Teens 4 Class Jan 27th


Talk about your favorite sport HERE

Check phrases for adding emphasis on page 20. 

Work on exercises 29 and 30 

 

Main Activity 

Give a mini TED-talk like presentation about one sports person who has overcome some limitations. 

Teach your classmates one life lesson you learned from them; discuss how they overcame their limitations.

Make sure to include vocabulary and embedded clauses and questions. 

You can find some options here

Begin and finish your TED talk in a strong way.

Tips:

Attention Getters

Conclusions

 Practice your writing by composing a small biography about the person you chose previously. 

Use THIS document and choose a place in the chart. 

Check out some tips on page 21. 

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