LISTEN with understanding
→ Hear the passage. Repeat for rhythm, stress, and pronunciation.
RESPOND verbally with your thoughts
→ Retell in your own words. Use full sentences and include the new phrase.
THE GROUP PROJECT
Listen & Respond
What Did They Say?
What problem did the group face?
Idiom
Deal with – To handle a situation.
Example: She dealt with the noisy class calmly.
Phrasal Verb
Come up with – To create or suggest an idea.
Example: He came up with a new plan for the lesson.
Challenging Vocabulary
Challenging – Difficult but rewarding.
Example: Climbing the mountain was challenging but fun.
PIE Practice
Pronunciation: Practice “challenging” (CHAL-en-jing).
Intonation:
“We came up with a plan.” (Stress plan)
“We came up with a plan.” (Stress came)
Your Turn
Say: “We came up with a solution.”
Have you ever had to deal with a group problem?
Transcript of Recording
Audio Passage
“In class today, our teacher assigned a group project. At first, I thought it would be simple, but when we met, two people didn’t show up. The rest of us sat there unsure how to begin. I suggested we come up with a plan and divide the work. Slowly, everyone shared ideas, and we wrote down deadlines. Later, when the missing students joined, we had to deal with their excuses. It was frustrating, but we kept moving forward. By the end, our project started to look organized. It was a good reminder that teamwork can be challenging, but if you stay focused, you can still succeed.”