PEIZHENG TALES

Book 1

COLLEGE OF MAGIC, MYSTERY and ADVENTURE Conversational Topics and Stories

Speak about what you know Use your Imagination! Speak More! Have Fun Doing it! BY Thomas A. Dyer

PEIZHENG TALES
Book 1

COLLEGE OF MAGIC, MYSTERY and ADVENTURE Conversational Topics and Stories

Speak about what you know ! Use your Imagination! Speak More! Have Fun Doing it!

BY Thomas A. Dyer

INTRODUCTION Speaking can be used a form of storytelling. Some of the greatest teachers in history often told stories and used questions to pass their ideas onto others. Confucius (Kong Zi) being one of the most famous teachers in China and the world. In the West Socrates and Aesop were also very famous teachers. They all taught and discussed their ideas in the form of story and question. Even today the American President Barrack Obama often uses a story to talk about important world issues. This book is very simple. Have a thought. Tell a story about the thought. It has been said stories can be made from only 3 words. Then the imagination finishes it. It was also said you could tell all stories from just 36 different ideas. And finally, a discussion may start from a question, or a phrase, or keyword.

This book is broken into 18 lessons and each lesson is made up of three parts. 1. A warm up. Where you take 3 words and create a picture in your mind. From that you can describe what you see as short story or memory of a past event. 2. Topics are given in form of a short sentence. Two of you each in turn are given 3 minutes to express their thoughts, views, and opinions on the topic. The idea like that of the IELTS exam, where you are given a topic and then you must speak about it for 3 or more minutes. 3. An imaginary Peizheng College has been created similar to Harry Potters school in the famous movies and books. Here the familiar places and things of the college life are turned into the basis for a creative story. A short story is given to you so that you can use your imagination and knowledge and experiences to discuss the ideas described in the story.

Your teacher guides and encourages you through the process the goal being where you can express your thoughts and ideas in a second language and use your creativity, imagination, and visualization skills to create. By making stories and reading them out loud fun I hope you will find English can be fun too! But also the added benefits of this process are you having increased confidence in the use of English. You can now say English can be fun instead of My English is so poor In todays world imagination and creativity are the keystones of national progress and business innovation and growth. It is said a growth of creativity by 1% equals 10% national industrial growth. Which means more jobs for you! May you enjoy your experiences in this book.

Lesson 1
Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. This may be done Singly or in groups. Sun, Sand, Sea. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 25 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

The 25 Topics: If I could become invisible... The happiest moment of my life. This is my fathers/mothers job. My accomplishments. Reasons why people lie. Why I like animals. Reasons for going shopping. My favorite movie. These are the reasons why I dont like to go to a shopping. My favorite television show. The meaning of happiness. My fondest school memory. I will tell you a story that is only half true. The person that I admire. Why do nations wage wars? The most interesting person that I have ever met. There will be peace on earth only when... The biggest mess that I ever got myself into. I have something to tell you teacher. My fondest childhood memory. Did you know that... This is my hobby. The scariest thing that ever happened to me. My biggest goal in life. I once had a scary dream.

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you.

Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #1: The Price

A bag of clothes is dropped off at the front gate with a note attached demanding money for the return of a group of students who disappeared days ago. The clothes belong to those same students People at a restaurant last saw the group hiking off to the mountain. People around the restaurant can be heard talking about the fate of these poor students, and there is much talk about calling the police. But, you and your classmates are talking about going to find your friends. You are all sitting at a table in the restaurant that you friends were last seen. They are probably being held in one of the many caves on the outside of Peizheng on the mountain. A hooded person approaches you and your friends at your table in the restaurant and asks for your help. The hooded man asks that you set out immediately with him to rescue the students. Some Questions to think about. What should you do? Should you go to the police? Can such things happen today? What could you do to stop something like this?

