MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

CENTRO BILINGUE VISTA ALEGRE

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

ENGLISH MODULE 1

LEVELS: 12 A-B-C-D-E-F

TEACHERS: RODOLFO GOMEZ / MAYDILIN HERNANDEZ

MARCH 16TH, 2020

DUE DATE: APRIL 13TH, 2020

ENGLISH MODULE 1

GRAMMAR

Period: 3/16/2020 to 4/13/2020

Objective: Understand the form and usage of some different grammar rules.

General instruction: You will have to read, understand and complete all the material included in this module with the help of online resources and the virtual guidance of your teacher. Percentages for evaluation and other details will be available and visible once the student access chamilo.

Specific instructions: Each of the four sections of the unit 1 will consist of a:

a. Topic definition: The student has to provide a basic yet easy to understand definition of the topic.

b. Practice: This will be the practices the teacher will upload to chamilo platform weekly.

c. Self-assessment: The student will have to answer two questions using his own words. Three sentences maximum. No less than that.

UNIT 1

CONTENT

1A Verb tenses.

Topic: The perfect tense- Present perfect, past perfect, present perfect continuous, past perfect continuous.

Activities:

Topic definition

Practices

Self-assessment: What did you learn in this section? How can this be useful in your communication?

1B Question types.

Topic: Closed question, open question, question tag, asking for description, indirect question, negative questions, and questions with “then”, questions with “How come…”

Activities:

Topic definition: Provide a definition for each type of question (8 total)

Practices

Self-assessment: Which of the types is easier for you and why? Which ones have you heard the most in movies and other conversations? Elaborate.

1C Usage of auxiliary verbs.

Topic: Do, does, did, can, could, and might.

Activities:

Topic definition: Provide one general definition that explains the use of the different auxiliary verbs.

Practices

Self- assessment: What is the difference between may and might? When do we use do VS does?

1D Expressing feelings.

Topic: adjectives that describe our mood.

Activities:

Topic definition: Make a list of 15 adjectives that describe our mood (don’t repeat them)

Practices

Self- assessment: What is an introvert VS an extrovert? Is it easy for people to express their feelings in our society? Explain.

ENGLISH MODULE 1

COMPOSITION

Period: 3/16/2020 to 4/13/2020

Objective: Understand the form and usage of some different grammar rules.

General instruction: You will have to read, understand and complete all the material included in this module with the help of online resources and the virtual guidance of your teacher. Percentages for evaluation and other details will be available and visible once the student access chamilo.

Specific instructions: Each of the four sections of the unit 1 will consist of a:

a. Topic definition: The student has to provide a basic yet easy to understand definition of the topic.

b. Practices: This will be the practices the teacher will upload to chamilo platform weekly.

c. Self-assessment: The student will have to answer to two questions using his own words. Three sentences maximum. No less than that.

UNIT 1

CONTENT

1A Compound personality adjectives.

Topic: compound adjectives.

Activities:

Topic definition.

Practices

Self-assessment: why is it that some compound adjectives do not use a hyphen? What do we need the compound adjectives for?

1B Types of language

Topic: types of language: sign language, mother tongue, tone language, sociolect and creole.

Activities:

Topic definition.

Practices

Self-assessment: what is the origin of the different types of language? Which language is harder to learn, English or Spanish. Why?

1C Idioms: using language/ vocabulary.

Topic: general Idioms

Activities:

Topic definition.

Practices

Self-assessment: Why are idioms so difficult to learn? Give 7 new idioms that were not mentioned in the unit.

1D an informal email describing your mood

Topic: What are emails?

Activities:

Topic definition.

Practice: Write an email addressing your best friend where you describe your mood this month. Email has to be 10 sentences long.

EVALUATION CRITERIAS

COMPLETION OF ALL THE TOPIC DEFINITIONS,

PRACTICES AND SELF-ASSESSMENTS. ----------- 50 points

ACCURACY OF YOUR ANSWERS, RIGHT SPELLING. ------------ 10 points

TIMELY DELIVERY OF THE ASSIGMENTS

(WE WILL WORK ON A WEEKLY BASIS) ----------- 20 points

ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN THE FORUS ------------ 20 points

TOTAL : 100 points

You are welcome to English Class LITERATURE

Description: This English course has been design to help you learn or improve your listening, writing , reading skills, remember that this language worldwide is used for business also a very important way of communication with people from other cultures. Please feel free to request any assistance if you meet any misunderstanding issue we are here to try to guide you through. Teacher Maydilin Hernandez / Rodolfo Gómez Maidy1116@gmail.com - oflodorjr@hotmail.com

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

From March 16th to April 13th, 2020

MÓDULO IT STARTS Activities Due Date

1 March 16th, 2020 Módule 1 April 13th, 2020

WELCOME TO MODULE 1

UNIT 1 - A LITERATURE

Rise of Millennials Voluntary Jobs (Listening Activity) An internet post about the traits of highly intelligent people. What Makes a genius?

