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Assignment A
Text 2 – Lower Intermediate

 This part of the assignment focuses on stage 2 of a lower-intermediate reading lesson.
 You should show what you would do for the vocabulary pre-teaching stage of the lesson.
 Include any references necessary in the bibliography template. See 'Referencing' document for advice on what is required.
 Read 'Advice on Approaching this Assignment' before you begin work on this template.
 Class: Lower intermediate (B1), 13 young learners, age range 12-14.
These students attend EFL classes because their parents are keen for them to have extra English lessons in addition to what their
state schools provide. Many of them resent having to come to language school, but you have found you can engage them if you
make the lessons fun and interesting.
Fortnite – a pleasure or a problem?

Fortnite is an online video game made by a company called Epic Games. Players can fight enemies, collect materials and items,
and make buildings. The game has three different versions, known as 'modes'. The most popular mode is called ‘Battle Royale’.
In a battle royale, players start with no items, and collect weapons and other equipment as they play. Players try to remove other
players and survive until the end of the game. A Battle Royale begins with up to one hundred players. The last player left alive is
the winner.
Fortnite is extremely popular. It came out in 2017 and now has hundreds of millions of players. And Epic Games has made
hundreds of millions of dollars. Celebrities, such as the rapper, Drake, play the Battle Royale mode. Other people have become
celebrities because they play the game. Fortnite is one of many video games which is played competitively as an ‘esport.’ In
summer 2019, there was a lot of attention in the British media when the 15-year-old schoolboy, Jaden Ashman, won the second
prize in the first Fortnite World Cup. Jaden and his 21-year-old Dutch game partner, Dave Jong, shared a prize of 2.25 million US
dollars. Jaden's mother said she always tried to stop him wasting his time on the game.
The company sells a lot of game-related products, such as branded clothes and action figures. Players can buy additional
features for the game with Fortnite’s own currency; ‘V-bucks,’ which they can earn as they play the game. A popular additional
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feature is silly dances for the characters. Many people copy the game’s dances in real life. There are numerous videos of people
doing these dances on YouTube and other websites.
There are concerns about Fortnite. Parents and teachers worry about how much time children spend playing the game when
they should be doing schoolwork. Some believe that it is addictive. Items in the game are bought with V-bucks, but V-bucks can
be bought with real money. There are many reports of children spending their parents’ money on the game without permission.
Although the game is colourful and has a lighthearted style, some adults feel that it is too violent for children. After all, the Battle
Royale mode involves killing other player’s characters with guns and other weapons.
Lesson Aims:
 To extend and practise productive use of vocabulary for talking about computer games and associated topics.
 To further develop reading skills through short reading activities on skimming and intensive reading.
Lesson Outline:
 These children are not keen on reading, but quite enjoy learning new vocabulary and interactive games.
 You have decided to place more focus on the vocabulary and speaking activities and will allocate timings roughly as follows:
1. Lead into topic (warmer) - 10 mins
2. Vocabulary pre-teaching (Presentation and short practice task) - 25 mins
3. First reading - 4 mins
4. Second reading - 9 mins
5. Follow-on activity (communicative speaking task) - 12 mins
You need to select 10 vocabulary items for pre-teaching and show how you would present two of those items in stage 2.
1. Vocabulary Pre-Teaching Planning Table
 In this table, show ten items from the text to pre-teach. The table is not a handout for the students.
 Read 'Advice on Approaching Assignment A' before you begin work on this table.
How Meaning will be Pronunciation
Meaning Conveyed to Students, Concept Questions Grammatical and IPA transcription
Item
(General definition) including Language- (if needed) Other Information AND
Graded Definition word stress pattern
Versions A particular form of I will explain, beginning with Do you think it is Versions = Plural /ˈvɜːʃən/
something differing in the synonym 'type' and giving necessary to have Version = Noun form
Oo
certain respects from an some examples. different versions of
earlier form or other forms something ?
of the same type of thing. After explaining, I will give a
couple of examples:
The latest version of YouTube.
Different versions of an app.
I saw the original version.
Language graded Definition

