Learning new STUFF: enero 2016

GHOST

Family Scared of ghost Quiz

Speaking Card: HALLOWEEN

· What countries celebrate Halloween?

· Why is halloween celebrated?

· What do you know about the history of the holiday?

· Did you know there were real 'witch trials' in the seventeenth century?

· Why do you think they happened?

· Do you think it is appropriate to celebrate it in Spain?

· How is Halloween celebrated in our country?

· Can Halloween be dangerous?

Adapted and adopted from http://iteslj.org/questions/halloween.html

Dangerous candy
Dangerous decorations Video (Watch with subtitles)

WHY ARE WE GETTING FAT?

Activity I: Watch the video and answer the questions Why are we getting fat QUIZ

Activity II: Speaking card Being Slim at any cost

· How do you know if you are overweight?

· Can people who are overweight be happy?

· Do you think people are in general are gaining weight or loosing weight?

· Is there a difference between being thin and being healthy? Which one is better?

· Do you think being slim equals beautiful?

· Do you think there is more pressure now for teens to look slimmer?

· In what way can diet influence our appearance and personality?

· Have you ever been on a diet?

· What is the best way to diet?

· What kind of diet would you recommend to your friend?

· What kind of diet would recommended for an older person(40's) and a younger person(teens)?

· What is the difference between diet and a healthy diet?

· What do you know about eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia & Binge eating)?

Adapted and adopted from http://iteslj.org/questions/diets.html

Activity III (Advanced): Should we eat bugs ??Take the quizz

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Plan to end hunger QUIZ
Play and donate a few grains freerice.com

Speaking Card: Risky Business

What are 4 pros and 4 cons of being an entrepreneur?
Do you know any entrepreneurs?
Does your country have a lot of entrepreneurs? Why do you think so?
What is the most profitable type of business to open in your country?
How are businesses today different from businesses in the past?
What must a company do or have to be successful?
Are people born entrepreneurs or are they made?
What traits make someone a good entrepreneur?
Would you like to open your own business? Why or why not?

Adapted and adopted from http://www.eslconversationquestions.com/entrepreneurs/

CELL PHONE ETIQUETTE

Activity 1: Pre-teach

annoying, manners, "the tide is turning", meaningful-meaningless, counter, " a no brainer", "to be loud".

Watch the Video and take this Cell Phone QUIZ

Activity 2: Cell phone Etiquette

Check this inphografic and answer the following question in your own words.

· What is etiquette?

What is good telephone etiquette?

What is considered rude in your culture?

· Does it ever bother you when people use their cell phones?

· Is it in bad taste to leave your cell phone on when you are at a restaurant?

· Did you ever let the telephone ring without answering it?

Activity 3: Watch this video and answer the following questions

Who is this lady? What does she do?
What technology do you have to use in your phone?
What do you have to do with private matters?
Where do you not use your bluetooth earpices?
What do you have to do with your ringtones?
According to this lady, what do you have to do when you take pictures? Why?
What gadgets does she mention?

Answer key: 1.etiquette teacher, 2.voicemail,callerID, text messages 3. keep them private 4.grocery store, when you walk around 5. turn them off. 6 ask for permission.7. PDAs, hand held devices

Other conversation questions:

· Do you know how to use all the functions on your phone? Why/Why not?

· Do you ever let the telephone ring without answering it?

· Is your ringtone annoying? Do you turn it off at times?

· Tell your partner about a time you felt embarrased / saved / etc. by your ringtone

Cell phones

· How many phone calls do you usually receive and make in one day?

· What cellphone company do you use?

· How did you decide to use this company?

· Are you happy with this company?

· How long have you used that company?

· About how many text messages do you send in a day?

· How much is your phone bill?

Kids and cell phones

· Who is the youngest person you know who has a cell phone?

· At what age do kids now get cell phones?

· What age you think children should be allowed to have a mobile phone?

Students and cell phones

· What do you think about students who watch X-rated films in silent mode on their telephone in class rooms?

· Do you know that mobile phones have been used as a method to bully?

· Mobile phones can be seen as fashion statement, can this put pressure on children to renew their phone to the newest model?

· Should students be allowed to have mobile telephone switched on in class?

Adapted and adopted from http://iteslj.org/questions/telephone.html

Easy Activity 1 to work on this topic islcollective.com

Easy activity 2 to work on this topic islcollective.com
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TRUE NATIVES

AMERICA

American Indians QUIZ

Speaking card: Native americans
Find the answer to the following questions IN THIS WEBPAGE

- Who is an Indian?
- Why are Indians sometimes referred to as Native Americans?
- How does one trace Indian ancestry and become a member of a tribe?
- What is a federally recognized tribe?