Daily motion

Hey young people check this website! 

You'll find a variety of short videostories based on classical children stories. These stories will also help you to learn or practice vocabulary while you have some fun!

In this occasion i leave you the remake of the well known story Cinderella: CINDERELEPHANT!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcjfz5_cinderelephant-a-most-amazing-story_people

 I hope you enjoy it!

Let's make an Illustrated Report.

According to what we have seen...

1.- Think of a profession that you would like to practice when adult.

2.- Look for general information such as:

*Where would you work?

*What would you do?

*What would be your main duties?

*etc.

3.- Write a small paragraph in which you include this information about the profession you chose.

4.- Include an Image.

5.- Share your work with your classmates on a new POST and comment their work.

Job mixer!

Check out  this website!

1.-Here you'll find some interesting activities to practice your English in a fun way.

The next link will take you directly to a job mixer in which you will be given instructions about the clothes that each character wears according to the profession and you may select the correct outfit.

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/fun-games/job-mixer 

2.-Have fun and explore all the possibilities in this website!!! :D

3.-After exploring the site discuss on a new comment what was the activity that you liked the most and why.


4.- Recommend a good activity in the site to your classmates.
 
 

Can you guess what WE are???

1.-The following text is disordered.Read the paragraphs and try to put them in the correct order by ordering the letters in your comment. 

2.-In a new comment discuss your answer with your partners what you and they consider to be the correct order.

A)             But THIS can be a dirty job. WE have to clean exhibit areas. Many of US work outside in rain, heat, and all sorts of other weather. WE sometimes carry heavy containers of food. And because animals eat every day, most of US work on weekends and holidays. Zoo work can also be dangerous. Wild animals can bite, kick, scratch, or spread disease. WE almost never pet the animals.   

 B)            Many people like animals, but taking care of them is hard work. WE take care of wild animals in zoos and animal parks. WE feed the animals, clean their living spaces, and work to keep them healthy. WE watch the animals to see if they are sick or hurt. WE need to watch and listen carefully to notice any changes in behavior. WE write detailed notes about each animal and tell a veterinarian if there is a problem.                      

C)             Teaching people about animals is another of OUR tasks. WE answer people's questions and give presentations. People who like animals often like working with them. WE like getting to know the animals. WE also like helping with research. And WE like learning how to help endangered animals in the wild.

D)             Some of US give the animals objects to play with and explore. Many animals like playing with logs, sandboxes, and even water sprinklers. WE often hide food for the animals to find. Playing with food and toys helps animals stay active.Sometimes, WE train the animals to make caring for them easier. For example, WE train elephants to lift their feet so that veterinarians can check them.

3.-After Reading the text please try to discover what's the profession described on the exercise. Post your answer as a comment and discuss with your classmates.

4.- Make a drawing in which you portray the profession described above and upload it. Comment on your classmates' work.

Cool site!

Hey guys here is an incredible website where you might find some of your favorite English songs to practice. You can look for any song that you like and you can practice your listening by completing the lyrics while watching the videoclip. Have fun!! ;) Hope you take adavantage from this.

Lyrics Training

Construction workers!

Read the following illustrated report and answer the questionnaire.

Construction worker

1. From the bold words, which are used to give examples?

For example, First
Also, Such as
For example, Such as


2. Gardener is to plants what construction worker is to....

Excavators, cement mixers, cranes
Buildings, highways, roads
Bricks, hammer, nails


3. One of the labors of a construction workers is....

Give orders to engineers and architects
Design what they are going to construct
Unload and carry the materials


4. Construction workers...

need the help of others, such as carpenters, plumbers, etc.
work alone
work only bulding houses.


5. According to the reading, Pedro is....

a carpenter.
the writer of the report.
the interviewee.

Answer these questions a comment. Discuss with your classmates your answers.

1.- Would you like to be a construction worker? why/why not?

2.-What would you like to be when you grow up? Why?

3.-Have you ever met a construction worker?

4.- Do you think it is a hard job? why or why not?

5.- What do you consider a more interesting job a beekeeper or a construction worker?

Article retrieved from: (2010). Let's make an illustrated report!. In Yes we can! Activity Book. (1st ed.). (p. 73). Mexico City, Mexico: Richmond. 

Illustrated reports!

 Look at the following examples of illustrated reports......

1.- What are some of the characteristics of an illustrated report that you can mention according to the report above?

2.- What are the text's characteristics? How is this text organized?

3.- Can you think of a place where you can find an illustrated report? Mention at least two different places.


