more … B Complete the biography of Spanish actor Antonio Banderas. Use for or since. CONVERSATION PAIR WORK Banderas has acted more than 20 years. He has worked in 1. Apologize for being late meeting a friend at the the theater 1982, and he has acted in films 1992. The movies. Provide an explanation. Then, together, use 2. 3. Mambo Kings Sing Songs of Love was his first film in English, but the schedule to decide on a movie to see. Start like this: Banderas didn’t speak English at that time, and he had to read his script phonetically. Banderas has had an international A: Sorry I’m late. Have you been here long? reputation 1988, when he appeared in Women on the 4. B: For … Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Banderas met his wife, Melanie Griffith, on the set of Two Much, and they have been married over eight years. their daughter, Stella, was 5. 6. born, they have lived in Los Angeles and Spain. 17 CONTROLLED PRACTICE 16 UNIT 2 TN2_U2.inddndd 17 3/21/05 10:02:02 AM TN2_U2.inddTN2 16 Grammar is 3/21/05 10:01:52 AM GRAMMAR. s CONTROLLED COMMUNICATION PRACTICE.sing ented with clear explanation ation Model, u pres Students personalize the Convers and examples, integrating form, e of color the new vocabulary and grammar, to confirm their meaning, and us e. Us is. students focus on progress on a daily bas ensures that Realistic the target grammar. COMMUNICATION SUPPORT.ure success. prompts provide support and ens For those who want GRAMMAR BOOSTER. ter in the back of the more, a Grammar Boos s, Book gives additional explanation Student’s , timely reviews , Tv examples, grammar points Unit walk-through as well as more practice. TN_TE_L2_FM_Tiv-Tix 5/19/05 6:38 AM Page Tvi COMMUNICATION GOAL. Keeps students aware of the practical value of this lesson. Discuss Preferences CONVERSATION MODEL. Motivates students because of its obvious practical Read and listen. ቕ CONVERSATIONMODEL usefulness in communication. A: What would you rather see—a comedy or a musical? B: It doesn’t matter to me. A: Well, what do you think of Madonna? . Not much. I love Actually, not much. ’s great! B: I don’t like RHYTHM AND INTONATION PRACTICE. A: For real? She’s my favorite movie star. I can’t stand . B: Not mine. Provides targeted practice of rhythm and A: Well, that’s what makes the world go ’round! intonation to ensure comprehensibility of Rhythm and intonation practice Listen and practice. student speech. Movie genres. VOCABULARY. A VOCABULARY. Clear defining illustrations provide a permanent reference for student study. a horror film a science-fiction film an animated film an action film a musical CONTEXTUALIZED PRACTICE. a drama Increases memorability and mastery a documentary of new language. a comedy Compare your favorite movies for each genre. B PAIR WORK. Listen to the movie LISTENING COMPREHENSION. C reviews and recommendations. Then use theRecommended? movie genre vocabulary to complete the chart.
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