Second edition

о (a) Write a letter to the managing director of one of these ?
companies, ttying to convince him/her to change the %
company policy, (b) Write a press release from one of
these companies which wants to set up in your area. The /
statement should justify why, for example, testing beauty f
products on animals is needed and is not immoral, f
(adapted from Discussions A-Z Intermediate by Adrian Waliwork, Cambridge University Press 1997)
Think about these comments from teachers. Which do you agree with and why?

1. 
   My coursebook Is good, but each unit follows the same pattern, so I need supplementary materials to give the students some variety.
   
2. 
   1 don't see why supplementary materials have to fit into the syllabus. Sometimes it's just good for learners to have a change - and have some fun.
   
3. 
   You can't expect the coursebook to do everything for you - 1 often need supplementary materials for extra practice or for material and activities that the coursebook doesn't provide.
   

1 Look at the contents pages {'map of the hook') of a coursebook you have used. Where did you need to use supplementary materials? Make notes in your Teacher Portfolio on why you supplemented the coursebook and how.

2. 
   Exchange information with your colleagues on supplementary materials and activities you have used recently. Make notes in your Teacher Portfolio on language level, preparation needed and any problems you experienced.
   
3. 
   For ideas on using - and making - supplementary mate rials, look at Module 13, Units Four and Five of A Course in Language Teaching by Penny Ur, Cambridge University Press 1996; Chapter 16, Sections 2-4 and 8-9 of Learning Teaching (Second edition) by Jim Scrivener, Macmillan 200S; Chapter 4 of Teaching Practice
   

Which of these organisations would you work for if you hod tittle or no alternative?
t A pharmaceutical company which tests its beauty products on animals,

2. 
   A multinational which trades with the governments of politically oppressed people.
   
3. 
   An arms producer or о compony whose products can be used for military purposes.
   

Teacher's notes
3 Dirty jobs?

• 
  Ask students to cover question 7.
  

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  Students make their decisions individually, and then discuss sn groups. Students should then re form is Lite their decisions on the basis of the follow-up question 7.
  

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Unit 25 Selection and use of supplementary materials and activities

Handbook (Second edition) by Roger Gower, Diane Phillips and Steve Walters,
Macmillan 1995 and Dave's ESL Cafe at:
http://www.esicafe.com/ideas/index.html
There are also a large number of free practice materials at:
http://www.nonstopenglish.com/

4. 
   Three: very useful series of photocopiabie supplementary materials are:
   

Timesaver Resource Books, published by Mary Glasgow Magazines. This scries includes cross-cultural lessons,: grammar, vocabulary, skills development, games and communicative activities. Sample activities are downloadable free from: hUp://www,maryg!asgowmagazmes.eom
The Copy Collection, published by Cambridge University Press. This series includes grammar, vocabulary, skills development, Business English, materials for teenagers and young learners. Sample activities are downloadable free from: http://www.cambridge.org/elt/ccc/
Penguin English Pholocopiables, published by Pearson Longman. This series includes pair work, group work, grammar games, vocabulary games, reading games and 'instant lessons'.


TKT practice task 25 (See page 243 for answers)
For questions 1-7, match the supplementary materials with the teachers’ comments listed ATI.
There is one extra option which you do not need to use. ¹

Teachers’ comments
A l can use it to test the meaning of vocabulary in an enjoyable way.
В it’s really useful because there’s no focus on problem sounds in my coursebook. G ! can go round and monitor my students’ accuracy white they have a lot of fun.
D My students can choose books that are easier or more difficult for them.
E it helps my young learners get used to the rhythm of the language, f My students can choose their own exercises and check their answers.
G It helps my visual learners when we’re learning new vocabulary.
H it’s full of ideas for discussions.