4.- What would you use an illustrated report for?

Answer the questions by replying this post with a comment below and discuss your answers with your classmates.



Article retrieved from: (2010). Let's make an illustrated report!. In Yes we can! Activity Book. (1st ed.). (p. 72). Mexico City, Mexico: Richmond. 

Create your own comic.

Based on what we now know about comics....

1.- Think of a funny or complicated situation in which you had been involved.

2.- Try to think how would you describe the situation with a comic.

3.- Go to the Comics Lab and create your own comic. DON'T forget to SAVE it as a JPG file.

4.- Create a new post to upload your comic.

5.- Discuss with your classmates, what would you do in a similar situation?

Sequences...

1.-Put in order the following comic images and post your answers as a new comment.

2.- Then answer the questions according to it and check if your answers were correct.

 A )                                                                                                            C)

 

 

 B)

Happy birthday Garfield

1. How do you know that Garfield is in the box?

boxes cannot talk
there is a thought box pointing to the box
Jon says that Garfield is hidden in the box.


2. On image B who is speaking?

Garfield
Odie
Jon


3. How do you know that Jon does NOT know that garfield is in the box?

He is talking to Garfield.
He says Garfield will never figure it out.
He knows Garfield is sleeping.


4. What does Jon mean by "He will never figure it out"?

Garfield already knows what's on the box.
Jon does not know what's on the box
Garfield will never guess what's on the box.

 

Activity based on: "Reading Ring" For more tests go to:  http://www.professorgarfield.org/ReadingRing/Strips/strips.html

So, what happens next?

1.-Read the following comic.

 As you can see, it is unfinished.... 

2.-Your mission is: Think of a possible way to finish the story.

3.-Draw the end of the story and include some dialogues. Rememeber to use simple vocabulary and short phrases. 

4.-Add your archive in a new post.

5.-Disccuss your endings with your classmates.

Comics!

1.-Read the following article and answer the small questionnaire below. Do not forget to check your answers.

2.-Discuss with your answers with your classmates.

3.- Share with your classmates on a comment below which kind of comics do you like reading and why.

A Comic Book is defined as a booklet of words and pictures integrated into a flexible and powerful printed format (Witek 1989:3). According to the definition of comics at the DC's web page, "Variously referred to as comics, comic strips and comic books, the comics format as we know it today is a unique art form and literary medium that originated in the U.S. in the late 1800s.... At its simplest, a comic is a series of words and pictures that is presented in a sequential manner to form a narrative."

Comic books are mass-produced inexpensively and quickly (Bender 1944:230).  Comic books are considered a visual piece of art in sequence (McCloud 1993:48).  Comics combines art and writing.   According to some (McCloud 1993:50; Feury), there is a comic literacy that is needed to interpret what goes on between the panels.

Comic books uses everyday language in dialogue balloons to communicate a point quickly and directly (Frank 1944:221). By using a series or sequence of pictures, a cast of characters that the audience can relate to, and lots of dialogue and text within the picture, the creators of comic books draw their readers to their creation (Lee 1971:21). Writers and Illustrators tend to use stereotypes of basic characters and clichés to express their meaning (Gerberg 1983:38).

Even though the comic book picture emphasizes the words and dialogues of the characters, it’s the relationship between the words and the pictures that says so much more (McCloud 1993:47; Faust 1971:195). Writers will use idioms, puns and slang to relate to the everyday individual. Comic Books are a form of narrative fiction and so they have a plot, characters, setting, dialogue, and symbolism.

The pictures in the comic book control the reader's interpretation of the words. The picture forces the reader to see what the writer wants him/her to see. Action lines and dialogue balloons allow the reader to hear the messages in their heads, thus inviting the reader into the make believe world of comic books.

 

Comics

Answer the following questions according to the reading above.

1. A definition of a comic would be:

A short story with some images.
A series of sequential illustrations that serves to tell a short story.
A short story that may or may not have illustrations


2. Language in a comics is:

Formal
Informal and authentic
Difficult to understand.


3. In a comic....

Images give sense to the dialogues and not the other way around.
Images are the most important part.
Dialogues are the most important part.


4. A comic is a type of

Descriptive story
Literary story
Narrative story


5. Comics origin's is....

China
Mexico
Us


6. Comics include....

none of the parts of a story.
all of the parts of a story: plot, characters, setting, dialogue,etc.
some of the parts of the story.

Comic brainstorm!

Have you ever heard about or read a comic?

