Mr.DohertyBuildsHisIdealLifeJimDoherty.pptVIP

Contents Objectives Pre-class Work Warm-ups Background Information Some factual questions Objectives Comprehension 1.1 language 1.2 theme 2. Appreciation Pre-class Work Warm-ups Background Information Some factual questions What problem did the author have in quitting his job? What finally made him come to such a decision? According to the author, what special qualities are required in order to ensure a happy country life? What was the author’s ultimate goal of moving to the country? Was he happy with his life there? Text Analysis Text Analysis Vocabulary Important phrases and expressions Collocations of verbs and nouns Activities: Illustration Blank-filling Paraphrasing Translation Important phrases and expressions get by provide somebody with something go picnicking / fishing / hunting / shopping / skating / skiing spend some time doing something Important phrases and expressions be busy with on the whole be prepared to do something on a tight budget be involved in a feeling of sorrow a sense of pride watch somebody doing something spend some time doing something Examples: Three months ago when it was 30 below, we spent two miserable days dragging firewood up the river. (Para. 4) In between these jobs, I manage to spend 50 to 60 hours a week writing articles I sell to magazines and newspapers. (para. 5) Collocations of verbs and nouns Three months from now, it will be 95 above and we will be ____ corn, ____ strawberries and ____ chickens. (para. 4) Later this month, we’ll ____ the orchard, ____ the barn, ____ the garden and ____ the hen house before the new chicks arrive. (para. 4) The names of the fruits and vegetables cherries, raspberries, strawberries, peas, beans, corn tomato juice, grape juice, plums, jams, jellies potato, squash, pumpkin, apple, pear (para.7) Organization Topic sentences (para. 2 – para. 4) Time order (para. 6 – para. 9) Transitions (para. 2 – para. 5) Topic Sentences It’s a self-reli