Introduction

Focus Questions

1. There is a variety of possible answers. Many cultures value intimate space and topics less than Canadian culture does.

2. There is a variety of possible answers.

3. There are no correct answers.

Reading

Before You Read

Expressing Opinions Directly or Indirectly

A wide range of answers is acceptable. Here are some possibilities:

1. I really like this, and I agree with you!

• Good job!
• Looks good!

2. You are so loud my ears are hurting!

• Could you be a little quieter?
• You are way too loud.

3. You stink.

• Do you notice a funny smell?
• What is that smell?

4. If I eat another bite, I’m going to puke.

• Excuse me, I’ll be back in a moment.
• No thanks, I’m full.

Vocabulary: Synonyms

There are multiple answers. Errors are crossed out.

Predictions

There are many possible answers.

Reading 1

After You Read

Comprehension

Strategy: Recognizing Opinions and Facts

Answers:

1. b

2. b

3. a

4. b

5. c

Vocabulary

Strategy 1: Inferring Meaning

Answers:

1. d

2. d

3. a

4. b

Strategy 2: Using Context to Determine Meaning

Answers:

1.

a) kind

b) style

c) category

d) sort

2.

a) rhythm

b) hit

c) tired

d) pounded

Reading 2

After You Read

Comprehension

Strategy 1: Paraphrasing

Answers:

1. a

2. a

3. a

4. b

Strategy 2: Recognizing Meaning

Answers:

1. a

2. a

3. c

4. b

Vocabulary

Strategy: Reinforcement of Words and Definitions Through Use in Context

Answers:

1. include

2. revive

3. post

4. gender

5. serious

Discussion

NOTICE

Some similarities are that

• Jordan and the SpaceBook writers have positive and negative comments
• Jordan and some SpaceBook writers have opinions on appearance, the audience, and the familiarity of the songs.

Some differences are that

• Jordan (the professional reviewer) has a lengthier description
• Jordan’s review is Jordan’s own and is a response by an experienced reviewer to a specific performance
• the SpaceBook writers are expressing overall opinions
• the SpaceBook writers are responding to each other’s comments
• the SpaceBook moderator is obvious and active; Jordan’s editor is unseen.

IDENTIFY the perspective of a formal reviewer. Responses may include:

• A critic must observe or notice factual details and take note of them.
• A critic has to be familiar with a genre in order to rate the quality of skills and performances.
• A critic ought to describe successes and failures.
• A critic is expected to express an informed opinion without getting personal.

IDENTIFY the perspective of an informal reviewer. Responses may include:

• A writer on social media can be expected to express an opinion.
• A writer on social media may not know much about the topic.
• A writer on social media ought to be considerate and respectful.
• A writer on social media has to remember that his/her opinion will be known for a long time.

Reading Progress Check

Answers:

1. d

2. c

3. b

4. d

5. c

Listening

Before You Listen

Social Conventions Around Boundaries and Filters

Learners should be encouraged to express a variety of opinions.

Vocabulary

Answers:

1. APPEAL means

a) make a sincere request

b) be attractive

c) sound interesting

d) demand

2. SENSITIVE means

a) someone who notices and cares about other people’s feelings

b) easily bothered

c) very perceptive

d) easily irritated

e) very important and private

Predictions

A variety of answers are possible. Learners should feel comfortable expressing an opinion.

Listening 1

After You Listen

Comprehension

Strategy 1: Recognizing Facts

Answers:

1. False

2. True

3. True

4. True

5. False

6. True

7. False

8. False

Strategy 2: Retelling Details

Answers:

1. b, c

2. a, b, c

3. b

4. c

5. a, d

Listening 2

After You Listen

Comprehension

Strategy: Identifying Details

Answers:

1. a, c

2. d

3. b, c, d

4. b

5. b, c

6. b, c

Vocabulary

Strategy: Recognizing Cognates, or Word Families

Answers:

1. a

2. c

3. c

4. b

5. a

6. b

Discussion

NOTICING includes topics avoided by

• Oksana: bodily sounds and functions; hair colouring; public criticism.
  • Her responses to Ivan: correction, apology, questioning, hushing, lowering the volume
• Gilles: personal relationships (marriage); personal grooming (food in teeth and clothing); strong criticism
  • His responses to Ivan: hesitation, changing topic, hedging, softening

