Sentence completion - Tim's Free English Lesson Plans



Mind Expressions – Teacher’s notesThis is a vocabulary activity designed with proficiency students (C2) in mind. However, it can be adapted for advanced students. Students will learn expressions with the word “mind” and use them in a discussion.Sentence completionGive out the handout and have students work in pairs to complete as many as they can. For lower levels or if students struggle you could write all the missing words on the board and students could use them to complete the activity. Students can use the list on the back to check their own answers.KeyGreatLoadMeetingFrame/stateRightGive pieceHave ownBogglingIn/ofCastBearingCrossedIf doHalfSieveTrackedRunningPutOwn businessP’s q’sSlippedDefinitionsGreat minds think alike – When two people have had the same good ideaA load off one’s mind – news that brings reliefA meeting of the minds – group of experts meeting to discuss somethingIn a frame of mind – in a mental conditionNo one in their right mind would – no sane person wouldGive sb a piece of one’s mind – to angrily express disapproval to someoneHave a mind of its own – does things on its ownMind-boggling – so big/complex that it’s difficult to comprehendTo be in/of two minds about something – to be undecidedCast one’s mind back – think about a specific time in the past/make an effort to rememberBear in mind/It’s worth bearing in mind – Remember/take into accountCross one’s mind/It never crossed my mind to – I never thought about (normally in relation to a solution to a problem)Don’t mind if I do – I would like to, used when accepting an offer, usually food/drinkHave half a mind to – to be considering doing something (normally something you’re not going to do)Have a mind like a sieve – bad memoryHave a one-tracked mind – always thinking about one thing, almost always sexRun through one’s mind – something you’re constantly thinking aboutPut one’s mind to st – make a considerable effort to focus on doing somethingMind one’s own business – not interfere in other people’s lives/problemsMind one’s p’s and q’s – be polite and follow social rules (please, thank you etc.)Slip one’s mind – forget somethingAnalysisThis section is important as it gives students an opportunity to process the expressions on a deeper cognitive level and relate them to their lives, this will increase the chances of retention. Allow them to discuss the questions and then briefly in open class.Discussion KeySieve slipOneCastP’s q’sOwn businessGavePutIn/ofRightOwnBearLoadRunning ................
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