951104 English for Specific Purposes Workbook

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951104 English for Specific PurposesHugh Fox III


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Introduction

My philosophy of second language teaching is to combine a high interest message + high

touch media + high tech media! For media I combine high touch and high technology.Motivation is extremely important in the second language learning and the appropriate choiceof message and media can help motivate students.

The high touch media part of my lessons includes the use of props and video. I use props andcostumes to engage all the senses including the kinesic sense. Teaching with multiplemodalities accommodates different perceptual learning styles. The use of costumes is a funactivity that lowers anxiety, boredom and doubt and lowers the affective filter. According toKrashen’s Input Hypothesis, a lowered affective filter should enhance second languagelearning. I also use video as the common classroom experience of a Language ExperienceApproach (LEA) lesson in order to engage all the senses of the students prior to discussion.

The high tech media part of my lessons includes both hypermedia and student centeredtechnology projects. I use my blog to provide a hypermedia mode of instruction and thisincreases teacher control over lesson content. The use of online hypermedia content meansthe instructor can more readily control the difficulty level of text presented in the classroomfor lecture and/or discussion purposes. The instructor can easily share lecture and/ordiscussion notes by sending links to the notes via social media. The students can accessinformation that was not presented in class through hyperlinks in the online lesson. Thehyperlinks are designed as extensions for remediation or enrichment.

When appropriate the students in my classes do technology based communication projects.Second language learners may be unsure of their English skills but still have a strong interestin technology that motivates them to try to communicate to their fellow students viatechnology based communication projects. The infusion of technology as a communicationtool in the second language classroom also improves the technological competence of thestudents. Finally, the best way to teach second language learners how to talk abouttechnology is through technology projects.


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If the main second language objective of the class is the development of Basic InterpersonalCommunication Skills (BICS) then I pick topics from pop culture. I also use more high touchmedia rather than a high tech media when BICS are the main goal.

If the main second language objective of the class is the development of Cognitive AcademicLanguage Proficiency (CALP) then I use authentic academic materials. I also rely more onhypermedia to communicate complex material in a fun and interesting way in which the pace

of comprehensible input is tightly controlled. I am also more likely to put an emphasis ontechnology based communication projects.

In either case, I use prior research that I have done on what EFL students find interesting inorder to guide my lesson content decisions. In Fox (2004) the focus was just on studentinterests. The follow up article Fox and Miller (2007) compared student interests withtextbook content and found there was a poor match. This packet is an attempt to provideresearch based high interest topics that is superior to that of most textbooks. In my opinion,effective second language teaching is the masterful synergy of message and media to createoptimal conditions for learning!

In all my lesson plans there will be both a BICS and CALP activity but I vary the ratio oftime spent on the BICS versus CALP objective depending on the level. The table below is anapproximation of the ratio of time this instructor will spend on BICS versus CALP activitiesdepending on the ESL level.

If the level of the students is very low then I might focus on the BICS activity and forego theCALP activity altogether. On the other hand, even with a very high level class, I would neverneglect the BICS activity altogether. The BICS activity acts as a natural motivational warmup activity that introduces the CALP activity even in the case of very high level ESL learners.

ReferencesFox, H. & Miller, A. (2007). What EFL Topics do Students find Interesting? Hwa Kang

Journal , 13, 99-110

Fox, H. (2004). A Study of ESL Teachers and Their Attitudes about Computer-AssistedLanguage Learning Usage, Hwa Kang Journal of TEFL , 10. 37-56


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List of Prezi Presentation Topics – Small Business Ideashttp://foxhugh.wordpress.com/list-of-lists/list-of-small-business-ideas/

The student will pick one of the topics below for their Prezi presentation. No two studentscan do the same topic.

1) AntiqueAppraiser

2) Appliance RepairBusiness

3) AquariumMaintenance

4) BasementRemodeler

5) BathtubReglazing

6) Blog Consultant 7) Blogging 8) Bookkeeper

9) BusinessConsultant

10) Candle Maker 11) Candy Maker 12) Carpenter

13) Carpet Cleaning 14) Catering Service 15) ChildproofingExpert

16) Chimney Sweep

17) Cloth DiaperService

18) CommercialCleaning

19) Composting 20) ComputerRepair

21) ComputerTrainer

22) Computer Tutor 23) ConstructionCleanup

24) Corporate PartyPlanner

25) Courier Services 26) CustomerService Professional

27) Data EntryService

28) DeckMaintenance

29) DesktopPublishing

30) Direct MailMarketing Service

31) DisasterPlanning andPrevention Service

32) Disc Jockey (DJ)

