Surefire English Volume 02 2014

Surere English
By Paul Hefford & Dean Larsen
Ignite Conversations with Your Students
...Naturally
The Silver Bullet CONVERSATION GUIDE for ESL Teachers
TABLE OF TOPICS
Dating
Part I: Lets Talk About the Picture ................................................................................ 8 Part II: Take the Survey and Talk About It ..................................................................... 9 Part III: Share Your Opinions .......................................................................................... 11
Family Friends Hobbies
Part I: Lets Talk About the Picture ...............................................................................12 Part II: Take the Survey and Talk About It ....................................................................13 Part III: Share Your Opinions ..........................................................................................15 Part I: Lets Talk About the Picture ...............................................................................16 Part II: Take the Survey and Talk About It ....................................................................17 Part III: Share Your Opinions ......................................................................................... 20 Part I: Lets Talk About the Picture ...............................................................................21 Part II: Take the Survey and Talk About It ................................................................... 22 Part III: Share Your Opinions ......................................................................................... 24
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Movies Music
Part I: Lets Talk About the Picture .............................................................................. 25 Part II: Take the Survey and Talk About It ................................................................... 26 Part III: Share Your Opinions ......................................................................................... 28 Part I: Lets Talk About the Picture .............................................................................. 29 Part II: Take the Survey and Talk About It ................................................................... 30 Part III: Share Your Opinions ......................................................................................... 32
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TABLE OF TOPICS
School
Part I: Lets Talk About the Picture .............................................................................. 33 Part II: Take the Survey and Talk About It ................................................................... 34 Part III: Share Your Opinions ......................................................................................... 36
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Social Media
Part I: Lets Talk About the Picture .............................................................................. 37 Part II: Take the Survey and Talk About It ................................................................... 38 Part III: Share Your Opinions .........................................................................................40
Video Games Sports
Part I: Lets Talk About the Picture ...............................................................................41 Part II: Take the Survey and Talk About It ................................................................... 42 Part III: Share Your Opinions ......................................................................................... 44
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Part I: Lets Talk About the Picture .............................................................................. 45 Part II: Take the Survey and Talk About It ................................................................... 46 Part III: Share Your Opinions ......................................................................................... 49
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ABOUT THIS BOOK

If you want to improve the English speaking skills of your middle / high school ESL students, then this is the perfect book for you. Ignite your class conversations easily and effectively with SureFire English, co-written by Dean Larsen and Paul Hefford. This book will instantly engage them in quality conversation based on practical and relatable topics for teenagers learning English. The lessons in this book can be taught in 1 hour blocks and will ignite conversation with your students - naturally. The format of these lessons allows you, the teacher, to begin the conversations with absolutely no prep work. Both you AND your students will always have something fun to talk about in your next English conversation class. Enjoy the Book!
Attention Students
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How to Teach With This Book

The lessons in this book are not in the typical quiz or repetition format. They are designed to strike instant conversation and guide your middle / high school students through engaging discussion. We encourage ESL instructors to follow 4 best practices when teaching these lessons: 1. Have your students download their own copy of this book to use in class. 2. Engage students in meaningful discussion. 3. Prompt students to speak often about their experiences. 4. Correct students spoken English mistakes.
TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS
Part I: Lets Talk About the Picture
Warm students up to the lesson in Part One by asking the 5 simple starter questions about the picture. Encourage them to be creative and always use complete sentences when responding to the questions. Remember: There are no right or wrong answers.
Part II: Take the Survey & Talk About It

Step 1: Give students 5 minutes alone to answer the 10 survey questions about the topic. Step 2: After completing the survey, students should be prepared to share and compare their responses with the class. Go through all 10 questions and ask follow up questions. Prompt students to even ask each other questions.
Part III: Share Your Opinions

