PROJECT CHECKLIST 2

Category	Questions	Yes	No
Song	-is your song composed by your team?  -does it use a Christmas Carol basis? - has your song been checked for spelling or grammar mistakes? -are you ready to print it and deliver it? -does your song lasts minimum 1:30 minutes and maximum 2:30 minutes?
CD	-is your CD name creative and related with the story? -does it have illustrations and colour to enhance it? - have you written all of the information in the CD booklet? -does your CD looks organized and neat as well as inviting?
Presentation	-are you singing loudly and clearly enough? -have you prepared a nice show for your audience?

LITERATURE PROJECT 2

Song or choral poem 

(adapted from the book read in class with Christmas motives)

Objectives:

                   Students will

·         recognize and relate specific information of the text to produce an adaptation

·         practice their oral skills in the presentation of their song or choral poem

·         use their people skills to organize the work in their teams

·         present a quality production according to the specifications

Procedure:

Ss will present a song or choral poem adapted from the book read in class as well as an illustration for the cover of their album and a live presentation.

1. The song must include:

-      rhyme and Christmas carol rhythm with a refrain.

-      a copy of the song must be printed and delivered to the teacher with a cover with the name of all participants.

-      a list or written petition to the principal and the English coordinator to ask for permission to take instruments to the school, if needed.

-  The teams will work on their songs or choral poems on the last week of November (25^th, 27^th, 28^th) and will be graded as classwork.

2. The album cover must include:

-      an album cover resembling a real cover from a band with illustrations and an imaginary list of songs as well as a booklet with the information of the ‘band’ or chorus

-      Students will work on the cover of their ‘album’ on December 2^nd

Students will have time to rehearse their songs or poems on December 4^th and 5^th

Presentations will be on December 7^th and 11^th

WRITING 4: ESSAY

ESSAY

Definition:

A  short  literary  composition  on  a  single  subject,  usually  presenting  the  personal  view  of  the  author.

USEFUL LANGUAGE

Supporting one point of view:
In the first place…

Furthermore…

In addition…

Moreover…

A final point…

Explaining why:
Because of this…

For this reason…

As a result…

Therefore…

Due to…

Expressing contrast:

On the other hand…

In contrast…

However,…

Nevertheless,…

Although…

While…

Explaining someone else’s opinion:

According to…

It is said that…

Some people say that…

Many people feel…
Others think that…

Giving your opinion:

I agree that…

I think /believe that…

In my opinion…

I am in favour of…

It seems to me that…

Concluding:

Overall,…

To sum up…

On the whole…

In conclusion,…

TIPS

• Remember to stay on the topic of the essay; don’t include irrelevant arguments.
• Plan your answer and what to include in each paragraph.
• It is better to have fewer points and expand each point than to list a lot of different points.
• Use a variety of words and expressions to link or show contrast.

PLAN

Paragraph 1

1. Introduce the topic .

Paragraph 2

2. Give the arguments for.
3. Give reasons for your answer.

Paragraph 3

4. Give the arguments against or additional arguments.
5. Build your answer with examples.

Paragraph 4

6. Summarize your arguments.

EXAMPLE

Nowadays pollution is such a big problem for everybody that people say we should all be doing something to help the situation and not just expect the government to sort out the problems. 

Many people think that the government should deal with pollution.  In the first place, it is a huge problem, affecting whole countries. In addition, factories cause a lot of problems, such as when they put poisonous chemicals into the rivers.  Therefore, special laws are the only way to control this.

On the other hand, we each contribute to pollution in some way.  For example, we use plastic bags or make too much rubbish.  We can all do something about as individuals and, if everybody did something, it would make a difference.

Overall, I agree with the statement because I think it is very easy for us to change small things in our lives.  If we managed to make these changes then pollution levels would decrease and our environment would be better.

LITERATURE BOOK 2

Dear students, this bimester you will be using A Christmas Carol in your Literature class.  Enjoy!

READING STRATEGIES: 

• RECOGNIZE, UNDERSTAND AND RELATE DIFFERENT ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION IN THE TEXT IN ORDER TO GET A GENERAL UNDERSTANDING. 
• RECOGNIZE THE CENTRAL THEME OF A PARAGRAPH. 
• RELATE PARAGRAPHS TO RECOGNIZE THE LINK BETWEEN THE CONTENT AND THE AUTHOR'S INTENTION. 
• IDENTIFY LITERARY ELEMENTS IN THE TEXT. (PLOT, THEME, CHARACTER, SETTING CONFLICT, CLIMAX, TURNING POINT, MOOD, POINT OF VIEW, AND TONE)

WRITING 3: ARTICLE

ARTICLE

Definition:

An article is a written composition in prose on a specific topic. It usually forms part of a book or other publication such as a magazine or newspaper.

