different aspects of descriptions, and looking at words that modify the meaning of adjectives. 1. Give some example sentences about someone in your own family. Students then write their sentences. Encourage them to include some of the adjectives they covered in Unit 6. Students read their sentences to the rest of the class, or in groups if you have a big class. 2. Answer the questions about your sentences. Then have students do the same about theirs. 3. Focus attention on the photo of Joe and elicit initial impressions of him. Have students read the text through quickly and answer the question. Answer The writer admires everything about Uncle Joe. 4. Read the task instructions with the class. Ask students to read the first paragraph again and mark the text accordingly. Check that they have coded the text correctly (see Answers below) before they continue the task in pairs. Encourage them to use the context to help them with new vocabulary or to use a dictionary if appropriate. Monitor and help as necessary. Check the answers. Answers My Crazy Unde Joe Of all my relatives, I like my Uncle Joe the best. He’s my mother’s much younger brother. He was only nine when I was born, so he’s been more like a big brother to me than an uncle. He is in his mid-20s now and he is always so fun to be with. He studied at a drama school in California, and then he moved to New York a year ago to try his luck in the theater. He shares an apartment with three other aspiring actors, and he works as a waiter and a part-time DJ. He’s passionate about his music, it’s called House Music, and it’s a kind of electronic dance music. When he “deejays,” he goes completely wild, waving his arms and yelling at the crowds. His enthusiasm is infectious. He’s absolutely great! I’m proud that he’s my uncle. Also, I think he is really good-looking. He’s pretty tall with dark hair, and twinkly, dark brown eyes. He’s had a lot of girlfriends, but I don’t think there is anyone particularly special at the moment. He has a great relationship with his roommates, they are always laughing and
different aspects of descriptions, and looking at words that modify the meaning of adjectives. 1. Give some example sentences about someone in your own family. Students then write their sentences. Encourage them to include some of the adjectives they covered in Unit 6. Students read their sentences to the rest of the class, or in groups if you have a big class. 2. Answer the questions about your sentences. Then have students do the same about theirs. 3. Focus attention on the photo of Joe and elicit initial impressions of him. Have students read the text through quickly and answer the question. Answer The writer admires everything about Uncle Joe. 4. Read the task instructions with the class. Ask students to read the first paragraph again and mark the text accordingly. Check that they have coded the text correctly (see Answers below) before they continue the task in pairs. Encourage them to use the context to help them with new vocabulary or to use a dictionary if appropriate. Monitor and help as necessary. Check the answers. Answers My Crazy Unde Joe Of all my relatives, I like my Uncle Joe the best. He’s my mother’s much younger brother. He was only nine when I was born, so he’s been more like a big brother to me than an uncle. He is in his mid-20s now and he is always so fun to be with. He studied at a drama school in California, and then he moved to New York a year ago to try his luck in the theater. He shares an apartment with three other aspiring actors, and he works as a waiter and a part-time DJ. He’s passionate about his music, it’s called House Music, and it’s a kind of electronic dance music. When he “deejays,” he goes completely wild, waving his arms and yelling at the crowds. His enthusiasm is infectious. He’s absolutely great! I’m proud that he’s my uncle. Also, I think he is really good-looking. He’s pretty tall with dark hair, and twinkly, dark brown eyes. He’s had a lot of girlfriends, but I don’t think there is anyone particularly special at the moment. He has a great relationship with his roommates, they are always laughing and
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