Unit 25: English for Mixed Martial Arts

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Reading Activity: English for Mixed Martial Arts

Students will be able to correctly answer true/false questions after reading and listening to topical short articles and dialogs featuring topical vocabulary.

Coach Sarah: Hey, Jake! Welcome to MMA training. This is the Octagon, where you'll fight. Jake: Wow, it looks smaller on TV. How long do the fights last? Coach Sarah: Fights are divided into Rounds. You win by Knockout, TKO, Submission, or Decision. You will need to practice takedowns. Jake: Takedowns seem hard. What if I end up on the ground? Coach Sarah: Then you're… Continue

Multiple Choice Activity

Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

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Spelling and Recognition

Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

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Writing Practice Activity

Students will write a short essay to be graded by the teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the student is shown previous examples of other writings by students.

  • Where do MMA fighters compete?
  • What are the ways to win an MMA fight?
  • What is it called when you take someone to the ground?
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