USEFUL LANGUAGE

Questions to open your article with:
Have you ever…

Do you ever wonder…

Do you think that…

Introducing your ideas: 
Firstly,…

First of all,…

To begin with,…

Secondly,…

Apart from that,…

So,…

In conclusion,…

To sum up…

Giving examples:

…such as…

For example,…

…like…

…particularly…

Endings:

It seems to me…

What I think is…

Personally,…

In my view,…

TIPS

• Make sure you give your article a title.
• Don’t just write any information on the topic; plan your article according to the points in the question.
• Use a variety of shorter and longer sentences to show you can use a range of structures.

 PLAN

Paragraph 1

1. Get the attention of the reader.
2. Introduce the topic of your article.

Paragraph 2

3. Give the main information.

Paragraph 3

4. Add extra information.

Paragraph 4

5. Summarize and give your opinion.

EXAMPLE

My favorite shop

Can you imagine a shop where you have an amazing variety of absolutely everything?  This is my ideal shop and it exists! The shop is called Peterson and it is in downtown.

Peterson is an incredible store – it has six floors and is a beautiful old building. Inside it has hundreds of departments selling everything imaginable, such as food, clothes, furniture, electrical goods and even pets.  There are also restaurants so you can take a break from shopping!

To begin with, I love it because it has feeling of luxury.  The shop assistants are really friendly but the only problem is it is quite expensive.  It is a very well-known store so sometimes when I shop there I can see famous people.

Some people think shopping is a silly activity but personally I like it because it is quite social and you can go with your friends and discuss things.  At the same time you can find out about lots of new products –and you don’t have to buy!

LITERATURE PROJECT CHECKLIST

Please print and paste the following checklist in your notebook, you will use it during the elaboration of your script.

Fill in your checklist with pencil and keep updating it as you make progress on your work.

Our script...	Yes	No	In Progress
Is adapted to our context (Mexico, 2013)
The setting (time and place) is presented clearly
Identifies the dialogues and the characters who speak
Has been proofread for grammar (especially tenses)
Has been proofread for spelling mistakes
Was made in collaboration with all team members
Includes all the parts of the narrative
Has at least a key element of the play in each chapter
Includes the team's basics on the back of the page (group, list number, full name)

LITERATURE PROJECT 1

PLAY ADAPTATION

Objectives:

                   Students will

·         use specific information of the text to produce an adaptation

·         practice their oral skills in the presentation of their play

·         use their people skills to organize the work in their teams

·         present a quality production according to the specifications

Procedure:

Ss will present a play adapted from the book read in class, a storyboard about their script and a brochure to promote their presentation

                  

1. The script must include:

-      dialogues

-      division of scenes

-      stage directions

-      a cover with the name of the play, participants and date

A copy of the script must be delivered to teacher printed on September 26^th

(23^rd and 25^th teams will work on their scripts and will be graded as classwork)

2. The storyboard must include:

-      a cover according to the script

-      numbered pages and divisions of scenes

-      a summary of what are they going to present

-      props directions

The storyboard should be delivered to the teacher on September 30^th.

(26^th and 30^th teams will work on their storyboards and will be graded as classwork)

3. The brochure must include:

-      a cover with the name of the play, the company and a representative image

-      a short summary of the play that will be presented

-      the list of characters and actors

-      creativeness will be taken into account for your grade

The brochure should be delivered to the teacher on October 2^nd.

 (The brochure will be worked in class that same day (October 2^nd) , every team should bring the material they will need such as cardboards, scissors, glue, illustrations, etc.)

4. Rehearsals will be on October 3^rd and 7^th during class time, nobody will be allowed to rehearse during other periods.

Important:

All the students should know their parts by heart for October 3^rd

5. Presentations will be on October 9^th and 10^th

Remember that your active participation in every stage of the project will be graded.

WRITING 2: STORY

Definition: A narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse or instruct the hearer or reader. 

