04：基礎英語2（Basic English2）
17 : Blunt – Sharp
Ⅰ. Let's TALK about the picture
Describe the picture for 1-2 minutes.
Ⅱ. Let’s LEARN vocabulary
Make a sample sentence for each word below.
Blunt
Sharp
Pencil
Sharpener
Rough
Smooth
Example:
A sharp pencil writes smoothly.
A blunt pencil writes roughly.
Ⅲ. Let’s READ the dialogue
Observe correct pronunciation as you take turns in reading the dialogue with your teacher.
Part I:
Elizabeth: My pencil is blunt. Can I borrow yours?
William: I have an extra. Here it is.
Elizabeth: Uhhhmm, it’s kinda rough to write with it.
William: Oh, I think it’s blunt, too. But I have a sharpener here.
Elizabeth: Thank you very much for your kindness.
William: Please don’t mention it.
Part II:
Elizabeth: I like to write with this pencil.
William: Your writing seems smooth.
Elizabeth: Yeah, because this pencil has a sharp point.
William: My pencils are blunt as with my sharpener.
Elizabeth: It’s time for you to buy a new sharpener, I guess.
William: I’ll buy a new one after classes.
Ⅳ. Let’s REVIEW the words
Give a synonym you know for the words below.
Blunt – edgeless, unsharpened
Sharp – pointed, needlelike
Ⅴ. Let’s PRACTICE role play
Create your own sentence on the blank below.
Part I:
Elizabeth: My pencil is blunt. Can I borrow yours?
William:
Elizabeth: Uhhhmm, it’s kinda rough to write with it.
William:
Elizabeth: Thank you very much for your kindness.
William:
Part II:
Elizabeth:
William: Your writing seems smooth.
Elizabeth:
William: My pencils are blunt as with my sharpener.
Elizabeth:
William: I’ll buy a new one after classes.
Ⅵ. Let’s STUDY more
Blunt / Sharp : Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
1) The _____________ pencil is smooth to write.
2) The _____________ pencil is rough to write.