ASSIGNMENTS

WEEK 16   Oct 20 to Oct 27   LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURE

VIRTUAL SESSION Nº 5

DUTIES

- Check and bring the  WORKSHOP Nº 4 (preparing the FINAL TEST (PET-B1) It'll be socialized in-class session.
Final revision 1- Grammar Module completed / 2- Reading Module / and 3- Paragraphs Module... as a result of the permanent process!
- Drafting, re-drafting and Editing your Research Paper: an argumentative or propositional one. (Almost ready to print it in physical)
- Writing Paragraph Nº 12This will be the final paragraph, based on the 'Encuentro de Investigación Formativa'.  What's your role in Education as a teacher-researcher, in terms of improving and changing pedagogical and methodological processes? Why is it important?
 

PRACTICE 

- Check the following set of drills in order to get familiar with the PET type test (B1), and be prepared for the Final Test
- Reading Drills: Part one Short Texts and Signs, Part two Matching descritions of eight courses, Part Three True and False Questions.
- Listening Drills: Part one Seven Short recording, Part two Multiple choice questions, Part Three Monologue with six gaps.
- Vocabulary Drill: 25 questions based on general B1 vocabulary 
- Writing Drill: 7 questions about B1 and Language PET.
- Grammar Drill: 20 questions based on B1 grammar PET contents

WEEK 15   Oct 13 to Oct 20   LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURE

DUTIES

- Read, solve and practice contents related to sentence and paragraph construction: Verbs Usage, Adjectives distinction, Conjunctions in context, Using some Linking words to construct long sentences. Download, print and solve this WORKSHOP Nº 4 taking into account that you'll be preparing the FINAL TEST (PET-B1)
- Continue structuring and polishing your Research Paper: an argumentative or propositional one.
- Read what your classmates have proposed so far by entering their Portfolios (Composition Page) You're supposed to post your advances in composition
 

PRACTICE 

- This week you'll be participating on FORUM 5 (Interaction: read, think and write something meaningful to your classmates' comments)
Listen to this file 'Gasoline Prices', solve the suggested exercises: check the vocabulary, practice a cloze task, complete the crossword, and answer some Information questions
- Try this Multiple Matching FCE Practice Test to improve Skills and check your level!

WEEK 14   Oct 06 to Oct 13   LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURE

VIRTUAL SESSION Nº 4

DUTIES

- Check, Complete and finalize all the suggested activities from the module taking into account previous instructions. Finish Grammar Module!
- Continue structuring and polishing the Personal Tex (a research paper: argumentative or propositional) Check again the guidelines to construct an excellent paper...
- Writing Paragraph Nº 11: What do you think about Human Rights? Whats' your personal perception about it? Are we right? Why? Why not?

 

PRACTICE 

- This week you'll be participating on FORUM 5 (Interaction: read, think and write something meaningful to your classmates' comments)
Listen to this file 'New Stores, solve the suggested exercises: check the vocabulary, practice a cloze task, complete the crossword, and answer some Information questions
- Topics to practice: 1- Multiple choice Reading test, 2- have you worked a grapped Text?, 3- A different Multiple Choice test 4- This month's Letter: reading test
Try this Multiple Matching FCE Practice Test to improve Skills and check your level!-

WEEK 13   Sept 29 to Oct 06   LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURE

DUTIES

Complete suggested activities from the module taking into account previous instructions (from Study 3 place and time expressions; until Study 5 Irregular past with the sound /e/Finish Grammar Module!
- Structuring the Personal Tex (a research paper): These are the guidelines to construct an excellent paper
- You'll be ending, polishing and completing the final analysis on Conan Doyles' text. (chapters' paraphrasing and vocabulary process)
Writing Paragraph Nº 10Select a Quote about Human Nature (explain, comment and state a position in front of that quote; share your own quote)

 

PRACTICE

- This week you'll be participating on FORUM 5 (Participation: read, think and write something meaningful to your classmate)
Listen to this file 'Books don't Grow', solve the suggested exercises: check the vocabulary, practice a cloze task, complete the crossword, and answer some Information questions.
- Topics to practice: 1- Time Expressions list, 2- Basic Defining of Time Expressions, 3- Time expressions Practice 1, 4- Quiz on Time Expressions, 5- A quiz on Irregular past tense
- Try this Level Test B1 to improve Skills and check your progress!

