Summary
Students will discuss their own experiences with lies, learn vocabulary related to deception and legal terms, and watch a video on linguistic text analysis to spot lies. The lesson also covers grammar points like reported speech for denials and conditional sentences, culminating in an ethical discussion about the real-world application of lie detection technology. This class is great for developing advanced conversation skills.
Activities
Engage in thought-provoking discussions about honesty, white lies, and the ethical implications of using lie detection technology in various real-world scenarios like hiring, law enforcement, and dating.
Expand vocabulary by defining different types of lies, learning terms related to deception detection, and using sophisticated expressions to describe communication patterns in both honest and deceptive speech.
Watch a video on linguistic lie detection and apply the concepts learned by analyzing statements to identify telltale signs of deception, such as pronoun usage, sentence complexity, and negative language.
Practice using reported speech with verbs of denial and admission (claim, deny, admit) and form conditional sentences to discuss hypothetical situations related to catching liars and the reliability of detection methods.
Vocabulary focus
Learn essential terms for discussing deception, including types of lies like white lie, fabrication, and perjury. The lesson also covers words like polygraph, physiological, admissible, allegations, and expressions such as telltale clues and convoluted sentence structure.
Grammar focus
This lesson focuses on two key grammar areas. First, students practice reported speech, using verbs like claim, deny, admit, and allege to report denials and accusations. Second, they will review and use conditional sentences (first and second) to talk about hypothetical lie detection scenarios.
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