3. WHOLE-CLASS DISCUSSION T: Did Tom call Jack?
Ss: No, Jack called Tom.
T: Right. What are they going to do?
Ss: Go to the movies.
T: Good! When are they going?
Ss: Tonight (and/or) Eight o'clock.
T: Right! What are free passes?
SI: Free tickets.
T: Yes! Who has free passes?
S2: Jack.
T: Exactly. What movie are they going to?
Ss: It doesn't say.
T: Hmm . ... What could that mean?
SI: There's only one theater in their town.
S2: They always meet at the same place.
etc.
T: Good! Any of those things are possible. It sounds like they
know each other very well. Maybe they go to the movies often
together.
A general discussion about movie-going (and phoning to arrange it) will involve
students personally and will introduce one new term.
4. SCHEMATA-BUILDING DISCUSSION T: Who's been to the movies lately?
SI: (raises hand)
T: SI, what did you see?
SI: Harlem Nights.
T: Harlem Nights—was it good?
SI: Yes.
T: Did you go with a friend?
SI: Yes.
T: Did you call him/her to arrange it?
SI: She called me.
(This conversation will continue to include other Ss. The main subjects to
come back to are what movies they saw, if they arranged it with a friend by phone,
and whether they went to a bargain matinee.)
*Note: During all interactions the teacher LISTENS with interest, to student
comments. The teacher gives feedback after each comment, making sure to let the
students realize that they do already know a lot.
5. LISTENING ACTIVITY #1 T: (Indicates the phone on the front desk)
My friend Debbie is going to call me in a few minutes. Of course, you won't hear Debbie talking
to me; you'll just hear me, right?
I want you to listen carefully and try to figure out two things (write these on the board as
you say them):
One—What does Debbie want to do? [repeat]
Two—When? [repeat]
Ok, listen for what Debbie wants to do and when. (Indicating questions on board.)
(Pause. The phone rings.)
T: Hullo?
Gap I _____________
T: This is Karen.
Gap 2 _____________
T: Oh, hi Deb, how're you?
Gap 3_____________
T: The movies? (Look at watch) When?
Gap 4 _____________
T: Urn, OK? this afternoon's fine. Whadda ya wanna see?
Gap 5: __________
T: Well, I'll only go to Batman if it's a bargain matinee.
Gap 6 ______________
T: There is? One o'clock? Great! I'll meet you there. 'Bye.
T: What does Debbie want to do?
Ss: Go to the movies.
T: Right! When?
Ss: This afternoon (and/or) One o'clock.
T: Excellent! She wants to go to the movie this afternoon. Now you're going to hear the
same phone call again. This time try to figure out three things:
(1) What movie does Debbie suggest?
(2) Am I willing to pay full price?
(3) Does Debbie tell me I will have to pay full price?
(Erase the first two questions from the board and put the three new questions up on the
board.) (Repeat the phone call.)
T: What movie does Debbie suggest?
SI: Batman.
T: Right! Was I willing to pay full price?
S2 No. You wanted to go to a bargain matinee.
T: Yes! And what does Debbie tell me? Will I have to pay full price?
S3: No. She tells you that there is a bargain matinee.
T: At what time?
S3: One o'clock
T: OK, good! Now you're going to hear the phone call one last time. This time I'll stop every
time Debbie should be speaking, and I want you to tell me what Debbie might have said. Many
different answers may be correct.
T: (goes back to phone) Hullo?
SI: Hullo?...
S2: Is Karen there?
S3: Is Karen home?
T: (smiles and nods to show answers are good) This is Karen.
S4: It's Debbie.
S5: This is Debbie.
T: Oh, hi Deb, how're you?
S6: Fine...
S7: Do you want to go to the movies?
S8: Do you have time to see a movie?
(This format continues until the conversation is completed and all students have