WEEK 12   Sept 22 to Sept 29   LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURE

DUTIES

Complete suggested activities from the module taking into account previous instructions (from Study 2 page 26 - adverbs of frequency; Until Study 2 pages 48 - 49 Prepositions of time in - on - at)
- You're reading and analyzing 5 more chapters, and vocabulary about the Conan Doyles' text (feed your portfolios).
- Start the Body of Personal Text (development chapters): remember the topics you describe and promise at the very beginning of the introduction; so, start developing those topics one at a time in complete and coherent paragraphs. Remember that it 'll be a four pages long text.
Writing Paragraph Nº 9What does your zodiac sign say about your personality? Does it really match with your personality? What does Chinese calendar say about it? (describe and explain)

 

PRACTICE

- This week you'll be participating on FORUM 4 (Interaction: read, think and write something meaningful to your classmate)
Listen to this file 'Says GoodBye', solve the suggested exercises: check the vocabulary, practice a cloze task, complete the crossword, and answer some Information questions.
- Topics to practice: 1- Prepositions of time exercise, 2- Time prepositions Quiz, 3- Prepositions of place practice, 4- Explaining prepositions
- Try this Listening Comprehension Multiple Choice to improve Skills!

WEEK 11   Sept 15 to Sept 22   LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURE

DUTIES

Complete suggested activities from the module taking into account previous instructions (from Study 4 page 10 - more... than, less... than; Until Study 1 pages 24 - 25 adverbs of frequency)
- You're reading and analyzing 5 more chapters, and vocabulary about the Conan Doyles' text (feed your portfolios).
- Start first chapter of Personal Text (introductory chapter: present topic, contextualize it, describe contents readers will find on according to previous graphic, main structure, post it on your portfolio)
- Writng Paragraph Nº 8What two things could you not do when you were a child, but you can do now? (describe and explain)

 

PRACTICE

- This week you'll be participating on FORUM 4 (Interaction: read, think and write something meaningful to your classmate)
Listen to this file 'Occurs Everywhere', solve the suggested exercises: check the vocabulary, practice a cloze task, complete the crossword, and answer some Information questions.
- Topics to practice: 1- Modal Verbs Exercise 1, 2- Modal Verbs Forms , 3- Modal Verbs Final Test, 4- Might, Must, Should
- Try this Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice to improve Skills!

WEEK 10   Sept 08 to Sept 15   LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURE

DUTIES

Complete suggested activities from the module taking into account previous instructions (from Study 4 page 168, until Study 3 (section 3) Practice as much... as or as many... as / Reading 7 'Personal Letters')
- You're reading and analyzing 5 more chapters, and vocabulary about the Conan Doyles' text (feed your portfolios).
- Check again, Print and Solve this WorkShop 3 on Complaints using Modals, and be ready to explain it!
- Read this list of ENDANGERED ANIMALS to prepare your presentation.
 

PRACTICE

- This week you'll be participating on FORUM 4 (What benefits do you see in reading? How do you think reading helps you in your daily life?)
Listen to this file 'Water Under the Sink 2', solve the suggested exercises: check the vocabulary, practice a cloze task, complete the crossword, and answer some Information questions.
Try this Listening and Reading exercise to improve Skills

WEEK 09   Sept 01 to Sept 06  LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURE

