Wednesday, August 28, 2024
But between all the videos, quite a lot of material on this channel for making model texts.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Monday, August 26, 2024
Model Text for Reporting Verbs: Created by AI
A recent study on sleep patterns in teenagers has sparked a lively debate. The researchers reported a significant decrease in the average amount of sleep teenagers get compared to previous generations. They point out the potential link between this lack of sleep and decreased academic performance, as well as increased mental health issues. While some agree with these findings, others argue that the study doesn't account for external factors like increased screen time or societal pressures.
One doctor believes the solution lies in education. She recommends schools implement later start times to allow teenagers more sleep. Another expert proposes a multi-pronged approach, calling for both parental support and a shift in societal expectations. They suggest encouraging teenagers to establish healthy sleep routines and limiting late-night activities.
However, not everyone agrees on such a gentle approach. Some argue for stricter regulations, demanding limitations on social media access during certain hours. They claim this would force teenagers to prioritize sleep.
The debate continues, with many experts offering their explanations and observations. While there's no easy answer, most can agree that ensuring teenagers get enough sleep is a vital issue. Further research is needed, but in the meantime, encouraging healthy sleep habits is a good first step.
1. Do teenagers today get more or less sleep than previous generations?
2. What doesn’t the study take into account?
3. What does one doctor recommend about school times?
4. What do some people claim would force teenagers to prioritize sleep?
5. What can most people agree about?
A recent study on sleep patterns in teenagers has sparked a lively debate. The researchers (1)___________ a significant decrease in the average amount of sleep teenagers get compared to previous generations. They (2) __________ the potential link between this lack of sleep and decreased academic performance, as well as increased mental health issues. While some (3)__________ with these findings, others (4)__________ that the study doesn't account for external factors like increased screen time or societal pressures.
One doctor (5) __________ the solution lies in education. She (6) __________ schools implement later start times to allow teenagers more sleep. Another expert (7)__________ a multi-pronged approach, (8)__________ both parental support and a shift in societal expectations. They (9) __________ (10) __________ teenagers to establish healthy sleep routines and limiting late-night activities.
However, not everyone (11)__________ on such a gentle approach. Some (12)__________ for stricter regulations, (13)__________ limitations on social media access during certain hours. They (14) __________ this would force teenagers to prioritize sleep.
The debate continues, with many experts offering their explanations and observations. While there's no easy answer, most can (15)__________ that ensuring teenagers get enough sleep is a vital issue. Further research is needed, but in the meantime, (16)__________ healthy sleep habits is a good first step.
Report a fact or observation | Report an opinion | Report advice | Report a request for action |
Answers
Report a fact or observation | Report an opinion | Report advice | Report a request for action |
point out, report | agree, believe, | argue, propose, recommend, | call for, demand encourage |
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Passive Voice with Modals Dictogloss: Test Rules
The test will be held in your regular classroom.
The vocabulary should be studied before the test.
Student IDs need to be taken to the test. The IDs must be placed on the top right hand corner of your desk. The IDs will be checked during the test. National IDs do not have to be taken to the test.
Phones must be turned off and put into your bags.
Water may be drunk during the test, but coffee may not be drunk.
If you feel cold, jackets can be worn during the test.
1. Where is the school holding the test?
2. What should you do with the vocabulary before the test?
3. What do you need to do with your student ID?
4. Do you have to bring your national ID to the test?
5. What must you do with your phone during the test?
6. Are you allowed to drink water during the test? What about coffee?
7. What can you do if you feel cold during the exam?
Past Continuous Story: Video and Worksheet
(TESOL Materials--Past Continuous)
Saturday, August 24, 2024
I was recently searching Youtube for a video that put the past continuous into context, and found this Youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@languageplanettoluca/videos
As is often the case on Youtube, it's a bit difficult to tell whether the channel actually owns the videos that it is hosting. My guess is that in this case, they don't. (The videos all appear to be from a textbook called Side by Side, which doesn't appear to be affiliated with the channel).
The Balloon Debate
Cut up and give to students. These are all workers in one group at Semco. They need to fire someone to save money. The group decides who will get fired.
IT Support You are responsible for making sure that all the computers and company databases keep working. | Sales You are responsible for selling the product to the customer. |
Product Development You are responsible for thinking of the next product, and then making the product. | Customer Care Your job is to keep in touch with the current customers to make sure they're happy with the product. |
Accounting Your job is to keep track of all the money going in and out and make sure the books are balanced. | Property Management You are responsible for everything to do with the office building--keeping it clean, keeping the water and electricity on, repairing anything that gets broken, etc. |
Monday, August 19, 2024
The first one was Escape to Sonoita.
Once the episode started, I realized that this was the episode that had inspired the infamous scene in Four Rooms. (I had seen Four Rooms way back in college, but I had never, until now, seen the episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents that inspired it. Well, better late then never.)
A quick search on Wikipedia reveals that this episode was actually based on a short story by none other than Roald Dahl.
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song: Movie Review
Sunday, August 18, 2024
The Twin Knights by Osamu Tezuka: Book Review
Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction by Lawrence Boadt: Book Review
Saturday, August 17, 2024
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling: Book Review
Friday, August 16, 2024
Off My Shelves
In anticipation of not being able to finish all my books before we have to move, I'm starting to give some of them away. Today I gave away Consider Phlebas by Ian M. Banks (on my shelves since July 14, 2024) to a science fiction fan who will hopefully enjoy it more than I would have.
So, I am now removing it from my "On My Shelves" sidebar.
I had, however, briefly researched Consider Phlebas when it was in my hands (i.e. I had looked at the Wikipedia article), and it did look interesting. I have never read Ian M. Banks before (although he had been recommended to me), but after reading up on him a little, I am now intrigued. So maybe one day in the future I will track this book down again. But for now, it's off my shelves.