33) Dog Trainer 34) Dog Treat Baker 35) Dog WasteRemover

36) Doula

37) eBay Consultant 38) eBay Seller 39) ebay TradingAssistant

40) E-bookPublishing

41) Faux PaintingHome Interiors 42) Floor Installation 43) Florist 44) Freelance Writer

45) Furniture Mover 46) FurnitureRefinishing

47) GarageOrganizer

48) Gardener

49) Genealogist 50) Gift Baskets 51) Google AdwordsConsultant

52) Gourmet PetFood Services

53) Grant Writer 54) Green Cleaner 55) Green CleaningProducts Distributor

56) GreenConsultant

57) Gutter Cleaner 58) Hair SalonOwner

59) HandmadeCrafter

60) Handyman

61) HaulingServices

62) HolidayDecorator

63) Home Inspection 64) HomeRemodeling &Restoration

65) Home SafetyInspection

66) Home Stager 67) Home TheaterRepair/Design

68) HomeWeatherizationProfessional

69) Home-BasedChild Care Provider

70) HomemadeBaked Goods

71) Hot Tub Repair 72) House Painter

73) House Sitting 74)Housecleaning/MaidServices

75) Ice Cream ShopBusiness

76) ImageConsultant

77) Indoor PlantCare 78) Ink and TonerCartridge Refilling 79) Interior Designer 80) InternetMarketing Services


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81) InternetResearcher

82) Jewelry Maker 83) Laundry Service 84) Lawn & YardCare

85) Licensed DayCare Center

86) Life Coach 87) Locksmith 88) MarketingCopywriter

89) Massage

Therapist

90) Medical Billing

& Coding

91) Medical

Transcriptionist

92) Motivational

Speaker93) Nanny Service 94) Nutritionist 95) Organic Hair

Care Products Seller 96) Organic LawnCare Provider

97) Party Planner 98) Patient or HealthAdvocate

99) Personal Chef 100) PersonalConcierge

101) PersonalShopper & ErrandService

102) PersonalTrainer

103) Pest Control 104) Pet CoutureDesigner/Seller

105) Pet Groomer 106) Pet Sitter 107) PhotoRestoration Service

108) Photographer

109) PictureFraming

110) Pizza Parlor 111) Pool Cleaningand Maintenance

112) Private Tutor

113) ProfessionalOrganizer

114) ProjectManager

115) Proofreader 116) PublicRelations Agency

117) Resume Writer 118) Roof Repair 119) SalesConsultant

120) Scrapbooking

121) Senior CareProvider

122) SEO Consultant 123) Snow and IceRemoval Service

124) Snow Removal

125) Soap Maker 126) Social MediaConsultant

127) Speech Writer 128) Stained Glass

129) Tax

Accountant

130) Tax Preparation 131) Translation

Service Provider

132) Tree Farmer

133) TV Repair 134) Video Producer 135) VirtualAssistant

136) Virtual CallCenter

137) Voice-OverProfessional

138) Wallpapering 139) Web Designer 140) WeddingPhotographer

141) WeddingPlanner

142) WindowCleaning

143) WineConsultant

144) Yoga Instructor


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List of Personality Adjectives - Antonymshttp://foxhugh.com/word-lists/list-of-personality-adjectives-2/

Adjective Antonym01) Aggressive 01) Passive02) Ambitious 02) Laid-back

03) Amused 03) Bored04) Brave 04) Cowardly05) Bright 05) Stupid06) Cruel 06) Kind07) Combative 07) Peaceful08) Co-operative 08) Difficult09) Cowardly 09) Brave10) Dangerous 10) Safe11) Diligent 11) Lazy12) Determined 12) Docile

13) Disagreeable 13) Agreeable14) Evil 14) Good15) Frank 15) Evasive16) Fearless 16) Fearful17) Generous 17) Miserly18) Gifted 18) Talentless19) Helpful 19) Useless20) Harmonious 20) Hostile21) Hesitant 21) Decisive22) Instinctive 22) Learned23) Jealous 23) Compersion24) Knowledgeable 24) Ignorant25) Loner 25) Sociable26) Mysterious 26) Straightforward27) Naughty 27) Well behaved28) Pleasing 28) Displeasing29) Placid 29) Excitable30) Punctual 30) Unpunctual31) Successful 31) Unsuccessful32) Sedate 32) Exciting33) Sincere 33) Deceitful

34) Selfish 34) Altruistic35) Talented 35) Inept36) Thrifty 36) Extravagant37) Truculent 37) Amiable38) Unbiased 38) Biased39) Voracious 39) Content40) Witty 40) Humorless41) Wise 41) Foolish42) Warm 42) Cold43) Zany 43) Sober


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Boiler Room - Literary Elements http://foxhugh.com/tv-series-esl-discussion-questions/boiler-room-literary-elements/

A college dropout gets a job as a broker for a suburban investment firm, which puts him onthe fast track to success, but the job might not be as legitimate as it sounds.