DUTIES

Complete suggested activities from the module taking into account previous instructions (from Study 6: comparison with more... than until page 168 Study 4 / Reading 6 'How to books')
- You're reading and analyzing 5 more chapters, and vocabulary about the Conan Doyles' text (feed your portfolios).
- Check again, Print and Solve this MODALS' task, and be ready to explain it!
- Construct your own examples based on different TYPES OF TEXTS. Print or Copy this PRACTICE
- Listen to this file 'Water Under the Sink 1', solve the suggested exercises: check the vocabulary, practice a cloze task, complete the crossword, and answer some Information questions.
- This week you'll be interacting on FORUM 3/comment your classmates'
Try a Multiple Choice Questions: English Study Quiz 

WEEK 08   August 25/September 01   LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURE

VIRTUAL SESSION Nº 3

DUTIES

Complete suggested activities from the module taking into account previous instructions (from Study 3: use of Any/Some until page 152 Study 5 / Reading 6 'Vending Machines')
- You're reading and analyzing 5 more chapters, and vocabulary about the Conan Doyles' text (feed your portfolios).
- Print and Solve this MODALS' task, and be ready to explain it!
- Writing paragraph Nº 7 'How often do you go to the movies? Can you recommend us a movie? How did you like it?'

PRACTICE

 - Listening to this audio file 'Missing Cat', solve the suggested exercises: check the vocabulary, practice a cloze task, complete the crossword, and answer some Information questions.
- This week you'll be interacting on FORUM 3/comment your classmates'
Try a Multiple Choice Questions: English Study Quiz 

WEEK 07       August 18  to August 25   LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURE

Complete suggested activities from the module taking into account previous instructions (lessons section 2 until practice about Why and Because / Reading 5 'Alexander Graham Bell')
- Listening to this audio file 'Wanted to Know', solve the suggested exercises: check the vocabulary, practice a cloze task, complete the crossword, and answer some Information questions.
- Topics to practice: There is / There are Explanation, Now exercise 1, then try exercise 2, and finally exercise 3.
- STUDY about MODALS, and a QUIZ on Modals
- Do you work IN or OUT of the process? Watch this video What is a process? , contrast with your own conception, and prepare to write a paragraph taking into account main concepts.
- Writing paragraph Nº 6 'Describe the characteristics and procedures needed to have a PROCESS' 
- Participate on FORUM 3 (week 1: answer / week 2: Interact)
- Try to make a transcription: Listen and Write... OCTOPUS, make your own transcription on a piece of paper, and bring it class!
Try this Reading test about: a Letter from New York'

WEEK 06          August 11  to 18    LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURES

Check, complete and make sure that activities from the module pages 106 to 167 are ready to be graded, as well as the Readings 1 to 4.
Prepare those lessons for a written TEST with oral and listening drills.
-  Listening to this audio file 'Better to be Unlucky', solve the suggested exercises: check the vocabulary, practice a cloze task, complete the crossword, and answer some Yes/No questions.
- Writing Paragraph #5 What was happening? What happened? and What's happening? (based on images from pages 1665/166)
Reading strategies skimming and scanning. Read and complete the Workshop Nº 1 on Types of texts / Skimming and Scanning strategies.
-  your Portfolio:Selecting topic for personal Text (kind of text, brainstorming)

eg. Type of text: PROPOSITIONAL / Brainstorming: PERSONAL GRAPHIC WITH... ideas, words, main phases, concepts you'll possibly include on your Text.n

Then, post it on your Portfolios as ENTRANCE Nº 3 (composition).
- Try this Listening test at: simple conversation

WEEK 05          August 04  to 11    LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURES

VIRTUAL SESSION

Complete suggested activities from the module taking into account previous instructions (pages 152 to 167 / Reading 4 'Cosmopolitan Cities')
Writing Paragraph #4 Construct a paragraph to answer the questions you find close to that reading with the title THINK... e.g. I think that the advantages of living in a big cities are basicly...
- Listening to this audio file 'Buying a Gun', solve the suggested exercises: Check the vocabulary, practice a cloze task, complete the crossword, and answer some Yes/No Questions
- Grammar Explanation&Practice:
Wh questions with past progressive Explanations, go to practice exercise one, now go to exercise two,
and finally solve exercise three
- Portfolio:Selecting topic for personal Text (kind of text, brainstorming)
Test your English Level at: A ten questions test

