Bohlke, David <br/><br/>
Keynote 1 / 
David Bohlke. 
 - American ed. 
 - Boston :  National Geographic Learning,  2017. 
 - 160 p. :   ill. ;   28 cm. 
 - Keynote .
<br/><br/> Includes communication activities, TED Talk transcripts, and a grammar summary. 
<br/><br/>"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.<br/>  Engaging and authentic TED Talks drive an integrated-skills syllabus alongside 21st century outcomes like communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.<br/>  Real-world content presented through readings, infographics, and interviews motivates learners to engage with language meaningfully.<br/>  Unique presentation sections based on best practices demonstrated by TED speakers teach transferable strategies that develop fluency, confidence, and compelling delivery." (Book Cover)<br/> TABLE OF CONTENTS Scope and Sequence Welcome to Keynote! Unit 1: PASSIONS Lesson A<br/>  VOCABULARY: Music and movie genres<br/>  LISTENING: My passion for music / Phillip Jones, musician Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS<br/><br/>  Function: Talking about likes and interests  Grammar: Simple present  SPEAKING: I like hip-hop a lot Lesson C<br/>  READING: Bluegrass for a new generation Lesson D<br/>  TED TALK: Bluegrass from New Jersey / Sleepy Man Banjo Boys<br/>  PRESENTATION SKILLS: Introducing yourself Lesson E<br/>  COMMUNICATE: Getting to know you<br/>  WRITING: Write an email to introduce yourself Unit 2: SPENDING HABITS Lesson A<br/>  VOCABULARY: Things we spend money on<br/>  LISTENING: How I spend my money / Stella Hekker, student Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS<br/>  Function: Talking about habits and routines<br/>  Grammar: Simple present with adverbs of frequency<br/>  SPEAKING: Take a guess Lesson C<br/>  READING: Buy nothing new Lesson D<br/>  TED TALK: Wearing Nothing New / Jessi Arrington<br/>  PRESENTATION SKILLS: Using effective body language Lesson E<br/>  COMMUNICATE: Are you a green shopper?<br/>  WRITING: Writing a social media post Unit 3: CAREER PATHS Lesson A<br/>  VOCABULARY:  Job titles<br/>  LISTENING:  Interview with a TV presenter / Richard Lenton, journalist Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS<br/>  Function: Asking about and describing jobs<br/>  Grammar: like vs. would like<br/>  SPEAKING: A future job Lesson C<br/>  READING: A dancer’s dream Lesson D<br/>  TED TALK: The Joy of Surfing in Ice-Cold Water / Chris Burkard<br/>  PRESENTATION SKILLS: Thanking the audience Lesson E<br/>  COMMUNICATE: What’s my job?<br/>  WRITING: Writing about a dream job<br/>  Presentation 1: Introducing someone you know Unit 4: TALENTS Lesson A<br/>  VOCABULARY: Collocations to describe abilities<br/>  LISTENING: A unique ability / Okotanpe, contact juggler Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS<br/>  Function: Describing abilities and talents<br/>  Grammar: can/can’t<br/>  SPEAKING: A  talented class Lesson C<br/>  READING: Pro gaming: A dream career? Lesson D<br/>  TED TALK: The Orchestra in My Mouth / Tom Thum<br/>  PRESENTATION SKILLS: Introducing a topic Lesson E<br/>  COMMUNICATE: Recommending a job<br/>  WRITING: Writing about someone with an unusual ability Unit 5: TECHNOLOGY Lesson A<br/>  VOCABULARY: Adjectives to describe gadgets<br/>  LISTENING: How I used drones to make an amazing video / Sam Cossman, explorer Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS<br/>  Function: Describing things and how they work<br/>  Grammar: Quantifiers<br/>  SPEAKING: Wearable technology Lesson C<br/>  READING: Flying like a bird Lesson D<br/>  TED TALK: Fly with the Jetman / Yves Rossy<br/>  PRESENTATION SKILLS: Using gestures effectively Lesson E<br/>  COMMUNICATE: A new app<br/>  WRITING: Writing a review of a piece of technology Unit 6: CHALLENGES Lesson A<br/><br/>  VOCABULARY: Daily challenges  LISTENING: It’s no big deal / Vasu Sojitra, skier Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS<br/>  Function: Describing sequence<br/>  Grammar: Time clauses<br/>  SPEAKING: Dealing with exam stress Lesson C<br/>  READING: Living without fear Lesson D<br/>  TED TALK: How I Used Sonar to Navigate