Unit 15 What have I learnt? Can Do Skills
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Read Akim’s speech.
I'm going to talk to you about sports. Sports are very important. I think all young people should play sports regularly. Playing sports helps you keep fit and develop strong muscles. Sports teach you how to be part of a team. Spending too much time on your computer isn't good for you. It's better to get outside and play sports.
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Make notes about Akim’s speech. Use the headings below. Subject:
Main idea: Examples:
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Find six contractions in these sentences. Write them in full. Example: it’s è it is
If it’s fine on Saturday, we’re going to the beach. We’ll take a picnic with us. I’m going to invite my friends. Jade isn’t able to come because she’s going to see her grandmother. 4 Rewrite using apostrophes. Example: my friend + house my friend’s house 1 the birds + nests 3 the children + toys 2 Mrs. Jones + car 4 the boy + shoes 5 Complete the sentences with the opposites of the words in bold.
Example: It was noisy in the town but quiet in the forest. 1 Kim’s bag was heavy but mine was ____________ . 2 Bats sleep during the day but come out at ____________ . 3 The cups are clean but the plates are ____________ .
• Ask students which of Akim’s statements are facts and which are opinions. • Assess students’ speaking by asking them to give a short speech about an activity they enjoy. They could use the notes they prepared for the writing activity on the previous page.
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