APLNG 808 - Teaching Project I LEVEL 3 - READING LESSON PLAN Location: CALA Academy 3281 North Decatur Blvd.

, Suite 250 Las Vegas, NV. 89130 07/14/2011 - 8:30pm - 9:30PM Beginning to Intermediate adult English students Background: ESL students in Las Vegas RULES ABOUT TIME - Extracted from Add Ventures III - Multilevel 1 Hour

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Instructional Goals: Read and understand "Rules about Time" Note: Each student has a CD. Build new vocabulary Understand prefixes that mean "not" Lesson Objectives: Introduce and read "Rules about Time" Practice using new topic-related vocabulary Use dashes to recognize a definition, an explanation, or an example Identify words with prefixes meaning "not" Materials: a. "Rules about Time" Reading assignment b. "Vocabulary Expansion" Worksheet c. "Rules about Time" Worksheet d. "Comprehension" Worksheet Begin by writing "Today's Lesson Focus" on the board Read and understand "Rules about Time" Practice new vocabulary Practice using prefixes meaning "not"

Lesson Structure:

1. Ask about some rules regarding time in America. What about rules in other countries? 2. Distribute Story: Next, I will read the story to the entire group one time. Then, I will pass out copies of the story, and allow the students to read one or two sentences from the story out loud to the group, in round-robin form. Discussion will follow, since there are many interesting topics in this story.

3. Distribute Vocabulary Expansion: Discuss vocabulary examples as well as the associated synonyms. Have students pair off and create a sentence using each BOLD word. 4. Distribute "Rules about Time" worksheet: Pair off students and let them create two rules on being "on time" as well as two "unspoken" rules. The last True/False section of this worksheet is to be done independently. When complete, each student takes turn openly reading their answers and telling us why they said true or false. 5. Distribute Comprehension Worksheet: This last worksheet reinforces the subject matter covered in the reading and vocabulary assignments. It is to be collaborated upon in pairs, upon which, time permitting, students will review each other's papers. Evaluation: The comprehension worksheet covers the use of prefixes as encompassed within the "Rules about Time" story, as well as vocabulary prefixes. There is no score for this lesson, only an overview of comprehension as evidenced by the worksheet completion. Students will be given the homework assignment to write two sentences using each of the new vocabulary introduced in this lesson.

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Prefix Examples: un + equal = unequal, un + likely = unlikely dis + respect = disrespect, dis + comfort = discomfort ir + rational = irrational, ir + relevant = irrelevant im + mature = immature, im + perfect = imperfect un + common = uncommon un + controllable Rules: "ir" before "r" = irresponsible "im" before "m" or "p" = impersonal "un" or "dis" mean "not" = undressed READING STORY - RULES ABOUT TIME Vocabulary Expansion Every culture has rules about time. These rules are usually unspoken, but everybody knows them. In some countries such as the United States, England, and Canada, punctuality is an unspoken rule. It is important to be on time, especially in business. People usually arrive a little early for business appointments. Business meetings often have strict beginning and ending times. When you are late, other people might think you are rude, disorganized, or irresponsible.

These countries also have cultural rules about time in social situations. For example, when an invitation for dinner says 6:00 pm, it is impolite to arrive more than five or ten minutes late. On the other hand, when the invitation is for a cocktail party from 6:00 to 8:00 or a reception from 3:30 to 5:30, you can arrive anytime between those hours. For public events with specific starting times - movies, concerts, and plays - you should arrive a few minutes before the event begins. In fact, some theaters do not allow people to enter if they arrive after the event has started. Other cultures have different rules about time. In Brazil, it is not unusual for guests to arrive an hour or two after a social event begins. In the Philippines, it is not uncommon for people to miss scheduled events - a class or an appointment - to meet a friend at the airport. Many Filipinos believe that relationships with people are more important than keeping a schedule. Create an example sentence using the bold vocabulary unspoken = (understood, assumed) o It is understood that children love to watch cartoons. o It is assumed that candy is bad for our teeth. o ____________________________________________ disorganized = (confused, messy) o My daughter is so confused, she can't find her glasses. o My friend's car is so messy, he can't find the brakes. o ____________________________________________ irresponsible = (careless, undependable) o That employee is careless. o That customer is undependable. o ____________________________________________ impolite = (rude, disrespectful) o That employee is too rude! o You should not be disrespectful to anyone. o ____________________________________________ uncommon = (rare, unusual) o That coin is very rare. o It is unusual to find hard working employees. o _____________________________________ RULES ABOUT TIME Can you think of some rules about time? 1. Always try to be on time 2. ____________________________________ 3. ____________________________________ Example

Can you think of some "unspoken" rules? 1. You should not be late for class Example 2. ____________________________________ 3. ____________________________________ For which of the following would you be "on time" A dental appointment A language lesson Dinner with a friend Breakfast at McDonalds A birthday party Elvis Presley in concert Y / N Circle your answer Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N COMPREHENSION WORKSHEET What are "unspoken" rules? ______________________________________________________________________ What is your definition of "on time"? ____________________________________________________________________ Name three events with specific starting times? 1. A medical appointment Example 2. __________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________ Vocabulary English has several prefixes that mean "not." Find and circle the words in the reading "Rules about Time" that begin with these prefixes: un dis ir im unspoken organized irresponsible polite common ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

With a partner, write more words using the prefixes. un dis ir im un____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

Your friend is disorganized. What advice can you give your friend? _____________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Someone is late to a job interview. Is that person irresponsible? Why or why not? __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ You are 30 minutes late for a birthday party. Is it impolite? Why or why not? __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________