Grammar: Students will learn and practice "reported speech," focusing on how to correctly transform direct speech into reported speech. They'll cover the changes in pronouns, tense, and time/place expressions that occur when statements, questions, and commands are reported.
Listening: Through a video featuring a mock job interview with Donald Trump, students will hone their listening skills by identifying the questions asked and Trump's responses. They will listen for specific phrases and concepts to later use in practice exercises involving reported speech.
Speaking: Students will engage in discussions around public speaking, personal experiences with giving speeches or presentations, and opinions on the qualities that make a good speaker. They will also express thoughts on the content of the video, using reported speech to relay information and opinions discussed in the video.
Vocabulary: Vocabulary development will center on terms related to public speaking, political campaigns, and job interviews. This includes phrases used in the context of providing and asking for advice, describing personal strengths and weaknesses, and discussing job-related aspirations and qualifications.
Homework: Homework assignments will reinforce the use of reported speech through a variety of exercises. Students will transform sentences from direct to reported speech, correct mistakes in reported speech statements, and respond to questions about personal views on topics using reported speech. Activities will also include vocabulary exercises related to the themes discussed in class.