Lesson 2
Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Moon, Silver, Sky. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

The 12 Topics: I just cant seem to get along with anyone Dear teacher, I would like to ask you some questions. The things that bug me. Dear teacher, there is something that you need to know. Why is it that...? When I turn 16. This is my family. When I become an adult this is what I will be like. When I grow up. My future wife. Our most interesting substitute teacher. My future husband. Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #2: The Treasure Hunt.

It is Monday morning. Youre going to class just as you always do. Today however, there is something different. Your teacher is smiling more than usual. In the teacher's hand are some rolled up Sheets of a paper. Your teacher speaks; these are lists of things to find . The students who find the most things on the list will win a prize. Some Questions to think about. Scavenger hunts are fun? How did you go about finding the things on the list? Where did you find the most things on the list? What was the hardest thing to find? What other kinds of games do you like?

Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Sea, Green, Eye. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 3

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

The 12 Topics: My most embarrassing moment. If I could change the world I would do the following. I watch too much television My wish. The most interesting place that I have ever visited. The present that I would like to receive. What I would do if I were rich. Qualities that I look for in a friend. My three wishes. The greatest summer ever. What I think about gambling. The greatest vacation ever. Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #3: The Journey

You're sitting at the bus stop with your friends waiting to go to town. Looking down the road you see a man walking to the bus stop. He is not like anyone you ever seen before. He is not old, but he's not young either. His skin is a color you've never seen before. His clothes are strange. You've never seen anything like them. He walks with a staff. The staff is covered in strange letters. You don't recognize them. He walks to where you are waiting. He smiles and asks. "Where is this bus going?" You say Only to town

"aaaaaahhhhh far enough." He replies. "Where are you going?" You ask. "To find the most precious thing in the world." "What is that? The man smiles in reply. "To each person it is different. The bus arrives, you all get on it. And you wonder. Some Questions to think about. What is the most precious thing in the world? How would you go about finding it? Would you have others help you? Why? Have you ever heard of someone finding it? Who? What are some things that are always precious? Would you spend your life searching for something?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Smoke, Distant, Mountain. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 4

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: My best friend. I like cars. Friendship is... My favorite and least liked foods. Why I think friendships are important. I have a disability. This is my home. When I take a long look in the mirror this is what I see. I play a musical instrument. What I would like to do when I get older. My experience at the hospital. How the problem of hunger can be solved. My most embarrassing moment. Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #4: Is There Magic?

Professor Lao is giving a lecture. The title of the lecture is "Is There Magic?" Professor Lao is world famous philosopher and scientist. You wonder why such a famous man would be giving a lecture on magic. So, you go to the lecture. The auditorium is full! The professor gives a demonstration of some astounding things. You are on amazed. He is better than any magician you have ever seen on television. You cannot figure out how he does the things he is doing. After the demonstration is finished professor Lao asks "Was this real magic or is there more?" You're confused. The professor then asks What is real magic? The lecture is over. You go back to your dormitory and wonder. Some Questions to think about. What is Magic? Is there real Magic? What kind? Do you believe in Magic? Why?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Rock, Wind, Rain. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 5

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: Things that I like about our school. The problem of crime can be eliminated by... Things that I dont like about our school. If I could live anywhere in the world it would be... This is my favorite sport. Music is an important part of my life. I would like to tell you about my class. Why are so many people selfish, greedy and unfriendly? These are some things that I do very well. Things that I like doing. The proudest moment of my life. The things that really bother me. The saddest moment of my life. My favorite music group.

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #5: The Book

Today you have some free time. Tomorrow you have an exam. You decide to go the library to study for the examination. You really need to pass this exam. But, you feel you don't know enough. You worry about the outcome of the exam. When you reach the library you ask the librarian about a good book about your exam topic. The librarian notices you are worried. The librarian says I have just the book for you. A large iron key hangs on the wall by the Librarians desk. You are handed this key and told to go down the stairs to the lower floor of the library. You go down the stairs and you find yourself in a dark hall with only one door. The key fits the lock. So, you go in.