Please discuss the following questions with your classmates by posting your answers and interacting with them.

1.- What's a comic?

2.- What should a comic include? What are the main parts?

3.-  What are comics used for?

4.- Which kind of comics do you know?

5.- Do you regularly read comics?

6.- Do you find comics interesting? Why/why not?

Creating an invitation.

I.- Imagine that you are having a party to celebrate something special..... What would it be? your birthday? your elementary school graduation? Halloween party? new year party?

1.- Decide what would you like to celebrate.

2.- When are you celebrating it?

3.- Where are you celebrating it?

4.- RSVP?

5.- What time is it going to be?

6.- Are there any specifications for the party? ex. Disguise party, pool party: bring your swimming suit!, etc.

Take into considerations all the charactarestics that an invitation should include. 

II.- Create your own invitation including all the characteristics above and include extra information if needed.

III.- Comment the invitations of your classmates. Write an RSVP confirming your assistance to the event that you like the most.

Replying an Invitation.

Your best friend Alyssa has invited you for a pool party, however you WON'T be able to attend.... [See the invitation below]

Write a RSVP apologizing and expressing your reasons for not attending. Remember to be polite and careful with your words in order to avoid misunderstandings. 
Post your answer below and compare your answers with your classmates.

How to answer a RSVP invitation.

Hey guys here is a small video with its script of how to answer a written invitation.
1.-Please watch it and if it's necessary read the script. 2.-Moreover you will find a small article about how to reply to an invitation. Read it and comment with your classmates the importance of doing so, please do not forget to post your answers/discussion below.

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Video Transcript

You have been invited to a special event that includes an invitation, so let's take a look at how should we respond to it. I am Hazely Lopez, Director of Hazely Academy of Refinement and Modeling and I'm here to talk to you about how to respond to a written invitation. You first want to start by deciding whether if you're going to attend or not attend to. If you are attending, you want to take a look at the RSVP note and that maybe either by phone that they're allowing you to do it, or if it's a written one for a wedding or something like that, you may want to use the actual card and send it to them letting them know that you will be attending. Usually, you have to also let them know many people will be attending to this event. That way the can get prepared. It's never ever appropriate to change your RSVP. If you said you're going, you have to attend. It's just how it goes. Also, if you decide to not go to the activity, then you might want to decline it with a special note, special card and of course, sending RSVP, letting them know why exactly you cannot go. Maybe not exactly, but at least something that will give them an idea and they don't feel offended. These are just some tips to let you know how can you respond to a written invitation. I am Hazely Lopez from Hazely Academy of Refinement and Modeling.

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How to answer an RSVP card :

Regardless of the type of invitation, there is a formality which can be followed. RSVP is an acronym for the French phrase "répondez s'il vous plaît" or in English, "please respond." There is an elaborate history behind the invite and RSVP dating back to before electronic communication existed in order to establish credibility and reliability of manual communication. The following article will dig up a bit of this RSVP etiquette and tell you how to write a formal RSVP to an invitation. 

structions

1. • 1
     Decide if you would like to RSVP. Is this the type of invite which you are likely to accept. In addition, is there some sort of social expectation that you will accept the invite. Once you have made this decision, you will have to politely respond in one way or the other. The RSVP is not simply to accept, but also to deny an invite.
     
   • 2
     Check your calendar to see if you are available. If you are then you are able to move to the next step. If you are unavailable, you will need to weight the value of the outstanding appointment. For instance, "Is your orthodontist appointment more important than your sisters wedding?" In addition you should consider the possibility of moving the existing appointment to accommodate both or even moving something into the spot to give valid reason for denial.
     
   • 3
     Be short, but polite. The invitee is no doubt preparing for the occasion and can't be bothered with questions and complications from the attendee. If you are denying the invitation, it is important to make it clear that you are 'unable' to attend and not to insinuate that you are 'unwilling.' It is important to send the RSVP even if you are not going to attend in order to give thanks for the invite.
     
   • 4
     If you are going to attend, RSVP with a short sentence thanking them for the invite. Tell them how many people will be attending, how long your stay will be and if applicable, what you will have to eat in the case of a dinner party or a reception of some sort. It is acceptable to request special dietary needs, but be aware of the situation. It may call for you to make your own special accommodations.
     
   • 5
     Be sure to send the RSVP as quickly as possible so that the host or hostess can make proper preparations. Don't assume that because an invite comes early that you have plenty of time to RSVP. The host or hostess may be planning a secondary invite.
     

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