Everyday English
- Student’s book p. 36 and 37
- Workbook p. 24 and 25:
Unit 4 Review
- Student’s book p. 38
- Workbook p. 26 and 27: Reading and listening extension
Video / song session: copies
Madness – Our House (Official 4K Video)
Madness are an English ska and pop band from Camden Town, north west London, who formed in 1976. One of the most prominent bands between the 1970’s and 1980’s ska revival, they continue to perform with six of the seven members of their original line-up. Madness’s most successful period was from 1980 to 1986.
- What can you see in the title «Our House»?
- Who lives in a house?
- Is your house usually quiet or busy?
- What rooms are in your house?
- Who do you live with?
After listening:
- Is the family in the song happy?
- Is the house quiet or busy?
- What does the father do?
- What does the mother do?
- Are the children together a lot?
- Do you think it is a good family? Why?
Discussion:
- What is your favorite room in your house? Why?
- What do you usually do at home after work or class?
- What are some words that describe your home?
Now, write a short description of your home today.
For example:
My house is comfortable and bright. It is clean but messy. I live with my mom and my brother. My favorite room is my bedroom because I read my favorite books there.
Homework: Student’s book p. 38, activities 1 and 2.