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There is a small desk with a chair beside it. On the desk is a large book. It looks like no book youve seen before. Its cover seems to be made of metal. You open the book and it to your surprise is about the very topic you need to study. As you turn you the pages the ideas seem to form images like television in your mind. You actually see the topic and the knowledge is being shown to you just like a movie. You close the book. Your mind is now flowing with the information. You know you can pass the exam tomorrow. You look down at the book. The pages you had been reading are empty! You look at your cell phone and you see that only a short time has passed. You are puzzled and you leave the room and return the key to the librarian who smiles and says "Did you get what you need?" You nod you head still wondering what has happened. The next day, to your surprise you pass the examination with an almost perfect score. Some Questions to think about. Is it possible to see a book like a movie? If you could do that? How would it affect your life? Do you think books are important in your life? Why? Are there other ways to get knowledge? Are they faster then reading? How? Would you like to read more? Faster? Remember it? Could it be done today? Are you sure of your answer?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Table, Bowl, Night. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 6

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: My role model. The greatest mistake I ever made. I have attended several schools. I like watching scary movies. I am looking forward to... Creating horror movies is wrong. Why is there so much suffering in the world? If I knew that I could never die... Life after death? This is my opinion. If I was all-powerful and all-knowing. This is how ... works. If I were as small as a fly...

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #6: The House in the Woods

Near the college there are some woods. In the woods is an old house. It is a traditional Chinese house. The kind that hasn't been been built for many years. Some say it has been there for a 100 years and it is haunted. You and your friends decide to go see the house. It is a warm sunny day with a cooling breeze. When you reach the house there is an old woman working in a garden next to the house. She has vegetables but over half the garden plants you don't recognize. You and your friends approach her and say "hello". She smiles and her smile seems to light up the garden and invites you into her house for some tea. You can't help yourself but you have to ask about the strange plants you see. "What kind of plants are they" She laughs "They are not plants. They are my friends."

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"Your friends?" You are confused. "Why yes, they talk to me and tell me how to make things that can help people get well." You had heard of "Traditional Chinese Medicine" of course, but to have the plants telling someone how to cure a disease? The old lady takes you through her garden and tells you about what each plant can be used for and it's name. She says "I am introducing you to them so they will know you." It is getting late. So, you and your friends say goodbye to the old woman and promise to return soon to visit and learn more. Some Questions to think about. Can plants communicate? How? Are plants important? How? South America is a source of very valuable new drugs. Why? How did the Chinese discover the value of certain plants? Would you like to talk with a plant? Why? Does anyone in your family use Tradition Chinese Medicine? Do you believe in TCM? Do you know of any other methods that people use? What are they?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Rock, Paper, Ping Pong. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 7

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: My role model. The greatest mistake I ever made. I have attended several schools. I like watching scary movies. I am looking forward to... Creating horror movies is wrong. Why is there so much suffering in the world? If I knew that I could never die... Life after death? This is my opinion. If I was all-powerful and all-knowing. This is how ... works. If I were as small as a fly...

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #7: A Day on the Lake

The day has started with a misty morning. But later the mist thinned out along the shore and is only thickest near the north side of the lake, the side that is opposite the college. The beach and the lake nearest the college is bright and sunny. You and your friends rent a sailboat from a man who runs a small business by the pier. It was a beautiful day for sailing. You and your friends were having a wonderful time. You had all packed a lunch and you were eating lunch while sailing. It was enjoyable experience. The wind had taken you to the far side of the lake where the mist still shrouded the shore. You notice a shape moving in the mist. It is a small boat it too has a sail. But it is not the same kind as yours. It is much older. In the boat a boy and a girl are sitting laughing and holding hands. They looked so happy together. Then you notice the boat is not leaving any wake behind it in the water.

