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    CONSUMERISM  UNIT
    LIFESKILLS PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
    LEVEL: 300



    CONSUMERISM UNIT GOAL
    Students will demonstrate their ability to use level appropriate language skills to plan for, evaluate, and make purchases of goods and services.
     

    CONSUMERISM LIFESKILLS PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (Summary):

    1.  Set class learning goals, i.e.lifeskills objectives to be covered in this unit.
    2.  Identify needs as a consumer.
    3.  Identify and compare methods of payment.
    4.  Identify stores and services provided.
    5.  Identify ways to economize and save money.
    6.  Make a consumer complaint about goods or services.
    7.  Identify and request banking services.
    8. Complete banking forms
    9. Identify rights and responsibilities as a consumer.

    Level 300 Consumerism Resource Page

     
    LIFESKILLS PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

    FUNCTIONS AND SAMPLE LANGUAGE

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    INTEGRATION
    1. Set class learning goals, i.e.lifeskills objectives to be covered in this unit. Express Need:I need to study ... because...

    Express opinion:  I think we should...

    		 See Needs Assessment and Unit Planning under Instructional Planning on the side bar.

    REEP Consumerism
    Goal setting activity: Teacher notes
    REEP Consumerism Goal setting Activity Student instructions

    		 Structures:
    Present simple, modal verbs
    2. Identify needs as a consumer, orally and in writing Express need:  I need a new car...., I would like to buy a T.V. Stand Out 2, p. 39
    Invest in the Future: Money Sense, p. 1, 4-14, 38-40

    Brainstorming

    Discussion and writing activity

    		 Structures:
    Present simple, descriptive adjectives 

    Extension: 
    Budgeting
    3. Identify and compare methods of payment (cash, check, debit card, credit card, money order) Sample Vocabulary:

    A.P.R, interest, debit card, PIN, automatic draft

    Trish: add sample language
     
     

     

    		 Expressways 2 p. 137
    It's Time to Talk, p. 93
    A Writing Book: Everyday English, p. 72-80
    Book of Forms, p. 30 + 33

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Credit
    Reading your credit card statement

    		 Structures:
    Comparisons
     

    Extension: 
    Credit histories, budgeting
     
    4. Identify stores and services provided. Sample Vocabulary: retail, wholesale, discount, outlet

    Trish: add sample language

    		 Real Life English 3, p. 62-63

    Consumer Reports

    Newspaper circulars
    Community mapping -- area stores and services
    Field trip to neighborhood stores

    		 Structures:
     

    Extension:
    Compare shopping in US and native countries,
    comparison shopping
    5. Identify ways to economize and save money. Give advice:
    You should check the price before you buy.

    Trish: more sample language please.

    		 Problem Solving, p. 42-89
    Expressways 2, p. 136
    More Picture Stories, Unit 2
    It's Time to Talk, p. 49, 92
    Stand Out 2, p. 24-32
    A Writing Book: Everyday English, p. 97

    Discussion and writing activity
    Setting Financial Goals

    		 Structures:
    modal verbs
     

    Extension:
    Personal finance, Budgeting
    Yard sales
     
    6. Make a consumer complaint about goods or services (orally and in writing) Express need:
    I would like to speak with the manager.
    I am writing to express my displeasure with...

    Trish: add some language about describing a problem.

    		 Brainstorm typical complaints. Share experiences.

    Lifelines 3, Unit 3
    Expressways 2 p. 65
    A Conversation Book 2, p. 124, 132 136-137, 140
    Write From the Start, p. 66-67
    Problem Solving, p. 30-34
    A Writing Book: English for Everyday Living, p. 174
    Crossroads Cafe Worktext B, p. 80-81, 122- 123

    Discussion and writing activity
    On-line Complaint System
    Arlington On-line Complaints

    		 Structures:
    Present simple, past simple

    Extension:
    Complaining in native country, consumer rights and responsibilities
    7. Identify and request information about banking services, orally and in writing Express need:
    I'd like to open a bank account.
    I need to take out a loan.

    Request information:
     

    		 Lifelines 3, p. 21
    Expressways 2, p. Unit 7

    Banking Word Scramble
    Banking services
    Banking Unit

    Listening:
    First Mountain Bank
    Banking Words to Know

    		 Structures:
    Present simple, modal verbs
    8. Complete banking forms. Trish: add sample vocabulary Lifelines 3, p. 22-26
    A Writing Book: English for Everyday Living, p. 66-68, 70-80
    Book of Forms, Unit 7

    Withdrawal form
    How to Write a Check

    		 Structures:

    Extension:
     
    9. Identify rights and responsibilities as a consumer. Trish: add sample language Book of Forms, p. 39

    Crossroads Cafe Culture Clip "Consumer Scams" 

    Discussion and writing activity

    Nashville READ: Consumer Rights and Responsibilities

    Problem Solving Scenarios

    Better Business Bureau

    		  Structures:
    Present simple, 
    modal verbs

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