RfFB2 CA U8 Let S Grade Each Other

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Unit 8 Let’s grade each other!

Pair A Card 1 Pair B Card 1


Here are some things tourists sometimes have Here are some problems caused by tourism.
problems with on holiday. Discuss each one Discuss each one and then decide which two are
and decide on the two which cause the the most serious.
greatest problems.
noise
weather pollution
accommodation damage to monuments
flights litter
health destruction of local culture
language overcrowding
crime
food

Pair A Card 2 Pair B Card 2


Here are some different places families can stay Here are some activities families can do when they
when they are on holiday. Discuss the advantages visit a city on holiday. Discuss the advantages and
and disadvantages of each one and then decide disadvantages of each one, and then decide on the
on the most suitable place for them to stay. two which would be the most enjoyable.

a caravan visiting museums and galleries


a campsite going to a theme park
a hotel hiring bicycles
a youth hostel taking a guided tour of the city
a self-catering apartment eating in traditional restaurants
a holiday complex going to a street market

Useful language
Stating your opinion Trying to convince someone
In my opinion … … but don’t you think … ?
I feel … We need to consider …
It seems to me that … Yes, but on the other hand …
I think it depends on … I see what you mean, but …

Comparing Coming to an agreement


… better/worse/than … Well, I think you’re right …
… is more serious/enjoyable than … I suppose I agree …
… they would prefer … to … Shall we say that …
So our final choice is …

Assessment criteria
Listen to the other pair and grade the students using the criteria below.

A They listened carefully and responded appropriately. 1 2 3 4 5


B Their opinions were clear. 1 2 3 4 5
C They encouraged their partner to speak. 1 2 3 4 5
D They came to their final decision effectively. 1 2 3 4 5

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Unit 8 Let’s grade each other!

Activity Teaching notes


Pair work: speaking
Procedure
Aim
› Students work in groups of four (Pair A and Pair B together). Tell them they
To discuss and prioritise factors
will need a timer.
related to tourism, and practise
Part 3 of the Speaking test › Give each group a set of prompt cards. Ask them to place the Useful
language and Assessment criteria so that they are visible to all the group
Language members. Pair A and Pair B should take their corresponding prompt cards.
Expressing opinions,
giving reasons › Pair A discusses the topics on their first card for three minutes. Pair B listens
carefully and grades them using the criteria given (1–5, with 1 being weak,
Preparation 5 being strong).
Make one photocopy of the › Pair B then discusses the topics on their first card, while Pair A listens and
sheet for each group of four assesses them. Then they repeat the procedure for their second cards.
students, and cut up the four
prompt cards. › During the activity, circulate to make sure the groups are doing the task
correctly and make a note of any common errors you hear.
Time
› When students have finished, they should look at the marks together and
20–25 minutes
discuss how well they performed. Encourage them to make suggestions on
Lesson link how they could have performed better.
Unit 8, page 118 › Get some feedback from the class by asking students how they felt they
performed and what their strong/weak points were.
› Finish the activity by doing some error correction with the class.

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