Objetives:

Improve text comprehension by analyzing questions and answers related to it. Develop listening comprehension skills in English through audios and listening practices.

Introduction of unit 1: RISE OF MILLENNIALS Generation Y Definition The term Millennials generally refers to the generation of people born between the early 1980s and 1990s, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Some people also include children born in the early 2000s.

The Millennial Generation is also known as Generation Y, because it comes after Generation X — those people between the early 1960s and the 1980s. The publication Ad Age was one of the first to coin the term "Generation Y," in an editorial in August 1993. But the term didn't age well, and "Millennials" has largely overtaken it. But the terms basically mean the same thing. Millennials characteristics Millennials have been characterized in a number of different ways. On the negative side, they've been described as lazy, narcissistic and prone to jump from job to job. The 2008 book "Trophy Kids" by Ron Alsop discusses how many young people have been rewarded for minimal accomplishments (such as mere participation) in competitive sports, and have unrealistic expectations of working life. A story in Time magazine said polls show that Millennials "want flexible work schedules, more 'me time' on the job, and nearly nonstop feedback and career advice from managers." Another Time story in May 2013, titled "The Me Me Me Generation," begins: "They're narcissistic. They're lazy. They're coddled. They're even a bit delusional. Those aren't just unfounded negative stereotypes about 80 million Americans born roughly between 1980 and 2000. They're backed up by a decade of sociological research." The article also points out that Millennials may be simply adapting quickly to a world undergoing rapid technological change. A 2012 study found Millennials to be "more civically and politically disengaged, more focused on materialistic values, and less concerned about helping the larger community than were GenX (born 1962-1981) and Baby Boomers (born 1946 to about 1961) at the same ages," according to USA Today. "The trend is more of an emphasis on extrinsic values such as money, fame, and image, and less emphasis on intrinsic values such as self-acceptance, group affiliation and community." The study was based on an analysis of two large databases of 9 million high school seniors or entering college students. They have also been described in positive ways. They are generally regarded as being more open-minded, and more supportive of gay rights and equal rights for minorities. Other positives adjectives to describe them include confident, self-expressive, liberal, upbeat and receptive to new ideas and ways of living. Millennials are also more likely to use public libraries than other generations, according to the Pew Research Center. LET’S PRACTICE:

ACTIVITY 1: (25 pts.)

1. Read the TEXT about “Rise of Millennials” and their Characteristics. Then, answer the following questions. (10 pts.)

1. What is the definition of millennials according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary? 2. What are some characteristics of millennials according to the text? 3. What was found in a study of 2012 about millennials? 4. What are some positive description of millennials? 5. Investigate more about millennials and write two more characteristics about them that

were not mentioned in this text.

2. Download the video: How are millennials different from other generations? (15 pts.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT8IYKMgad

3. Then, write a 10 lines paragraph about how are millennials different from other generations. Make sure to mention the name of the previous generations also mentioned in the video.

UNIT 1 - B LITERATURE

VOLUNTARY JOBS

Volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity where an individual or group provides services for no financial or social gain "to benefit another person, group or organization". Volunteering is also renowned for skill development and is often intended to promote goodness or to improve human quality of life. Volunteering may have positive benefits for the volunteer as well as for the person or community served. It is also intended to make contacts for possible employment. Many volunteers are specifically trained in the areas they work, such as medicine, education, or emergency rescue. Others serve on an as-needed basis, such as in response to a natural disaster. ACTIVITY 2: (30 pts.) 1.Watch the video “How to volunteer for a good cause” www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmB2K7gZi_E. 2. Then, write a summary listing the six steps you may follow to volunteer for a good cause according to the video. Include a brief description of each step. (15 pts.) 3. Using an internet search, investigate about a panamanian voluntary job. Example: At a firefighter Department, in a hospital, etc. Make sure to mention the place, the requirements you need to fulfill, the time you should spend, and the cause you are going to be working for. (15 pts.) UNIT 1 - C LITERATURE

HIGHLY INTELLIGENT PEOPLE TRAITS.

Highly Intelligent People Have These 7 Traits — Here's How To Tell If You're One Of Them

You don't really need to have a high IQ in order to be considered a highly intelligent person. In fact, there's a lot more to being smart than knowing a bunch of facts or being good at science and math. According to experts, many highly intelligent people don't even realize how intelligent they really are. "A highly intelligent person is one who is flexible in their thinking and can adapt to changes, they think before they speak or act, and they're able to effectively manage their emotions.," Dr. Catherine Jackson, licensed clinical psychologist and board certified neurotherapist, tells Bustle. "In short, they possess several different types of intelligence, including but not limited to intellectual, social, and emotional intelligence."

