Benefits of Part-Time Job [JUNIOR]

Dear Students:

 Hope this message finds you well. During our first classes, we were reflecting upon the benefits of part-time job, for example whether it's feasible for you or having your parent's permission to do so. Therefore, I'd like you to make some comments considering the following questions:

Questions: What kind of part-time job do you think you could do with your skills? Would your parents allow you to work part-time? Which of the benefits (page 10-11, Student's book) do you think teens of your country have in mind when thinking about applying for a part-time job? Do you think it would be beneficial for you? Why?

Key Words / Useful Expressions: hard-earned money, weigh priorities, boost confidence, introductory experience, to sum up, to begin with, Lastly, For instance.

Extension: 90-100 words

Deadline: March 30th, Monday

Kind regards,

Juan Guevara

English Book: The Mysterious Death of Charles Bravo - Oxford Bookworms

Global Issues [SOPHOMORE]

Dear Students:

 Hope this message finds you well. Based on the previous contents covered in class,  Globalization is a process where different aspects from different countries are shared around the world. Aside from the good things that may come as a result of it, there are plenty of issues that affect living beings and our current environment. For example, Climate change, Ice shelf boundaries, Food production, etc.

 Considering the idea mentioned above, I'd like you to make some comments following the next questions:

Questions: Which area (for example the ones on pages 12-13) is currently affecting your town / area / city? Why? Are you personally concerned about any of these issues? Why? / Why not?

Key words: Issue, Concern, Global, developing countries, sanitation.

Extension: 70-80 words

Deadline: March 30th, Monday

Kind regards,

Juan Guevara

ENGLISH BOOK: Dracula - Oxford Bookworms

COVID-19 in Chile [SENIOR]

Dear Students:

 I hope this message finds you well. Since march 19th, the total number of cases has climbed to 342, leading to multiple decisions to overcome this disease. For example, president Sebastian Piñera declared  a state of catastrophe, which began yesterday midnight. Moreover, shopping malls will be closed (some of them have been already closed) due this pandemic. This measure will be evaluated week-to-week depending on the public needs, such as clothes, pharmacies and different kinds of errands people may be likely to run.

 Based on the aforementioned idea, I'd like you to make some comments following the next questions:

Questions: How can we prevent the spread of this disease? What should the government do to stop hoarding and price-gouging of necessities during the quarintine? What do you think is the main responsability of inhabitants during this pandemic?

Extension: 100-130 words

Deadline: March 30th, Monday

ELECTIVE PLAN: Little Women - Oxford Bookworms
REGULAR PLAN: Scarlet Letter - Oxford Bookworms

Dream Job [FRESHMEN]

Dear Students:

 I hope this message finds you well. According to the first unit, it's important to reflect upon the contents that we have covered so far. Hence, I'd like you to talk about your dream jobs and posibble requirements to carry it out properly. Follow the next questions and make at least a 60-word comment below.

Questions: What would it be your dream job? What characteristics shoul it have? Why? What is the best way to get a job? Why

Key Words / Useful Expressions: Hire, Apply, Resume, Shifts, Holiday entitlement, I strongly believe.

Extension: 60-70 words

Deadline: March 30th, Monday 

Kind regards,

Teacher Juan Guevara
 

Preferences at Home [7TH GRADE]

Dear Students:

 Hope this message finds you well. Considering the current state of catastrophe due the coronavirus pandemic, I'd like you to post what are the activities you HATE/DISLIKE the most indoors. Besides, mention the reasons for each idea you write. Leave your comments below in at least 50 words. Drafts can be sent to my personal email (see the school official website) .

Questions: What do you like doing at home? Why? How do you like doing those activities with? Why? Is there anything you HATE doing at home? Why?

Key Words / Useful Expressions: LIKE, HATE, DISLIKE, CAN'T STAND, PREFER,

Extension: 50-60 Words

Deadline: March 30th, Monday 

Kind regards,

Teacher Juan Guevara

Music and cultural exchange [Senior]

Dear Students:

 We live in a society that is about 200 years old, with pros and cons compared to our nearby neighbours from South America. We are still a nation that grows as time goes by, but with no identity whatsoever. Somehow, music represents a country's culture and elicits a glimpse of who we are. For example, the beattles, The rolling stones or los prisioneros (back in the 80s). WOMAD, for instance, promotes multiculturalism through a concert which gives the opportunity to musicians to represent their countries by playing music.

 Considering the former idea, What type of music best represents the Chilean culture? is it same for children, teenagers, adults or elders? why / why not? Should students have more hours of music at school? why /why not? What type of concerts are held in Chile? Do you like them? Why?

 Please leave a comment between 170-200 words.

Useful Expressions: genre, interculture, exchange, spread, promote

Deadline: May 31st, Friday

Kind Regards,

Juan Guevara