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You point this out to your friends. You all decide maybe it would be best to sail back to the other side of the lake. You spent the rest of the day nearer the college and avoid the misty north side entirely. When you bring your boat back to pier and tied it up. You mention what you had seen to the businessman. He nodded once. "Those are the lovers of the lake." He said "They have been here since my father's time and even before him. They say there was a storm on the lake and a small boat was lost. Two lovers were on it. The legend also says they never wanted to be parted. So, they stay on the lake to this day." With that you and your friends go back to the dormitory. You wonder. Is love forever? Some Questions to think about. Is love forever? What is Love? When were you first in love? Are you in love now? What kind of love is it? Can you love many people? Why is that? If you love someone, do they love you back? What do you do if you lose a love? Would you die for love? Is it possible to love again after losing love? How?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Cat, Shower, Loud. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 8

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: How I spend my leisure time. If I could travel into the future. My favorite time of the year. If I could travel into the past. There is too much violence on television. If I could be anyone for a day I would be... Watching television can negatively effect your future. Animals are often more pleasant than human beings. If I could buy anything I would purchase the following... The eleventh commandment. If I had a real magic wand. To my greatest love I would give the following gifts.

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #8: MOUNTAIN AIR

Outside the front gate of the college in the distance you can see there are some mountains. Many people walk up the paths and roads to the mountains for exercise and the clean air. You're outside the front gate with some of your friends. You see Professor Lao he is heading up the one of the roads toward the mountains. You and your friends are curious. Where is he going? He is mysterious and no knows much about him. No one knows how old Professor Lao is. He is one of the founding teachers of the college. He is known to disappear for long periods of time, sometimes for years. He is famous as a philosopher and lecturer. He is in demand to all over the world as consultant on world problems. So, why is he walking up the mountain road to nowhere? You and your friends decide to follow him to see what he is up to. He seems to know where he is going. After a few kilometers you and your friends are lost. But still you follow the professor. Finally he comes to a clearing near a very large and ancient tree and a small pond that is filled from a mountain stream.

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Professor Lao stands facing the tree and opens his arms as if to hug the tree. He closes his eyes and a glow seems to surround him as he just breathes. This goes on for some time. He then opens his eyes and turns directly toward you and your friends. He smiles his face seems much younger and his voice is deep and richer now than when you last heard him speak in class. "Have you learned the lesson for today?" He asks with a laugh. You and your friends are dumbfounded. He had known you were there all the time! "What is the secret of air?" He looks at each of you. "Think about it" He laughs again. "It is your next exam." He then starts back down the mountain back to the college. Your friends and you look at each other and shrug and follow behind. Some Questions to think about. Can air make you well? Where do you go for fresh air? China is famous for its Air Exercises? Are there any other countries that practice healing with air? Do you do any Air Exercises? Do you believe in these kinds of exercises? Why?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Games, Night, Happy. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 9

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: I wish that I could be like... What I like and dislike about living in a city. Going to school is important. The greatest prank I ever pulled. If I knew that I had only one week to live. The nicest thing I ever did. The most interesting school trip. I love my computer. The countries that I have visited. The greatest movie ever made. My opinion about lying. Being a pet has its advantages.

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #9: Mist on the Shore

It's another beautiful day at the college. It has been a hard week of study and testing. It's time for rest. You and your friends decide to go to the beach for the day to play on the sand have some fun. You've taken a picnic lunch and some drinks. When you get to the beach you can't see it or the water. But you hear voices, and singing, and laughter. So, you proceed down to the beach and when you go through the mist you can see the beach and the water perfectly. You look up and the sky is clear and blue. You look down the beach and you see many brightly colored Tents many people are there and they are dancing, playing music, and having fun. A Fair has come to the college! Tables and benches are here and there. You put your lunch on a table and decide to walk around and see the sights. There are many tents each of a different color or of many colors. It is loud and strange smells are in the air. You see one tent with a sign that reads "Your fortune told one yuan." One of your friends wants to go see. You go along with her. Inside the tent a hooded figure is seated behind a small table. On the table is a large square box. Each side is a

