Unit 1 Friendship English

After the party, we met each other quite often because we shared a common interest – playing chess.. Furthermore, she was an interesting playmate because she was able to help me improve

Unit 1- Friendship

Writing a narrative about best friends

Warm up

Look at the pictures List adjectives that

can be used to

describe characters’

appearance.

Fat Stocky Tall

Thin Thick Pointed

Pre-writing

Write the words from their transcripts and match them

with their meanings

e having a mental age of three to seven years

b able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

c restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds

d showing fear and lack of confidence

Complete the passage with words from the

box.

Task A

TALL VICIOUS

TIMID SHY

IMBECILE

TERRIFIED CONTROLLED

APPEARANCE

SMART

SHORT SLIM

CRAZY

How could I ever forget a classmate of mine in the fourth grade, Poisonous Bin? He was our age but vere (1)……… and (2)

……… with black hair cut very (3)……… All the guys in class were completely fascinated by his (4)……… and particularly, the way he looked so self- (5)……… He was really (6)……… but (7)……… He had a way of criticizing you that made everyone else in the class laugh at you I must confess that

I was really (8)……… and (9)……… Then because I was the youngest boy at home I can’t remember the number of times he reduced me to tears Every time I hear the word “(10)……….” I still think of him “You are an (11)……… You will never amount to much You are an (12)……… .” And everyone gigged I was (13)……… of him, but in a funny sort of way, I really loved being near him because he would be very nice to you if he was in a good mood, and you will learn a lot from him!

imbecile imbecile

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Further practice with words to

describe

Personality

Choose a number and guess the

corresponding word

L L

A T

R O

H S

H S

T

Y

I C

I V

R R

E T

R A

M S

E L

I C

D I

M I

M I

L S

L O

R

N

R A

M I

D

T

E I

F I

Re- read the passage

How many parts are there in

the passage?

What are they?

Introduction Supporting sentences

Conclusion

How are sentences connected in the passage?

How are sentences connected?

In the passage, these connectors are

Task B

Re- arrange the sentences to make

a good paragraph

After the party, we met each other quite often because we shared

a common interest – playing chess

However, we still keep in touch through e-mail

Furthermore, she was an interesting playmate because

she was able to help me improve my playing strategies

I met Trang at my cousin’s birthday party two years ago

She was a decisive and smart player at the game

It was her cheerful face with the two dimples on her cheeks that

attracted me at first sight

She looked athletic in blue jeans and a T-shirt, and she danced

beautifully at the party

Unfortunately, my family had to move to a big city

During the party, she was always surrounded by a cheerful and

noisy crowd

I must say that Trang is one of my best friends now

I met Trang at my cousin’s birthday party two years ago.

It was her cheerful face with the two dimples on her cheeks that

attracted me at first sight

She looked athletic in blue jeans and a T-shirt, and she danced

beautifully at the party

During the party, she was always surrounded by a cheerful and

noisy crowd

After the party, we met each other quite often because we shared

a common interest – playing chess

She was a decisive and smart player at the game

Furthermore, she was an interesting playmate because

she was able to help me improve my playing strategies

Unfortunately, my family had to move to a big city

However, we still keep in touch through e-mail

While-writing

Let's now enjoy

the song:

I believe I can love

You give me your loving care

I believe in what we are

I don't know where

I would be

Without you

staying with me

Sometimes, I'm lost in misery

You will take me all the way, I'm not afraid

Oh, you and me, hand in hand

To everywhere amazing

Be my friend, oh friend

We are forever friends

Oh baby, you give me all the love I need You are the only one

I believe I can love

You give me your loving care

I believe in what we are

You will take me all the way, as day by day

Oh, you and me, hand in hand

To everywhere amazing

Be my friend, oh friend

We are forever friends

Oh baby, you give me all the love I need You are the only one

You will take me all the way, as day by day

Oh, you and me, hand in hand

To everywhere amazing

Be my friend, oh friend

We are forever friends

Oh baby, you give me all the love I need You are the only one

Write within 130-150 words about one of your friends.

Task C

Wrap up

Guess adjective

that can be used to describe character’s

appearance

H U B B

L E N D

T I V E C

T T R A

A

U S C U

Thank

you

Teachers: Pham Thi Bich Hong & Le Thi Lan Huong

Ha Noi – Amsterdam High School