Thinking about Problems and Solutions Scenarios we will use : At home At work The world Learning Objectives for Unit: Discuss possible solutions to problems within a varied range of social and work contexts. TECNICAL ACTIVITIES Present in written and oral form possible solutions to problems in the area. Understand written texts on general problems and demonstrate understanding by answering comprehension questions.
SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY MINOR PROBLEMS “LIFE HACKS” Lesson 1 Objectives: Learn new vocabulary by working in a group and discussing possible meanings Confirm understanding of audio by completing a written text. Work with a partner to determine the correct label for each photograph. My shoes are too tight. I lost a button. My clothes have wrinkles. My white sneakers look dirty. My sneakers always get wet in the rain. My zipper is stuck. I lost a sock in the washing machine. My shoes smell bad.
Lesson 1 Objectives: Comprehend an audio that uses the new vocabulary Can you suggest solutions, Life Hacks , to any of these problems? Work with a partner to match a potential Life Hack to a problem. Then listen to audio to check. lost buttons lost socks clothes with wrinkles stuck zipper smelly shoes wet sneakers dirty sneakers tight shoes
Lesson 1 Objectives: Comprehend an audio that uses the new vocabulary Check your answers a mesh bag a candle tea bags beeswax toothpaste newspapers lost buttons lost socks clothes with wrinkles stuck zipper smelly shoes wet sneakers dirty sneakers tight shoes ice cubes clear nail polish
1. Keep your socks together in the washing machine by placing them in a mesh bag. 2. Mark, to stop buttons from falling off your clothes, you can paint the threads with clear nail polish. 3. Vicky, in order to get a stuck zipper moving again, you should use a candle or pencil. 4. For wrinkle-free clothes, put ice cubes in the dryer. 5 . This works because the ice melts and turns into steam, which removes wrinkles. 6 . In order to remove bad smells from your shoes, just place dry tea bags inside them and leave them overnight. 7 . Paint your sneakers with melted beeswax to make them waterproof. 8 . For super-white sneakers , put toothpaste on an old toothbrush and use this to clean your shoes. 9 . You can make tight shoes fit better by putting wet newspapers inside and leaving them to dry. Listen to the audio again and choose the correct words from the words in red. First, do this on your own. Then, check your answers with a partner. Comprehend an audio that uses the new vocabulary Lesson 1 Objectives:
Language/ Grammar Point 1 We use to/in order to + verb to explain what result we want. In the other part of these sentences, we explain how to get a result. If we explain how first and the result second , we don’t need a comma in the sentence. In order to + verb is more formal . COPY THE RULES INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK EXAMPLES
Language/ Grammar Point 2 We can use by to explain how to get a result. In these sentences, by is followed by a verb + - ing . We can also use for to explain what result we want. In these sentences, for is followed by a noun phrase. EXAMPLES: COPY THE RULES INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK
Language/ Grammar Point 3 We CAN also use because to explain why. The word because introduces the reason that something happens. EXAMPLES COPY THE RULE INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK
Read the ideas from the home and garden episode of the Life Hacks podcast. Add one missing word to each sentence in the correct place, as in the example: INCORRECT: In to remove chewing gum from your carpet, use a bag of ice to freeze it. CORRECT: In order to remove chewing gum from your carpet, use a bag of ice to freeze it. To Stop a pot from boiling over on your stove, place a wooden spoon across the top. Find lost earrings at home by covering the end of your vacuum cleaner with the end of a stocking. For A clean shower head, fill a plastic bag with vinegar and water and tie it around the shower head overnight. In order to get your mirrors really clean, use old newspapers. Push rose cuttings into a small potato before you plant them to help them develop healthy roots. Cut up old sponges and put them in the bottom of a flowerpot. This is important because too much water can be bad for your plant’s roots. For Healthier houseplants, use the water from cooking eggs or vegetables to water them. Keep plant leaves clean and shiny by cleaning them with a mixture of milk and water. READING & VOCAB PRACTICE
SPEAKING PRACTICE You and a partner will get 2 DIFFERENT sheets of paper with instructions for a reading, listening and speaking activity. OBJECTIVE : practice using TO, INORDER TO + infinitives , BY, and FOR to explain results and how to achieve them. Teacher divides students into A and B teams. Each member of each team will receive a handout with ½ of the exercise. Each student group collaboratively completes the written portion of their task, they should do this so that the other group does not hear their responses. COPY RESPONSES IN TO NOTEBOOK Then one A student will pair with one B student to complete the task.
Speaking portion of task 1. One partner will read one of their own problems to their partner. 2. Then that partner listens while their partner tells the them the life hack that solves their partners’ problems. If provided: use the multiple choice Answer Sheet to help with determining correct life hack stated. 3. Take turns stating problems and life hacks . Listen carefully because the problems are not in the same order as the life hacks on your paper!
REVIEW a fter completing the task Student A: Solutions Keep energy levels high during the day by taking regular breaks. 2. Stay focused at work by turning off the e-mail notifications on your computer. 3. For good mental health at work, focus on results that are "good enough" rather than "perfect.” 4. To avoid taking on too much work, learn how to say no politely. 5. In order to deal with extra "surprises" at work, leave some extra time in your plans.
For a clean computer keyboard, use sticky notes to get between the keys. To protect your eyes, make sure the screen isn’t too close to your face. Organize your cables and chargers by putting each one inside an old toilet paper roll in a box. In order to open the Sim card tray, use a paper clip. Make your phone charge faster by putting it on airplane mode. REVIEW after completing the task Student B: Solutions
Demonstrate your own life hacks! Think of a solution that you have for a typical problem one encounters at home, school, or work. Create a short demonstration using a video or illustrations , and oral instructions .
INFRASTRUCTURE PROBLEMS PROBLEMS An second and third hall there are some missing tile with cracks , which can cause fall accidents. SOLUTION Ask the administrative area of the Sena to fix the broken floor tile , and thus avoid incidents .