The Voice Behind New York’s Classic Rock Radio

Grammar: Students will learn and practice the use of present tenses, including the present simple and present continuous, to discuss routines, activities happening now, permanent states, and habitual actions. They will distinguish between the uses of these tenses in various contexts.

Listening: Students will improve their listening comprehension through a video about Ken Dashow, the voice of New York’s classic rock radio station. They will listen for details about his daily routine, passion for classic rock, and how his work impacts listeners.

Speaking: Students will engage in discussions about their routines at work, comparing their experiences with those of Ken Dashow. They'll also discuss the impact of passion on work and how routines can influence job satisfaction, using present tenses to articulate their thoughts.

Vocabulary: The lesson introduces vocabulary related to radio broadcasting, classic rock, and work routines, such as "classic rock guru," "airwaves," "passionate," "dream job," and phrases associated with radio broadcasting. Students will learn to use these terms in discussions about their preferences and routines.

Homework: Homework exercises are designed to reinforce the lesson's focus on present tenses and vocabulary. Students will complete sentences with correct words based on definitions, fill in blanks using the correct form of verbs, correct sentences that misuse present tenses, and choose correct options in sentences that describe daily activities and opinions about work and hobbies.