for B2:
One form of something that is
slightly different to other
forms of the same thing.
(Cambridge Learners
Dictionary)
Extremely To a very great degree. I will explain, beginning with To what degree do you Adverb /ɪkˈstriːmli/
the synonym 'very' and giving like your crush ? - An
oOo
some examples. extreme degree.
After explaining, I will give a

couple of examples:
To be extremely beautiful.
Everyone is studying
extremely hard.
Language graded Definition
for B1:
very, or much more than
usual.
(Cambridge Learners
Dictionary)
Attention Notice taken of someone Will explain using pictures of What do you do to get Noun /əˈtenʃən/
or something; the things that stand out. For the attention of oOo
regarding of someone or instance, a picture with grey someone that you like ?
something as interesting balloons but has one red
or important. balloon that stands out.
(Illustrating that we will focus
our attention to the red
balloon).
Language-Graded definition
for B1:
the state of watching, listening
to, or thinking about
something carefully or with
interest.
(Cambridge Learners
Dictionary)
Currency A system of money in Explain by using examples of Name the currency used Noun /ˈkʌrənsi/
general use in a particular the currencies used in in 'Any country' . Ooo
country. different countries.
Examples:
South Africa – Rand
South Korea – Won
Nigeria – Naira
USA – Dollars.
Language-Graded Definition
for B1:
the units of money used in a
particular country.
(Cambridge Learners
Dictionary)
Character(s) A person in a novel, play Example: a cartoon character. Name a few characters /ˈkærəktər/
or film. Elicit through naming in your favourite film ? Characters = Plural
examples of different Character = Noun form Ooo
characters in various movies
and/or story.
For instance, in the story
'Little Red Riding Hood', we
have Little Red Riding Hood,
her grandmother, the bad
wolf.
B1:
a person in a book, film, etc.
(Cambridge Learners
Dictionary)
Although In spite of the fact that; Explain starting with Create a sentence using Conjunction /ɔːlˈðəʊ/
even though. synonyms, 'despite, however' the word 'although'. Oo
and follow with examples.
Examples include:
It was a nice meal, although I
have had better.
for B1:
despite the fact that.
(Cambridge Learners
Dictionary)
Involves Have or include Explain by giving synonyms Which of the following Verb /ɪnˈvɒlv/
(something) as necessary such as 'including', 'count in', is involved in the oO
or integral part or result. 'affect'. process of baking a
biscuit ?
After explain, I will provide Eggs / Carrots
examples:
The job involves a lot of
paperwork.
The trip involves a lot of
walking.
Language Graded Definition

for B1:
To affect or include someone
or something in an activity.
(Cambridge Learners
Dictionary)
Permission The act of officially Explain by giving synonyms Can you take someone's Noun /pəˈmɪʃən/
allowing someone to do a such as 'consent', 'to allow'. property without asking oOo
particular thing. for permission ?
After explain, I will provide
examples:
We have permission to play
that game.
He has permission to stay in
the country for one more year.
Language Graded Definition