Researchers have looked into the many different traits highly intelligent people have in common. For instance, a 2016 study published in the British Journal of Psychology, found that highly intelligent people actually prefer to be alone. It was found that smarter people tend to experience lower life satisfaction the more often they socialize with friends. According to evolutionary psychology, people evolved to be intelligent in order to solve problems. So those who are happier being alone were seen as highly intelligent because they have the ability to solve problems on their own without needing any help. Rest assured, if you're a social butterfly, it doesn't mean that you're not smart. You may possess other qualities that show off your intelligence, like having the ability to easily connect with others. According to Jackson, highly intelligent people don't often think of themselves like that. So here are some signs you're highly intelligent, even if you don't feel like it. 1. You're Empathetic And Compassionate Andrew Zaeh for Bustle "There's a correlation between high emotional intelligence and high IQ in psychological assessments," Christine Scott-Hudson, licensed psychotherapist and owner of Create Your Life Studio, tells Bustle. "We know that the higher a person scores in traits of empathy, the higher the person will score in traits of effective verbal comprehension." In other words, empathy, which is part of emotional intelligence, and comprehension, which is part of cognitive intelligence, is directly linked. So if you lead with your heart, Scott-Hudson says, there's a good chance that you also lead with your mind. 2. You're Curious About The World: It's easy to assume that highly intelligent people like to read. But being smart is not about having the ability to go through a number of books a day. It's about having a curiosity about anything and everything. "Intelligent people engage their passions and ask questions like who, what, when, where, how, why, and what if," Scott-Hudson says. They like learning about other people, cultures, animals, history, and the world at large. While having a love of reading isn't necessarily a sign of intelligence, it does show that you like learning and you're curious.

3. You're Observant: "In a world where people talk to prove who they are, highly intelligent people are the opposite," Jackson says. Instead of boasting about their accomplishments or telling people how right their opinions are, they're usually quiet and observant. When you have the ability to take everything in, you can see things that others missed like subtle patterns.

4. You Have Self-Control

Having self-control means you have maturity. You know how to control your emotions and impulses so they won't cause any harm. According to Jackson, having self-control is a sign of intelligence because it means you're more likely to think before you speak or act. "When [these people] experience discomfort in their lives, they also work to solve the issue and reduce the discomfort quickly," she says.

5.You Have A Good Working Memory:

"A good working memory and general intelligence is highly correlated," Jackson says. When you have a good working memory, this means you have executive functioning skills, good short-term memory, the ability to focus and pay attention. It also means you have cognitive flexibility, and can easily transition from one thing to another. 6. You Recognize Your Limits Highly intelligent people don't try to act as if they know everything. In fact, a sign of intelligence is recognizing the fact that you don't know everything. "If they can't do something they don't try and act as if they can," Jackson says. "Instead they know their limits and can admit it. This allows them to be open to learning more from others and/or situations." ACTIVITY 3: (20 pts.) 1.Read the article “Highly intelligent people traits”. Then, answer the following questions: (20 pts.) a). Why does the article mention thas you dont´t really need to have a high IQ in order to be considered a highly intelligent person? b). According to a 2016 study published in the British Journal, why do intelligent people prefer to be alone? c). How is being empathetic and compassionate related to intelligence? d). Why having a love of reading isn´t necessarily a sign of intelligence? e). According to the text, how intelligent people react to discomfort? 2. Then, write a summary listing the six steps you may follow to volunteer for a good cause according to the video. Include a brief description of each step. (15 pts.) UNIT 1 - D LITERATURE

WHAT MAKES A GENIUS? A genius is a person who displays exceptional intellectual ability, creative productivity, universality in genres or originality, typically to a degree that is associated with the achievement of new advances in a domain of knowledge. ACTIVITY 4: (25 pts.) 1.Do an internet search and investigate 5 modern genius. (Write a one page summary about it. Include relevant information about them, what are they considere geniuses, what have they done, and how did it contribute the world?

Evaluation

The evaluation will be diagnostic, formative and summative. It will be based on participation in online classes, individual work, forums, and oral participation The developed modules will be evaluated as follows:

Activity 1 25%

Activity 2 30%

Activity 3 20%

Activity 4 25%

100 %

Remember: If you have any doubt you can contact me through: maidy1116@gmail.com

Magister Maydelin Hernández / Rodolfo Gómez oflodorjr@hotmail.com Tutor online THIS MODULE SHOULD BE WORKED INDIVIDUALLY.