Go through the questions in order and have each student ask another student a question. Facilitate the conversation and encourage discussion.
ADDITIONAL TIPS
A llow your students at least 5 minutes alone to answer the questions in Parts I, II, & III before starting a speaking exercise. S ome survey questions (in Part II) can have more than one answer. There are no correct or incorrect answers. Encourage your students to do 75% of the talking. D ont explain the meaning of new words. Use spoken examples of new expressions and grammar. Ask your students questions so they can understand the meaning through context. Try to complete each lesson topic in a 60 minute class (if possible).
Attention Students
Download your free copy of this book at: www.surereenglish.com
Or scan the QR code below:
Dating
Discuss these questions as a group:
1. Whats inside the bike basket? 2. Which country do you think they are in? 3. What brands of sunglasses are they wearing? 4. Where do you think the man is going? 5. How do you know theyre a couple?
Dating
Part II: Take the Survey and Talk About It
Answer the 10 question survey below then discuss your responses with your instructor and classmates.
1. Whats your favourite place to go on a date? Movie theater Concert Restaurant Park Amusement park Ski park Bowling center Billiard hall Nightclub Skating rink Other
2. How many blind dates have you had? 0 1-3 4-8 9-15 16 +
3. On a rst date, who should pay the bill? Man Woman The couple should split the bill. 4. Describe someone you had a crush on. Who? When? Where? Why?
5. How many dates should a couple have before getting engaged? 1-3 4-8 9-15 15+
6. Would you feel bad if you dont have a date on Valentines Day? Yes No 7. How old should someone be before their parents let them date? 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 +
8. Where are the best places to meet someone to date? (choose 3) Online School Work At a wedding At a funeral Birthday party Church Other
9. Whats most important when considering dating someone? (choose 3) Looks Financial status Desire to have children Religion Race Sense of humour Similar interests Whether or not they like pets Similar housekeeping standards Smoker / non-smoker Sense of fashion Culture Like the same kind of music as you Like the same kind of foods as you Other
10. Is age difference important when dating? Absolutely Sort of Not at all
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Dating
ating customs can vary greatly from country to country. Regardless of where you live, dating marks a clear transition from childhood to adolescence. However, dating is often awkward because as teenagers we try so hard to impress our date that we forget to be ourselves. When was the last time you went on a date and what made it magical or disappointing? This lesson will improve your English and provide insight into western dating practices and tips on how to have better rst dates.
Go through the questions below and have each student ask another student a question.
1. What are they doing in the picture? 2. How would you describe how they feel? 3. What season would you say it is? 4. What ethnicity is the woman? 5. How do people in your country feel about interracial dating in general? 6. Have you ever dated someone from another race? 7. Would you be open to dating someone of another race? 8. Would your parents support your decision if you chose to date someone from another race? 9. Would you tease a sibling or close friend if they dated someone from another race? 10. Do you think your opinion will change as you get older?
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Family
1. What kind of game are they playing? 2. Do you think the woman is pregnant? 3. How many generations are in this family? 4. Why is nobody sitting on the sofa? 5. What board games do you enjoy playing?
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Family
1. How many people are in your immediate family? 2-3 4-5 6-7 8-10 10 +
2. Are you the youngest, middle, or oldest child?
3. How many brothers and sisters do you have? Brothers Sisters 4. What do your parents do for a living? Mother Father 5. What kind of jobs did your grandparents have? Grandmother Grandfather
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6. How often do you get together with your extended family? (cousins, aunts, uncles) Once a week Once a month 7. What town or city is your family originally from? Once a year Seldom
8. What pressures do you have from your family? (choose all that apply) Study hard Get married Go to church Get a part-time job Go to university Take care of siblings Take care of parents/grandparents Volunteer in the community Do chores Take care of your appearance Other
9. What activities do you do with your family? (choose the 3 most frequent) Going out to dinner Going to the park Watching TV Going to the movies Playing video games Shopping Playing sports or games Something else
10. Tell us about a family vacation or trip you once took?
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Family
amily is everything. We depend on family and our family depends on us. However, in recent years the traditional family unit has changed especially in western society. There are now families with adopted dren, step-children, step-fathers, gle parents and same-sex parents. would you describe your family chilsinHow unit?
This lesson will improve your English and give you a chance to discuss your family members and how they impact your life.
Go through the questions in order and have each student ask another student a question.