for B1:
If you give someone
permission to do something,
you allow them to do it.
(Cambridge Learners
Dictionary)
Silly Having or showing a lack Explain by portraying pictures Can you make a silly Adjective /ˈsɪli/
of common sense or of silly faces. face ? Oo
judgement.
After that, I will proceed by
providing examples:
I feel silly in this hat.
That is a silly game.
for B1:
Stupid/ small and not
important.
(Cambridge Learners
Dictionary)
Style A distinctive appearance, Illustrate by making use of What is very important Noun /staɪl/
typically determined by the pictures of a person dressed in to a fashion designer ? ooo
principles according to different styles.
which something is
designed. Then further explain with
synonyms (design,manner,
approach, mode) and
examples:
He wants to bring in a new
style of management.
She had her cut in a really
nice style.
for B1:
A way of designing hair,
clothes, furniture, etc
(Cambridge Learners
Dictionary)
2. Vocabulary Pre-Teaching – Presentation Materials
 In this space, insert any materials you would use: e.g., visual aids, worksheets, what you would write on the board, etc.
 If you use images, do not use more than 6. These do not need to be the actual size you would use in the classroom.
 If you prefer, you can submit the images in a separate document, but please label them clearly IMAGES FOR VOCABULARY.
 You do not need to devise the practice task.
3. Teacher Language for Teaching Two Items
 This part of the assignment is set to enable us to assess your language grading, eliciting, pronunciation teaching and concept checking.
 You must show:
 The language you would use for presenting 2 of your selected vocabulary items that could not be explained using only pictures.
 Present what you would say in dialogue form including some expected student responses.
Example
A) Elicit and Explain
T: Does anyone know a word that means very very interested in something in a strange way?
S1: fascinated?
T: That's a good suggestion, yes. But the word I'm thinking of also means fascinated in a strange way, like when someone is really really
interested in a famous person – more interested than normal. Always thinking about them. (Teacher puts on an 'obsessive' face.)
S2: Obsessing?
T: Great! That's it! But not obsessing – different ending. Anyone?
S2: Obsessed.
T: That's it. Well done. To be obsessed and what preposition comes after it? Lina?
Lina: With?
T: Great. To be obsessed with someone or something (writes on board). Everyone repeat 'obsessed with.'
B) Teach the Pronunciation
Class: obsessed with
T: Good. How many syllables are in obsessed?
S3: Two
T: Yes, and where's the stress, first or second syllable? Obsessed
S1: Second.
T: Great! Again, everyone: obsessed with
Class: obsessed with, obsessed with
C) Concept Check
T: Well done! So if I say 'Jamal is obsessed with his neighbour', is that normal or strange? Samia?
Samia: It's strange.
T : That's right. Martin, how would you feel if someone is obsessed with you?
Martin: I think I will be nervous!
N.B. If you do not use direct speech, you will be required to resubmit the whole assignment.
 In this space, give the language you could use for presenting two of your vocabulary items which need to be concept checked.
 Show how you would elicit, explain, concept check and teach the pronunciation.
 Each item should be approximately 200 words.
ITEM 1
T: Can someone tell me what is it that we use when we want to buy something ?
Class: Money ?
T: Yes that is correct. Now what is the general term that we use to call the different 'monies' used in other countries ?
Belinda: Currency?
T: Exactly! That is the word. So what currency is used in this country ? (Suppose we are in India)
Class: Rupee
T: That is wonderful.
T: Now, can the whole class tell me how many syllables are in the word 'currency' ?
Class: Three!!
T: Perfect. And where is the word stressed? First, second or third syllable ?
Linda: The third syllable ?
T: Nice try but that is incorrect. Let us all say the word whilst breaking it in each syllable...
Class: Cur-Ren-Cy
T: Okay, now where is the word stressed ?
Tom: First Syllable
T: Good work.
T: So if I were to say that the currency used in America is the Rand, would that be correct ?
Harry: No, it is the American Dollar.
T: Precisely! Great job everyone. Give yourselves a hand of applause.
Everyone claps!!!
ITEM 2
T: What do we need to ask for before taking something that belongs to someone else ?
Harry: I think that would be 'permission'.
T: Correct, and can someone name another word for 'permission' ?
Regina: Consent.
T: That is good, at least I know my learners do have manners. (everyone laughs)
T: How many syllables do we find in the word 'permission' ?

Class: Three
T: Alright, and where is the word stress? The first, second or third syllable ?
Jerry: Second syllable!
T: Love the confidence. That is correct.
T: So Lindy, how would you ask for permission if you are to borrow a pencil from Jerry ?
Lindy: I would say, 'Jerry, please lend me your pencil.'
T: That is good. Well done everyone !
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Assignment A

Text 2 – Lower Intermediate

Fortnite – a pleasure or a problem?

Language graded Definition

After explaining, I will give a

Language Graded Definition

Language Graded Definition

T: How many syllables do we find in the word 'permission' ?

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