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REAL TALK LESSON 1

TODAY’S OBJECTIVES

• SWBAT…• Discuss the idea of a “turning point” with related

vocabulary• Listen and watch a video about choosing a

career, and answer questions based on the listening• Know and understand how to correctly pronounce

past tense verb

WARM UP

• List as many jobs or careers as you can in 1 minute.

A turning point can be defined as the point at which a significant change occurs, usually a change for the better. This change for the better can occur in an individual’s life, it can take place in a family, an organization, or a nation. 

“LIFE MAP” EXPRESSIONS

• TURNING POINT

• START OUT

• BE ON THE WRONG TRACK

• CHANGE DIRECTIONS

• GO IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION

• SWITCH GEARS

VOCABULARY PAGE 4

• CHANGE YOUR MIND

• COME ABOUT

• COMPROMISE

• IN RETROSPECT

• REGRET

• SUPPORTIVE

VOCABULARY PRACTICE: PAGE 6

• PASSION

• TURNING POINT

• BE ON THE WRONG TRACK

• CHANGE DIRECTIONS

• CHANGE YOUR MIND

• COME ABOUT

• COMPROMISE

• GO IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION

• IN RETROSPECT

• REGRET

• START OUT

• SUPPORTIVE

• SWITCH GEARS

LISTENING PRACTICE

• We will watch the trailer for a documentary in which a young man decides what he wants to follow in an unusual way.

WHAT IS PASSION?

• pas·sion• [pash-uhn] • noun • 1. any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or

hate.• That feeling could be directed toward ANYTHING!  Even stamp

collecting. • Other forms :• PASSIONATE

• Synonyms : fervor, zeal, ardor• Antonyms : apathy.

• http://www.wikihow.com/Find-Your-Passion

DURING LISTENING QUESTIONS

• As you watch the documentary, answer the following questions: • How many different jobs does Sean work? • What are 5 of the jobs you see in this film? • Why does Sean decide to go on this adventure? • What advice is given about finding a job?

ONE WEEK JOB

• How is it possible to discover your passion?

• Would you do the same as Sean?

• In North America, people can change their college

majors or their careers if they are not happy or

satisfied. Is this true or your culture?

SUMMARY PRACTICE

• WRITE 5 SENTENCES ABOUT SEAN’S VIEW OF FINDING A JOB. USE 4 NEW VOCABULARY WORDS IN YOUR SENTENCES. • What is Sean’s turning point? • Does he change his mind, or change directions, at

all on his journey? • How does he start out? • Are people around him supportive?

PRONUNCIATION PRACTICE (PG.4)CASE 1: /d/ CASE 2: /t/ CASE 3: /ed/RULE:

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PRACTICE

• Write 1 sentence for each “case” of past tense verbs. • Switch sentences with your partner. • Read each sentence out loud, focusing on

properly pronouncing the verb ending.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:

1. HOW DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR MAJOR? WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO STUDY THIS MAJOR?• For example: I chose a major in Communications because I took

a course that I found really interesting, and I enjoyed studying about human relationships.

2. WHAT CAREER DO YOU HOPE TO HAVE? WHY DO YOU WANT A JOB IN THIS FIELD? • I had hoped to get a job in marketing where I would be an event

planner for a company. Which I did, but I ended up switching careers soon after!