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different color. "Please be seated" By the voice you assume it is a women as you can't see inside the hood. "One yuan please?" you see a basket on the floor with money in it. So you and your friend each put money into the basket. The woman picks up the box and opens it and holds it and says "Look inside." As you look there is a flash and you suddenly see yourself older dressed differently, your hair is different. You see flashes of images of work, a house and car. You get a feeling this will be your life. Then in a blink of an eye it is over! You are back in the tent the box is back on the table closed. The woman is gone! You and your friend look around but there is no one in the tent. Your friend starts talking about what she saw as you get up to leave. She is talking about things you didn't see in your future. She saw something different! You go out and join your friends and spend a wonderful day at the fair. Some Questions to think about. Is it possible to tell the future? What methods are there that you know of? Do you use any of them? Who uses it the most boys or girls?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Friend, Life, Joy. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 10

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: The problems with todays media. Life as a teenager. Our polluted earth and what we can do about it. At the end of a rainbow one can find... I have a complaint or two. I believe in ghosts. Job description for an ideal profession. Pain is... How my life would change if I were to live on my own. World without... (wheels, electricity, death, money etc.) If I could be a leader of our country. The worlds greatest person.

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #10: The Sound

Its late evening you and your friends are walking near the lake. Its a beautiful night and the moon is full tonight. It shines down on the sand and the trees that line the beach on one side. As you and your friends walked along the beach you see a man sitting on a bench player a traditional Chinese musical instrument and it sounds just like a violin. You stop to listen. And as you and your friends listen you notice that you can hear the insects and the night birds in the background of the music. As the man continues to play the birds and the insects and even the frogs seemed to be accompanying him like an orchestra. As you listen to the man playing pictures form in your mind you see a love story between man and a woman. It makes a story that fills your heart with joy. As you listen to the music tears roll down your face. You've never heard music like this before. You have never felt these feelings before. You look at your friends they too are affected in the same way. All too soon the music ends.

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You are sad that the music has ended. But, you're happy you heard it. The man stands slowly and bows slightly as if to an audience and walks into the night.

Some Questions to think about. Is there a secret power to music? Can music make you feel emotion? Why do you listen to music? What kinds of music do you listen to? Do you think musicians lead sad lives? Why? Can music make you think better and get better grades? Can music make you fall in love? How? Do you think music can cure disease? Why? Or How? Did you ever think music can give you energy like food? What is you favorite style of music? Who are your favorite singers or musicians?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Food, Taste, Smile. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 11

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: The most amazing thing that ever happened to me. The most famous person I have ever met. If I were a teacher for a day. I get angry when... If I were a parent for a day. I would like to tell you about my friend. Television is worth watching because... My grandparents. Happiness is... The riskiest thing that I ever did. My greatest fear. The most unstable period in my life.

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #11: What to do.

Another Sunday rolls around, the day is mild and the sun is out. You are tired of study. You get with your friends and go to town. Youre walking around town. You have been to the mall. Youve walked by the movies. You've gone by the sports field. But nothing seems to strike your fancy. Watching all the boys and girls shopping and walking about. But still there doesn't seem to be anything there you want to do. Finally you reach the park. There is a small pond, some amusement rides and vendors are selling snacks and drinks. You see behind one of the snack stands a small building. There is a sign. It says. "Hall of Mirrors, See Yourself." You walk thru the door and you see yourself in the mirrors. In some you are skinny as a rail. In others you resemble a balloon. Your face and head undergo many changes that make you laugh in the many mirrors you walk by. You reach see door that reads.

