teachers 10 / SPOTLIGHT10_Ts_193-199

Module 1

1Focus Predicting the content based on the

title and picture

ñAsk Ss to read the title of the song and look at the picture. Elicit suggestions as to what the song may be about.

Suggested Answer Key

I think the title of the song refers to a relationship between two people probably two friends because the picture shows two young women smiling at each other.

ñPlay the recording. Ss listen and follow the song in their books and check.

2Focus Reading for specific information

Allow Ss some time to read the song again and elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Answer Key

According to the singer, a good friend is kind and is always there when you need them. He/She is also helpful, loyal and strong and always knows what to do.

3 a) Focus Personalising the topic/Talking

about the importance of friendship

In pairs Ss discuss how important friendship is to them. Ask some pairs to report back to the class.

(Ss’ own answers)

b) Focus Giving opinions on having many/

few friends

Ss discuss the question in the rubric in pairs, giving reasons. Monitor the discussion around the class, then ask some pairs to report back to the class.

Song Sheets

Suggested Answer Key

A:I think it’s good to have a lot of casual friends because then you will always have someone to go out with and spend time with.

B:I disagree. I think it’s much better to have a few close friends who you can trust and rely on. Casual friends are not as loyal as close friends and they may let you down or not be there for you when you need them.

A:Yes, but I have my family to rely on. I prefer to keep my friendships casual because close friends can make a lot of demands on you emotionally ... etc

Proverbs

4Focus Understanding English sayings

Read out the sayings and ask Ss if they can guess what they mean. Elicit explanations from various Ss around the class. Then ask Ss to suggest similar sayings they know from their L1. Allow Ss some time to come up with an example from their personal experience that illustrates the meaning of one of the sayings and elicit a variety of examples from Ss around the class.

Suggested Answer Key

Friends are flowers in the garden of life.

(Friends make life more beautiful just by being there.)

A friend in need is a friend indeed. (A friend who helps you when you really need help is a true friend.)

The best mirror is an old friend. (A person who has known you well for a long time can see things in you that you may not be able to see yourself.)

Once, I was in trouble and I needed help. My friend helped me when no one else would and showed that she was a really good friend.

Song Sheets

Module 2

1Focus Predicting the content based on the

title

ñExplain the task and ask Ss to look at the title and the words and phrases in the list. Elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Suggested Answer Key

I think the song is about valuing the things in life that don’t cost any money such as your health and your friends and family and not worrying about money and shopping.

ñPlay the recording. Ss listen and follow the song in their books and check.

2Focus Reading for specific information

Allow Ss some time to read the song again and elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Answer Key

According to the singer, we can’t buy love, happiness or health.

3Focus Personalising the topic/Discussing

the relationship between wealth and happiness

Ss discuss the questions in the rubric in pairs, giving reasons. Monitor the discussion around the class, then ask some pairs to report back to the class.

Suggested Answer Key

A:I would be very happy if I became rich. It would be fantastic! I would buy a big house for my family and a fantastic car and lots of things that I’d always wanted. How about you?

B:I don’t think I would be happier because my life would change in ways that I wouldn’t want it to. I would have to change my lifestyle because people would expect me to live and behave differently if I was a millionaire and I am quite happy the way I am … etc

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Proverbs

4Focus Understanding English sayings

Read out the sayings and ask Ss if they can guess what they mean. Elicit explanations from various Ss around the class. Then ask Ss to suggest similar sayings they know from their L1. Allow Ss some time to come up with an example from their personal experience that illustrates the meaning of one of the sayings and elicit a variety of examples from Ss around the class.

Suggested Answer Key

A fool and his money are easily parted. (If you are not wise you will waste your money on foolish things.)

A full cup must be carried steadily. (You should be careful to look after what you have so as not to waste or lose any of it.)

A great fortune in the hands of a fool is a great misfortune. (A foolish person will not use it wisely or put it to good use and it will be wasted.)

Module 3

1Focus Predicting the content based on the

title and pictures

ñAsk Ss to read the title of the song and look at the picture. Elicit suggestions as to what the song may be about.

Suggested Answer Key

I think the song is about your ambitions and plans for the future because the title seems to refer to finding your place in the world and the pictures show three different jobs (a florist, an artist and a carpenter).

ñPlay the recording. Ss listen and follow the song in their books and check.

2 a) Focus Reading for specific information

Allow Ss some time to read the song again and elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Answer Key

The singer’s advice is to find your place in the world and make the most of your life.

b) Focus Agreeing/Disagreeing with advice

Ss discuss the questions in the rubric in pairs giving reasons. Monitor the discussion around the class, then ask some pairs to report back to the class.