WEEK 04            JULY 28 to August 04     LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURES

Complete suggested activities from the module taking into account previous instructions (pages 140 to 151 / Reading 3 'Why climates differ').
- Listening to this audio file 'Let's go Fishing', solve the suggested exercises: Check the vocabulary, practice a cloze task, complete the crossword, and answer some Yes/No Questions
- Grammar Explanation&Practice:
Was, Wasn't, Were, Weren't and past progressive, go to practice exercise one, now go to exercise two,
and finally solve exercise three
Writing Paragraph #3 What did you do last two weeks? (day by day)

e.g. Two weeks ago I visited the museum with some friends, then I bought a delicious ice cream...

- Watch a video about 'Climate Change'... What do you think? reflect on this video and tell us what you think!

- Portfolio: First Five Paragraphs, and Vocabulary analysis 
- Forum2: answer in a paragraph, and choose your classmates' report to reply (please click on Forum2 to REPLY)
Test your English Level at: Try this Quiz and tell us your score!!
https://www.englishjet.com/english_courses_files/test_level.asp

WEEK 03            JULY 21 to 28        LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURES

VIRTUAL SESSION 1

Complete suggested activities from the module taking into account previous instructions (pages 124 to 131 / Reading 2 'US Celebration').
- Listening to this audio file SchoolinAncientTimes, answer the Q's, take your notes and be ready to initiate a free, spontaneous and informal chatting about the central topic.
- Grammar Explanation&Practice:
Info Questions in Simple Past, go to practice exercise one, now go to exercise two, and finally solve exercise three
- Do you know something about Reading Aloud? Be ready to construct your own conception about reading aloud strategies, based on your experience and personal points of view (see also Benefits of RA)
- Watch a video about Birthday Celebration in USA, reflect on this video and compare with your own way to celebrate birthday.
- Portfolio: Three entrances 1. Brief Intro 2. The Author 3. Composition  
- Learn and try to remember some  regular verbs and irregular verbs
- Prepare oral report on 'Mr&Mrs Marsch Picture-reading1' and Paragraph&Paraphrasing concept map.
- Forum2: answer in a paragraph, and choose your classmates' report to reply (please click on Forum2 to REPLY)
WEEK 02                    JULY 14 to 21          LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURES
Complete suggested activities from the module taking into account previous instructions (pages 106 to 123 / Reading 1 'Tourism')
- Listening to a conversation in order to initiate a free, spontaneous and informal chatting about the central topic.
- What's a paragraph? What's paraphrasing? Be ready to participate and make a personal exercise
- Give opinions, make comments based on personal points of view, experience, prior knowledge about Tourism and Airports.
- Write a first paragraph to explain what you see at a picture (MrMrs Marsh)
Using Simple past form: did in negative / did in questions / verbs in past / short answers using did
- Prepare the first entrance for your Portfolio (Write a short personal intro)
- Start reading and analyzing the first 5 chapters of the chosen text.
- Practice and solve pages 124 to 141 grammar module / reading 2 
WEEK 01                    JULY 07 to 14          LEARNING SKILLS AND PROCEDURES
- Reflect on a given quote (icebreaker)
- Course program, schedule, agreements, assessment process, course project, learning purposes, etc.
- Exchange personal information (ask / give)
- Give opinions, make comments based on personal points of view, experience, prior knowledge about technoly in Education
- Write a first paragraph to explain points of view about technology.
Test English Level at:https://www.englishtag.com/tests/level_test_intermediate_B1.asp
- Open a Portfolio , give it a title related to the suggested course project topic:
'Learning EFL through Reading', and start to organize its pages taking into account the given instructions and suggestions