1. How many people do you see? 2. Whats underneath these people? 3. Whos on the bottom of the people pile? 4. Do they look like a family? Why or why not? 5. How do you feel about adoption? 6. Do you know someone who is adopted? 7. Do you think a couple should be able to adopt a child of another race? 8. How much does it cost to adopt a child? 9. Would you consider adopting someday (regardless of whether you could have biological children)? 10. Who do you believe interracial adoption benets the most - the children, parents, or both?
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Friends
1. How can you tell what season it is? 2. Why is the man wearing a face mask? 3. What do you think of the womans hat? 4. Why are the two women giving the peace sign? 5. Do own any clothing made of real animal fur?
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Friends
1. How many close friends do you have? 1 2 3 4 5 6+
2. What do you and your close friends have in common? Family background Neighborhood School Sports team Same hobbies Our parents are friends Same musical interests Other
3. How many years have you known your best friend? 1 year or less 2-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years
4. Where have you traveled with any of your friends? To a lake To the mountains To the sea To the beach To a foreign country To a ski resort To a desert To an island Other
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5. If your friend borrowed $100 from you and didnt pay you back, what would you do? Defriend him/her Remain friends, but demand the money back right away Ask for the money back, but in small amounts over time Forget about the money and remain friends Other
6. There is a saying that the best way to lose a friend is to share an apartment with him/her. Do you agree or disagree? Agree Disagree 7. Can someone still be close friends with their ex-boyfriend or girlfriend? Yes No 8. Friends drift apart for many reasons. Have your friendships dissolved because of any of these reasons below? (choose all that apply) My friend moved to a different neighborhood My friend moved to a different school My friend developed different interests than me My friend found new friends My friend started dating someone I really liked My friend was untrustworthy Other
9. Rank these 4 important qualities in your best friends from 1 (most important) to 4 (least important). Sense of humor Loyalty Honesty 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Generosity 1 2 3 4
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10. Whats something you have in common with your best friend? Whats a big difference between you? Something in common Big difference
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Friends
e all need friends but most would agree that having one or two close friends is more meaningful than having 100 so called friends on Facebook. Friends come and go and keeping friendships is never easy as we drift apart because of life changes. Who are your friends and how did you become friends? This lesson will improve your English and get you thinking about what makes a good friend and how you can become a better one.
1. Whats the girl reaching for? 2. What do you think of her black ngernails? 3. Who do you think shes with? 4. Do you think shell regret doing this later? 5. How many hours a day do you spend with peers (outside of school or work)? 6. What do you enjoy most about being with your peers? 7. Have you been been pressured by peers to do something outside of your comfort zone? 8. If yes, what kinds of things? Smoking, drinking, drugs, shoplifting, skipping school, breaking rules? 9. Do you regret you gave in to peer pressure? 10. What are the the greatest peer pressures for teenagers in your country?
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Hobbies
1. How would you describe their relationship? 2. Does the elderly man look comfortable? 3. Who do you think is winning the board game? 4. How long do you think it will take to nish the game? 5. Do you and your parents or grandparents share similar hobbies?
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Hobbies
1. Whats your hobby? Reading Building models Gardening Comic book collecting Stamp collecting Winemaking Magic Scrapbooking Doll collecting Learning languages Coin collecting Sports card collecting DVD collecting (movies) CD collecting (music) Playing a muscical instrument Writing Cooking Painting or Drawing Other
2. How many hours a week do you spend on your hobby? 1 hour 2-3 hours 4-5 hours 6-7 hours 8 + hours
3. How long have you practiced your hobby? A year A couple of years Several years
4. Which hobbies are the most popular in your country? (name three) 1. 2. 3.
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5. What hobby would you like to try?
6. Do you and your friends share any hobbies? Yes No 7. Do you think learning English is a hobby, or just work? Its a hobby Its work 8. How much money do you spend a month on your hobby? $5 $10 $20 $50 $100 $200 $500 More than $500
9. Why do you have hobbies? (choose 2) Develop creativity Gain condence Meet friends Free time Relieve stress Have fun New opportunities Dont know
10. What prevents you from doing your hobby? Fear of what others will think Too expensive Unwilling to try something new alone Its not available in my country Not enough time Other
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Hobbies
ost of us are curious to learn new things and explore our interests. When were not in school or spending time with friends and family we pursue hobbies. Are your spare moments consumed by video games and television or do you have a hobby that youre passionate about and share this interest with others? This lesson will improve your English and give you a chance to share your hobbies with your classmates and learn theirs.
