The Cost of Careless Living

Eng 7 Plan week 33-42 

• The Cost of Careless Living -  

 

"The cost of careless living" is a theme that underscores the profound consequences of thoughtless actions, neglect, and recklessness in our lives. It serves as a sobering reminder of the impact our choices can have on ourselves, others, and the world around us. Whether in terms of personal health, relationships, the environment, or societal well-being, this theme highlights how hasty decisions, a lack of consideration, or an attitude of indifference can exact a heavy toll. Exploring this theme prompts us to reflect on our behaviors and the responsibilities we bear for the world we inhabit, urging us to make more mindful choices for a more sustainable and fulfilling existence. 

 

W/D	Tuesday	Thursday	Homework
33		Introduce the theme of “The Cost of Careless Living” by reading and working with the poem: I Woke Up  in Viewpoints 3 pp. 67-68 + 69-70.    Listening: TED-talk Money can buy happiness: Michael Norton at TEDxCambridge 2011 (12 min.)    Short discussion: How do the two stories relate?
34	Screening	Quick Talk - Discuss the questions in small groups for about 5-7 min.    Listening exercise: A Clear Conscience in Viewpoints 3.(8 min.)    Discuss: How to work with references.	Homework for Tuesday: Have read the article “Titanic tourist submersible goes missing …”Titanic tourist submersible goes missing with search under way.pdf
35	Writing: This will be connected to the text about Titanic.  Peer review on the text.	Listening comprehension
36	Focus on grammar: Word formation – prefixes and suffixes in Viewpoints 3 pp.220-222.  If you have time also work with collocations.	Short discussion: The importance of prefixes and suffixes.    Correct Tuesday’s work.    Collocations pp.223-225.
37	Watch the first episode of Downton Abbey (68 minutes) - in the auditorium	Analyzing Downton Abbey with the help of a chart.    Past/Present    Listening: TED-talk How economic inequality harms societies | Richard Wilkinson (17 min.)	Homework for Tuesday: Read “A Fatal Misstep” once in advance to prepare for class.
38	Reading comprehension: “A Fatal Misstep” Viewpoints 3 pp. 49-61 + exercises p. 62-65	Continue with “A Fatal Misstep” exercises    Discussion in Class/  Speaking p.65
39	Listen to the argumentative speech “Against factory farming” Viewpoints 3 (WEB)    Practice Quick speeches.	Quick speeches.
40	Reading: Viewpoints p.73 together, Half of you read pp.74-76 the other half reads pp.77-79 according to instructions.	Work with assignments tied to the two articles pp. 80-84.
41	Rehearse discussion essay, formal language, passive.    Paragraph YouTube clip: Writing Skills: The Paragraph (youtube.com)	Preparations for the essay writing – go back to old material.
42	Writing assignment – discussion essay on Careless living – 100 min.	No class due to longer Tuesday class.

 

“Carefulness costs you nothing. Carelessness may cost you your life.”