1.0) What is the point of view of the movie?

2.0) What is the plot of the movie?

3.0) Describe the following characters using the Fox Character Analysis Pyramid whichincludes name/title, physical appearance, personality , character’s role, character’s

problems/challenges, major accomplishments, cultural context, and world view.

3.1) Giovanni Ribisi as Seth

3.2) Nia Long as Abby

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3.3) Ben Affleck as Jim Young

3.4) Vin Diesel as Chris

4.0) What is the theme of the movie?

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5.0) What is the setting of the movie? How important is the setting?

6.0) What is the genre of the movie?

7.0) Does the movie have any cultural lessons?

8.0) What are the literary conflicts of the movie?


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The Devil Wears Prada – Literary Elementshttp://foxhugh.com/tv-series-esl-discussion-questions/the-devil-wears-prada-literary-

elements/

A naive young woman comes to New York and scores a job as the assistant to one of the

city’s biggest magazine editors, the ruthless and cynical Miranda Priestly.



Monomyth?

3.0) Describe the following characters using the Fox Character Analysis Pyramid whichincludes name/title, physical appearance, personality, cha racter’s role, character’s


3.1) Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly

3.2) Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs

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3.3) Emily Blunt as Emily

3.4) Stanley Tucci as Nigel



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7.1) Does the fashion industry sexualize overly young models?

7.2) Does the fashion industry lead to unhealthy eating habits?

7.3) Does the fashion industry have an abnormal obsession with eternal youth?



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Broadcast News - Literary Elements http://foxhugh.com/tv-series-esl-discussion-questions/broadcast-news-literary-elements/

Take two rival TV reporters: one handsome, one talented, both male. Add one producer,female. Mix well and watch the sparks fly.





3.1) William Hurt as Tom Grunick

3.2) Albert Brooks as Aaron Altman

3.3) Holly Hunter as Jane Craig

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Workplace Romancehttp://foxhugh.com/five-ws-lessons/workplace-romance/

1) Who engages in workplace romances?

2) What are some pros and cons of workplace romances?

3) When is a workplace romance a bad idea?

4) Where do workplace romances occur?

5) Why do people engage in workplace romances?


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3.4) Martin Sheen as Carl Fox




7.0) Does the movie have any cultural lessons

7.1) Greed is Good

7.2) 7 Business Lessons to Learn from Gordon Gekko

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Scamshttp://foxhugh.com/communication/scams/

1) 15 Online Scams You Might Get Fooled By

2) 25 Most Popular Scams You Should Watch Out For

3) Ponzi Schemes

4) Top 10 Scams

5) 4 Signs that a Job is a Scam (in 3.5 minutes)

6) Protecting Yourself Against Financial Scams

7) Car Dealership Scams


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500 Days of Summerhttp://foxhugh.com/tv-series-esl-discussion-questions/500-days-of-summer/

Explain the title of the movie.



2.1) What is a nonlinear narrative?

3.0) Describe the following characters using the Fox Character Analysis Pyramid whichincludes name/title, physical appearance, personality, character’s role, character’s


3.1) Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tom Hansen

3.2) Zooey Deschanel as Summer Finn




7.0) What does the movie teach us about love?

The student will be able to discuss (1) types of love, (2) components of love and (3) factsabout love.

7.1) Types of Love

What is philia?

What is storge?

What is eros?

What is agape?


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7.2) Triangular Theory of Love

What is passion?

What is intimacy?

What is commitment?

7.3) Facts about Love



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Public Enemies – Literary Elements http://foxhugh.com/tv-series-esl-discussion-questions/public-enemies-literary-elements/

The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson

and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s.





3.1) Johnny Depp as John Dillinger

3.2) Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis

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3.3) Marion Cotillard as Billie Frechette

3.4) Channing Tatum as Pretty Boy Floyd






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Bank Robbery – 5 W’s http://foxhugh.com/five-ws-lessons/bank-robbery/

1) Who are some famous bank robbers?

2) What are some famous bank robberies?

3) What are some famous bank robbery movies?

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