1. Whats the man doing? 2. What do you think of his tattoos? 3. What types of tattoos can you see on his body? 4. Do you have tattoos or know anybody who does? 5. Would you like to have a tattoo? If so, of what? 6. In your culture are tattoos acceptable? 7. Do you think getting and collecting tattoos is a hobby? 8. Would your family and friends still respect you if you had a tattoo? 9. Can employers turn down someone for a job because they have tattoos? 10. Do you think most people who get at tattoo regret it when they get older?
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Movies
1. Does the movie theatre appear full? 2. What type of movie would you say this is? 3. Can you tell if theyre on a date? 4. Whats the woman pointing at? 5. What type of snacks do you eat when youre at the movies?
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Movies
Answer the 10 question survey below then discuss your responses with your instructor and classmates..
1. How often do you go to the movies? Once a week Once a month Once a year Hardly ever
2. Do you turn off your cell phone when you go to the movie theatre? Yes No 3. What are your 3 all time favourite movies? 1. 2. 3. 4. Do you download movies from the Internet? Yes No 5. Who are your 2 favourite actors? 1. 2.
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6. What movie would you like to see?
7. Where do you like to sit in the movie theater? Front seats Middle seats Back seats Balcony
8. What foreign movie was banned in your country and why?
9. Do you think there is too much violence, nudity, or coarse language in movies? Yes No 10. Do you think the paparazzi should be allowed to stalk movie stars? Yes No
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Movies
ho doesnt love a great movie? Movies escape us from the monotony of our daily lives. They transport us instantly into the lives of our favourite actors as we follow their stories on the big screen. Movies make us laugh, they make us cry, they frighten us, or make us fearless. What kinds of movies do enjoy and why? This lesson will improve your English and get you talking about movies, a universal pastime for every culture at any age.
1. Describe whats going on in the picture. 2. Why are they both wearing sunglasses? 3. Where do you think they are coming from? 4. Do you hear more about negative experiences between movie stars and the paparazzi, or positive ones? 5. Should the actions of the paparazzi be allowed? Why or why not? 6. Should the paparazzi not be allowed to harrass celebrities with children? 7. How do the paparazzi put other people at risk or break laws just to get a celebrity picture? 8. D o you think celebrities should just accept the paparazzi? After all, its the price of being rich and famous. 9. Would you consider taking a part time job as a paparazzi in your country? 10. In the US theres a teenage boy who works part time in Los Angeles as a paparazzi. How would you feel if you were his mother?
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Music
1. Do you think this is a band rehearsal? 2. Whos leading the group in song? 3. Why is everybody distracted? 4. What type of guitar is the man playing? 5. What genre of music are they likely enjoying?
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Music
1. What kind of music do you like? Pop Heavy Metal Country and Western Alternative Jazz Classical Rock Other
2. Whos your favourite singer or group?
3. Have you been to a live musical concert? Yes No If yes, where was it and who performed?
4. How many CDs or songs have you downloaded? 1-10 10-20 30-50 50-100 100-300 300-500 500 1000
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5. How often do you visit the singing room? (Karaoke) Weekly Monthly 6. Whats your favourite song to sing? Quarterly Yearly
7. Have you ever sung in a school or church concert, or choir? Yes No 8. What instrument can you play (even a little bit)? Piano Guitar Drums Horns Violin Traditional instrument (from my country) Other
9. Have you ever taken private music lessons? Yes No 10. If someone in your family wanted to study music in college, would your parents support them? Yes No
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Music
usic. What would life be like with out it? The unforgettable melodies we hear get our feet tapping, have us humming, or singing aloud the lyrics to our favourite songs. Music makes us feel good - plain and simple. Wherever we go, whatever we do, we crave music and the therapy it offers. What kinds of music are you listening to these days? This lesson will improve your English and let you share your joy of music with your classmates.
1. Do you think hes using a free or paid download site? 2. Does he look like a student or employee? 3. What are the names of some popular download websites in your country? 4. Is it okay to download copyright protected music and music for personal use? 5. What are the top 3 reasons people choose illegal downloads? 6. Do you share content youve purchased and then upload it to torrent sites? 7. How does downloading mp3 music or movies hurt the creators and their industries? 8. Have you ever gotten a computer virus while downloading from a free website? 9. What is the ne or jail term in your country for downloading and/or distributing illegal content? 10. How would you feel if you created a song, a lm or an ebook and others stole it?
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School
1. What grade is this young man in? 2. What do you think hes studying? 3. What time of year do you think it is in this picture? Why? 4. How often do you visit the school library and what do you do there? 5. Is this a public school or a private school?
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School
1. Where did you go to elementary school?
2. Whats your favorite subject in school? (any grade) English History Math Science Physical Education Drama Art Other
