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Critical Thinking with TED B

EDGE Code
EDGE IID

Term
Summer

Class Time
Tue Period 3 & Thur Period 3

Instructor
Fischer

Description
The course activities will challenge students to grapple with the key concepts of various global topics in spoken English. Critical and creative thinking will be encouraged through discussions.
Lessons: Lessons focus on listening strategies using TED Talks followed by group discussions to expand students working vocabulary and communication skills. Students will lead class discussions.
Level: Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate


Schedule
Lesson 1: Orientation and introduction to TED Talk activities
Lesson 2 & 3: TED assignment demonstrations
Lesson 4 & 5: Students lead TED activities by team 1
Lesson 6 & 7: Students lead TED activities by team 2
Lesson 8: Students lead TED activities by team 3
Lesson 9: Students lead TED activities by team 4
Lesson 10: Wrap up activities, course evaluation and reflection
*Lessons and assignments are subject to change.

Homework
It is important to review previous lessons and complete assignments and homework by the due dates. Each assignment will prepare students for subsequent activities. 

Materials
No textbook purchase is necessary. 

Grading
10% Attendance and participation
90 % for assignments [60 % worksheets (6 points x 10), 30 % TED group assignments

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