INTRODUCE
Japanese students take moral education as a school subject. Many believe this is a positive thing, but some question whether it is appropriate to teach morals in schools.
PRESENT
STEP A EXPRESSIONS
Go over the first two expressions with your tutor and answer the questions. Then, guess the meaning of the third expression based on the clues provided.
1. To instill values in someone means to introduce and establish morals in a person.
As a mom, I try my best to instill values in my children. It’s important that they learn them early in life.
Q: Which picture shows a more effective way to instill values in children? Why?
scolding them when they do something bad |
explaining to them calmly that what they did was bad |
2. If something builds character, it helps people develop a good personality and values.
I often tell my students that hard work builds character.
Q: Which picture shows something that is more likely to build character? Why?
volunteering |
watching TV |
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My friend was brainwashed by a cult. She used to have a job and hang out with her friends, but now all she does is prepare for the end of the world.
Q: What do you think brainwash means?
STEP B SPEAK YOUR MIND
Sometimes you want to explain that you feel more than one way about an issue.
So have you decided to move in with your sister or not?
I’m still not sure. I mean, I want to, but there is a part of me that says maybe we shouldn’t live together. I’m really messy, and she’s such a clean freak!
UNDERSTAND
LISTENING
Dave, an American man, is talking to his wife, Aika, about their daughter’s first day at school.
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TRIVIA
In the United States, moral education is not taught in public schools. Many Americans think that it’s inappropriate to teach morals to students because moral education is often related to teaching religion. Religion is not supposed to be taught at public schools in the US.
PRACTICE
Are the underlined expressions used correctly? If not, correct them.
1. Some scientists claim that modern advertisements have brainwashed women into thinking that they need to look perfect 24/7.
2. Playing video games all day helps build character.
3. Letting children do whatever they want is an effective way to instill values in them.
4. Some people worry that kids can be brainwashed by what they see on TV.
5. Making children apologize to each other after they fight builds character.
CHALLENGE
Challenge 1
You’re watching an interview with Ronaldo Gomez, a famous foreign baseball player living in Japan. Listen to the interview. Then, talk to your friend about it.
Today's Expressions
- instill values in someone
- build character
- brainwash
Speak Your Mind
- There is a part of me that says...
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Challenge 2
What do you think? What does your tutor think? Discuss.
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FEEDBACK
I can listen to and understand someone's opinion on moral education.
LESSON GOAL ACHIEVEMENT
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4
Very GoodCould complete the task with ease
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3
GoodCould complete the task with some clarifications
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2
FairCould complete the task with additional instructions
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1
PoorCould somehow complete the task with difficulty
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
- RANGE
the ability to use a wide variety of vocabulary - ACCURACY
the ability to speak correctly - FLUENCY
the ability to speak smoothly without pauses or fillers - INTERACTION
the ability to manage a conversation
