1) The document outlines an English class agenda which includes discussing idioms, vocabulary practice in groups, and preparing oral summaries of newspaper articles. 2) Students will be assigned to vocabulary practice groups with roles like academic usage expert and trends expert. They will take notes and discuss word findings. 3) The class will have a practice presenting oral summaries of newspaper articles in groups. They will read an article, prepare discussion questions, orally summarize the article, and lead a discussion with the class.

1. RReeaaddiinngg 33BB
IECP
Fall 2014
Nikki Mattson

2. Agenda
• Idiom
• VP 1 Activities
• Introduction to Newspaper Presentation
assignments

4. bbee oonn tthhee bbaallll
• to be quick to understand and to react to things/ to be smart and/or
capable
• Synonyms: active, all ears, attentive, bright, careful, clever, good
hands, heads up, intelligent, lively, observant, on guard, on one's toes,
on the job, on the lookout, perceptive, quick, ready, sharp, spirited,
vigilant, watchful, wise, with it

5. PPrraaccttiiccee
Complete these sentences…
1)My friend is not really on the ball. Somebody called
him on the phone and asked for his online banking
password and he….
2)My teacher is not always on the ball. Sometimes
she…..
3)I am usually on the ball when it comes to….
4)I am rarely on the ball when it comes to…

6. VP HW (pgs. 2-9)
• Answers are online (see blog)
• In the future, check before class
• You will get out of it what you put into it
• Also, has anyone seen my VP book?

7. New: Vocabulary Groups
• Each group member has a role:
• Academic Usage Expert
• General Usage Expert
• Trends Expert
• Origins and Examples Expert
• Share your knowledge, take notes, discuss
interesting findings

8. Practice
• Academic Usage Expert
• General Usage Expert
• Trends Q 1
• Trends Q 2 + 3
• Origin and Examples

9. Keep a Vocabulary Journal
• Take notes on group vocabulary information
• Some vocabulary quizzes will be no notes and
will test that you know the meaning of the
words (fill-in-the black, matching, etc.)
• Some quizzes will be with notes and will test
your knowledge that was shared in your
vocabulary group.

10. Discussion Activity
• Complete “Words in Discussion” on pg. 10.
• There is no “right” answer
• The goal is to use the target words accurately
in speech.

11. Newspaper Discussion
Assignment
• Handout

12. Oral Summarizing
• What are some characteristics of an
effective oral summary?

13. Oral Summary Characteristics
• Source
• Hook
• Main idea
• Significant details
• Paraphrase
• Transitions/organization
• Author’s ideas (objective)
• Conclusion

14. Practice Newspaper Presentations
(20 points)
Big Idea: Your group (4-5 members) will:
• 1) read a newspaper article
• 2) prepare to give an oral summary of the article (each member should
speak)
• 3) create 5 discussion questions[1] for the class (type and submit)
• 4) present your oral summary
• 5) lead a class discussion [2]
•
[1] Discussions questions should be written with aim to encourage class
members to think critically about the themes and details in the article that
you have presented. These questions should provoke thought and
discussion; they should not be simple yes/no questions.
• [2] When leading a discussion, the aim should be to encourage class
members to share diverse perspectives related to a given question.
Discussion leaders are most successful when they: summarize the
responses that they receive for the benefit of the class, ask follow-up
questions, and add their own opinions when appropriate.

15. Group Practice Presentations
• Monday and Wednesday (3A) –sign up
• Tuesday and Thursday (3B) –sign up
• 4-7 minute presentations + Discussion
• Class time on Thursday (and possibly
Friday) (3B) to prepare
• Type 5 discussion questions and
submit them to be graded with your
presentation.

16. Article Choices
• Need a Parking Space? Look in Your Hand (Tech/new app) -easier
• Multitasking in the Car: Just Like Drunken Driving (Tech/experiment)
-medium
• Before Leaving The Bar, A Chance To Breathalyze (Tech/new device)
-medium
• For Their Children, Many E-Book Fans Insist on Paper (Tech/business)
-harder
• Fighting Childhood Obesity: It's A Family Affair (Health) -easier
• Online Education Grows Up, And For Now, It's Free (Education) -harder

17. Sign-Up Sheet
• Monday and Wednesday (3A) –sign up
• Tuesday and Thursday (3B) –sign up

18. Oral Summary Practice
Step 1
•Read one section of the article
•Stop, think about what you read
•Orally summarize section 1 with your group
(Continue to the end of the article, stopping and summarizing each section with your
partner)
Step 2
•Discuss and take notes on the main ideas and major subtopics with your group
•Decide what information to include in your oral summary
•Create note cards for your oral summary
Step 3
•Practice and time your oral summary
Step 4
•Create (and type) 5 discussion questions
Be sure to include:
Source
Hook
Main idea
Significant details
Paraphrase
Transitions/organization
Author’s ideas
(objective)
Conclusion

19. HW for Thursday (3B)
• VP 1 Group Work Due (assign groups and
roles) Print out handout from the blog.
• Continue preparing for your practice
newspaper presentation

20. 3B Vocabulary Groups
Group 1
Adriano Academic Usage Expert
Ali General Usage Expert
Khalifa Trends Expert
Abdulrahman Origin and Examples
Expert
Group 2
Katia Academic Usage Expert
Rika General Usage Expert
Mohammed
Almaghlouth
Trends Expert
Buthaina Origin and Examples
Expert
Group 3
Sae Mi Academic Usage Expert
Hussain General Usage Expert
Tahini Trends Expert
Oday Origin and Examples
Expert
Group 4
Fares Academic Usage Expert
Gurcan General Usage Expert
Saeed Alloghani
Trends Expert
Ricardo Origin and Examples
Expert
Group 5
Francesca Academic Usage Expert
Al Hasan General Usage Expert
Meng Trends Expert
Saeed Alnuaimi Origin and Examples
Expert
Yong Won Academic Usage
Expert
Soud General Usage Expert
Do in class
Trends Expert
together
Mohamed
Almojel
Origin and Examples
Expert

21. 3A Vocabulary Groups
Group 1
Zhicheng Academic Usage Expert
Hadel Alajmi General Usage Expert
Mohammed Alfahli Trends Expert
Hala Origin and Examples
Expert
Group 2
Mohammed
Alghfeli
Academic Usage Expert
Mansour General Usage Expert
Ryan Trends Expert
Abdulmalik Origin and Examples
Expert
Group 3
Brenda
Academic Usage Expert
Hadil General Usage Expert
Abdullah Trends Expert
Mohammed Johar Origin and Examples
Expert
Group 4
Sukyeong
Academic Usage Expert
Rita General Usage Expert
Medhat Trends Expert
Talal Origin and Examples
Expert
Group 5
Ali
Academic Usage Expert
Hassan General Usage Expert
Kholood Trends Expert
Hailey Origin and Examples
Expert
Firas Academic Usage
Expert
Nauf General Usage Expert
Abdulraheem Trends Expert
Sung Jun +
Mohammed Al-
Manai
Origin and Examples
Expert