Opposites - based on "Difference Idioms"

Language Circle Lesson

1. Language Circle: Opposites based on Difference Idioms 1

2. 2 Objectives Review and practice the Difference I dioms. Find expressions with opposite meanings. Learn new vocabulary Read a dialogue and answer comprehension questions Speak about your own experiences on a s ubject Grammar : Learn about “antonyms” and practice them Reflect on your learning today

3. 3 Review the idioms in this related lesson https://livelearn.ca/lessons/language-training/difference-idioms/

4. 4 Review the idioms in this related lesson “different strokes for different folks” – different things appeal to different people “to compare apples to oranges” – to compare completely different things “to make a difference” – to have a significant effect on a person or situation “a whole new ball game” – a completely new or different situation “to see things in a different light” – to regard something in a new way “the other side of the coin” – the opposite aspect of a subject or situation

5. 5 Idioms Activity : Speaking of “opposites”, do you know any expressions/idioms to mean the “opposite of” our lesson idioms? Ex: lesson idiom: “different strokes for different folks” expression to mean the opposite: “like-minded individuals”

6. 6 Vocabulary Idioms Activity : Identify the opposite meaning idiom and use it in your own sentences. Lesson Idiom Opposite meaning Idiom 1. different strokes for different folks like-minded individuals Use it in a sentence of your own. 2. to compare apples to oranges 3. to make a difference 4. a whole new ball game 5 . to see things in a different light 6 the other side of the coin

7. 7 Vocabulary Idioms Activity : Identify the opposite meaning idiom and use it in your own sentences. Lesson Idiom Opposite meaning Idiom 1. different strokes for different folks like-minded individuals Use it in a sentence of your own. 2. to compare apples to oranges to compare apples to apples Use it in a sentence of your own. 3. to make a difference 4. a whole new ball game 5 . to see things in a different light 6 the other side of the coin

8. 8 Vocabulary Idioms Activity : Identify the opposite meaning idiom and use it in your own sentences. Lesson Idiom Opposite meaning Idiom 1. different strokes for different folks like-minded individuals Use it in a sentence of your own. 2. to compare apples to oranges to compare apples to apples Use it in a sentence of your own. 3. to make a difference to not make any waves Use it in a sentence of your own. 4. a whole new ball game 5 . to see things in a different light 6 the other side of the coin

9. 9 Vocabulary Idioms Activity : Identify the opposite meaning idiom and use it in your own sentences. Lesson Idiom Opposite meaning Idiom 1. different strokes for different folks like-minded individuals Use it in a sentence of your own. 2. to compare apples to oranges to compare apples to apples Use it in a sentence of your own. 3. to make a difference to not make any waves Use it in a sentence of your own. 4. a whole new ball game same old, same old Use it in a sentence of your own. 5 . to see things in a different light 6 the other side of the coin

10. 10 Vocabulary Idioms Activity : Identify the opposite meaning idiom and use it in your own sentences. Lesson Idiom Opposite meaning Idiom 1. different strokes for different folks like-minded individuals Use it in a sentence of your own. 2. to compare apples to oranges to compare apples to apples Use it in a sentence of your own. 3. to make a difference to not make any waves Use it in a sentence of your own. 4. a whole new ball game same old, same old Use it in a sentence of your own. 5 . to see things in a different light status quo Use it in a sentence of your own. 6 the other side of the coin

11. 11 Vocabulary Idioms Activity : Identify the opposite meaning idiom and use it in your own sentences. Lesson Idiom Opposite meaning Idiom 1. different strokes for different folks like-minded individuals Use it in a sentence of your own. 2. to compare apples to oranges to compare apples to apples Use it in a sentence of your own. 3. to make a difference to not make any waves Use it in a sentence of your own. 4. a whole new ball game same old, same old Use it in a sentence of your own. 5 . to see things in a different light status quo Use it in a sentence of your own. 6 the other side of the coin in the same vein Use it in a sentence of your own.

