THE FUN THEY HADIsaac Asimov(1920-1992)

The Three Laws of Robotics are:1. A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.2. A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.3. A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

From Handbook of Robotics, 56th Edition, 2058 A.D., as quoted in I, Robot.

HEAD (n)

COMPOUNDS• Headache• Headteacher• Make headway • Head-on collision• Head-dress• Headphones• Header• Headbanger• Headcount• Headwind• Headshot

IDIOMS• Shout/Laugh your HEAD off• Be/fall HEAD over heels for…

Collocations

Shake / Turn / Nod / Scratch your head

THE FUN THEY HAD – TASKS

ALONE1.Read your extract of the story.2.Note down all words/expressions you might like to teach your colleagues.3.Describe the setting.4.List and describe the characters.5.Define the style and technique used in this short story.6.Be ready to summarize the extract you read.7. Be ready to read it aloud. Check pronunciation. Use a dictionary.

IN YOUR GROUP1.Summarize and read your extract of the story.2.Order the different extracts. Account for your proposals and decisions. 3.Complete the descriptions of (i) setting and (ii) characters with input from your colleagues.4.See if you agree as far opinions about style and technique are concerned.5.What is the story really about? Discuss.

ALONEWrite an ending to this story. Write about 100 words.

MARGIE TOMMY TEACHER ….

10-year old girl

SETTING

YEAR: …..

WRAP UP of unit

We have done this… so we can:• read a short story (science-fiction)• identify and describe setting and characters• summarise plot• identify main features of style and technique• make connections / discuss the theme(s)

And now I can also WRITE A STORY of my own

Don’t forget your LEARNING JOURNAL

• Did you like the story? Why/why not?• Was it too difficult/too easy? …• Is there anyone in my group that still can’t

work effectively?• Is there anyone in my group that still can’t

work collaboratively?• Am I able to be a good organiser? What can I

do well? What is missing?