Advanced Academic Reading and Discussion
Fall 2012
AttendancePlease raise your hand and say
“HERE!”
Review: Quiz Your PartnerThis is a person, such as a teenager or a wife, who runs away from home.a runaway
This is a place where homeless people can eat free meals.a soup kitchen
This word means “a burden”.a drag
Time: 5 min
SOCIETYUnit 5: Euthanasia(pages 17-20)
Reading Comprehension QuestionsQuiz Your PartnerAsk your partner five questions aboutwords, phrases, andfacts in the article!
Time: 10 min
Partner A: Ask Partner B these questions
According to the article, …
1. What does euthanasia mean in Greek?
2. Which American doctor was famous for doctor-assisted suicide?
3. Why are most governments reluctant to legalize euthanasia?
Partner B: Ask Partner A these questions
According to the article, …
1. What kind of patients are euthanized?2. Where are euthanasia and doctor-
assisted suicides legal?3. What do some people believe is taking
the easy way out?
VideoAssisted Suicide on TV
Opinion QuestionsSmall Group DiscussionDiscuss the questions on page 20.
Time: 20 min
Useful Discussion ExpressionsAsking for an opinion
What’s your opinion? What do you think? Do you agree? What are your thoughts on this? How do you feel about that?
Homework1. Study for Quiz #1!
1) Classroom English2) Real English Conversation Expressions3) Unit 1: The Breakdown of Morality4) Unit 2: Poverty and Homelessness5) Unit 5: Euthanasia
Lead a Discussion – Group 1Monday, September 24
1. Anne Kang2. Nola Kang3. Ellen Ko4. Emily Kim5. Min Kim6. Mia Kim7. Annie Kim8. Ann Kim9. Jin Kim10. Marilyn Kim
PRI5068-01
Lead a Discussion – Group 1Monday, September 24
1. Layra Kang2. Ingyu Kang3. Bum Ko4. Esther Ko5. James Kwak6. Austin Kim7. Angie Kim8. Ian Kim9. Sooyeon Kim10. Sean Kim
PRI5068-02
Instructions for Discussion Leaders You will be the discussion leader for a group of 4 students Time: 35 minutes Choose an interesting article in English (Internet, newspaper, magazine, etc.) Procedure:1. Bring 4 copies of the article for your group members2. Read the article as a group (5-10 min)3. Choose at least 5 words or phrases to teach4. Ask at least 5 reading comprehension questions (5 min)5. Ask at least 5 discussion questions (15-20 min) Give me 1 copy of the article (underline the 5 words and/or phrases) and 1 copy of your questions