LESS IS MORE
SIMON GILL, PRAGUE, 4 MARCH 2017
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HAVE YOU EVER…
kissed a stranger?
smoked marijuana?
eaten something really weird?
stayed up all night?
performed in front of a big crowd?
OTHER POSSIBILITIES
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‘can’ for ability
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Do you like…
What do you think of…
What would you do if…
Would you rather … or …
When was the last time you…
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HAPPINESS IS…
waking up one fine morning
realizing it’s the beginning of the summer holidays
going for a walk with a dear friend
laughing and chatting
enjoying a delicious meal
listening to the rain on the balcony
with a cat curled up in my lap
happiness is
remembering happy moments
WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS:
THIS IS JUST TO SAY
I have eaten the plums
That were in the icebox
And which you were probably
Saving for breakfast.
Forgive me.
They were delicious
So sweet
And so cold
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KENNETH KOCH:
VARIATIONS ON A THEME
Last night we went dancing
And I broke your leg.
Forgive me.
I was clumsy.
And I wanted you here
In the wards
Where I am the doctor.
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STUDENTS FROM GYMNÁZIUM
HOLEŠOV (1)
I have broken your brand new fence
That was near your garage
And which you built up
Yesterday.
Forgive me.
I passed my driving licence
Only three days ago.
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STUDENTS FROM GYMNÁZIUM
HOLEŠOV (2)
I told you:
"The last train leaves
At 9.45p.m."
It was a lie.
Forgive me.
But I love
Being with you
And I wanted to spend
Another night with you.
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Get to the top and
pant like a snob who wants to
show what he’s managed
Sweet passion melting
on your tongue, stroking your throat
fattening you up
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Tomatoes suffer
squashed in a bottle screaming
too late to complain
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Yesterday it worked.
Today it is not working
Windows is like that.
A crash reduces
Your expensive computer
To a simple stone.
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Three things are certain:
Death, taxes, and lost data.
Guess which has occurred
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THE PERFECT
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY
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requires no special materials
requires no preparation
requires no active teacher involvement
is enjoyable and stimulating
involves a communication gap
has elements of personalisation, choice, and openendedness
• involves learners in forming questions as well as answers
• produces a lot of language
• lasts a long time
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