ESOL Level 2/3 Teaching Materials

1. Introduction
Class Rules
o Do your homework at home Class is for practicing English.
o One Minute Other Language/Cell Phone Rule.
o Everyone is a teacher - Dont be afraid to politely correct other students
(or teachers!).
Most Important Rule

2. Ice Breakers
A. Four Corners Game
Round 1 - Men/Women.
Round 2 - Languages - Spanish/Arabic/Vietnamese/Pashtun
Round 3 - Children (Younger than 5; Younger than 12; Younger than 18;
Older than 18)
Round 4 - Work (Types of Jobs/Homemaker)
Round 5 How many years in the U.S.?

B. Introduction Lines - Students form two lines facing each other. Each student
introduce him/herself to the student in the other line. After each the introductions,
each student moves to the right and introduces him/herself to a new partner.

Hello. My name is ____. I was born in ______. I came to the U.S. in ___.
C. Student Interviews/Introductions
Task Teacher writes small talk topics on the board: (a) Married? (b)
Children?; (c) Job?; and (d) Hobbies?
The aid asks teacher the following questions:
o Are you married?
o Do you have children?
o Do you work?
o Do you have any hobbies?

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 The aid demonstrates reporting the interview information back to the class.
D. Common Hand Gestures
1. Student Groups (each group has a Hand Gestures picture. See Encl 1 -
Common Hand Gestures.
Each student demonstrates a gesture.
What does the gesture mean?
What does a person say when making the gesture?
2. Class - Each group demonstrates their gestures and class guesses meaning.
3. Homework - Each student demonstrates and explains a gesture from their
home country.
3. Conversation Topics
A. Why do you want to learn English?
What is difficult about not being able to speak English?
What are you doing to learn to speak English?
How will learning English make your life better?
Goals Cartoon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cCiqbSJ9fg Note Teacher
should read cartoon text.
B. How do you like living in the U.S.?.
Play Do You Like It? Song -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV7X2T7nJ8o
Group Conversation Topic - What do you like about living in the U.S.? What
do you not like about living the U.S.?
Class Students report interview results. Teacher lists restaurants on the
whiteboard and discuss as appropriate.

C. Favorite Fast Food Restaurants

Teacher/Aid Present Top 10 Fast Food Restaurants (Encl 2).
Group Conversation Topics -
o Have you been to any of these fast food restaurants?
o What is your favorite restaurant? Why?
o What is your least favorite restaurant? Why?

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 o What other restaurants do you like?

Class Students report interview results. Teacher lists restaurants on the

whiteboard and discuss as appropriate.

D. Ordering Food in a Restaurant.

Ordering Food at the Restaurant Video -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxd6LshVU8A

Student Exercise 1 - Waiter/Customer Role Play (Group of 3) - Need a short

simple menu.

Teaching Points - Ordering Food

o I would like a _____ please.
o May I have a ____ please.
o Please bring me a soda. v. Bring me a soda.

Student Exercise 2 - Students repeat Waiter/Customer Role Play

Restaurant Clips
o When Harry Met Sally -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnlm2e3EN78
o Road Trip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ZXRlcoEW8

E. Fast Food Drive Thru Window.

Fast Food Ordering Tips Know what you want before you order, speak
slowly and clearly, and pause briefly after each item.
Sample Orders

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 McDonalds I would like a quarter pounder with cheese, a small
fries, a diet coke. I would also like a 6 piece chicken McNugget,
large fries, and an coffee.
Dunkin Donuts I would a large coffee black, a medium coffee with
cream and two sugars, and 2 chocolate frosted donuts.
Bevis & Butthead Drive Thru -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQUaguZawJQ

F. Washington Tourist Sites.

Top 10 Washington Sites - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD3wi8VpPuE

Top 10 10. Jefferson Memorial; 9. Old Town Alexandria; 8. Library of

Congress; 7. Lincoln Memorial; 6. Supreme Court; 5. Cherry Blossom; 4. Natl
Cathedral; 3. Capitol; 2. Washington Monument; and 1. White House.

Group Conversation Topic You have friends visiting Washington DC for the
first time. Where would you take them?

Stans Picks 1. Arlington Cemetery; 2. National Portrait Gallery; and 3.

Fords Theater.

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G. Parktakes.
Conversation Topics What types of sports/hobbies do you like? What types
of sports hobbies does your spouse or children like?

Class Give each student a Parktakes Magazines (Contact local RecCenter

for copies)
o Discuss RecCenter Locations
o Discuss Different Types of Classes
o Demonstrate how to find a class (Location, Day, Time, Cost, etc.).

Homework List three classes (Zumba, Adult Swimming, and Ballroom

Dancing). Are these classes available at Lee District on Saturday mornings?

