Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Paranormal Phenomenon [Senior]


Dear Students:

 For this monthly thread, there's a very supernatural topic to deal with. As we have discussed in class, there are several urban legends which cause goosebumps on us. This lesson lead us to talk about a paranormal phenomenon that we suffered or witnessed in the past. Can you describe it? How it was? Who were you with? did you see something? did your friends / parents believe you? Include vocabulary seen in class and a upper-intermediate level of writing.

NOTICE: If you didn't suffer of any of these events, you would have to invent it.

 Leave your comments below in at least 80 words.

Best,

Teacher Juan Guevara

Deadline: April 30th

Embarrassing Moments [Junior]


Dear Students:

The second lesson was about those embarrassing moments that you expect that never happened. In this monthly thread, you are supposed to describe what was the most embarrassing moment ever. Consider these questions: When / Where did this happen? Who were you with? What was the problem? As a main objective, you'll have to include 5 out 8 linkers seen in class (but, however, although, besides, therefore, so, as long as & provided that)

Leave your comment below in at least 75 words.

Best,

Teacher Juan Guevara

Deadline: April 30th

After School Program Activities [Sophomore]


Dear Students:

 As we have discussed in class, there are several possibilities in terms of after school program activities, such as reinforcements, robotics, workshops, gymnastics or even chorus. In your opinion, which extra activity would you include in the school? why? how many days will this activity take place? what would it be about? would it need lots of students or resources (money)?

 Leave your comment below in at least 70 words.

Best,

Juan Guevara

Deadline: April 30th

Typical Activities [Freshman]


Dear Students:

 In this monthly thread, your are going to write abut your daily routines as a typical teenager. Consider activities that you do either at school and home. What are your favorite activities? What do you do on weekends? How much time do you spend with your friends? Why? Include linkers seen in class, such as and, or & but.

Leave your comment below in at least 60 words.

Best,

Teacher Juan Guevara

Deadline: April 30th

Monday, April 13, 2015

Myths and Legends from Chile [Eighth Grade]


Students:

 From what we have read so far, it's time to talk about myths and legends that you know. They could be part of our culture or from abroad. Can you mention some well-known Chilean Myths or Legends?   Did you see something unfamiliar or that it could possible be a myth / legend? Include not only monsters or creatures but natural phenomenon or origins of something as well.

 Leave your comment below and post in at least 50 words.

Best,

Teacher Juan Guevara

Deadline: April 30th

Activities Around Chile [Seventh Grade]


Dear Students:

In this occasion, you will have to describe what are the typical activities you can do in regions all over your country. Therefore, what activities we can do here in Valparaiso? and the north / south of chile? are they different? why?

 Leave your comment below and ask for any question you may have.

Best,

Teacher Juan Guevara

Deadline: April 30th

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Plans & Activities for this weekend [Frehsman Level - Optional Activity]


Imagine a friend from the USA is coming to Chile. Write a short text about the plans you have with him for the next weekend. Use the editing checklist to check for mistakes.

Deadline: April 10th