LIFESKILL OBJECTIVES
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FUNCTIONS AND SAMPLE LANGUAGE
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1.
Given pictures of internal organs and parts of the body, identify illnesses
and injuries and suggest remedies
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Express
condition:
I have the flu.
She has a headache.
I cut my hand.
Request/Give Advice:
What does (should) she take?
She should take Tylenol.
Go to the doctor. |
Stand
Out 2, Unit 6 (Lesson 2)
Lifelines 2, p. 81-4
Going Places 2 p.91-96
A Conversation Book 1,
p. 125
Survival English 1
p. 90-95, 114
A Taste of English
p. 22-29
Jazz Chants, p. 35
Tapes:
Moving On, p.56-61
Ready? Listen! p.
74-76
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Structures:
Simple present; Past; Should; wh questions; Imperative
Cross-cultural extension:
What people do when they get sick; natural
medicines
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| 2. Given
simplified resources, Inquire about low/no cost health care and testing,
including immunizations for children, AIDS testing, TB testing.
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Seek/report info: location:
Does Arlington have any low cost clinics? Where can I get immunizations
for my child? You can go to Clarendon Education Center. |
Collaborations Beg 2
p. 76-77
Arlington Mini-Directory
local phone books
local agency brochures (Arlington
Free clinic, Fenwick Center, Health Department)
Arlington
Free Clinic
DHS
Health Index |
Structures: Questions- wh-
yes/no; Can
Cross-culture: Cost of health
care, Required immunizations and testing
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3. Make
medical appointment (doctor, dentist) by phone, describing problem and
giving personal information.
For the culminating assessment
tasks, students will write their own dialogs.
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Report info about
self/others:
This is Mai Nguyen.
Express condition: My daughter
is sick. She has a terrible headache.
Express need: I need to make
an appointment. It is urgent. |
Teletrainers
Stand Out 2, Unit
6 (Lesson 3)
Real Life English 2 Wkbk,
p. 44, 47
Picture Stories p.
22
Expressways Foundations
p. 52
Survival Eng. 1 p.
96-7 |
Structures: Simple present;
Possessive adjectives
Cross-culture: when to see
a doctor (Don't wait
too long), places for medical help; clinic; private doctor |
4. Ask and
respond to questions and describe symptoms at the doctor's office.
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Ask
questions:
When will the test results
be back?
What should I do?
What is my temperature?
Express condition: I feel
hot and cold. My throat hurts. I have a sharp pain in my stomach. The pain
is getting worse. |
Stand Out 2, Unit
6 (Lesson 2)
Take Charge 1 p.104
Survival English 2, p.
76, 84
Tapes:
Moving On Unit
9 |
Structures:
Simple present; Present progressive; Wh questions
Cross-culture tip: Doctors
visits are usually very short. Write your questions before the visit. Take
notes at the visit. |
5. Fill
out simplified medical forms, including immunization record
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Asking
for clarification: What does 'chronic' mean?
Sample vocabulary:
Patient
Insurance
Policy number
Immunization |
REEP
Lesson Plan
Get Ready, Go, Home Free!
P. 31
Here to Stay in the USA
p.108
Expressways Foundations
A p. 53
Lifeskills 2, p.
74 |
Cross-culture:
Required
immunizations |
6. Report
an emergency -- Call 911. Describe problem, request assistance and give
personal identification information.
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Report
information:
I need to report an accident.
My son fell down the stairs.
Answer questions: What is
your address? What happened?
Sample Language: car accident,
heart attack, choking, breaking in, robbery |
Stand
Out 2, Unit 6 (Lesson 5)
Survival English 1
p. 98
More Picture Stories
p.1-6
English ASAP Bk 1
p. 89,96
Teletrainers,
Arlington 911 Video
Emergency
Call |
Structures:
Simple past need + infinitive
Cross-culture: information
expected by 911 operators, when to call, when not to call |
| 7. Given
simplified labels, identify quantity and frequency on prescription or non-prescription
labels. |
Report
info:
Take 2 pills a day.
Ask questions: How many do
I take?
How often do I take it? |
Stand
Out 2, Unit 6 (Lessons 6, 7)
Going Places 2 p.87-98
Building Real Life English
Skills, p. 1-7
(selected activities)
Realia brought in by students
and teacher
Teacher made labels |
Structures:
Command form for instructions; Wh-questions
Extension: Buying
Medicine Lesson Plan
Tip: check medicines before
leaving pharmacy. |
| 8. Identify
healthy habits. |
Give
advice:
Eat/drink less/more...
Don't smoke.
You should lose weight. |
REEP
Lesson Plan
Stand Out 2,
Unit 6 (Lesson 1)
Taste of English,
p. 1-20
Student-generated habits.
Student
writings
10
Steps to a Safe Kitchen
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Structures: Imperatives;
Should
Cross-culture: eating habits,
exercise, etc. |
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