Suggested Answer Key

A:I agree with the singer because I think if you don’t know what you want to do with your life then you may miss opportunities or waste a lot of time doing worthless jobs until you figure out what you want to be.

B:Well, I think you should definitely make the most of your life but I don’t think you should have to fit yourself into a certain place or category because you should always be open to change … etc

3 Focus Personalising the topic/Talking about future ambitions

Ss discuss the question in the rubric in pairs, giving reasons. Monitor the discussion around the class, then ask some pairs to report back to the class.

(Ss’ own answers)

Proverbs

4Focus Understanding English sayings

Read out the sayings and ask Ss if they can guess what they mean. Elicit explanations from various Ss around the class. Then ask Ss to suggest similar sayings they know from their L1. Allow Ss some time to come up with an example from their personal experience that illustrates the meaning of one of the sayings and elicit a variety of examples from Ss around the class.

Suggested Answer Key

A place for everything, and everything in its place. (Order is a good thing.)

A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. (A plan that you can put into action straight away, even if it is not perfect, is better than no plan at all.)

Different strokes for different folks. (All people cannot live their lives the same way.)

Song Sheets

Module 4

1Focus Predicting the context of words/

phrases taken from the song

ñExplain the task and ask Ss to look at the title and the words and phrases in the list. Elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Suggested Answer Key

I think the title of the song refers to environmental awareness and I expect to hear the phrases within this context.

ñPlay the recording. Ss listen and follow the song in their books and check.

2 a) Focus Understanding the writer’s

attitude

Allow Ss some time to read the song again and elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Answer Key

The singer thinks we are killing the world by not recycling and buying things we don’t need.

b) Focus Understanding the writer’s

opinion

Elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Answer Key

The singer thinks we can save our planet by recycling our rubbish, by not buying things we don’t need and by doing everything we can to think green.

3Focus Giving a personal opinion on the

future of the planet

Ss discuss the question in the rubric in pairs, giving reasons. Monitor the discussion around the class, then ask some pairs to report back to the class.

Song Sheets

Suggested Answer Key

A:I think people are finally starting to realise that they must change the way they live to help the planet.

B:I think you’re right. After all, we can already see the effects of global warming.

A:I think many people have already started to do what they can to help such as recycling and saving energy.

B:In the future, I think we will all live in an environmentally friendly way and much of the damage we have done will be repaired.

A: I hope you’re right … etc

Proverbs

4Focus Understanding English sayings

Read out the sayings and ask Ss if they can guess what they mean. Elicit explanations from various Ss around the class. Then ask Ss to suggest similar sayings they know from their L1. Allow Ss some time to come up with an example from their personal experience that illustrates the meaning of one of the sayings and elicit a variety of examples from Ss around the class.

Suggested Answer Key

Things done cannot be undone. (You cannot change things that have already happened.)

If you’re not part of the solution, then you’re part of the problem. (By not helping to make things better, you are making things worse.)

Actions speak louder than words. (Doing something to help a situation is much better than talking about it.)

All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of today. (You must start something today if you want to see the benefits in the future.)

Module 5

1Focus Predicting the content based on the

title and pictures

ñAsk Ss to read the title of the song and look at the picture. Elicit suggestions as to what the song may be about.

Suggested Answer Key

I think the song is about free-time activities because the title refers to relaxation and the picture shows people white-water rafting and canoeing.

ñPlay the recording. Ss listen and follow the song in their books and check.

2Focus Understanding the writer’s attitude

Allow Ss some time to read the song again and elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Answer Key

The singer thinks holidays are necessary because we need a break from our daily routine and time to relax and have some fun.

3 a) Focus Personalising the topic/Talking

about your holiday activities

Ss discuss their holiday activities in pairs. Monitor the activity around the class, then ask some pairs to report back to the class.

Suggested Answer Key

A:I like to go on adventure holidays and do lots of different activities. What about you?

B:I prefer to relax on a beach and do very little on my holidays. etc

b)Focus Talking about the perfect holiday

Ss discuss the question in the rubric in pairs and come to an agreement about what sort of holiday would be perfect for both of them. Monitor the activity around the class and then ask some pairs to report back to the class.

Suggested Answer Key

A:I definitely like to do lots of activities when I’m on holiday so wherever we went there would have to be sports available.

B:Well, I like to lie on the beach and relax so it would have to be somewhere by the sea.

A:We could go to a seaside resort that had lovely sandy beaches as well as a wide range of water sports available as well.