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"You As You Could Be." You open the door and go through it. Once inside you see a long hallway lined with full length mirrors. As you walk by them you look and see yourself. But, you are wearing different clothes in each. In one you are a policeman. In another a doctor. A businessman looks back at you from one mirror, a farmer from still another. As you continue to walk down the hallway you see countless images of yourself in each of the mirrors each doing something different. Finally you reach the exit. It is very confusing all these images. You then see a small plate in the door. It has a short message "Be True to Yourself and Your Dreams." You go through the door and rejoin your friends and continue your afternoon in the park. Some Questions to think about. Have you thought about your future career? What type of job do you really want? Does it agree with you major youre studying now? Do you know the jobs that you major is useful for? Do you have a CV yet? Have you gone to a job fair? Would you go if one was held at your college? Even if you were not graduating soon? Why would you do this?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Gift, Morning, Forever. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 12

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: Life on other planets. Love of money is the root of all evil. Crime does not pay. Why I am scared of dentists and/or other doctors. Being a friend is more than just... My favorite clothes. Life is worth living. Love is... If I were stranded on a deserted island. This is how I think the world will end. My first visit to a hospital. Hate is...

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #12: He Can Fly!

One day in your class you notice one of the students is looking out the window at some birds in a tree. He and watching them very closely, the teacher has scolded him before for not paying attention in class. He turns and looks at you and smiles sheepishly. After class he walks up to you. I saw you watchin me in class. " You nod your head. He continues. I love watching birds. You see I want to fly! " How are you gonna do that. You ask. Come to my dormitory and I will show you! You follow him out of a classroom back to his dormitory. He lives on the top floor of the dormitory. It is in the highest dormitory on campus. Outside the door to his room. He points toward the ceiling. In the ceiling above is a trapdoor. He opens the door to his room and goes inside the returns a moment later with a ladder. It places the latter under the trapdoor and motions you to follow him up the ladder. He opens the trapdoor and climbs up to the roof and you follow him. You look around in amazement! For all around you there are flying machines. Big ones and small ones many of them are damaged. he sees you looking at a particularly damaged one. He laughs and says I got pretty banged up in that one. " But I think I finally got it right. " He moves to the edge of the roof and there is something covered with a cloth. He removes the cloth. Before you on a frame is a set of

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wings. They are very graceful and beautiful. He walks over to them and asks you to help him put hem on. You do so and he walks to the edge of the roof. "Wish me luck!" he yells as he steps off the roof. He disappears over the edge in a flash. You rush to edge and look down expecting to see him in heap on the ground. But he's not there. You hear a cry and look up and see him above you. The wings work! He flies past you and even does a loop to show how well he can fly. You hear a yell from below and look down and see the President of the college. She yells "Come down here this instant!" Your new friend swoops down to land at the President's feet. The President looks up and sees you. "You Too!" You take a bit longer to reach the ground. You both stand before the President heads down. The President looks at your friend and says. "Well" You and he both expect a scolding. But............. It took you long enough. But you did it!" "Congratulations!" "Run along to your teacher and show him what you have done!" "I expect you will get high marks for creativity and determination"

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Confused your friend leaves to report to the teacher. The president then looks at you. What have you learned today?" You are not sure and she sees it in your eyes. Firstly, I know everything that happens here at the college She says very simply while smiling. "And lastly. Never give up until you succeed!" "No matter what!" With that she turns and walks away. You are still confused but perhaps a little wiser. Some Questions to think about. If you try something and fail what do you do? How do you feel when you succeed? Have you ever done something that others say is impossible? Have you ever been punished for being right? Do you do things others wont or are afraid to do? Are you curious about things even though they are not in your curriculum at school? What is taboo, forbidden to you?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Castle, Stairs, Sky. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 13

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: How I would survive being lost in the wilderness. Commitment is important. The greatest person who ever lived. This is my life. I often panic when... The first person I ever fell in love with. I cant stand the cold weather! I enjoy watching storms. Being rich means... My secret desire. My best features are... I am a very special person.

