Dummett, Paul

Keynote 3 / Paul Dummett, Helen Stephenson, Lewis Lansford, and Richard Walker. - American ed. - Boston : National Geographic Learning, 2016. - 192 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - Keynote .

Includes communication activities, TED Talk transcripts, and a grammar summary.

"Featuring remarkable people communicating passionately and persuasively, TED Talks provide inspiring ideas and an unparalleled source of authentic language. Keynote invites learners to explore life-changing stories for a deeper understanding of the world, developing the confidence and skills needed to express themselves powerfully and proficiently in English.
Engaging and authentic TED Talks drive an integrated-skills syllabus alongside 21st century outcomes like communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
Real-world content presented through readings, infographics, and interviews motivates learners to engage with language meaningfully.
Unique presentation sections based on best practices demonstrated by TED speakers teach transferable strategies that develop fluency, confidence, and compelling delivery." (Book Cover) TABLE OF CONTENTS Scope and Sequence Welcome to Keynote! Unit 1: MAKING A DIFFERENCE LESSON A
Vocabulary: Collocations to describe giving help
Listening: Inspiring dreams / Peter Draw, artist LESSON B Language Focus
Function: Talking about present and past actions
Grammar: Review of present and past tenses
Speaking: Talking about ways to help LESSON C
Reading: Food rescue mission LESSON D
TED Talk: A little lesson from a volunteer firefighter / Mark Bezos
Presentation Skills: Helping your audience visualize LESSON E
Communicate: People who have made a difference
Writing: Writing about someone who has made a difference in your life Unit 2: TRENDS LESSON A
Vocabulary: Collocations to describe trends
Listening: Analyzing trends / Tara Hirebet, trend expert LESSON B Language Focus
Function: Talking about future trends
Grammar: Review of future tenses Speaking: Describing future trends LESSON C
Reading: Identifying trends LESSON D
TED Talk: How to start a movement / Derek Sivers
Presentation Skills: Commenting on visuals LESSON E
Communicate: Consumer trends
Writing: Making predictions about a product or service Unit 3: IMPROVING LIVES LESSON A
Vocabulary: Healthcare
Listening: My health routine / Kate Chong, sports enthusiast LESSON B Language Focus
Function: Talking about cause and effect
Grammar: Conjunctions for cause and effect
Speaking: Talking about healthcare tech LESSON C
Reading: The challenge of Alzheimer’s LESSON D
TED Talk: My Simple Invention, Designed to Keep My Grandfather Safe / Kenneth Shinozuka
Presentation Skills: Opening with interesting facts
LESSON E
Communicate: Innovative healthcare solutions
Writing: Writing a letter about a tech solution for a healthcare issue
Presentation 1: Talking about how you can make a difference Unit 4: DESIGNING THE WEB LESSON A
Vocabulary: Website features
Listening: Designing websites / Carrie Cousins, web designer LESSON B Language Focus
Function: Comparing products and services
Grammar: Comparatives and superlatives, (not) as… as, (very) different from…, … the same as…
Speaking: Making decisions based on user reviews LESSON C
Reading: Website design on a giant scale LESSON D
TED Talk: How Giant Websites Design for you (and a Billion Others, too) / Margaret Gould Stewart
Presentation Skills: Asking the audience questions LESSON E
Communicate: Improving user experiences
Writing: Writing a review of your cell phone Unit 5: COMMUNITY BUILDERS LESSON A
Vocabulary: Words for talking about communities
Listening: Creating green spaces / Martin Andrade, entrepreneur LESSON B Language Focus
Function: Taking about how places have changed
Grammar: The passive voice
Speaking: Describing changes in my community LESSON C
Reading: Barefoot College LESSON D
TED Talk: How Painting Can Transform Communities / Haas and Hahn
Presentation Skills: Ending with a hope for the future LESSON E
Communicate: A neighbourhood survey
Writing: Writing a letter about improving your neighbourhood
Unit 6: CLEAR COMMUNICATION LESSON A
Vocabulary: Communication collocations
Listening: Communication styles / Neil Anderson, teacher trainer LESSON B Language Focus
Function: Talking about communication preferences
Grammar: Verb patterns with –ing and infinitive
Speaking: Communication methods LESSON C
Reading: Communication in the digital age LESSON D
TED Talk: Talk Nerdy to Me / Melissa Marshall
Presentation Skills: Engaging with your audience LESSON E
Communicate: Explaining a topic of interest
Writing: Writing what you learned about a topic
Presentation 2: Suggesting a way to improve communication among residents and strengthen the sense of community in your neighbourhood Unit 7: IDENTITY
LESSON A
Vocabulary: Words for talking about identity
Listening: Multicultural experiences / Janice Reis Lodge, manager LESSON B Language Focus
Function: Talking about ongoing actions and events
Grammar: Present perfect progressive
Speaking: Talking about living abroad LESSON C
Reading: Global migration LESSON D
TED Talk: Where is Home? / Pico Iyer
Presentation Skills: Using stories to personalize your message LESSON E
Communicate: A survey on identity
Writing: Writing about factors that contribute to one’s identity Unit 8: TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LESSON A
Vocabulary: Transport collocations
Listening: Cyril Burguiere, SUP enthusiast LESSON B Language Focus
Function: Making predictions
Grammar: Will and might
Speaking: Changes in global travel LESSON C
Reading: Unique commutes LESSON D
TED Talk: A Skateboard, with a Boost / Sanjay Dastoor
Presentation Skills: Signposting LESSON E
Communicate: Inventing a transportation device
Writing: Creating a poster of a transportation device Unit 9: NEW WORDS LESSON A
Vocabulary: Words for talking about language
Listening: Charles Browne, English professor LESSON B Language Focus
Function: Talking about changes
Grammar: used to
Speaking: Talking about changes in meaning LESSON C
Reading: Language change LESSON D
TED Talk: What Makes a Word “Real”? / Anne Curzan
Presentation Skills: Closing the loop LESSON E
Communicate: Guessing meaning
Writing: Writing about the effect of the Internet on the English language
Presentation 3: Describing someone you know Unit 10: UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONS LESSON A

