Speaking Project

Hey there guys:

Sorry for the delay. Here you have the two tracks to prepare the speaking quiz . Good Luck!
Track 1


Track 2

Notebook Upgrade

NEXT MONDAY I´LL BE PICKING YOUR ENGLISH NOTEBOOKS. THEY ARE GONNA BE EVALUATED FROM 1 TO 20 POINTS. HERE IS THE CRITERIA:
1) ORDER AND ORGANIZATION.( INCLUDING CLEAR HANDSCRIPT).
2) COMPLETE ACTIVITIES DEVELOPED
3) PASTED QUIZES AND CORRECTIONS
4) ORTOGRAPHY
5) COVER WITH NAME, GRADE, SUBJECT, TEACHER AND YEAR.
6) NO PAPERS LEFT IN BLANK WITHOUT ANY ACTIVITY.

Movie Workshop. V for vendetta

Now that we´ve just finished the movie “V for vendetta”, here is the corresponding workshop. This workshop will have a total score of 30 points (20 points=written work. 10 points= oral sustentation next Tuesday during speaking quiz). You have to complete all the tasks and present them on your notebook.

1)“Remember remember the fifth of November”. What did really happen the fifth of November in England’s history? Research and find out what happen in that day. One name will give you the answer, “Guy Fawkes”. Who was this man?

2)Describe how the movie showed society. How did they behave? Which were the main issues that were affecting them? How did the government threat society?

3)How did you see government censorship in the setting of the movie? Support with examples. Can you think about any country in the world that is facing the kind of government censorship that you could perceive in the movie?

4)Describe Evey Hammond character throughout the movie.

5)What is your interpretation of the following quotations taken from the movie?
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1. “ideas are bulletproof.”

2. "People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people.”

6)What conclusion can you take after watching the movie?

7)Watch v´s speech. What kind of issues did V describe ?. What was his intention?. Which were his plans?

Paste the following address on your web bar to watch the speech:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1ikQQk8cJQ

8)Draw a picture on your notebook that best represents the events of the movie.

Reading Comprehension-

Read the following story taken from the book " American Crime Stories". Scan the story and be prepared for a written quiz next friday.

PDS: If you want to see the text bigger, click on full and you´ll see letters better.

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Activity# 9- Cartoon analysis

TASK DESCRIPTION:

1) Look at the cartoon and think about the following aspects: What does the image suggest you?. What is the main intention of the author? What is the author trying to compare?. Write down here on the blog your opinion about the cartoon.

Deadline: Sunday- 6pm

Activity # 7. Writing Workshop

Hey there Guys!
As we said the last class, writing is going be one of our main focuses this period. We discussed some of the characteristics of Pro-Con- compositions and it is supposed you´ve working on ideas for our fist formal composition. Considering this, here is what you have to do:

Task Description:

1) Research. What is a paragraph?. Find out on book s or web sites what a paragraph is. Write down on your notebooks the main characteristics of formal paragraphs.

2) Choose one of the topics that you selected and write your introductory paragraph. Take into consideration the structure of this kind of paragraph. Remember that you are free to chose your topic and also, consider the fact that you must be well informed of the topic you´re going to discuss. Once you have your introduction done, PASTE IT ON THE BLOG.

3)Deadline: Sunday -6 pm

4)If you have any question don´t hesitate to ask.

All the best for this weekend.

Homerooming - Pray Time

Hey guys:

We have to organize the pray time next tuesday. I´d like to organize it in English that´s why I need three of you to help me to present a reflection based on one of the following videos. Just tell me which one you prefer for the reflection.

The ones who would like to help me please post a message. I´ll reward you with 15 points in the English Class. Thanks for your cooperation.