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #13: The Cave

It's a Friday morning , you and your friends all tired it has been a long week. The teacher comes into the classroom. She looks at you all. " today we will have a special examination " You all groan when you hear this. You were hoping go home this afternoon. Your teacher goes on. " Professor Lao will take you one at a time for the examination. " so one at a time each of the students leaves the classroom to see Professor Lao. None of them come back! when it is your turn you are nervous. A student take takes you outside the campus to the mountain outside the main gate. there you meet Professor Lao. He is standing in front of a cave. " Inside this cave is your greatest fear. " To pass this examination you must go in the cave and face your greatest fear . Are you ready? You shake your head yes. You really don't know What your greatest fear is. You walk into the cave, you don't know what to expect.

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It is very dark you could the sound of dripping water. You smell decaying plants. It is cold in the cave. You walk further into the cave. You hear a sound! It sounds like a crunching of old bones. You are starting to get afraid. You start to see things moving in the shadows. Your skin becomes damp with perspiration. Your heart is starting to beat faster. But then you think yourself! Is there anything in here that could really hurt me? Would the school let anything get out of hand? What is happening to me? You are SCARING yourself silly! At that moment you understand! You are your greatest fear! You have learned that people scare themselves far more than any real danger could. You then turn around and walk back out of the cave there is nothing in there to fear any more. Professor Lao is outside waiting for you. He looks at your eyes. I see you understand. You have passed the examination. " The student that brought you to the cave is waiting to take you back to the campus and its lunchtime! Some Questions to think about. Are you afraid of something? What is it? Where do you feel fear? How do you feel when you overcome the fear? Do fears hold you back from doing things you want to do?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Money, Jobs, Life. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 14

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: My best qualities. Our world is full of negative influences. Being successful means... The most useful skill. Me and my big mouth! The things that confuse me. I enjoy shopping. I love my... The dangers of gossip. I once almost... Being creative means... Journal writing is...

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #14: She Waits

Your teacher tells you that you dont have to go to class today. You are very happy. Until.. You are told you will go meet the Career Consular. She seems to have a crystal ball that she uses to see what your future job will be. You havent thought about it much. Its still some time in the future before you graduate. Why worry? But What will she ask you? Some Questions to think about. What are your plans for after graduation? Will you work in the family business? Do you want to run your own business? Why? What kind of business?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Who, Happy, Life. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 15

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: Treat others the way you would like to be treated. I enjoy sleeping in. Ways in which our class could be improved. This is how day and night happen. I have several suggestions. This is how the world began. All religions are the same. My favorite Foods. All People are not the same. People should make an effort to get along. The things without which I simply couldnt live. Health is important. Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.?

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #15: Classroom 112

Youve heard a story about a strange class. It is only taught at night, once a week. It is said it is taught by a wizard, madman or a ghost depending on who you ask. The students that go wouldnt tell you what is taught. They just smile and say go see for yourself . They seem more confident and sure of themselves. They smile more and seem to study less. But you notice their grades are higher than yours. They seem to be getting job offers already even though they are not going to graduate for a while yet. What are they learning in that room that seems to change them?? Some Questions to think about. What could make you a better student right now? What stops you from doing it?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Chicken, Road, Run. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 16

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: Life would be easier if... Where did human beings originate? If I didnt have to go to school... Believe it or not... I feel sorry for... Believe it or not, I once... My opinion about exercise. I believe in UFOs. Discipline at our school. Reasons why I dont give it my best in school. The teachers at my school. School, a positive and negative experience.

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #16: Whats Beyond the Gate?

On the south side of the campus is a heavily wooded area. It is Dark and the trees grow wild there. So, it is dark even when the sun is high in the sky. The wall of the campus cuts though this area and there is a old rusted black iron gate that is in the wall. The key to the gate hangs on a hook in the president of the schools office. People in the area say there is a great treasure somewhere on the other side of that gate. Some say there is an old women who tells the future who lives in a hut. Others say a dragon lives in a cave beyond the gate. You and your friends decide to have a look see for yourselves, and find out. One of you sneaks into the Presidents office and takes the key from the hook on the wall. You and your friends agree to meet by the gate on Friday night. It just so happens the moon will be full that night.

