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Lead-in

  • Do you believe that doing house chores from a young age teaches responsibility? Why or why not?
  • What gadgets or tools have you used to make housework easier?

Presentation

Pre

  • How do you motivate yourself to start doing chores when you don’t feel like it?

Top Down

  • What is the text about? Read it and find out.
  • Tips for organizing a house
  • Dos and don’ts regarding cleaning products
  • The importance of being tidy for our mental health
  • Tips for organizing a house
  • Dos and don’ts regarding cleaning products
  • The importance of being tidy for our mental health

Easy House Organizing for Beginners

Organizing your house can be simple and rewarding. However, it does require some planning. Although the task might seem daunting, starting with small steps makes it manageable.

First, declutter your space. This means removing items you no longer need or use. Although this can be challenging, it’s essential for creating a tidy home. Besides, it helps in freeing up space.

Moreover, after decluttering, group similar items together. This not only makes your house look neater but also makes finding things easier. Also, using storage boxes and labels can be a big help.

Additionally, regular cleaning is important. Although it might seem like a chore, it keeps your house organized in the long run. Besides, a clean space is more pleasant to live in.

In conclusion, although organizing your house takes some effort, it’s quite doable. However, it’s important to start small and stay consistent. Besides making your space tidier, it also creates a more enjoyable living environment.

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Bottom Up

  • True or False

Example: Regular cleaning is not necessary for maintaining an organized home. > False

  1. Decluttering your space involves removing items that you frequently use.
  2. Grouping similar items together makes finding things more difficult.
  3. Using storage boxes and labels is recommended for keeping your house organized.
  4. Starting with small steps is advised to make the task of organizing your house manageable.
  5. A clean space is less pleasant to live in compared to an unorganized one.
  1. Decluttering your space involves removing items that you frequently use. False
  2. Grouping similar items together makes finding things more difficult. False
  3. Using storage boxes and labels is recommended for keeping your house organized. True
  4. Starting with small steps is advised to make the task of organizing your house manageable. True
  5. A clean space is less pleasant to live in compared to an unorganized one. False

Post

  • Do you agree with the text? Why or why not?
  • Talk about your house and its cleaning routine.

Target Language

Markers of Contrast and Addition

Contrast

  • I trusted you to take care of the dog, however, you don’t seem responsible enough.
  • Although I trusted you to take care of the dog, you don’t seem responsible enough.
  • You don’t seem responsible enough, although I trusted you to take care of the dog.

Addition

  • Her responsibilities include cleaning the dog kennel but also feeding the dogs.
  • Besides cleaning the dog kennel, her responsibilities also include feeding the dogs.
  • Besides cleaning the cattery, she has to pet the cats.
  • I’m responsible for pruning the plants. Moreover, I was asked to water them.

Controlled Practice

  • Fill in the blanks with the appropriate markers of contrast or addition from the target language.

Example: _______, I plan to read a book this evening to relax. > Moreover, I plan to read a book this evening to relax.

  1. I wanted to go for a run this morning, _______ it was raining heavily.
  2. _______ the weather was bad, I decided to do some indoor exercises instead.
  3. _______ doing the exercises, I made a healthy breakfast.
  4. I don’t usually like getting up early on weekends; _______ , I made an exception today.
  5. I have a lot of stuff to do today and _______ my friend invited me to join a virtual workout session.
  1. I wanted to go for a run this morning, however it was raining heavily.
  2. Although the weather was bad, I decided to do some indoor exercises instead.
  3. Besides doing the exercises, I made a healthy breakfast.
  4. I don’t usually like getting up early on weekends; however , I made an exception today.
  5. I have a lot of stuff to do today and also my friend invited me to join a virtual workout session.

Freer Practice

  • Use the target language and complete the sentences according to your own ideas.
  1. Although I enjoy spending time alone…
  2. I find science fascinating; however,…
  3. Besides my interest in reading…
  4. I’ve never been good at sports; also,…
  5. I try to eat healthily most of the time; moreover,…
  6. I don’t usually wake up early on weekends; however,…

Production

  • Write a short paragraph on your approach to house cleaning, incorporating the markers of contrast and addition (however, although, besides, also, moreover). It should reflect your personal routine, challenges, or any tips you have regarding keeping a house clean. Aim to use each connector at least once to show contrast or add information to your points.

