In what US region can you visit Boston?

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

• Talk about c ommon geographical areas and regions of the US while reviewing a variety of tenses • Talk about common things people need to remember to do in their homes each year

What to expect?

This is the first day so don’t be discouraged if students can’t answer questions or don’t say much. Praise whatever they are able to provide. Use the board, and have them use the board with you. Be careful in a group setting not to gauge your teaching level on one talkative student—especially for the first two lessons.

What to bring to class:

• Name c ards/name tags • Pronunciation Fun to supplement the pronunciation activities

Warm-up:

Greet students as they enter. Be sure to start class on time (or at least some informal conversation) even if only one or two students are there. You can do a brief icebreaker or use warm-up activity ideas in the back section of this book. Have them write their first name on a name tag or table tent. Do your best to pronounce students’ names the way they say them. It’s okay to ask them to clarify a few times. It is as important for you to know your students’ names as it is for students to know their classmates’ and your names. Try Conversation Rotation to learn names. Table tents are useful even in 1-1 environments as it can be hard to remember new names. In 1-1, learn the student names, children, even pets.

Listening Track 01 Isaac: Hey Karen. I can’t believe it’s almost summer. Do you have any travel plans? Karen: I’d like to go on a road trip to see some new places. Do you have any suggestions, Isaac? Isaac: Sure! I’ve been all over the country. I can definitely give you some ideas. Do you prefer the mountains or the coast? Karen: I like both. Isaac: Well, if you drive west, you’ll drive through the mountains. Then, you can drive through the desert before you get to the West Coast. Karen: Wow – that sounds great. Have you ever been to the East Coast? Isaac: Yes, I went to the East Coast last year. If you go east from here, you’ll drive across the plains. There are a lot of small rural towns before you get to the East Coast. Karen: Is that where New York City is? Isaac: Yes, New York City is on the East Coast. If you go there and drive northwest, you can get to Niagara Falls, on the Canadian border. It’s really beautiful. Karen: Wow – that sounds neat. I’m going to look at a map and decide where I want to go. Thanks for your ideas!