Road map 8. Crime.
In this module, we are going to deal with the topic of crime. We will revise vocabulary about different types of crimes and punishments, amd also talk about whether the punishment should fit the crime or not. Then we will move on to discuss how to stay safe at home and online.
At the end of this module, you will be able to exchange information about true / fictional crimes and write an opinion essay on the topic.
Learning about it
8.1
- Vocabulary exercises: Crime
- Find the words in a word cloud
- Match the crime to the definition.
- Differences between mug, burgle, rob and steal.
- Reading Comprehension: Crime headlines.
- Listening comprehension: Identify crimes.
- Podcast: Glamourising crime.
8.2
- Reading. Hotspot: Jack the Ripper.
- Reading and Vocabulary: Melodie Nakachian.
- Grammar: The passive.
- Videolistening : Types of sentences/ what factors influence what an offender gets.
- Collaborative work: Prepare a presentation about crime.
- Option A: Real crime.
- Option B: Crimes in films.
8.3
- Video listening: What is the difference between felony and misdemeanor?
- Reading comprehension: Should you go to jail over the cost of a bus or metro ride?
- Video listening: Animal Abuse: Does the punishment fit the crime?
- Oral interaction: Crime and punishment
- Writing: An opinion essay
8.4
- Video listening: Top 10 ways to protect your house from burglars.
- Listening Comprehension: Keeping yourself safe online.
- Grammar: Have something done.
- Idioms related to the topic of crime.
- Oral mediation and production: Home safety tips.
Communicating and sharing:
- Forum: Do you consider you live in a safe area?
- Podcast: Glamourising crime.
- Wiki: True crime.
Making progress
- Writing:
- In class: an opinion essay.
- On Moodle: an opinion essay.
- Self-graded listening tasks.
- Self-graded reading tasks.
- Oral practice
- In class:
- Oral mediation and production and interaction.
- Crime presentation.
- On Moodle: Home Safety tips.
- In class:
Follow up
- Listening
- Reading
- Vocabulary & Pronunciation
- Writing tips & Grammar practice
- Check your progress
Pay attention to the deadlines!
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