12. 12 Agenda Vocabulary Reading Speaking Grammar Reflect on learning

13. 13 Vocabulary

14. 14 survey (noun) urban ( adj ) to appeal(vb .) to go about something ( phr ) methodology (noun ) rural (adj.) 1. survey an examination 2. urban 3. to appeal 4. to go about something 5 . methodology 16 rural

15. 15 survey (noun) urban ( adj ) to appeal(vb .) to go about something ( phr ) methodology (noun ) rural (adj.) 1. survey an examination 2. urban relating to a city 3. to appeal 4. to go about something 5 . methodology 16 rural

16. 16 survey (noun) urban ( adj ) to appeal(vb .) to go about something ( phr ) methodology (noun ) rural (adj.) 1. survey an examination 2. urban relating to a city 3. to appeal to receive a positive response 4. to go about something 5 . methodology 16 rural

17. 17 survey (noun) urban ( adj ) to appeal(vb .) to go about something ( phr ) methodology (noun ) rural (adj.) 1. survey an examination 2. urban relating to a city 3. to appeal to receive a positive response 4. to go about something to carry on with an activity 5 . methodology 16 rural

18. 18 survey (noun) urban ( adj ) to appeal(vb .) to go about something ( phr ) methodology (noun ) rural (adj.) 1. survey an examination 2. urban relating to a city 3. to appeal to receive a positive response 4. to go about something to carry on with an activity 5 . methodology a system of methods used in an area of study 16 rural

19. 19 survey (noun) urban ( adj ) to appeal(vb .) to go about something ( phr ) methodology (noun ) rural (adj.) 1. survey an examination 2. urban relating to a city 3. to appeal to receive a positive response 4. to go about something to carry on with an activity 5 . methodology a system of methods used in an area of study 16 rural relating to the countryside

20. 20 Reading

21. 21 Read the following dialogue and answer the questions: Eric : Hi Alex ! Alex: Hello, Eric ! Eric: How is your social studies project coming along? You were conducting some sort of survey, weren’t you ? Alex: Well, sort of…I was looking into how the same products appeal to urban populations versus rural ones . Eric: Aha, so did you manage to prove why there are “different strokes for different folks ”? Alex: Ha! Not sure I did….I think I went about it the wrong way. I might have compared apples to oranges . Eric: What do you mean ? Alex: I mean I’m not sure the methodology we used is good enough. The findings make no difference scientifically. If only I could find a better method, it could be a whole new ball game … Eric: Sorry, this seems to trouble you…anything I can do to make you see things in a different light? There must be another side of the coin … Alex: You just did! You gave me an idea…different side of the …yes, that’s it! Thanks, Eric ! Eric: I did ? Alex: See you! Thanks again ! Eric: Well, glad I could help….see you around!

22. 22 Answer the following questions: Who is speaking? What is the relation between speakers? What has Alex been working on lately? How does Alex feel about her survey? Why? What vocabulary does Eric use to display sympathy? What do you think will happen next?

23. 23 Answer the following questions: Who is speaking? Alex and Eric What is the relation between speakers? What has Alex been working on lately? How does Alex feel about her survey? Why? What vocabulary does Eric use to display sympathy? What do you think will happen next?

24. 24 Answer the following questions: Who is speaking? Alex and Eric What is the relation between speakers? They know each other – could be friends. What has Alex been working on lately? How does Alex feel about her survey? Why? What vocabulary does Eric use to display sympathy? What do you think will happen next?

25. 25 Answer the following questions: Who is speaking? Alex and Eric What is the relation between speakers? They know each other – could be friends. What has Alex been working on lately? A survey for her social studies project. How does Alex feel about her survey? Why? What vocabulary does Eric use to display sympathy? What do you think will happen next?

