1. Are You a Pessimist or an Optimist?

Do you choose the glass half empty or full? (ask sts to brainstorm vocabulary for pessimists and optimists
characteristics)
Work in groups and decide what are the pros and cons of being pessimist or optimist.

Optimist: always think the world

is a great place.

Pessimist: is the opposite of

optimist.

(WCFB)
a. Listen to two people talking. Fill in the blanks. Check your answers with a partner.
Our team is playing an important game tonight. ___Theyll ______.
Were late for the show. ___Well _____________it__.
Im applying for a new job. __You wont_____________it___.
My mother is taking a trip next week to the Bahamas. ______Shell___________.
I told something private to my co-worker. ____Hell_____________to everyone_____.
I heard in the news the economy is improving. __It wont___________________.

b. Will/Wont + base form (predictions) (clarify the form ask CCQs)

We use will to make predictions about the future.
Were going to visit my family in Canada. Im sure youll have a great time.
The kids are planning to play in the garden. The weather wont be nice.
The optimist says:
A. youll enjoy it. B. Itll be beautiful C. hell be alright
My father is going to the doctor next week. Dont worry___________.
Im reading the book you gave me. Im sure _____________.
Im buying a new home. Great! _________________.

c. Now work with a partner and change the sentences in activity 1/a like an optimist would talk.
(WCFB, elicit and correct errors)

2. a. Practice pronunciation of contractions ll and wont with the following verbs. Take turns with your
partner practicing. (monitor groups, elicit pronunciation errors)
miss, cancel, finish + I/you/he/she/it/we/they will
ll
3. SPEAKING
- I/you/he/she/it/we/they will not
Work in a group and interview each other:
Are you a positive thinker?
Are you optimistic or pessimistic about the future?
Why?
What do you hope for your own future? (WCFB)