H. Describing People 1 - Twins.

Video Clips
o Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG-CQgtcbqg
o Jail scene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw1Z2Jlp9Qw
Describe Vincent and Julius. How are they different? How are they the
same? Report to class.

I. Describing People 2 - Good Husband/Wife.

Conversations -What makes a good husband/wife?

Ground Hog Day - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iClIIg_YtAk

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 Key words- Humble, intelligent, supportive, funny, romantic, courageous,
good body, kind, sensitive, gentle, not afraid to cry, likes animals and
children, changes poopy diapers, plays an instrument, loves his mother.

J. How was your weekend?

o WhaDiJa do this weekend? (A Thing - Shopping)
o WhereDiJa go? (A Place Springfield Mall).
o WhyDiJa go? (A Reason To buy shoes).
o WhenDiJa go? (A Date/Time Saturday afternoon).
o WhoDiJa see there? (My sister/friend/no one).
o HowDiJa like it? (A Description It was fun!)

K. Living for the Weekend (Weekend Plans):

o What R-U gonna do?
o Where R-U gonna go?
o Why R-U gonna go there?
o When R-U gonna go?
o Who R-U gonna go with?
o How R-U gonna get there?

L. Tell Me about Your First Day in the U.S:

o WhenDiJa come to the U.S.?
o WhyDiJa come?
o WhatDiJa do?

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 o WhereDiJa go?
o WhoDiJA see?
o HowDiJa like it?

M. Home Cooking:
o What is your favorite food from your old country?
o What is it?/How do you make it?
o When do you eat it (Is it a holiday or everyday food)?

N. Nutrition Labels
o Watch FDA Nutrition Label video.
o Discuss sample Nutrition Label.
o Teacher/Aid demonstrate comparing nutrition labels How many calories?
How much fiber, fat, etc.?
o Student pairs discuss nutrition labels (without showing label to their partner)
to determine which food is more healthy and why. See Nutrition Labels -
Encl 3.

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O. Clothing - Whats she/he wearing?

o Womans Clothing - Sunglasses - Necklace - Jacket - Shirt - Blue Jeans

(Pants) - Shoes - Purse - Ring
o *Mans Clothing - Sunglasses - Sport coat (Jacket) - Shirt - Pants - Belt -
Necktie Ring
Task: Split students into groups of three. Each group identifies clothing items.
Class: Each student identifies a clothing item and Teacher/Aid lists mens and
womens clothing on whiteboard.
P. Kitchens Which Kitchen Do You Like (And Why)?

Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Sink, Cabinets, Island,

Counter tops (Granite), Back splash, Stools, Ceiling Fan, Windows, and
Floors (Hardwood v. Tile)
Task: Split students into groups of three. Each group identifies kitchen appliances
and other features. Group discusses which kitchen they like and why. Class:
Each student picks which kitchen they like and why. Teacher/Aid - tracks student
picks on on the whiteboard.

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Q. Consumer Reports - Blender, Vacuums, and Coffee makers See Encl 4.
Task: Split students into groups of 3. Give each group a Consumer Report
product (e.g.,Blenders, Vacuums, or Coffee maker). Each group discusses:
o How important is price?
o How important are the other features?
o Which item would you buy?
Group reports back to class which product they would buy and why.
Consumer Reports Blender Video (4:30 min) -
http://www.consumerreports.org/video/view/appliances/kitchen/4484489975001/ble
nder-buying-guide/

R. Stans GSA Shopping Tips

1. Google - For example, Best Cars under $25,000.
a. Read review articles
b. Watch review videos

Consumer Reports magazine provides excellent product reviews and is available

at the Public Library.

2. Store - Go to store to see/touch different models and talk to sales people.

3. Amazon - After youve determined what model you want, use Amazon to find
the best price.
Remember - Sometimes it is better to buy an item at a local store (rather than on
the internet) because it is easier to return the item if theres a problem.

S. Parts of the Body (All Star Text Book P. 102-3)

Class Spot check pronunciation on All Star Text Book - Parts of the Body
Picture (e.g., Stomach, knee, shoulder, joints)

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 Body Parts Exercise Split class into groups of three. Student A quizzes
other two students on body parts. Rotate every 3 questions.

T. Illness/Injury (All-Star Text Book P. 104-5)

Class Spot check pronunciation on All Star Text Book - Illness/Injury
Pictures (e.g., Fracture, Bruise, Feel Dizzy, Feel Nauseous)
Illness/Injuries Exercise Split class into groups of three. Student A
quizzes other two students on illness/injury (What do you do for a ______?).
Rotate every question.