Example: I always clean my house on Sundays, and also, if I need to wash some clothes I…

Homework

Read the sentences and put 1 for “Contrast” and 2 for “Addition”.

Example: (   ) I like eating ice cream. Moreover, I love drinking milkshake..> (2) I like eating ice cream. Moreover, I love drinking milkshake.

(  ) Besides going to school in the morning, she studies French in the afternoon.

(  ) You know how to drive a car, however, you don’t like to drive.

(  ) I love cats, although I have an allergy.

(  ) Although he has a dog, he doesn’t take care of it.

(  ) I hate washing the dishes, also mopping the floor is terrible..

(2) Besides going to school in the morning, she studies French in the afternoon.

(1) You know how to drive a car, however, you don’t like to drive.

(1) I love cats, although I have an allergy.

(1) Although he has a dog, he doesn’t take care of it.

(2) I hate washing the dishes, also mopping the floor is terrible.

Choose the best option for each sentence.

Example: She was very tired, also / although she worked out anyway. > She was very tired, also / although she worked out anyway.

  1. I love surfing but however / also swimming.
  2. The robbery was terrifying, also / however I was very calm.
  3. Besides / Moreover washing the dishes, she had to mop her bedroom.
  4. He is responsible for taking his son to school. Moreover / Also he doesn’t have to pick him up.
  5. My aunt is very pretty although / also polite and smart.
  1. I love surfing but however / also swimming.
  2. The robbery was terrifying, also / however I was very calm.
  3. Besides / Moreover washing the dishes, she had to mop her bedroom.
  4. He is responsible for taking his son to school. Moreover / Also he doesn’t have to pick him up.
  5. My aunt is very pretty although / also polite and smart.

Complete the blank spaces using the following words:

ALTHOUGH (2x) – BESIDES – HOWEVER – MOREOVER

Example: _______ working every weekday, she tries to go to the gym in the morning . > Besides working every weekday, she tries to go to the gym in the morning

  1. ______ I trust you to take care of my dog, you don’t look responsible enough to take care of my kids. 
  2. ______ studying 8 hours per day, he still have a lot of friends.
  3. I hate eating salad. ______ I need to eat more green leafy vegetables.
  4. She enjoys hiking on weekends; ______, she loves exploring new trails whenever she gets the chance.
  5. They hate going to parties, _____ they try to go when it’s someones birthday party. 
  1. Although I trust you to take care of my dog, you don’t look responsible enough to take care of my kids.
  2. Besides studying 8 hours per day, he still have a lot of friends.
  3. I hate eating salad. However I need to eat more green leafy vegetables.
  4. She enjoys hiking on weekends; moreover, she loves exploring new trails whenever she gets the chance.
  5. They hate going to parties, although they try to go when it’s someone’s birthday party.

Put the words in the correct order

Example: don’t / , / going / I / school / to / I / although / like / to / have > I don’t like going to school, although I have to.

  1. guitar / also  / the / help / , / I / practicing / singing / besides / practice 
  2.  mind / early / late / up / although / wake / doesn’t / she / working / has / she / to
  3. go / sister in law / like / I / busy / however / out / , / with / to / my / is / she / always 
  4. writing / books / , / you / reading / also / love / poems
  5. my / movies / do / doesn’t / ,  / horror / although / I / boyfriend / like
  1. Besides practicing the guitar, I also practice singing.
  2. She doesn’t mind working late, although she has to wake up early.
  3. I like to go out with my sister in law, however she is always busy.
  4. You love reading books, also writing poems.
  5. Although my boyfriend doesn’t like horror movies, I do.

Find and correct the wrong sentences.

Example: He does his chores everyday but, however goes to work  > He does his chores everyday but, also goes to work.

  1.  This room is so dark, also I can see my friend over there.
  2. Besides waiting for too long, I’m however  bored.
  3. I’m getting irritated by him, besides, I love him!
  4. My daughter walked all the way here, moreover she is very young.
  5. I can’t stop thinking about tomorrow’s trip but however about my luggage.
  1. This room is so dark, although I can see my friend over there. 
  2. Besides waiting for too long, I’m also bored.
  3. I’m getting irritated by him, however, I love him!
  4. My daughter walked all the way here, although she is very young.
  5. I can’t stop thinking about tomorrow’s trip but also about my luggage.

Writing

Write a short text using the Target Language.

Example: I’m studying English now, although I’m a little tired because…