Ask students questions and (if more than 3 students) put in breakout rooms to discuss. Put questions on screen initially and check for understanding of phrase "trust your instincts." Put questions in chat. Can you think of anyone you've met that you instantly liked or disliked? Do you generally trust your instincts? SLIDES: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/183XruYH_4tF3qttTzn5OXYJbjJOUY1n_Vy1WXr6d6yc/edit?usp=sharing

1. Pre-teach vocabulary -- matching on slides Job interview, divorce, wedding anniversary, first impressions, salaries 2. Language awareness LANGUAGE ANALYSIS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1snWxm2V_6_OXaoV4Sq__mo2vFxXnCZkG/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=107166953460181219408&rtpof=true&sd=true

Using Google forms, ask students to respond to this question. First put the topics on the screen so they are prepared. Which of these things do they talk about: a job interview, a divorce, a wedding anniversary, first impressions, salaries https://forms.gle/gz4SXxiYsS4dQNVQA

Have students listen a second time and try to answer the following questions. Show the questions on the screen first. Put google form link in chat. Put them in pairs to discuss answers before submitting. Review answers together. 1. Which job was advertised? another accountant 2. What did Hal think of the first person he saw? Why? He didn’t think he was right for the company. There wasn’t a particular reason, he just had a hunch. 3. Why does Malcom Gladwell's book, Blink, come up in the conversation? Because he writes about first impressions. 4. Does Gladwell believe we follow our instincts too often? No, he thinks we should go with our gut feelings more often. 5. Do you think Ann believes in love at first sight? Why or why not? Yes, she does, because it happened to her uncle and his wife. https://forms.gle/tm58Fcu2MoxEWmkc8

Begin with review of set expressions for talking about first impressions. Students will do matching exercise on google form. Class will review set expressions together. I made my mind up in about 10 seconds. I just had a hunch. There was just something about him. Can't put my finger on it, really. We should go with our gut feelings. Speaking practice: students will discuss their first impressions (from lead in) using the following prompt: Can you think of anyone you’ve met who you instantly liked or disliked? They will be asked to discuss one person using the provided language. Ss will be give 1-2 minutes to make notes. Then they will be put in breakout rooms or (if 3 or fewer students) share with the group. https://forms.gle/zVUFg8N8nfC7Zdo1A