Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)|日常会話(中級1章)
Lesson74: Reading a Novel

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. novel  小説
  The author wrote the novel from a personal experience.
2. classic  古典の、クラシックの
  The film is destined to become a world classic.
3. bookworm  大の本好き、本の虫
  Could you suggest a good novel to gift my brother who’s a huge bookworm?
4. admit  認める
  I must admit that the group’s performance was exceptional.
5. adaptation  翻案、脚色
  The movie adaptation of John Green’s novel “The Fault in Our Stars” was shown in 2014.
PART A_3
I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART A_4
1. What is your favorite novel?
2. What book do you consider as a classic?
3. What is the major advantage of being a bookworm?
4. Do you always admit your mistakes?
5. What do you think is the best book-to-movie adaptation?
PART B_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART B_2

Hi, Emma! What’s your favorite novel?
Hello, Ron. Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” is my favorite book.

I know that book but haven’t read it yet. Was it good?
Yes! It’s totally a classic!

How long did it take you to finish reading it?
Being a bookworm, I finished reading the whole novel in just almost two days.

Wow! That’s very impressive! I wish that I could be fond of reading as you are.
How about you, Ron? What’s your favorite?

I’m not really into novels but I must admit that Nicholas Sparks’ “The Notebook” is my favorite.
I’ve read that one, too! I love the movie adaptation as well!

PART C_1
I will ask the questions about the conversation. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART C_2
1. What is Emma’s favorite novel?
2. For how long did Emma finish reading it?
3. What novel is Ron’s favorite?
PART D_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART D_2
1. A: What book did you buy at the ongoing book sale?
B: I got these Nicholas Sparks ___________ to keep me sane for the whole vacation.
2. A: Have you seen “The Shawshank Redemption” movie?
B: Of course! How could I miss a ___________?
3. A: What is your younger brother’s hobby?
B: He loves to read every day. He’s actually the only ___________ in the family.
4. A: Why did the other team leave immediately after the game?
B: I think they couldn’t ___________ their defeat.
5. A: Jenny Han’s “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” is trending now.
B: I know! It’s one of the best book-to-movie ___________ this year.
PART E_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART E_2
You are talking to a friend about novels. Ask him/her what his/her favorites are.
PART E_3
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.