I had this idea where we'd do a smaller project thing to be finished before Christmas. The plan is to use today and the weeks 49-50 for this, and then have the last week in reserve for those who (for one reason or another) miss lessons. If you buy it, it looks something like this:
Aim:
1. 'Be familiar with the development in one or more areas, such as politics, society, religion, literature, film, art or music, regarding an English-speaking country.
Tasks:
1. To me, these are the important parts of this assignment:
a. An interesting angle. Pick a 'smaller' topic. Go unique. Please no 'Kangaroos Down Under'.....
b. An interesting presentation. Doesn't mean that you can't use 'traditional' tools, but again; interesting, new, interactive(?) etc.
c. A well-written report, structured and with sources. Doesn't actually have to be that long, I'm guessing one page of text will be enough. Language should be advanced and close to perfection :)
d. A kick-ass title for your report. Again, no 'American Food' or 'The History of Wales'.Come up with something eye-catching, like 'Stickin' it to the Gods' or 'Paradise Lost', and use a subtitle to clarify.
e. Remember that the 'development' part needs to be included. Perhaps not the main focus, but included...
Like I said, these are my views, and they're open to discussion.
11/28/2012
11/26/2012
Monday Nov 26 - Translation day
Aim:
1. Reading comprehension. ("...read fiction [...] different genres...")
Task:
Work in groups and translate one article into Swedish. SP students; choose your poison below. NV students; I have emailed your text to you.
Economy
Culture
Social studies
11/20/2012
11/19/2012
Monday Nov 19 - Discussions
Aim:
1. Practicing oral skills, delivering arguments. ("in different situations be able to introduce and actively participate in different kinds of oral communication [...] use English flexibly, for a purpose [...] formally and informally" and "provide structured oral information")
2. Listening comprehension. ("Understand different types of clear, authentic speech, in various circumstances")
Tasks:
1. Watch movie clips (see below), and discuss freely in groups. After each discussion, agree on a short written summary of what was said.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nInc0ae9Chk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WUWuB6Hwgc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHLQWTy4YOw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjTgITLRG50
1. Practicing oral skills, delivering arguments. ("in different situations be able to introduce and actively participate in different kinds of oral communication [...] use English flexibly, for a purpose [...] formally and informally" and "provide structured oral information")
2. Listening comprehension. ("Understand different types of clear, authentic speech, in various circumstances")
Tasks:
1. Watch movie clips (see below), and discuss freely in groups. After each discussion, agree on a short written summary of what was said.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nInc0ae9Chk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WUWuB6Hwgc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHLQWTy4YOw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjTgITLRG50
11/14/2012
Wednesday Nov 14 - Book reading
Aim:
1. Practicing oral skills, delivering arguments. ("in different situations be able to introduce and actively participate in different kinds of oral communication [...] use English flexibly, for a purpose [...] formally and informally" and "provide structured oral information")
2. Listening comprehension. ("Understand different types of clear, authentic speech, in various circumstances")
3. Reading comprehension. ("...read fiction [...] different genres...")
Tasks:
1. Team up in pairs. Read your friend's book to your friend. Take turns.
2. Write in your book diaries. Use perhaps 20 minutes for this part.
(3. Listen to oral presentation)
1. Practicing oral skills, delivering arguments. ("in different situations be able to introduce and actively participate in different kinds of oral communication [...] use English flexibly, for a purpose [...] formally and informally" and "provide structured oral information")
2. Listening comprehension. ("Understand different types of clear, authentic speech, in various circumstances")
3. Reading comprehension. ("...read fiction [...] different genres...")
Tasks:
1. Team up in pairs. Read your friend's book to your friend. Take turns.
2. Write in your book diaries. Use perhaps 20 minutes for this part.
(3. Listen to oral presentation)
11/12/2012
Monday Nov 12 - Character profiles
Aim:
1. Practice writing. ("produce written reports...")
Task:
1. Create a character profile for 'your' actor/character from the movie The Usual Suspects. See example (presented by me) for an idea on how to do it.
1. Practice writing. ("produce written reports...")
Task:
1. Create a character profile for 'your' actor/character from the movie The Usual Suspects. See example (presented by me) for an idea on how to do it.
11/05/2012
Monday Nov 5 - Presentations & movie
Aim:
1. Practicing oral skills, delivering arguments. ("in different situations be able to introduce and actively participate in different kinds of oral communication [...] use English flexibly, for a purpose [...] formally and informally" and "provide structured oral information")
2. Listening comprehension. ("Understand different types of clear, authentic speech, in various circumstances")
3. Reading comprehension. ("...read fiction [...] different genres...")
Tasks:
1. Presentation actors (+ 1 movie/TV-series)
2. Watch movie. Take notes on 'your' character.
1. Practicing oral skills, delivering arguments. ("in different situations be able to introduce and actively participate in different kinds of oral communication [...] use English flexibly, for a purpose [...] formally and informally" and "provide structured oral information")
2. Listening comprehension. ("Understand different types of clear, authentic speech, in various circumstances")
3. Reading comprehension. ("...read fiction [...] different genres...")
Tasks:
1. Presentation actors (+ 1 movie/TV-series)
2. Watch movie. Take notes on 'your' character.
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