Instructions

Hello little people!
This site will be used as part of the regular course. Therefore, this will form part of your final grade. The percentage of each activity will vary according to the number of activities per unit. Nevertheless, all the activities of the unit will have the same weight of your grade per unit.
The activities developed here will be 60% of your final grade. The other 40 % will be graded during the presencial course and the requirements and task regarding it.

Showing posts with label Unit 9. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Unit 9. Show all posts

Thursday, May 17, 2012

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.


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.

Construction workers!

Read the following illustrated report and answer the questionnaire.

Construction worker


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

  2. For example, First
    Also, Such as
    For example, Such as

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

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

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

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

  7. Construction workers...

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

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

  10. 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. 


Wednesday, May 16, 2012

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.