1. Unit 2:

3. Jumbled Sentences: use the prompts below, make some changes if necessary to produce complete sentences 1.born/in/Louis Pasteur/France/1822/in  Louis Pasteur was born in France in 1822. 2. invent/diseases/vaccines/he/several  He invented vaccines for several diseases. 3. doctorate/he/receive/1847/in.  He received a doctorate in 1847. 4. given/the Cathedral of Notre Dame/he/a state funeral/at  He was given a state funeral at the Cathedral of Notre Dame.

4. Ask questions for the sentences above 1. Where/When was Louis Pasteur born?  He was born in France in 1822. 2. What did he invented to cure several diseases?  He invented vaccines for several diseases. 3. What did he receive in 1847?  He received a doctorate in 1847. 4. What was he given when he died?  He was given a state funeral at the Cathedral of Notre Dame.

5. Some common questions for asking famous people’s background When was she/he born? Where did she/he live? What school did she/he go to? What degree did she/he get? What is her/his job? What could she/he do in her/his job? Do you admire her/him? Why?

6. Pair-work: Work with the partner on you right, ask and answer about her/his favorite person’s background. Then change the role. Two pairs will be invited to perform in front of the class.

7. Asking for your friend’s background When is your birthday? Where was you born? Where do you live? Could you tell me about your parents? What do they do? How many sisters/brothers do you have? How old are they? What do they do? What’s your favorite subject? …

8. Interviewing: Go around the class and interview four random people about their background, using these recommended questions. Three students will be invited to report in front of the class.