Exploit the visual and use it to teach spa centre (and possibly get comments). Go through the information in the table.
Tell students they should try to write sentences about Matthew with the same patterns as the Grammar box sentences. Elicit two to three sentences as examples and write them on the board. Write the full form of is to show the difference between written and spoken sentences. Then erase some or all of the words. Students write the erased sentences, and then continue to write the remaining sentences independently. Monitor and give help where necessary. Make a note of common errors for later feedback.
Answer
Matthew is 25. He is a skilled manual worker. He is a physiotherapist. He works in a spa centre. He is a good therapist and works hard. But he is rude and isn’t helpful. He is also often late for work.
Over to you! For procedural notes and suggestions for how to use the ‘Over to you!’ section, see the Introduction, page 6.