the World / Daniel Kish<br/>  PRESENTATION SKILLS: Involving your audience Lesson E<br/>  COMMUNICATE: Dos and don’ts<br/>  WRITING: Writing about a person who overcame a challenge Unit 7: CONFIDENCE Lesson A<br/>  VOCABULARY: Adjectives for describing appearance and personality<br/>  LISTENING: Like mother, like daughter / Bonnie Kim, school consultant Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS<br/>  Function: Describing people<br/>  Grammar: Modifying adverbs  SPEAKING: A movie of your life Lesson C<br/>  READING: Pressure to be “perfect” Lesson D<br/>  TED TALK: Why Thinking You’re Ugly Is Bad for You / Meaghan Ramsey<br/>  PRESENTATION SKILLS: Adding support by giving statistics Lesson E<br/>  COMMUNICATE: A class poll<br/>  WRITING: Writing about a friend Unit 8: WILD PLACES Lesson A<br/>  VOCABULARY: Natural places<br/>  LISTENING: An amazing place / Ross  Donihue and Marty Schnure, cartographers Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS<br/>  Function: Making comparisons<br/>  Grammar: Comparative and superlative adjectives<br/>  SPEAKING: What do you know? Lesson C<br/>  READING: An otherworldly place Lesson D<br/>  TED TALK: Unseen Footage, Untamed Nature / Karen Bass<br/>  PRESENTATION SKILLS: Showing enthusiasm Lesson E<br/>  COMMUNICATE: A tourism poster<br/>  WRITING: Writing about a place you’d like to visit Unit 9: ACHIEVEMENTS Lesson A<br/>  VOCABULARY: Collocations for describing personal achievements<br/>  LISTENING: My great achievement / Scott Leefe, marathon runner Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS<br/>  Function: Talking about the past<br/>  Grammar: Simple past<br/>  SPEAKING: Round-the-world adventure Lesson C<br/>  READING: Extreme survival Lesson D<br/>  TED TALK: Let’s Save the Last Pristine Continent / Robert Swan<br/>  PRESENTATION SKILLS: Pausing effectively Lesson E<br/>  COMMUNICATE: An achievement<br/>  WRITING: Writing about someone who achieved something<br/>  Presentation 3 Describing an amazing place you visited Unit 10: CREATIVE CITIES Lesson A<br/>  VOCABULARY: Collocations for describing neighborhoods<br/>  LISTENING: The neighborhood where I grew up / Craig Albrightson, lecturer Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS<br/>  Function: Offering suggestions<br/>  Grammar: should/shouldn’t<br/>  SPEAKING: The right neighborhood Lesson C<br/>  READING: Reshaping a city Lesson D<br/>  TED TALK: How to Revive a Neighborhood / Theaster Gates<br/>  PRESENTATION SKILLS: Paraphrasing key points Lesson E<br/>  COMMUNICATE: Planning neighborhood improvements<br/>  WRITING: Writing suggestions for improving your town Unit 11: PICTURE PERFECT Lesson A<br/>  VOCABULARY: Nouns and adjectives related to photography<br/>  LISTENING: My perfect photo / Hannah Reyes, photographer Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS<br/>  Function: Asking for and giving opinions<br/>  Grammar: Sense verbs<br/>  SPEAKING: Is it real? Lesson C<br/>  READING: Unreal images of nature Lesson D<br/>  TED TALK: Impossible Photography / Erik Johansson<br/>  PRESENTATION SKILLS: Introducing a visual Lesson E<br/>  COMMUNICATE: Animal hybrids<br/>  WRITING: Writing about a photograph Unit 12: HEALTHY HABITS Lesson A<br/>  VOCABULARY: Collocations for talking about good and bad habits<br/>  LISTENING: My healthy (and unhealthy) habits / David Matijasevich, teacher Lesson B LANGUAGE FOCUS<br/>  Function: Talking about real conditions<br/>  Grammar: Real conditionals<br/>  SPEAKING: Healthy choices Lesson C<br/>  READING: A simple solution Lesson D<br/>  TED TALK: The Simple Power of Handwashing / Myriam Sidibe<br/>  PRESENTATION SKILLS: Getting the audience’s attention Lesson E<br/>  COMMUNICATE: Fact or myth?<br/>  WRITING: Writing health tips<br/>  Presentation 4: Describing an issue or challenge in your community 
<br/><br/> For English as second language learners at the high-beginners level (A1/A2 - CEFR). 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781305965034 (Student Book) 1305965035 (Student Book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.<br/>English language--Spoken English.<br/>A1-A2 (CEFR).<br/>High Beginner.