FINDING an example of

• varied (in)directness: Roshan says “moody,” Ivan “depressing,” Gilles “dark”
• filtering/not filtering: Oksana “break wind,” Ivan “fart”
• not sharing opinion or feelings: Gilles as he excuses himself to take the phone call; Oksana about Mrs. Wong’s cookies

FINDING examples of crossing boundaries includes

• Ivan farting in public; Oksana correcting her husband in public
• Ivan asking Gilles if he has ever been married
• Ivan discussing pulling nose hair
• Ivan saying Roshan’s too young to recognize talent
• Ivan describing music as making him suicidal
• Ivan suggesting listening in on Gilles’ phone conversation
• Ivan ranting loudly about Gilles without knowing the facts
• Ivan telling an off-colour joke at dinner
• Ivan criticizing Mrs. Wong’s cookies to her face

DISCUSSING responses to Ivan includes

• Oksana directly disagreeing or correcting him
• Gilles hesitating, changing the topic, or standing up for Roshan’s place on the panel
• Roshan saying very little, indirectly refusing to follow Ivan’s lead

IDENTIFIABLE places are

• in a public place with familiar people; the topics are bathroom habits, personal hygiene, musical experience, performers and performances (Canadians consider the first two topics intimate and personal, not public)
• in a public place with an intimate relation; the topics are emotions, an incident, boundaries, neighbourly relations (Canadians consider strong emotional topics inappropriate in public)
• Oksana and Gilles both want to have some conversations in private places, but Ivan shares his opinions and feelings with anyone, anywhere.

Listening Progress Check

Answers:

Part A

1. b

2. c

3. b, c, d

Part B

1. c

2. c

3. a

4. c

Writing

Scaffolding Genre-exploring Activity

Positive Compliments

1. very tasty

2. really light floral aroma

3. neither too firm

4. nor too runny

5. such a golden colour

6. honey is so pure

7. but not too clear

8. just enough nutritious bee pollen

9. such a healthy sweetener

10. beautiful colour

11. naturally sweet with layers of flavour

Negative Criticisms

1. It’s too clear.

2. This product tastes too grassy.

3. This one is really hard.

4. The texture is very sugary.

5. The liquid honey is too runny.

6. It flowed so fast.

Scaffolding Mechanics, Grammar, Syntax Activity

Using “Too” to Review

Speaking

Intonation Scaffolding Activities

Same Spelling, Different Sounds

Practice Pronouncing -ed

Bold underlined = regular verbs with /d/ pronunciation of -ed

Italic letters = regular verbs with /t/ pronunciation of -ed

BOLD CAPITAL letters = regular verbs with /Id/ pronunciation of -ed

The scene STARTED in Claire’s office at Bear Bottom Campground. Roshan noticed that Claire’s laptop was open. He looked at the screen. When he said, “Whoa,” he SOUNDED surprised. Gilles walked to the desk. He leaned over and raised an eyebrow. The guys talked about the website. Gilles ADMITTED that his students had told him about this site where people RATED other people’s appearance. They clicked on choices and VOTED. The guys wondered why Claire had opened the site. Roshan didn’t think Claire had POSTED her own picture. Gilles RECOMMENDED closing the laptop.

Just then, Claire entered the office. She snapped open the computer. She asked Gilles and Roshan if they had seen what was on the screen. Gilles paused. Roshan HESITATED. Claire POINTED at the picture and announced, “This is my daughter.” Roshan almost showed his true thoughts. Gilles coughed and signalled to Roshan to stop talking. Claire expressed her concerns. She was worried about her daughter. Gilles reassured Claire, but he barely filtered his own thoughts.

Claire changed the subject. She compared her daughter’s behaviour to Roshan’s. She voiced her unfiltered feelings. She SUGGESTED that Roshan should meet Arti. Gilles helped Roshan out by making excuses about his work. Roshan tried to distance himself from Claire’s suggestion. He felt too awkward to speak. Claire, however, didn’t notice that she had crossed a social boundary.

Wrap-Up

Discussion