USEFUL LANGUAGE

Saying when something happened:
It all started…
Some time later…
Shortly after that…
Soon after…
Gradually…
Slowly…
Minutes later…
Meanwhile…
Eventually…
In the end…

Making your story interesting: 
Suddenly…
At that moment…
All of a sudden…

Using adverbs and adjectives for descriptions:
It was amazing / incredible / wonderful / so unexpected… 
I felt so scared / worried / nervous / frightened…
…incredibly scary…
…absolutely overjoyed…
…completely miserable…
…totally overwhelming…
…fantastically happy… 

The end of the story:
When it was over…
When I looked back…
After all that happened…
It had all been…
At last,…

TIPS

• Read the instructions carefully.  Make sure you begin or end with the sentence you are given.

• Don’t change the words you are given to start or finish your story.

• Use the names you are given in the sentence as character (s) in your story.

• Use a variety of vocabulary; avoid unnecessary repetition.

• Check your past tenses carefully.

• Use a variety of words and expressions to show sequence.

EXAMPLE 

Instructions: Write a short story that would begin with the following words: 
Jane woke up in the middle of the night. Her room was filled with the moonlight.
Jane woke up in the middle of the night. Her room was filled with the moonlight. She laid in her bed for a while watching weird figures appearing on the wall. 'Hmm. It is strange. The moonlight does not cast shadows' - Jane observed but she was too drowsy to give it a deeper thought.  The girl began falling asleep again when she heard a strange whisper. The sound was unusual enough to draw her attention. Jane got up and tiptoed to the window. Hidden behind the curtain and unnoticed by anyone, she witnessed an extraordinary meeting.  It was sort of an animal counsel. There were a lot of different species participating in this specific get-together. They sat together in two circles - bigger animals found place on the ground and birds shared the branches above them. The group discussed something - Jane was sure of that, but she did not understand a single word of their language.  Next morning Jane woke up on the floor next to her bed. She still thought of her funny dream while making breakfast. Her cat was sitting on the sill, watching her with narrowed eyes...

TEMAS PARA EXAMEN DE ESPAÑOL

Diferentes lenguajes, tipos de literatura y personajes y ortografía.

LITERATURE ASSIGNMENT

Follow instructions on page 73, activity 2. (new edition)

For the ones that have the old edition:

Topic - Health
Find an article or some information about a disease transmitted through animals similar to rabies.  Discuss it and explain the following things:
a. What the disease is and what it does to you.
b. How it is transmitted.
c. If there are any cures.
d. What you would do if yu caught the disease.

Delivery date: Monday, September 9

VOCABULARY HOMEWORK

Thursday, September 5
Review 
Book p. 18 and 19

PUBLISHING DELIVERY DATE

Friday, September 6

Remember you should transcribe it in a word document and give the printed version to Miss Lilia.

WELCOME BACK!

LITERATURE BOOK 1

Dear students, this bimester you will be using Dracula in your Literature class.  Enjoy!

READING STRATEGIES: IDENTIFY EXPLICIT INFORMATIVE ELEMENTS (FACTS, QUOTES, TERMS, ACTIONS, EXPLANATIONS) / USE CONTEXT TO IDENTIFY THE MEANING OF A WORD.

INFORMAL LETTER

DEFINITION
An Informal Letter is used when you are writing to someone you know personally or when you are writing subjectively to express your own private feelings and thoughts.

USEFUL INFORMAL LANGUAGE

Openings and closings:
Dear Tim,
Tim, hi
Thanks for your letter.
It was great to hear from you.
I hope you are well.

To advise & suggest: 
Why don't you...
If I were you...
I recommend...
I suggest...
I think you should...
You could try...
You ought to...
It might be a good idea to...

To request and give information:
By the way,...
Let me tell you about...
Could you let me know...
I need to know...
Did I tell you that...

Closings:
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks for everything.
I have to go now.
Write soon.
Bye,
Take care,
Love,
Best wishes,
Yours,

TIPS

·                     Use first names.

·                     Use contractions.

·                     Use informal punctuation such as exclamation marks.

·                     Give reasons for what you say.

·                     Use chatty, informal expressions.

·                     Use a closing.

EXAMPLE

22 Green St.

London

75000 Great Britain

July 20, 2013

Hi,
Hope you're well.  I'm writing because I'm coming to your town next month! It's part of a school visit but I'm so excited.

It's part of a big trip round your country.  We're staying for two weeks.  Can you tell me what clothes to bring - do you think it'll be hot or cold?   Also my mum is really excited and wants me to bring her something typical from your country.   Do you think I should buy her something like jewellery or would it be better to buy her some typical food?

We'll be spending a lot of time travelling around but we are in your town for two days.  What do you think is the best thing to see there?   Also I really hope I can get to see you.  Do you think this will be possible?

Take care,

Tim