REMEMBER: ALL THE ACTIVITIES AND INVESTIGATIONS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE TEACHER BY THEIR DUE DATES.

You are welcome to English Class CONVERSATION MODULE 1

Description: This course is designed to provide students with instruction in and practice speaking and understanding conversational English in a small-group setting with classmates who are at approximately the same level of English proficiency. Teacher Maydilin Hernandez / Rodolfo Gómez Maidy1116@gmail.com - oflodorjr@hotmail.com

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

From March 16th to April 13th, 2020

MÓDULO IT STARTS Activities Due Date

1 March 16th, 2020 Módule 1 April 13th, 2020

WELCOME TO MODULE 1

UNIT 1 - A CONVERSATION

Rise of Millennials Voluntary Jobs An internet post about the traits of highly intelligent people. A fórum about advantages and disadvantages of online school programs.

Objetives:

The objective of this course is to increase the students’ English communication skills by mproving fluency through regular practice of speaking activities; expanding vocabulary through discussions, role plays, presentations, on various topics, and developing a solid of understanding of oral English communication, as well as basic structures, taught through non explicit conceptual structure teachings, but through communication, using the target language. Introduction of unit 1: RISE OF MILLENNIALS Generation Y Definition The term Millennials generally refers to the generation of people born between the early 1980s and 1990s, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Some people also include children born in the early 2000s. LET’S PRACTICE:

ACTIVITY 1: (25 pts.)

1. Investigate about some human generations and be ready to film a short video in which you can talk for 2 minutes about the following: Baby boomers, generation X, generation Y and generation Z. Include characteristics of each one, and make a comparison among them. (25 pts.) RUBRIC: Pronunciation 10 pts. Content 10 pts. Fluency while 5 pts. Speaking 25 pts.

UNIT 1 - B CONVERSATION

VOLUNTARY JOBS

Volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity where an individual or group provides services for no financial or social gain "to benefit another person, group or organization". Volunteering is also renowned for skill development and is often intended to promote goodness or to improve human quality of life. Volunteering may have positive benefits for the volunteer as well as for the person or community served. It is also intended to make contacts for possible employment. Many volunteers are specifically trained in the areas they work, such as medicine, education, or emergency rescue. Others serve on an as-needed basis, such as in response to a natural disaster. ACTIVITY 2: (25 pts.) 1.You have done a written assignment for Literature about this topic. Now, it is your turn to support your research in an oral form. Send a video in which you explain your research done as a literatura assginment. RUBRIC: Content 10 pts. Pronunciation 10 pts. 2 minites video 5 pts. 25 pts. UNIT 1 - C CONVERSATION

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Emotional intelligence or EI is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around you. People with a high degree of emotional intelligence know what they're feeling, what their emotions mean, and how these emotions can affect other people.

10 Tested Emotional Intelligence Questions: If you started a company today, what would its top values be? Who inspires you? Why? How could you create more balance in your life? What makes you angry? How do you have fun? How good are you at asking for help? How did you deal with a bad day? What's something you're really proud of? Why? Tell me about a time when your mood altered your performance (positively or negatively). Has there ever been a time when you felt you needed to change your behavior at school? How did you do it? ACTIVITY 3: (25 pts.) 1.Read the questions about emotional intelligence. Answer them. Then, prepare an speech video explaining your asnwers in a logical sequence. Connect your ideas to créate a meaningful speech. RUBRIC: Content 10 pts. Pronunciation 10 pts. 2 minites video 5 pts. 25 pts. UNIT 1 - D CONVERSATION

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ONLINE SCHOOL SYSTEM Online education is a flexible instructional delivery system that encompasses any kind of learning that takes place via the Internet. Online learning gives educators an opportunity to reach students who may not be able to enroll in a traditional classroom course and supports students who need to work on their own schedule and at their own pace or because any critical situation like the one we are now facing in our country. ACTIVITY 4: (25 pts.) 1.Do an internet search about advantages or disadvantages of online education and be ready to participate in a fórum in chamilo platform. The fórum will be held on April 6th at 10:00 a.m. You should enter to the platform and Access the online fórum. Evaluation

The evaluation will be diagnostic, formative and summative. It will be based on participation in online classes, individual work, forums, and oral participation The developed modules will be evaluated as follows:

Activity 1 25%

Activity 2 25 %

Activity 3 25%

Activity 4 25%

100 %

Remember: If you have any doubt you can contact me through: maidy1116@gmail.com

Magister Maydelin Hernández / Rodolfo Gómez oflodorjr@hotmail.com Tutor online THIS MODULE SHOULD BE WORKED INDIVIDUALLY. REMEMBER: ALL THE ACTIVITIES AND INVESTIGATIONS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE TEACHER BY APRIL 13th, 2020.