1. Making Healthy Choices Oral Skills Lesson Plan ESL 6634 – Summer 2011 Andrea Wilson

2. We will describe healthy and unhealthy habits and activities out loud and in writing. We will compare what we ‘used to do’ with what we do now. We will make inferences about why someone stopped doing certain habits or activities. We will listen for and practice saying the /s/ and /z/ sounds. We will ask and answer questions using the verb “use to / used to”. We will give advice about how to make healthy choices using the modal verbs should and could. Today’s objectives:

3. Warm Up: Mario Before…and Mario After These pictures both show Mario and his dog. What changes has Mario made in his life? Talk with a partner about what you see in each picture. Work with a partner to write down what you see. Talk with a partner to compare what Mario used to do with what he does now. Why do you think he changed? With your partner, write down 3 sentences: Mario used to____________, but now he____________ because______________________________________. Photo from: Adelson-Goldstein & Stantamaria, Step Forward 3 2007, p.106) “I see…” “Mario used to…”

5. Let’s Listen to “Mario’s Story” While we listen, check the list you made of things Mario did ‘Before’ and ‘After’. Does your list match with what we hear? Put a √ by the items on your list that you also hear in “Mario’s Story”. After listening, make an inference: Talk with your partner about what you think Mario might do next and why you think he will do it. Then, write down 3 sentences telling what Mario might do next and why he will do it. Next, Mario will…because… Then, he will…because… After that, he will…because… “Next, Mario will…because…”

6. Now, you and your partner will use your inferences to act out a conversation between Mario and one of his friends. Choose: Who will play the part of Mario? Who will play the part of Mario’s friend? Mario will tell… What he used to do What he does now What he will do in the next couple months Mario’s friend will… Ask Mario what he used to do Ask Mario why he changed his habits Tell a story about what you used to do, what you do now, and why you changed your habits. Follow up: Act it out!

7. Sample Script – Conversation between Mario and his friend Where: a coffee shop Who: Mario and his friend, Yumiko

8. “What letter(s) make the /s/ sound? Could there be more than one? What letter(s) make the /z/ sound? Could there be more than one?” Did you notice that you use your voice when you make the /z/ sound? Put two fingers on your throat and say zzzzzz --- Voiced Sound Put two fingers on your throat and say ssssss --- Unvoiced Sound Do you notice the difference? Pre-Listening: /s/ and /z/ sounds

9. Let’s make a list of words that have the /s/ or/z/ sound. Examples: snake /s/, zebra /z/ Talk with a partner to brainstorm a list for each sound. We will share together in a few minutes and will make lists on the board will all of our ideas. Words with /s/ and /z/

11. If you decide you hear the /z/ sound, hold up the ‘Z’.

13. After listening… Work by yourself to complete the following 2 sentences: Sample conversation – Past habits and activities: Partner A: Did you use to exercise every day? Partner B: No, I used to make unhealthy choices. How about you? Did you use to exercise every day? Partner A: Yes, I used to exercise every day before I go my new job. Now I am too busy to exercise every day. Did you use to use a lot of fruits and vegetables in your meals? Partner B: No, I used to use foods with a lot of calories and unhealthy ingredients. How about you? Did you use to use a lot of fruits and vegetables in your meals? Partner A: Yes, I used to use a lot of fruits and vegetables, but now I eat a lot of fast food. I need to make some changes in my life!

14. Write a conversation, then practice reading it with your partner! “Yes, I used to…” “Did you use to…?” Write about your past habits and activities! You and your partner will perform your conversation for the teacher when you are finished – be sure to practice your pronunciation of “use to”, “used to” and “use”!

15. Work with your partner to brainstorm a list of verbs that go with health or exercise. Examples: bikes, walks, runs, plays, lifts weights, etc. Then, work together to put each verb in a category based on the sound of the ‘s’: If you finish early…

17. healthy foods

18. unhealthy foods

19. healthy habits

20. unhealthy habitsPick a stick at your table to see what your role will be: recorder, facilitator, time keeper, or researcher. Your table group will have three minutes to write down all of the words you can think of that go with your topic. Then we will pass the paper on to the next table and you will have a new topic to brainstorm about. Let’s try one together: Exercise biking walking swimming running

21. Think back to the last time you were at the doctor’s office. Imagine the doctor looked at you and said, You will work with your table to brainstorm: What unhealthy choices could this person be making? What are some solutions this person could try to become healthier? Bad News from the Doctor “I am very worried about your health. You need to start making healthy choices right away!”

24. Partner B: You should cook a few meals at home – there are many fast and easy meals that are healthy!

25. Partner C: Or you could cook lots of healthy food on the weekends so you have enough for your lunch during the week.

26. Partner D: Eating healthy foods gives your body the vitamins it needs to give you energy and keep you healthy.