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You all meet at the gate at 10 P.M. You use the key to open the gate and you go through first. Your friends follow behind. Suddenly your foot sinks into the ground up to your knee and you fall forward and you feel the ground give way you are up to your neck in a thick gooey muck that threatens to pull you under. Your friends dare not come close to you because they too might become stuck as well. Suddenly there are flashlights everywhere and a rope is thrown to you. You gratefully grab hold of the rope. You are pulled back to firm ground. You look up to see who pulled you in. You are looking into the face of Professor Lao. His face is grim but his eyes sparkle with amusement. It would seem you have found the old waste disposal site. This land was once owned by a company that didnt properly clean up after itself. We were going to have the site cleaned up by the government and a waste management company this summer. Sometimes gates are locked for a very good reason. Come on lets get you cleaned up and checked out by a doctor. Good thing The President of the college called me about a missing key mmmmmmmmmmm? You can only nod thankfully. Some Questions to think about. Do you think pollution is a problem today? What can you as a student do about it? Who do you think is responsible to clean up the mess? What would you do if you saw someone doing illegal dumping of waste into a stream or on public lands?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Car, Money, Time. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 17

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: I wonder if... Some things that I will always regret doing. Please help me. The final message to my teacher. I hate my computer. If I didnt have a computer. I find computers intimidating. I like camping. Those were the good old days. My favorite memory. It always seems to happen to me. I wish that our school didnt have...

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #17: Future

You are sitting out by the lake. The sun is warm. It is Saturday and you have no classes. The term is almost over. You start to think about what you will do after college. What kind of job will you have? Will you get a car? Will you get married? Where should you live? Do your parents have any ideas about what you should do? Some Questions to think about. What plans have you made for your life? Do you plan just to see what life brings? Why? Do you worry about the future? What do you worry about?

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Warm-up: Three Word Story. Create a story using the following 3 words. Hope, Dreams, Fears. Think for a moment. Describe what you see. Tell a story using the 3 words. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. What do you see? What kind of story do you see? Are there people in the scene? What are they doing? What feeling do you get from this Story?

Lesson 18

Topic Discussion: This may be done with partners or groups. Instructions: Below is a list of 12 topics. You have 1 minute to choose one. Look at it. Begin talking about that topic. You have 3 minutes

If you have problems, your partner will ask you questions to help you continue speaking: Who Where How What When Why

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The 12 Topics: Death is... A letter to a celebrity. The mistakes that my parents are making. The ideal school. The best car in the world. Ten reasons why friends have fights. I am proud of my country. When I get scared I... I am proud of who I am. I enjoy watching television. Some of the things our world could do without. My parents are very strict.

Remember you have only 3 minutes to talk about the topic. The teacher will walk around the room listening to you. Ask questions. Try to describe how you feel about the topic being discussed. Use either Pro (for it) or Con (against it) if it there could be two sides to the topic.. Try to paint word pictures of the topic. Try to persuade your listener to agree with your ideas about the topic.

Use phrases like: I think.. I feel Do you think that.

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Story: In this activity you will along with your classmates read a story about an Imaginary Peizheng College. This Peizheng is like the famous college in the Harry Potter books. Then you will discuss what you have read in class. Where anything can happen: Magic, Romance, Danger, Adventure. It is all here at Peizheng! Story #18: The Last Day

The big day has finally arrived. You are going to finally graduate. This is your last day at Peizheng. Your friends are all talking about going home. The new jobs theyre going to get. What they will do with there lives. You are all walking around the campus together. What are you seeing in your mind? What to you say to your friends on this final day? Some Questions to think about. What would you do to make college classes better? What courses would you like to see added? If you were the teacher, what would you do?

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