First Impressions [Senior]

Dear senior students:

 I hope this message finds you well. As we talked in class, Stereotypes is seen as a construction of society and not as truths, and it includes a very shallow enough perspective. Considering the former definition, there's an interesting discussion regarding Americans, whether they have to be named that way. If you are FOR: Why should people from the USA be called Americans? Why shouldn't people be offended by the English word 'Americans'? If you are AGAINST: What's the origin of the people called 'Americans'? Why shouldn't people from the USA be called Americans? Who might be offended? What could the adjective and noun be changed to?

 Please leave your comments below in 80-120 words.

Target Language: Vocabulary related to stereotypes

Deadline: April 6th

Best,

Juan Guevara
English Teacher

Jokes at school [Junior]

Dear Students:

 I hope this post finds you well. I'm posting the first entry for you to comment below, regarding the topics we have discussed so far. Considering Lesson 1 and 2 from Unit 1: When is a joke funny and when is it not? when might turn into a bullying? What can you do if you or a friend are the victims of unpleasant jokes? Who can help if somebody is being bullied?

 Please leave your comments below in 70-110 words

Target Language: First conditional, vocabulary related to the topics

Deadline: April 6th

Kind regards,

Juan Guevara
English Teacher

Globalization [Sophomore]

Dear Students:

 I hope this post finds you well. As we have debated so far, globalization is, in few words, integrating and merging cultures, as well as getting benefits from each other (financially and culturally).  In your opinion: is globalization something good or bad? Can you mention any positive or negative effect of globalization? Which one? How can we see this in Chile nowadays? do you think Globalization is a controlling process from the United States or other big countries?

 Please leave your comment below in 65-100 words.

 Target Language: Vocabulary related to globalization

Deadline: April 6th

Kind regards,

Juan Guevara
English Teacher

Job Interviews [Freshman]

Dear Students:

 During classes we have been discussing the main points during a job interview, which are essential for applying successfully to a company. Regarding this, I'd like to know certain aspects you would considered in a possible job interview: How do you introduce yourself? What information do you usually offer? What qualities would you like your employer to know about? What characteristics would you prefer not to talk about? why?

 Please answer in at least 65 words (100 max)

Target Language: Vocabulary related to job interviews, Question tags and formal structures.

Deadline: April 6th

Kind regards,

Juan Guevara
English Teacher

Araucaria Park [8th Grade]

Dear students:

 Considering the topic discussed last weeks, you are going to provide your opiniones based on the Araucaria Park (which was very interesting and eco-friendly): What's the difference between a adventure vacation and a traditional vacation? which one do you prefer the most? How do travelers and tourists affect the environment today? What useful skills can you learn on this vacation? How does this vacation protect the environment? Would you like to go on vacation like this? Why or Why not?

Leave your comments below in 45-60 words.

Target Language: Vocabulary related to vacations (text on page 22 and 23)

Deadline: April 6th

Kind regards,

Juan Guevara
English Teacher

Active versus Sedentary Leisure Activities [7th Grade]

Dear Students:

 I hope this post finds you well. As we discussed in class, here you have your first written assignment.  Based on the text read on page 22 and 23, consider the following questions and publish your thoughts about it: What are your favorite free time activities? why? Do you prefer doing them indoors or outdoors? Do you think active hobbies are better than sedentary ones? why? Do you think young people spend their free time in a positive way? why?

Leave your comments below in 45-60 words

 Target Language: Like / Dislike expressions + ing verbs

Deadline: April 6th

Best,

Juan Guevara
English Teacher