B:Yes, that would be perfect. etc

Proverbs

4Focus Understanding English sayings

Read out the sayings and ask Ss if they can guess what they mean. Elicit explanations from various Ss around the class. Then ask Ss to suggest similar sayings they know from their L1. Allow Ss some time to come up with an example from their personal experience that illustrates the meaning of one of the sayings and elicit a variety of examples from Ss around the class.

Suggested Answer Key

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

(A person who works all the time and doesn’t take time to relax and have fun is a very boring person.)

He lives long who lives well. (If you live a well-balanced life, then you will live a long time.)

Live for today for tomorrow never comes.

(You should take the time to do the things you want to today otherwise you will never find the time to do them.)

Module 6

1Focus Predicting the content based on the

title and pictures

ñAsk Ss to read the title of the song and look at the picture. Elicit suggestions as to what the song may be about.

Suggested Answer Key

I think the song is about taking care of yourself in terms of diet and exercise because the title refers to taking care and the picture shows a woman ready to exercise with a bottle of water in her hand.

ñPlay the recording. Ss listen and follow the song in their books and check.

2Focus Understanding the writer’s attitude

Allow Ss some time to read the song again and elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Song Sheets

Answer Key

The singer thinks exercise is the key to a healthy life.

3 a) Focus Personalising the topic/Talking

about exercise habits

Ss discuss their own exercise habits in pairs, giving reasons for their answers. Monitor the activity around the class then ask individual Ss to report back to the class on their partner’s exercise habits.

(Ss’ own answers)

b) Focus Discussing types of exercise

Ss discuss the question in the rubric in pairs, giving reasons. Monitor the discussion around the class, then ask some pairs to report back to the class.

Suggested Answer Key

A:I think exercise that works the heart and lungs is the most effective because then the whole body gets a workout. For example, like with running or aerobics.

B:Yes, I see your point. I also think swimming is a very good form of exercise because it exercises the whole body. etc

Proverbs

4Focus Understanding English sayings

Read out the sayings and ask Ss if they can guess what they mean. Elicit explanations from various Ss around the class. Then ask Ss to suggest similar sayings they know from their L1. Allow Ss some time to come up with an example from their personal experience that illustrates the meaning of one of the sayings and elicit a variety of examples from Ss around the class.

Suggested Answer Key

Healthy body, healthy mind. (If your body is fit and healthy then so is your mind.)

Health is better than wealth. (It is much better to be healthy than to be rich.)

No pain, no gain. (You have to suffer a little through a lot of hard work and effort to get the benefits of exercise.)

Song Sheets

Module 7

1Focus Relating the title to words/phrases

taken from the song

Explain the task and ask Ss to look at the title and the words and phrases in the list. Elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Suggested Answer Key

I think the title of the song refers to stardom and fame and it is related to the phrases in the same context.

2Focus Understanding the writer’s attitude

Allow Ss some time to read the song again and elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Answer Key

The singer thinks fame is not so important because the only thing that matters is who you really are and if you are happy with yourself then you are already a superstar.

3Focus Personalising the topic/Discussing

fame

Ss discuss the question in the rubric in pairs, giving reasons. Monitor the discussion around the class, then ask some pairs to report back to the class.

(Ss’ own answers)

Proverbs

4Focus Understanding English sayings

Read out the sayings and ask Ss if they can guess what they mean. Elicit explanations from various Ss around the class. Then ask Ss to suggest similar sayings they know from their L1. Allow Ss some time to come up with an example from their personal experience that illustrates the meaning of one of the sayings and elicit a variety of examples from Ss around the class.

Suggested Answer Key

The sun shines upon all alike. (Everyone is equal on a basic level.)

Life is made up of little things. (It is the little things in life that make it worth living.)

He is rich who is satisfied. (Being content with your life is a very valuable quality.)

Module 8

1Focus Relating the title to words/phrases

taken from the song

Explain the task and ask Ss to look at the title and the words and phrases in the list. Elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Suggested Answer Key

I think the title of the song refers to technology and the future and it is related to the phrases in the same context.

2Focus Understanding the writer’s attitude

Allow Ss some time to read the song again and elicit answers from various Ss around the class.

Answer Key

The singer thinks computers and technology are useful because they can make our lives easier.

3 a) Focus Personalising the topic/Talking

about gadgets

Ss discuss their favourite gadget or electronics device in pairs, giving reasons for their answers. Monitor the activity around the class, then ask individual Ss to report back to the class on their partner’s favourite gadget/device.

(Ss’ own answers)