Unit 4: Public Figures, Scandals, and the Media
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Synopsis
A 60-minute B1 unit on impact of scandals for teens. It runs over 10 phases, from “Media & Scandals: Introduction” to “Unit Review & Self-Assessment”, practising reporting facts and events and reported speech. By the end, learners can report facts and news.
Reporting facts and events · Reported speech
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What learners will be able to do
- Can report facts and news
- Can report a speech
- Can understand the impact of private life on public figures
How the lesson runs
- 1
Media & Scandals: Introduction
Activate prior knowledge about news reporting and introduce key vocabulary related to public figures and scandals.
- 2
Reading 1: The Impact of Public Scandals
Develop reading comprehension for main ideas and specific information in a news-style text.
- 3
Analyzing News Reports
Identify how statements and facts are cited in news stories.
- 4
Grammar Focus: Reported Speech (Statements)
Understand tense backshifting and pronoun reference shifts when converting direct statements into reported speech within media contexts.
- 5
Grammar Practice: Reporting Statements & Questions
Apply reported speech rules in controlled and semi-controlled contexts.
- 6
Reading 2: Scandals in the Digital Age
Enhance reading skills focused on the role of social media in spreading news and public reactions.
- 7
Speaking: Mock Press Conference
Practice asking questions and taking notes on spoken statements to prepare for written reporting.
- 8
Writing: Drafting a News Summary
Synthesize information and write a structured 120-word news report using reported speech.
- 9
Peer Assessment & Editing
Develop editing skills by evaluating peer writing for correct reported speech and clarity.
- 10
Unit Review & Self-Assessment
Evaluate personal learning progress and consolidate reported speech and thematic vocabulary.
Tags
- B1
- Teens
- Integrated
- Impact of scandals