monday read

Reading Level 2 : 

Reading Level 2 Monday, October 18 Ms. Park

Idiom of the Day : 

Idiom of the Day (be) Dead from the neck up =very stupid Examples: He failed the test again? He must be dead from the neck up! He is dead from the neck up.

Midterm : 

Midterm 10/29 Friday 2 readings- reading comprehension Vocabulary (Unit 1-6)

Clothing and Fashion : 

Clothing and Fashion Unit 6

Unit 6A Objectives : 

Unit 6A Objectives 10 new words Reading -From the book: More than a Shoe? Skills practiced: matching, predict, gist, reference

6A Vocabulary : 

6A Vocabulary beyond comfortable costly futuristic heat pair range rocky stylish weigh How many do you already know?

Let’s Discuss : 

Let’s Discuss Do you know any famous fashion designers? Where in you country or city can you see people wearing interesting clothes? When was the last time you bought clothes or shoes? What did you buy? Which fashion item is the most important to you? e.g. shoes, bags, clothes, scarf, watch etc.

Before You Read : 

Before You Read Matching Read about the 4 types of shoes on page 64 and circle an example of each type in the picture above. What kind of shoes are you wearing now?

Before You Read : 

Before You Read B. Predict Look at the pictures and captions on page 65. What do you think is special about these shoes? Scan the passage to check your ideas. The high heel was designed by a famous shoe designer. The boot is for astronauts to wear in space.

Now Listen and Read Along : 

Now Listen and Read Along page 65 Think about these questions before you read. Why are Manolos so popular? They’re beautiful- a work of art What are the negative aspects of Manolos? -They’re not particularly comfortable -They’re costly How do the space boots, M2 Trekkers, help astronauts? (2 things) -Help them walk comfortably on the moon’s rocky surface. -Protect their feet from extreme cold and heat.

Manolo Blahnik : 

Manolo Blahnik When making shoes, What does Blahnik focus on the most? Design (beauty)

Space boots : 

Space boots What does Graziosi focus on the most? Comfort Practicality practical=useful

What is more important to you? : 

What is more important to you? Design (beauty) vs. Practicality

Partner Reading : 

Partner Reading 6 paragraphs Partner A: Read paragraphs 1,3,5 Partner B: Read paragraphs 2,4,6 Which words were hard to pronounce? Blah

Reading Comprehension : 

Reading Comprehension Complete parts A and B in pairs. If you have finished early, think about this question: Do you think shoes can be a kind of art-like a Picasso painting? Why or why not?

Let’s Check : 

Let’s Check A 1. c 2. b 3. b 4. b 5. d B Manolos: c, e Dave Graziosi: a, b Both: d

Homework : 

Homework Vocabulary Practice Page 67 Vocabulary log 6A