3. What clubs do you belong to in school? Sports team Debate club Drama club Band Cheerleaders Art club Book club Language club Other
4. Tell us about your favorite teacher.
5. How much homework do you do every night? 30 minutes or less 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours More than 3 hours
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6. Whats your best memory of elementary or middle school? Friends Teachers Classes Clubs Other
7. Do you keep in touch with friends from elementary, middle, or high school? Yes No 8. What do you think of school uniforms? Love them Hate them Dont care 9. What can be done about bullying in schools? Nothing Something 10. Should students be allowed to rate teachers at the end of each school year? Yes what questions should they ask? No if no, why? Maybe Why are you undecided?
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School
chools allow us to learn. Its not enough to just read books; to fully understand things around us, we need instruction from teachers who have a greater understanding of the subjects we study. What do you enjoy most about school and how could your school experience be better? Are you excelling in some subjects while falling behind in others? This lesson will improve your English and let you share and compare your school life experiences with peers.
1. What does it say on the screen? 2. Who do you think wrote those words and why? 3. How would you respond to this message? Would you reply or delete it? 4. Have you ever received a message like this and what did you do about it? 5. Is cyber bullying a problem in your community? 6. Do you know someone in your community who has been bullied? 7. Have you ever been bullied? If yes, where did the bullying take place? 8. How do teachers deal with bullying in your countrys schools? 9. Should parents be held responsible (in a court of law) if their child bullies another child? 10. Do you have Pink Shirt Day in your school? (International Day Against Bullying)
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Social Media
1. Do you think this woman is checking her Facebook account? 2. Do you think its the weekend or a weekday? 3. How long will the couple do their separate activities? 4. Would you rather read the newspaper or spend time on Facebook? 5. Do you check your messages during family dinners?
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Social Media
1. Do you have a Facebook account? Yes No 2. How many friends or connections do you have in your social network? 10 25 50 100 200 500 1,000 5,000 +
3. How often do you check your social networking account(s)? Every 5 minutes Every 30 minutes Hourly Daily Weekly Monthly Almost never
4. What do you do MOST OFTEN in your social networks? Chat with friends Play games Post pictures Send messages and les Find connections Other
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5. What things do you NOT like about social media? Privacy issues Irrelevant advertising Spam posts Invites from people I dont know Cant delete my old posts easily Spam email Internet scams or phishing Other
6. Who do you accept friend requests from? People I know personally Friends of friends Anybody who wants to connect 7. What percentage of all your Facebook or LinkedIn friends do you actually meet in person at least once a year? 0% 10% 25% 50% 80% 100%
8. Should school teachers create Facebook pages to connect with their students? Yes No Maybe 9. Do you think Facebook will be around in 5 years? Why or why not? Yes No Perhaps 10. What other social media sites do you use besides Facebook?
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Social Media
ocial media has transformed the way we communicate with people. It brings like-minded people from around the world together, it keeps us abreast of news and events, and gives everyone a voice to be heard. How are you using social media? What do you like and not like about it? Do you feel its just a fad or is it here to stay? This lesson will improve your English and allow you to share your opinions on different social media and its future.
1. Whats the man doing on his computer? 2. Do you think hes a productive employee 3. Does you father work on a computer? 4. Do you sometimes use social media for school activities or assignments? 5. Are you distracted from your homework because of social media sites? 6. What do you share on social media? 7. Should employers disallow social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube? 8. If your parents allowed you to access only one social media site, which one would it? 9. Does your class or school have a Facebook page? 10. Have you seen the movie The Social Network? What did you think of it and the way Mark Zuckerberg was portrayed?
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Video Games
1. What brand of gaming console is this? 2. What kind of game do you think theyre playing? 3. Why is the man wearing his shoes in the living room? 4. How long do you think theyve been playing? 5. Do you play video games with family members?
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Video Games
1. How many hours per week do you play video or computer games? 1 hour 1-3 hours 3-5 hours 2. What types of gaming system do you own? X-box Wii PS3 Nintendo Desktop computer games App store games (mobile device) Other 5-7 hours 7-9 hours 9 or more hours
3. What types of video game genres do you play? Action adventure Music and party Puzzle Racing Role-playing Fighting Shooter Sports Strategy Simulation Educational Other
4. Where do you most like to play video games? At home At an Internet caf At a friends house At work At an arcade In the library Somewhere else
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5. Whats the last game you played, bought, or downloaded?