26. 26 Answer the following questions: Who is speaking? Alex and Eric What is the relation between speakers? They know each other – could be friends. What has Alex been working on lately? A survey for her social studies project. How does Alex feel about her survey? Why? She is not happy with the results. She thinks the methodology used was not good enough and did not lead to scientifically impactful conclusions. What vocabulary does Eric use to display sympathy? What do you think will happen next?

27. 27 Answer the following questions: Who is speaking? Alex and Eric What is the relation between speakers? They know each other – could be friends. What has Alex been working on lately? A survey for her social studies project. How does Alex feel about her survey? Why? She is not happy with the results. She thinks the methodology used was not good enough and did not lead to scientifically impactful conclusions. What vocabulary does Eric use to display sympathy ? “ Sorry , this seems to trouble you…anything I can do to make you see things in a different light ? There must be another side of the coin …” What do you think will happen next?

28. 28 Answer the following questions: Who is speaking? Alex and Eric What is the relation between speakers? They know each other – could be friends. What has Alex been working on lately? A survey for her social studies project. How does Alex feel about her survey? Why? She is not happy with the results. She thinks the methodology used was not good enough and did not lead to scientifically impactful conclusions. What vocabulary does Eric use to display sympathy ? “ Sorry , this seems to trouble you…anything I can do to make you see things in a different light ? There must be another side of the coin …” What do you think will happen next? Indirectly, Eric gave Alex an idea how to go about her survey differently. Hopefully she can use it and improve her project.

29. 29 Speaking

30. 30 Spea k about your own experiences Did you ever change course during a project? What was the project about? What did you change and what was the outcome? Have you ever offered advice to a friend that made them change their minds about something?

31. 31 Grammar

32. 32 Antonyms in English Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. “ Good” and “ bad” are antonyms . “ Hot” and “ cold ” are  antonyms .

33. 33 Here are some examples of very frequently used antonyms: Source: MyEnglishTutors.org

34. 34 Let’s Practice: Re-write the sentences below using antonyms for the words in bold. Ex: The young woman lived far away . Answer: The old woman lived nearby . 1 . Our parents usually have dinner together . 2. She sends emails in th e morning . 3. It is true that the junior was wearing a dirty T-shirt.

35. 35 Let’s Practice: Re-write the sentences below using antonyms for the words in bold. Ex: The young woman lived far away . Answer: The old woman lived nearby . 1 . Our parents usually have dinner together . Our parents seldom have breakfast apart . 2. She sends emails in th e morning . 3. It is true that the junior was wearing a dirty T-shirt.

36. 36 Let’s Practice: Re-write the sentences below using antonyms for the words in bold. Ex: The young woman lived far away . Answer: The old woman lived nearby . 1 . Our parents usually have dinner together . Our parents seldom have breakfast apart . 2. She sends emails in th e morning . She receives emails in the evening . 3. It is true that the junior was wearing a dirty T-shirt.

37. 37 Let’s Practice: Re-write the sentences below using antonyms for the words in bold. Ex: The young woman lived far away . Answer: The old woman lived nearby . 1 . Our parents usually have dinner together . Our parents seldom have breakfast apart . 2. She sends emails in th e morning . She receives emails in the evening . 3. It is true that the junior was wearing a dirty T-shirt. It is false that the senior was wearing a clean T-shirt.

38. 38 Reflect on learning

39. 39 What did you learn today? Review and practice the Difference Idioms. Find expressions with opposite meanings. Learn new vocabulary Read a dialogue and answer comprehension questions Speak about your own experiences on a subject Grammar: Learn about “antonyms” and practice Reflect on your learning today

40. 40 Homework 1) Write two – three paragraphs to describe a time when you ended up seeing a situation in a different light. 2) Make a list with 20 antonyms you use frequently. 3) Talk about the status quo of a situation you are familiar with. Record yourself and send it to your instructor.

41. Thank you! Questions? 41 https://pixabay.com/photos/cup-of-coffee-laptop-office-macbook-1280537/ shared under CC0 Created by : Ruxandra Nicolescu – English Online