Adjective CompetitionFirst, get into groups of 3 peopleSecond, I will show you a picture of a celebrity.With your group, write a list of as many adjectives

you can think of to describe the celebrity.You will have 2 minutes for each picture.The group with the most adjectives wins!

For example: If I show you a picture of Lady Gaga, you can write: blonde, crazy, clever, creative, talented, beautiful, etc…

Vocabulary: Crazy Fans1. What’s the big deal (with) … (pg 82) What is the issue with…?; What is wrong with…?

What’s the big deal with writing Jay Chou a letter every day? I like eating chocolate for every meal; what’s the big deal?

2. Release (the) pressure (of) (pg 82) Lighten the pressure; take some of the pressure away

My favorite band, Linkin Park, helps me relax and releases the pressure of school.

If you want to release the pressure of exams, take a mental health day.

1. (sth/sb) is more than just (sth) (pg 82)2. (sth/sb) is not only my (sth) he is also….

2. Michael Jackson is more than just a singer, he created a whole new style of dance.

3. Jackie Chan is more than just my favorite actor, he is also my boyfriend.

4. Be hungry for (pg 88) To want something; to crave something

After a stressful day, I am hungry for a good movie and a good meal.

During my college years, I was hungry for independence.

5. Be obsessed with (pg 88) To like something to an extreme; like something too

much; to go crazy for something Adele’s fans are obsessed with her. They follow her wherever she

goes. I am obsessed with 方便面 . I would marry it if I could.

� Have a bond with (sb/sth) (pg 88) To have a strong connection with

I know I have never met Chairman Hu, but I believe we would have a strong bond.

I have a bond with Michael Jackson because his lyrics describe my life.

Vocabulary: Not in the Book

7. debut (noun) A person’s first appearance or performance (verb) To perform for the first time.

Jackie Chan’s debut movie was called Hand of Death. Justin Bieber debuted in 2008.

8. hit (s) (noun) A popular song or album.

7. Lady Gaga’s hit, “Bad Romance”, became very popular in China.8. The Backstreet Boys had a lot of hits during the 1990s.

9. one hit wonder (noun) Someone who was only popular for one thing

James Blunt is a one hit wonder. He only has one popular song, “Beautiful.”

� eccentric (adjective) Unusual, odd, strange, peculiar (can be positive or negative)

7.Because she wore a dress made from meat, she is famous for her eccentric fashion.

With a partner, answer the following questions:1. Which celebrity are you obsessed with? Why?2. What bond do you have with this celebrity?3. How does this person help you release pressure?

*You must use NEW VOCABULARY when answering.

Lady Gaga is the world’s biggest pop star. Her birth name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.The singer, songwriter, and performer is a native New Yorker.  At the age of four, Lady Gaga learned to play piano by ear.  She wrote her first song for the piano at age thirteen.  When she turned fourteen, she performed during an open mic night at a nightclub.Her 2008 debut album ,”The Fame,” achieved international success with the singles “Just Dance” and “Poker Face.”

Lady Gaga also had six No. 1 hits on the Billboard charts: “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” “Love Game,” “Paparazzi,” “Bad Romance,” and “Telephone.”   She has received five Grammy awards.Here’s “Just Dance” from the album ‘”The Fame” by Lady Gaga.Other music artists like David Bowie, Grace Slick, Bob Dylan, Queen, Elton John, and Michael Jackson inspire her.Lady Gaga is well-recognized for her eccentric sense of style in fashion, performance, and her music videos.

Lady Gaga calls her fans “Little Monsters.”  Her relationship with her fans is very sincere.  Her fans go crazy for her for her like the Beatles’ or Michael Jackson’s fans went crazy for them.Lady Gaga says it’s not important to be number one or to sell the most records.  She says the most important thing is to give everything she can to inspire, influence, and make her fans feel good about themselves.Her third studio album, “Born This Way,” is scheduled for  this month.This is Lady Gaga’s new single, “Born This Way.”