Praise Words
Lesson Plan for Intermediate Level Students
Subject: Always be lavish of praise.
Objectives: -students will memorize praise words;
-students will distinguish praise words in speech they hear and put them into practice;
Outcome: Students will be able to praise people’s actions which they approve of and justify their praise.
Procedure
Teacher: Today we’re going to talk about the importance of been approved and praised for having done something really good.
Mapping: How do you feel when you are praised?
-inspired -ready to take on new challenges
-proud of yourself When I’m praised I feel… -uncomfortable
-flattered
Who praises you the most often? What for?
Look at the list of praise words and phrases and categorize them according to a place you might hear them – at home/ at the lesson/ at a talent show. Some of the phrases can match more than one category. After each phrase write: H – at home; L – at the lesson; Sh. – at a show.
Teacher: Watch a short video from “Britain’s Got Talent” show and tick the praise words you will hear in the list (Britain’s Got Talent. JULES O’DWYER and MATISSE, Dog trainer,48)
4. Writing. 1) Watch the video again and match the Judges with the words they have said.
2) Underline the words and phrases which justify the praise words.
1. -- Oh what a gorgeous dog you have! You are so lucky. You’ve done brilliant job with him. I loved it. It was fantastic. Well done!
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2. -- I kind of felt like I was nine years old again…
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B.David Walliams |
3. -- I think he’s the smartest dog I’ve ever seen!
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C.Amanda Holden |
4. -- It was really joyous. And I liked how you told the story and we were involved and it was a very clever routine. And you’ve trained your dog absolutely beautifully! And he is adorable!
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D.Simon Cowell |
2)Write the praise words and justify them
*for your parent
*for your favourite teacher
* for your friend for some of his talents
When was it?
What did you do to be praised?
How did you feel?
What words were used