Vocabulary: Feelings
Listening: Dealing with emotions / Craig Albrightson, guidance counselor LESSON B Language Focus
Function: Reporting other people’s speech and thoughts
Grammar: Reported speech
Speaking: Talking about EQ in jobs LESSON C
Reading: Emotion in technology LESSON D
TED Talk: This App Knows How You Feel / Rana el Kaliouby
Presentation Skills: Giving a demonstration LESSON E
Communicate: Applications of emotion-sensing technology
Writing: Writing about whether there is a need for technology to recognize emotions Unit 11: LEADERS AND THINKERS LESSON A
Vocabulary: Collocations for talking about doing business
Listening: Starting a business / Priscilla Shunmugam, fashion designer LESSON B Language Focus
Function: Talking about obligation and giving advice
Grammar: Modals of necessity
Speaking: Interview with a CEO LESSON C
Reading: Lessons in business LESSON D
TED Talk: Life at 30,000 Feet / Richard Branson
Presentation Skills: Quoting people LESSON E
Communicate: My business philosophy
Writing: Writing about how you would run a company Unit 12: WELL-BEING LESSON A
Vocabulary: Words for describing wealth and well-being
Listening: What your brain does when you sleep / Jeffrey Iliff, neuroscientist LESSON B Language Focus
Function: Talking about imaginary situations
Grammar; Second conditional
Speaking: Describing your ideal lifestyle LESSON C
Reading: Achieving work-life balance LESSON D
TED Talk: How to Succeed? Get More Sleep / Arianna Huffington
Presentation Skills: Using humor LESSON E
Communicate: Debate on work-life balance
Writing: Writing about how you could improve your productivity
Presentation 4: Recommending a way to achieve better work-life balance

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