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Adjectives with Prepositions

antics, suffering, barbaric, cosmetic, adequate, access, afford, evaluate, awareness, foster, benefit, trauma, basic, dump, slum, strife, devastating, lengthy, mention, breakthroughs, maternity, mortality, flee, sanitation

Assessment

Task

Grammar

Vocabulary

ArticleResponse

Reading

Level 8 Unit 3 Lesson 8

CelebrityCauses

Have you ever decided not to help someone?

Interview

Do you think a quarter of your money is too much to give to charity?

This is an old popular song about giving someone a quarter instead of helping them.

Very Punny

How much money does Children's Aid want from you?What does Children's Aid want you to do?

Listening

Grammar

But it sure is full of dirt.

I am so sick of cleaning my house.

Ugh!

about

at

with

at

for

of

in

1. I hope to become involved a lot of charity work.
2. Are you really satisfied your new job?
3. I am super nervous jumping out of this plane.
4. You know, you are terrible cooking.
5. I am pretty fond cats.
6. Wow, you are really excellent singing.

Choose the Preposition

What are you fed up with?

OMG!

worried

known

skilled

busy

proud

surprised

1. I am not at drawing.
2. She is always so with her schoolwork.
3. My mom is so of her new car.
4. He was at your behavior.
5. The president was for his honesty.
6. I hope you are not about the test.

Choose the Adjective

What do you think animals get angry about?

Do you ever get nervous about something you have to do at school?

Adjectives

Reading

What do you think is the most important thing we need to change?

Prereading

antics

With all of the social media, videos, and blogs in today’s world, it is really hard not to hear about celebrities’ antics. It seems like someone is always getting married, having a fight, breaking up or getting into trouble. Celebrities aren’t always the best role models, but there are some that are good at making a difference in the world. This report will outline some of the ways celebrities are helping out and discuss the causes they believe in.

suffering

One cause that many celebrities are involved in is Humane Society International. This organization works toward animal protection and tries to stop animal suffering around the world. The main goals of this organisation are to ban trophy hunting, stop animal testing and improve the lives of farm animals. They have also been hugely successful in encouraging the wealthy to go fur-free. In the past years, a large portion of the population has become angry at those that choose to wear fur.

inadequate

Another popular organization good at bringing change to the world is Water.org. This group has a mission to educate the public about the inadequate water supplies on earth. The project was founded by Matt Damon in 2007, and many celebrities, such as Justin Timberlake and Jason Bateman are involved. Many celebrities are very proud of the work this organization does to create real, sustainable change.

awareness

Water certainly is one of the most important resources on the planet, but many celebrities chose to support foundations dealing with arts and education. Save the Music Foundation raises awareness of music education programs in public schools. It is no surprise that many people associated with this foundation are musicians, such as Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj and Snoop-Dogg.

basic

A much less creative organization, Small Steps Project, focuses simply on providing the most basic hygiene supplies and shoes to people in extreme need. This project was founded in the United Kingdom and funded by Beyonce, Madonna, George Clooney and Serena Williams. As the conditions that some children live in becomes more known, more and more people want to become involved in the Small Steps Project.

devastating

In addition to humanitarian projects, many celebrities also donate time and money to medical research. One of the largest organisations for research into childhood diseases is St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. This research hospital is on the cutting-edge of the latest medicine to fight devastating childhood illnesses. St. Jude’s is known for providing help and relief to many struggling families.

maternity

A final project we'll discuss that many celebrities are busy with is called Every Mother Counts. This organization works to help pregnant women and their children by ensuring access to quality maternity care. This project works with women and the influential people in their communities to improve many aspects of a mother’s life.

Respond to this text by talking about its main points and why it is important.

Start with a short summary.

Response

Vocabulary

Tic Tac Toe

suffering

trauma

afford

benefit

cosmetic

access

foster

evaluate

antics

maternity

mortality

breakthrough

basic

Make a Sentence

sanitation

dump

slum

strife

flee

lengthy

devastating

mention

start

SUSPENSe

True or False

Cosmetic testing is often considered barbaric.

False

False

False

False

True

True

True

True

Celebrities usually live lifes of strife in the slums.

Medical breakthroughs have devastating consequences.

Lack of sanitation can make people suffer.

Practise

Maybe

But

Or

I think

But I think the most important charity is ...

We have to donate to the people ...

Negotiating

Present your final draft.

Extension

Exit Interview

Why is it important to learn about celebrity causes?

You finished Unit Three!

Congratulations!