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Enclosure 1 - Common Hand Gestures

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 Enclosure 2 - Top 10 Fast Food Restaurants

10. Taco Bell

9. Carls Jr.

8. Chipotle

7. Dominos

6. Wendys

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5. Pizza Hut

4. Kentucky Fried Chicken

3. Burger King

2. Subway

1. McDonalds

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 Enclosure 3 - Nutrition Labels

FDA Nutrition Label Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlyUY5s7aDI

Sample Nutrition Label -

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Food Labels

Cereal #1

Cereal #2

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 Ice cream #1

Ice cream #2

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 Crackers/Cookies #1

Crackers/Cookies #2

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 Potato Chips/Pretzels #1

Potato Chips/Pretzels #2

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 Frozen Dinner - Lasagna #1

Frozen Dinner - Lasagna #2

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Enclosure 4 Consumer Reports

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Carpet Carpet Carpet

Very Good Very Good Very Good
Very Good Very Good Very Good

Bare floors Bare floors Bare floors

Excellent Excellent Excellent
Excellent Excellent Excellent

Tool airflow Tool airflow Tool airflow

Excellent Very Good Good
Excellent Very Good Good

Noise Noise Noise

Good Good Good
Good Good Good

Emissions Emissions Emissions

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Excellent Excellent Excellent

Excellent Excellent Excellent

Handling Handling Handling

Good Very Good Very Good
Good Very Good Very Good

Pet hair Pet hair Pet hair

Very Good Excellent Very Good
Very Good Excellent Very Good

Features & Specs

Bag Bag Bag
Yes Yes No

Weight Weight Weight

21 17 17

Cord length Cord length Cord length

35 29 35

Brush on/off Brush on/off Brush on/off

Yes Yes Yes

Easy on/off Easy on/off Easy on/off

Yes Yes No

Manual-pile adjust Manual-pile adjust Manual-pile adjust

Yes Yes No

Accepts tools Accepts tools Accepts tools

Yes Yes Yes

Suction control Suction control Suction control

Yes No No

Retractable cord Retractable cord Retractable cord

No No No

Full-bag/bin indicator Full-bag/bin indicator Full-bag/bin indicator

Yes Yes Yes

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Icy drinks (Smoothies) Icy drinks (Smoothies) Icy drinks (Smoothies)

Excellent Excellent Excellent
Excellent Excellent Excellent

Convenience Convenience Convenience

Very Good Very Good Very Good
Very Good Very Good Very Good

Puree Puree Puree

Excellent Very Good Poor
Excellent Very Good Poor

Ice crush Ice crush Ice crush

Excellent Very Good Very Good
Excellent Very Good Very Good

Noise Noise Noise

Good Good Fair
Good Good Fair

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Durability Durability Durability

Excellent Excellent Excellent
Excellent Excellent Excellent

Weight Weight Weight

13 9 6

Features & Specs

Glass jar Glass jar Glass jar
No Yes Yes

Plastic jar Plastic jar Plastic jar

Yes No No

Stainless-steel jar Stainless-steel jar Stainless-steel jar

No No No

Removable blade Removable blade Removable blade

No Yes Yes

Controls Controls Controls

Dial, toggle Pushbutton Pushbutton

Pulse Pulse Pulse

Yes Yes Yes

Jar weight Jar weight Jar weight

3 4.9 3

Height Height Height

18 16 15

Dimensions Dimensions Dimensions

7.7 x 9.4 7.3 x 6.5 9.5 x6

Accessories Accessories Accessories

Cleaning function, None none
cookbook, dvd, tamper

Personal blender Personal blender Personal blender

attachment attachment attachment
No No No

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First-cup speed First-cup speed First-cup speed

Excellent Excellent Very Good
Excellent Excellent Very Good

Repeat speed Repeat speed Repeat speed

Excellent Excellent Very Good
Excellent Excellent Very Good

Temperature Temperature Temperature

consistency consistency consistency
Very Good Very Good Excellent
Very Good Very Good Excellent

Size consistency Size consistency Size consistency

Excellent Excellent Excellent
Excellent Excellent Excellent

Brewing range Brewing range Brewing range

Very Good Good Good
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Very Good Good Good

Taste Taste Taste

Good Good Good
Good Good Good

Convenience Convenience Convenience

Very Good Very Good Good
Very Good Very Good Good

Features & Specs

Can use two pods at a Can use two pods at a Can use two pods at a
time time time
No No No

Dimensions H x W x D Dimensions H x W x D Dimensions H x W x D

12 x 7 x 10 12 x 7 x 15 14 x 10 x 11

Average coffee Average coffee Average coffee

temperature temperature temperature
180 180 190

Maximum mug height Maximum mug height Maximum mug height

6.5 6.75 8

Color Color Color

N/A BURGUNDY N/A

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