Computer+Lab

= 2nd TERM 2013 =

=13th - 18th February 2014= =__WRITING: A FOR & AGAINST ESSAY__=

Write a for and against essay on the advantages and disadvantages of buying brand names. Go to the WRITING section and read the document: How to write a FOR and AGAINST essay Follow the process explained in this document and when you finish, write the text in your digital notebook.

=7th - 10th January 2014= =__MODAL VERBS__= Go to the Grammar section, Unit 4 , Modal Verbs Watch the videos about the use of modal verbs in English and do the activities you'll find in the links. Put a copy of the results you obtained in each activity in your diigital notebook = =

=29th Nov / 5th December= =__**RELATIONSHIPS**__= You are going to **work in pairs**:

1. Find a **videoclip of a song** you like that talks **about relationshi**ps. It can be any kind of relationship:
 * parent-child
 * grandparent-grandchild
 * (ex)boyfriend-girlfriend,
 * (ex)husband-wife
 * teacher-student
 * coach-sportsperson
 * boss-worker
 * friends
 * neighbours
 * other

2. Find the **lyrics** 3. **Upload** the video and the lyrics to your **digital notebook**. 4. **Write a text** (100 to 150 words) that includes the following information:

Paragraph 1: - Title of the song and year of publication. - A little information about the artist or band. - Say what you like best about this song i.e.: the rhythm, the solo guitar, the lyrics, etc

Paragraph 2: - Say what type of relationship the song is about - Explain what the song is about in detail.

Paragraph 3: - Give your opinion about the situation that the song describes - Say if you or someone you know has experienced something similar. - You can give some advice too.

USE your OWN WORDS and an online DICTIONARY [|www.wordreference.com] but NO TRANSLATORS!!!

Videoclip: 1p Lyrics: 1p Text: 8 points = 3 points paragraph organization and content 3 points grammar 2 points vocabulary
 * GRADING**

= 1st TERM 2013 = =4th / 8th November= 1. Grammar Practice Unit 3: Future tenses 2. Listening practice: Do listening activities from this website Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

=28th / 31st October= Grammar Revision You are going to review the grammar contents of units 1 and 2 in order to get ready for the exam. 1. Go to the Grammar Section 2 Do Unit 1 and Unit 2 activities There are links with grammar explanations, exercises and games. Call me if you need help.

=7th / 18th October= = TRIPADVISOR SLIDESHOW = Work in pairs- Create your own FREE SLIDESHOW @ [|Tripadvisor] > (minimum 6 pictures maximum 10)
 * Choose a city/country
 * Look for some pictures which show typical things of the country/city and save the images in your computer.
 * Go to [|Tripadvisor] and start creating your own slideshow.
 * Label the pictures. Write explanatory phrases including **three adjectives in the correct order** (check the writing section in the Students' book).
 * Deadline:

Sample Slideshow media type="custom" key="24037852"

RUBRIC

=3rd/ 4th October=

1. WRITING: "A life-changing experience". - when - where - who you were with, and - what happened
 * Go to your digital Notebook and write a paragraph of 70 - 100 words about an experience that changed your life or had a great impact on your life (or the life of someone you know).
 * Write about:
 * Explain what happened using **Past Simple and Past Continuous** and how your /their life is different now using **Present Tenses**.
 * Add a photo to illustrate it.
 * If you don't know a word, don't use a translator, use an online dictionary

2. GRAMMAR PRACTICE. Go to the Grammar Section and do some practice of Present and Past tenses.