Teacher version: Look, Watch, See, Lesson 1 of Misused and Misunderstood Words
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The document provides a comprehensive lesson on the distinctions between the words 'look,' 'watch,' and 'see' in English, including definitions and examples for each. It emphasizes how to use these words correctly in various contexts, along with practice exercises for students to demonstrate their understanding. The lesson is structured to engage students through reading, discussion, and sentence creation based on the content.
Teacher version: Look, Watch, See, Lesson 1 of Misused and Misunderstood Words
- 1. LOOK, WATCH, SEE Learn the distinction between these words
- 2. MISUSED AND MISUNDERSTOOD WORDS Lesson 1: Look, Watch, See Today's Lesson Lesson 2: Talking Naturally About Nature Lesson 3: We've Got to Stop Meeting Like This! Lesson 4: Get Married and Throw a Party Lesson 5: Especially Strange Lesson 6: Are you Coming or Going? Lesson 7: To and Fro with To and For Lesson 8: A, An, The,or....?
- 3. English has a very clear distinction between looking, watching, and seeing. Instructions: Have the student read slides 3-9 aloud Answer any questions
- 4. Very simply, if it involves time and/or movement you are watching it.
- 5. If something isn't moving (like this slide you are reading right now), you are looking at it.
- 6. See sometimes means to understand. As in, "I can see how that makes you feel." See is also used to mean “see clearly.” Example: I can’t see anything without my glasses. Seeing is what happens naturally with the eye
- 7. WATCH = TO CARE FOR OR LOOK AFTER Webster's Dictionary gives three definitions for watch: 1. to look at (someone or something) for an amount of time This is the most common use of "watch." For example: we watch people play sports, and we watch traffic while we are driving. 2. to care for (someone or something) for a period of time in order to make sure that nothing bad or unwanted happens The woman is watching her friends' cat while they are away. Watching in this context means taking care of. 3. to give your attention to (a situation, an event, etc.) The man has been watching his stocks. We can also say, "He has been keeping an eye on his stocks." as well.
- 8. WATCHING CHILDREN CAN MEAN SUPERVISING Although the man is not looking at the child, he is still watching him. We can also say the man is looking after, or keeping an eye on the boy.
- 9. USE "WATCHING" TO MEAN: 1. OBSERVING SOMETHING WITH MOVEMENT, 2. SUPERVISING, OR 3. KEEPING TRACK OF SOMETHING Demonstrate your understanding by making a sentence for each meaning.
- 10. WATCH VERSUS LOOK Things we look at = observe briefly • Books/Catalogs/Magazines • Clothes • Email/Mail/letters • Scenery • Screens of electronic devices (including televisions) • Things in a store Things we watch = observe for awhile • A "how to" presentation • Movies • Plays (theatrical performances) • Races • Things we are cooking • Sports • TV Have the student read the next 2 slides aloud
- 11. WATCHED, LOOKED AT, OR SEEN? Watch Look See I watched their eyes widen with surprise. He looked into her eyes. I could see the sadness in his eyes. I watched her wave good-bye. We looked at the passengers waving good-bye. I could see him wave good-bye. We watched TV. I looked at the TV. I could see the TV. He watched the clouds roll by. She looked at the clouds. They saw the clouds. It's a matter of timing and intent Demonstrate your understanding by explaining the differences in meaning to your teacher .
- 12. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES BENEATH EACH PICTURE Watch? I am ________ at the frog. I am ________ to see if he will jump. I think he _______ me.* (*more than one answer, explain the different meanings) Look? I am _______ at Aspen leaves. I can ______ that they are yellow. I wonder what they will ______ like in a week or two. See? We are ______the balloonists. * (more than one answer, explain each) We can ______ (finish the sentence) Next, create your own sentences Instructions: Have the student use forms of watch, look, or see to complete the sentences below. Sample answers: I am looking at the frog., I am watching to see..., I think he sees/is looking at/is watching me., I am looking at Aspen leaves., I can see..., I wonder what they'll look like...,We are watching/looking at the balloonists., We can see a fire., We can look inside the balloon. See next slide for more practice
- 13. CREATE YOUR OWN SENTENCES: MATCH EACH PICTURE WITH LOOK, WATCH, OR SEE The bottom left and right pictures are videos. Have the student click to watch.
- 14. This slide presentation was created by Michele W. Snider, teacher for SkimaTalk, Inc., and author of My Virtual English That's it! We hope you enjoyed it!