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Word Stress and Sentence Stress
Students use the correct stress in words and in sentences to correct their pronunciation. In this pronunciation lesson plan, students are provided many words and sentences to practice the stresses correctly.
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Word Stress
In this word stress instructional activity, learners listen to the teacher say twenty words out loud and then underline the stressed syllable in each one.
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Indonesia Bird Flu
Students read and discuss an article about the Indonesian bird flu. They discuss the article, complete vocabulary exercises and take a comprehension quiz. They are introduced to word stress patterns in English.
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Words in the News Japan Textbook Back in Spotlight
Students participate in vocabulary and word work activities before reading an online article. They concentrate on verb tenses and re-write a portion of their personal, school or country history that includes false information.
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Words in the News Live8 Performances' Profit Question
Students complete word work and vocabulary building activities before reading an online article. They examine how changing the stress on a syllable can change the meaning and pronunciation of a word.