Reading activity guidance - March 2013

Reading Activity...

Hope you enjoyed your weekend guys, this post is to give you all the information that you need for the reading activity.

This reading activity applies for the following current course:

 - Intermediate 07 - Afternoon Class - 3:15 pm

Activity:

1- Choose one of the reading below:

READING 1
READING 2
READING 3
READING 4

2- Take a quick look at the reading and then create a chart in which you answer the following questions:

Pre reading activity chart:

A) What do you think the reading will be about?
B) Is there a picture in the article? Do you find this reading appealing and interesting?
C) Does this article remind you of any other readings you have read before?
D) Why did you choose this reading?
E) Are you excited to read this article? Why or why not?

3- Read the article as many times as you need and then choose or create a graphic organizer in which you implement a summary of the reading. There are thousands of graphic organizers that you can choose or if you want, you can create your own. See examples here: EXAMPLES

4- Present both activities on the day previously scheduled - Friday 22nd

If you have any kind of questions just post them here and I'll be happy to help you. It would be a great idea if you take some time reading more articles too, remember that reading will improve your vocabulary, reading and writing skills.

Have a productive week everybody!!

Activity 2 - Intermediate 3 (I03) 6:45 pm class: Do you work out?

Sports sports everywhere....

I don't like to practice sports that much, as you know I don't fancy them at all. I like to go swimming though and I enjoy going to the beach or to a nice swimming pool. I also like to practice volleyball and basketball when I have some spare time.

Watch the following clip and post about your favorite moments of the video, also include your thoughts about sports. Do you like to practice sports? What do you practice? Tell me about your experiences.

Activity 2 - Intermediate 6 (I06) 3:15 pm class: Ghosts...are they real?

Do you believe in ghosts or spirits?

People are always telling us about different stories that involve ghosts or spirits, we even have videos that show ghosts sightings but are they real? We don't know about that. I don't really believe in ghosts but I do believe that our spirits have an after life.

Check this video and post your opinion about this topic. Have you ever experienced something paranormal?

Activity 2 - Intermediate 6 (I06) 8:45 am class: UFOs...

Do they really exist?...

A lot people say they have seen these mysterious unknown flying objects but are they real?
Do we really have enough evidence to prove they really do exist.

Watch this short clip about some UFOs sightings and post your opinion about it. Do you believe there is life in other planets? Do you believe in UFOs? Have you ever experienced something paranormal like this?

Reading Activity Guidance - February 2013

Reading Activity...

Hi everybody! Hope you had a great weekend, I sure did. This post is to give all the information that you need for the reading activity.

This reading activity applies for the following current courses:

1- Intermediate 06 - Morning Class - 8:45 am
2- Intermediate 06 - Afternoon Class - 3:15 pm
3- Intermediate 03 - Evening Class - 6:45 pm

Activity:

1- Choose 1 or 2 readings from the following list.

READING 1
READING 2
READING 3
READING 4
READING 5
READING 6
READING 7
READING 8
READING 9

2- (For intermediate 06) Take a quick look of the reading and then complete the PRE-READING ADVANCED LEVEL PDF. It's on Icpna's webpage in the reader's digest section.

3- Read the article as many times as you consider appropriate and create a graphic organizer about the reading.

4- Present both activities on the day previously scheduled 

If you have any questions feel free to post them here and it would be a great idea if you check all the articles because I chose the best ones and they are pretty great.

Have a productive week everybody!!

Activity 1 - Intermediate 3 (I03) 6:45 pm class: Feeling sick again??

Being sick :(

It happens to all of us, it's something we can not avoid. Feeling sick is just part of our nature, sometimes it's something mild but sometimes it's severe. We all have to be careful and take care of ourselves.

Try not to drink to many cold drinks in the summer and try not to wear summer clothing in the winter, these are just two of the many advice we usually receive to avoid getting sick.

Activity:

Go to the following webpage and read the article about being sick, complete the activities and post here your thoughts about the article, did you like it?. Also write 3 sentences with the new vocabulary learnt and finally write about one of your own experiences about being sick.

http://goesling.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/under-the-weather-2/

Have a great weekend guys.

Activity 1 - Intermediate 6 (I06) 3:15 pm class: Ads, Ads, Ads everywhere...

Ads and more ads...

It's amazing the power of the ads on the streets, it seems that wherever you go, you find different kind of ads.

They are out there for many reasons and the media has developed an interesting way of showing them everywhere we go. They are meant for selling, promoting, advertising, and more.

I remember the time I went to the south beaches and I just couldn't believe the number of ads on the road, they kept distracting all the people who were in the car, it was even dangerous.

Go to the following page, read and check all the ads thar are shown there.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/06/14/100-controversial-adverts_n_1596786.html

Activity:

Choose your 3 favorite ads and write your opinion about them, what do you think the ad is about, what do they want to reflect and what do you think about them.

Activity 1 - Intermediate 6 (I06) 8:45 am class: The power of shocking ads

Shocking ads...

The media has shown different kind of shocking ads over the past years, their goal is to promote, prevent and sell.

Some of them are funny, others are strange, others are silly and some of them are really shocking but most of them reflect the reality of our modern society.

Go to the following webpage and take a look at the many ads that you will find there.


http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/06/14/100-controversial-adverts_n_1596786.html


Activity:

Choose your 3 favorite ads and write your opinion about each one of them, what do you think the ad is about, what do they want to reflect and what do you think about it.

Activity 3 - Basic 12 (B12): When travelling

Travelling....

We all love to travel, it doesn't matter where we go. We just want to have fun and have interesting experiences. Whether it's national or international we are always eager to know new places and people.

Watch this creative video about the Cebu Pacific Airline.

Part 1: What do you think about this creative way to give the safety instructions on a plane. Would you like to travel in an airplane like this? 

Part 2: Write about the things you usually do before you travel and write a short experience of one of your trips.

Have a nice week guys!

Activity 3 - Intermediate 05 (I05): Personality

Personality....


We've been talking a lot about the different types of personalities and now it's time to practice a little bit more.

I find myself very creative and optimistic; although, sometimes I am a little bit lazy and stubborn.

Watch this short video about an interesting story of a girl who is trying to choose the best date for her. 

Part 1: What do you think about the video? Did she choose wisely? 

Part 2: Write about your personality. What are you like? Consider the positive and negative ones and give reasons for your choices.

Part 3: Write a short personal story about a date experience. What was he/she like? Were you soul mates or did you have opposite personalities?

Have a great week guys!!