PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

Prepare a MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION:

Read the article: "Imagination may be more important than knowledge: The eight types of imagination we use." 

Prepare a presentation for your mates on the topic: Commercials. Include concepts from the article above. The commercials can be related to "ethical shopping". However, it's not a must. Feel free to choose the commercials, the analysis, the different sources, etc. DO NOT copy/paste. Be creative and imaginative!


IMPORTANT:

• GROUPS OF THREE STUDENTS
• 20 MINUTES EACH GROUP.
• include a HANDOUT.
• foster INTERACTION among students.

OCTOBER 23, 25 & 30.

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OJOOOO: COMPLETE ENTRY ETHICS...ETHICAL SHOPPING...ETHICAL SHOPPERS...ETHICAL PRODUCTION...

LABOR BEHIND THE LABEL is a "campaign that works to improve conditions and empower workers in the global garment industry". Do you want to learn more about them? Click  HERE. Did you know that these organizations exist and what for? Answer in two paragraphs.


Which video do you consider more effective? Why? Answer in one or two paragraphs.




Click on THIS LINK and listen to what "ethical shopping" means. Write two paragraphs stating your opinion.

"We all need to buy stuff from time to time. But do we think about how our shopping affects people, animals and the environment? Here's how you can love fashion and the world we live in... ". To go on reading, CLICK HERE. Take down study notes.

Read the following entry -"Are you and Ethical Shopper?"-  and jot down NEW /SPECIFIC vocabulary related to ethical shopping. 

Choose two cartoons from THIS GALLERY and write a couple of paragraphs explaining them or supporting the artist's point of view. 

And, what happens with FOOD and FOOD production?  What does these videos suggest? Would you like to learn more? visit OXFAM- Behind the Brands. Write your own opinion (3 or 4 paragraphs)





Portfolio.
Include all the tasks mentioned above. (You will need the texts from the tasks above for your writing final task)

ASSESSEMENT.

Get ready to write!

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ELEMENTS OF A STORY

Let's go on investigating and surfing the net to learn more about NARRATIVE genres. Create your STUDY NOTES

Elements of a Story (click HERE)

PORTFOLIO

• Make a brief summary to explain.:

• SETTING
• CHARACTERS
• SEQUENCE
• EXPOSITION
• CONFLICT
• CLIMAX
• RESOLUTION

TIPS for WRITING A SUMMARY: (Click on each title) 

1. "How to write  a summary"
2. "How to Write a Summary (e-notes)"
3. "How to Write a Summary". With examples.

Deadline:

Srudents can also learn HOW TO WRITE interesting fictional stories with these games with dice. They're called ROLL-A-STORY games. Students are supposed to through a die (or two) and...

PORTFOLIO:

• read these boards and relate them to the first part of the entry.
• describe the game, as if you were writing for a group of teachers/ a book for teachers.
• Include a brief introduction to the elements of a story.

DEADLINE: October  3rd

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TRADITIONAL TALES

(CLICK on the picture to download the book)

PORTFOLIO:

• Read the whole book, 
• Create a CONCEPT/MIND MAP that includes ALL the information from the text.
• ICT:
• CMAP TOOLS: in your netbooks, it can be used off-line
• Bubbl.us: available at https://bubbl.us/ (on line, you need to sign in)
• other ?

DEADLINE: September 30th

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LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN.

An introduction:

What is "literature for children"?
Click here for an introduction.
In this site you'll find more useful information.
Feel free to visit other sites to complete your introduction.


As you may have seen in literature for children there are many important names:

• Charles Perrault. Visit this site for more information
• Grimm brothers. If you want to read more, click here
• Hans Christian Andersen

PORTFOLIO:

• Browse these sites and write an account of these writers. Don't forget to mention their nationalities, chronology, general characteristics, etc.

DEADLINE: September 29th

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Gothic Literature.

Let's learn more about ... GOTHIC LITERATURE.

ENTRY # 7: Gothic Literature

• Pick up the following material: Unit 3 "Gothic Tales" from the book Text. Building Skills in English. 
• Take down study notes.
• get ready to discuss them in class.

To go further into the topic:

• Former students' contribution:

Isfd 41 lee3-main features in gothic literature from stellams

• Visit the site on "Characteristics of GOTHIC LITERATURE", Click HERE. 

PORTFOLIO:

• Draw a MIND MAP. 
• Highlight specific vocabulary.

DEADLINE: September 4

• Prof. David Punter is a University Professor at University of Bristol. Watch a complete lecture on Gothic Literature (pay special attention to his "perfect" RP!!). 

PORTFOLIO: 
take down study notes.




PORTFOLIO: 

• watch the following video (several times, if necessary)
• Turn the video into a chart. Include the categories highlighted and complete the columns with the audiotext >>>> CHARACTERISTICS | THE CASTLE | RUINED BUILDINGS...

DEADLINE: September 11

• Visit the site: "35 Classic Horror Stories" available HERE.

ASSESSMENT: September 11 (or 13 if Monday is a Holiday)
FIND A PARTNER.
Choose two short stories and read them.
Get ready to write in class.

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FILM NOIR is...

"Guns, dames and hats: you can't have a film noir without them, can you? Take a look at the Guardian and Observer critics list of the best 10 noirs and you'll realise things aren't that simple …" Would you like  to go on reading? CLICK HERE

Film # 6. 

A sample: Watch this trailer for "The Third Man", based on the book written by Graham Green (ˈgreɪəm griːn ). Can you find any similarity with the analysis?

So... let's watch this video to DEFINE Film Noir...

 Now, watch something else,  related to the ORIGINS of Film Noir as a genre.




ENTRY # 6: Film Noir.

PORTFOLIO:

• Read the article on The Guardian.
• Watch both videos ("Defining Film Noir" and "The Origins of Film Noir").
• Take down study notes.
• LANGUAGE in use:
• write down at least 10 KEY WORDS related to the film genre.
• take 10 chunks (MAINLY noun phrases) which include NEW vocabulary for you (adjectives or nouns). Write them down and look up the meaning of new vocabulary items.

DEADLINE: August 21


ASSESSMENT: August 28

Are you ready to watch a modern example of Film Noir? Watch the short film below and get ready to write.






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SEMANTICS: An Introduction

ENTRY # 5: Chapters 1 & 2 (book Semantics)

DEADLINE: August 16

I've created a brief summary for you to understand Chapters 1 & 2 better.
(INCOMPLETE)


ASSESSMENT: 
AUGUST 16: ORAL DISCUSSION


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BOOK:

 Dear @ll,

ONLY these students HANDED IN/ SENT the assignment ON TIME

1. Paula Salomon, Melisa Panzardo and Florencia Graña: OK
2. Laniewski, Elisabet and Pineda Gómez, Melisa Rocío: OK
3. Diana Rodriguez: send me the YOUTUBE VIDEO, please.

LATE:

1. Cataldo, Daer, Aboglio: OK

Remember that you have to upload THE VIDEO to a YOUTUBE platform.


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2nd SEMESTER

During the SECOND SEMESTER, every other Wednesday classes will be delivered on a virtual mode. Therefore, you'll have two extra hours to fulfill the assigned tasks.

VIRTUAL CLASSES:
August 23
Semptember 6 & 20
October 2 &18
November 1


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