6. Do you prefer playing games to going out? Yes No Sometimes 7. Would you skip sleep or delay going to the bathroom, just to nish your game? Yes No 8. How much time do you normally spend per gaming session without taking a break? Less than 1 hour Less than 3 hours Less than 6 hours More than 10 hours
9. What type of video game would you like to buy next? Action adventure Music and Party Puzzle Racing Role-playing Fighting Shooter Sports Strategy Simulation Educational Other
10. Do your parents limit the amount of time you spend playing video games daily? Yes No
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Video Games
ids and adults love to play video games. Theres no shortage of gaming devices and genres to choose from that will entertain you for hours. Are you a big gamer or have you outgrown games completely? This lesson will improve your English and allow you to discuss your gaming choices and how addicting certain games can be for some people.
1. Do you think hes enjoying his video game? 2. What can you imagine going on inside this boys head? 3. Do you own a hand held video gaming device? 4. Do you think video game addiction is increasing or decreasing in teens? 5. How do video games lead to childhood obesity? 6. Do you own games where you have to move your body rather than just your thumbs? 7. Do you think violent video games cause aggression in teens? 8. What are some ways parents can monitor their kids gaming activity? 9. How can teachers compete with video games to make interesting classroom lessons? 10. How do you feel after playing video games? Frustrated, Excited, Tired, etc.?
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Sports
1. Do you think this eld is a good surface for playing soccer? 2. What are the odds the goal keeper will stop the ball? 3. Is the penalty shooter wearing soccer cleats or regular sneakers? 4. What position do you usually take when you play soccer and why? 5. Have you ever seen a live World Cup soccer match?
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Sports
1. Do you play sports with friends? Yes No 2. Do you play on a school sports team? Yes No 3. Whats the most popular team sport in your country? Soccer Baseball Cricket Basketball Football Rugby Another sport
4. What is your favorite team sport to play? Soccer Baseball Cricket Basketball Football Rugby Another sport
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5. How often do you watch your favorite professional sports team play on TV? Always Often Sometimes 6. Do you watch the Olympics? Yes No If no, why not? 7. Whats your favorite summer Olympic sport? Swimming Archery Track and Field Soccer Weigh lifting Volleyball Boxing Shooting Tennis Cycling Judo Water polo Fencing Gymnastics Golf Rugby Taekwondo Not mentioned
8. Whats your favorite winter Olympic sport? Downhill skiing Cross country skiing Freestyle skiing Ski jumping Snowboarding Bobsledding Luging Curling Ice hockey Speed skating Not mentioned
9. Do you think professional athletes are worth what they are paid? Yes Perhaps No
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10. Who are 3 most popular sports stars in your country? 1. 2. 3.
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Sports
othing pulls a country together faster than watching their national sports team compete on the global stage for an Olympic medal. Sports are the nest outlet for tness and competition in our backyards, ice rinks and school gymnasiums. Sporting events inspire athletes to perform at their highest levels to win while other fall short and lose, but not without trying. Do you enjoy playing sports or are you an armchair athlete? This lesson will improve your English and motivate you to get outside, get moving, and get playing.
1. What sport are these boys playing? 2. Does it appear that theyre ghting? 3. What violence in sports have you witnessed? 4. Do you think violence in sports is necessary? 5. Should professional athletes be ned or suspended if they commit an act of violence? 6. What sport do you feel is the most violent? 7. Do you watch ultimate ghtingon television? 8. How does violence increase the sale of tickets? 9. Have you ever been involved in a violent act when playing sports? 10. What do you think is the more common cause of violence in sports: competitiveness or bad sportsmanship?
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By Paul Hefford & Dean Larsen

Ignite Conversations with Your Students

The Silver Bullet CONVERSATION GUIDE for ESL Teachers

Family  Friends  Hobbies 

Video Games  Sports 

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Or scan the QR code below:

How to Teach With This Book

Part II: Take the Survey & Talk About It

Part III: Share Your Opinions

Or scan the QR code below:

Discuss these questions as a group:

Discuss these questions as a group:

2. Are you the youngest, middle, or oldest child?

10. Tell us about a family vacation or trip you once took?

Discuss these questions as a group:

1. How many close friends do you have? 1 2 3 4 5 6+

Discuss these questions as a group:

5. What hobby would you like to try?

Discuss these questions as a group:

6. What movie would you like to see?

8. What foreign movie was banned in your country and why?

Discuss these questions as a group:

2. Whos your favourite singer or group?

Discuss these questions as a group:

1. Where did you go to elementary school?

4. Tell us about your favorite teacher.

Discuss these questions as a group:

Discuss these questions as a group:

5. Whats the last game you played, bought, or downloaded?

Discuss these questions as a group:

10. Who are 3 most popular sports stars in your country? 1. 2. 3.

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