Inventions

Introduction

As we know, inventions can be objects, processes or techniques that display a novel element. Inventions are very important for humans. They basically help humans accomplish different tasks. Everywhere we go we see and use ingenious, successful and modern inventions that make our life simple; thus, we save time and effort.

Can anybody come up with an invention?

Task

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Work in pairs. Imagine you are inventors. You will design and invention and present it to the class. You can draw it on a poster, prepare a Powerpoint presentation or display a mockup of your invention. You need to include:

  • The name
  • A slogan
  • The price
  • Who is it for?
  • A description of your invention (around 8 sentences). Remember to use modals (should / will / can / etc.) 

Process

We've been working with the topic "inventions". Now you are going to go to the following link and do the activity. When you finish, we will discuss it with the whole class.

https://telcuk.com/listening-about-modern-inventions-intermediate-level/

 

Now you are going to visit the websites below and choose three inventions you find interesting and complete the table. When you finish, share your opinion with your group. Justify your choice.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2003/12_december/23/inventions_synopses.shtml

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/30-inventions-that-changed-the-world-forever/ss-AAm0QZp#image=4

Invention

Inventor

When

Advantages

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you think that inventions can be accidentally discovered? Watch the video and take down notes. Then, share what you wrote with your group.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqArHwtvE9Y

 

As you will need to prepare a presentation, here you have some tips for your presentation to be interesting, catchy and effective. Read the tips and start working on your task.

 

When you give your presentation, remember to:

1) Introduce your invention

2) Describe how it works, what is made of, how much it costs, etc.

3) Talk about its advantages

Dos

 

 

Don’ts

 

 
  • Prepare what you’re going to say.
  • Use short, simple sentences to express your ideas clearly
  • Speak clearly and at the right volume
  • Practise your presentation
  • Look at the people who are listening to you

 
  • Speak too quickly
  • Write out the whole presentation and read it aloud.

 

 

Here, you have some sentences you can use:

  • So, here we have the…
  • What makes this product different is…
  • The product uses …
  • This product comes with a 5 year guarantee…
  • When you buy this product, you will also receive …
  • The product is made up of…

 

After you describe your invention, try to convince your audience to buy it:

  • You must…
  • You won’t regret…
  • With this … you can…
  • If you buy the … you don’t have to …

 

 

If you don't remember how to use modals, you can visit this link:

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/grammar/hilfsverben2.htm

 

Evaluation

You will be evaluated on a scale of 1-5 on these points:

  • Content
  • Clarity of speaking
  • Language accuracy
  • Audio-visuals
  • Body language
  • Pace

1. Not very successful

2. Could be better

3. Average

4. Quite good

5. Very good

 

 

Conclusion

Dear students,

Congratulations! You have worked in teams, done different activities online, watched videos and taken part in discussions. Not only that! You've been able to put into practice the points we dealt with in our classbook.

You've also been inventors for one day! You've done a great job! I hope you've enjoyed it.

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Credits