Studying guide

Unit 8 conditionals vocabulary pag. 86 unit 3 present simple present continuous. Unit 4 The future. Going to, future simple, future continuous, present simple. Remember to use red ink pen

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Study Guide  (topics)

Naming and identifying stages of the plot

Analyzing characters and writing a character sketch

Identifying setting

Theme, mood, style, tone

Poetry: Simile, metaphor, personification

Myths: Characteristics, Prometheus, Orpheus and Eurydice.

Skills:  Infere, drawing conclusions, summarizing, using details from the text.

Authors seen in class

MUNEMA: Position Papers, Resolutions

MUNEMA

HRC - Africa Day, May 25

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14308.doc.htm

UNEP - climate change

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/24/un-climate-conference-bonn-struggles_n_1541760.html?ref=green&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

MUNEMA

IAEA

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/21/gregory-jaczko-resigns-nrc-nuclear-regulatory-commission_n_1531805.html?ref=green&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

MUNEMA

http://www.undispatch.com/

MUNEMA

http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/pressreleaseandstatementarchive/2012/may/20120514psidaho/

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For an extra 10 on continuous evaluation go to freerice.com and score 2,500 grains of rice.  Bring proof of your score by getting a screenshot.  Turn in by June 8.

For 5 extra decimals on your final grade, visit IV Feria de Las Culturas Amigas, on Reforma Avenue.

Bring proof of your visit (pictures, booklets, flags, things you bought...) and a written opinion essay.  Turn in by May 23.

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For Friday, May 18.


Reread Prometheus and Orpheus & Eurydice... 


We will have comprehension activities in class that will be graded as a quiz.  

MUNEMA

As explained in class on Friday May 11:

for next Thursday May 17, you need to bring the Resolution document, that you can print from 

http://munema2012.blogspot.mx

http://munema2012.blogspot.mx/p/information-resolutions.html

MUNEMA

http://www.ilo.org/safework/events/safeday/lang--en/index.htm

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As explained in class:

May 3:

Bring 3 sources of information (news, articles, books, magazines, www) of your Topic B

May 11:

Only draft of Topic B (summary of BP, country's involvement, answers to the BP questions, existing and possible solutions, references.  Include citing and footnotes.)

You can find your Topic B here:  

http://munema2012.blogspot.mx/

Oral skills

Green Tip 10

Organize car pooling duty with your friends, neighbors, classmates... it will save time, gasoline, and create less traffic.

Oral skills

Green tip 9

Always unplug appliances and gadgets when you are done using them to save energy. 

Oral skills

Green tip 8

Buy food packaged in paper, glass, aluminum (tetra-pack) as much as possible.  All these containers are easy to recycle, but only 4% of all plastic is being recycled. 

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Green tip 7

Buy rechargeable batteries and a battery charger.  You will save money and less batteries will end up n the trash and contaminating water bodies.

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Green tip 6

Always cover pots and pans when cooking, food will cook faster and you will use less energy.

Earth Day - MUNEMA

Hey, Guys!!

Check this out... many ideas for Earth Day, MUNEMA... and life!!

I hope you like it!

http://www.un.org/en/sustainablefuture/index.shtml

Happy Earth Day!!

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Study guide

How to write a Position Paper

Identifying Stages of the Plot

Writing a Character Sketch

Re-read Dark They were and Golden-Eyed.

Mood, Tone, Style

Theme

All authors seen in class 

Remember I sent you the study guide more than 3 weeks ago so it would be easier to get ready for the exam.  I am sure you are going to do a great job!    =)

Oral skills

Green tip 5

Get your news online and cancel newspaper subscriptions. 

Oral skills

Green tip 4

Use as many eco-friendly products as possible. Use biodegradable cleaning products like detergent, use cruelty-free products like make up, shampoo, and lotions, use natural or house-made products like vinegar, baking soda, lemon, and honey.

Oral skills

Green tip 3

Fill a bowl with cold water and wash fruits and vegetables with it, instead of letting water from the faucet run over them.

Oral skills

Green tip 2

Choose gifts that support reuse. Visit local antiques shops where you can find some real treasures that are not very expensive and can be great gifts.

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Green tip 1

Take a shower or do laundry with warm water (or as cold as you can take it), you will save up to 80% in gas and water.

MUNEMA

Here is a link to very recent information on a MUNEMA topic... I am sure it will be useful.

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/environment/-South-Korea-Researches-Vertical-Farming-for-Food-Security-146291155.html

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I have sent you the study guide via email.

Print it. Use your time wisely and I am sure you will do a great job on the exam.

See you in a couple of weeks.

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As explained today in class... for the book report you have to create a Powerpoint Presentation.

At least 10 slides in which you have to develop:

A summary of 5 of the 8 stories of the book, identifying main events, characters, settings.

To be sent by email to sandra.suarezclass@yahoo.com no later than Friday March 30, 5 pm.

Counts as 20% of your bimonthly grade.

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Don't forget...

Final Draft of your Position Paper Topic A for Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

ONLY chance!!

Remember it counts as 20% of your final grade.

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Friday, March 16.

Great Mysteries of Our World Quiz

Oral Skills

3 minute speech

any topic, any type of speech.

Grammar

Netx week quiz, past perfect simple and past perfect continuous, used to and would!

Reading and Writing

Bring 3 sources of information based on the following sites:

www.cnn.com

www.un.org

www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/

You can also bring information from magazines, books, encyclopedias, newspapers.

Do not forget to have all your printed material (How to write a Position Paper, background paper from your committee, How to Cite)

Reading and Writing

Important dates for class (March)

Feb 28: How to write a Position Paper, How to cite

March 2: 3 sources of information

March 9: First Draft Topic A

March 16: Circulating library Quiz

March 23: Final Draft Topic A

March 30: Book report

Check your email constantly, I will be sending important information.

Reading and Writing

Study guide

Reading Comprehension Skills

-infer

-drawing conclusions

-summarizing

-main idea and supporting details

-reference

Stages of the plot

Character, setting, conflict

Theme (definition, identifying theme in a text, theme clues)

Authors seen in class

MUNEMA/position papers

GRAMMAR

REMEMBER YOU MUST ANSWER THE EXAM WITH RED INK PEN!!!!!

GRAMMAR STUDYING GUIDE

1st GRADE STUDYING GUIDE- GRAMMAR
FIND THE DEFINITION TO THE FOLLOWING VOCABULARY.
Fitness: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Safety: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Equipment: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Exploring: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Aim: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Attack: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Haunted: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Mysterious: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Odd: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Panic : _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Terrified: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

WRITE THE NOUN TO THE FOLLOWING ADJECTIVES: (FOR MORE EXAMPLES, BOOK PAGE 155)
ABLE _______________ CONVINIENT _______________
PATIENT _______________ POPULAR _______________
SAFE _______________ TOUGH _______________
USEFUL _______________ WEAK _______________

STUDY FUTURE TENSES PAGE 43 AND FUTURE TIME CLAUSES PAGE 47

Reading & Writing

Poster Contest

for February 10

How does the world celebrate love and friendship?

As we explained in class, you have to make a poster sharing information on how love and friendship are celebrated in different countries.

Choose your country from these options

1B America and Europe

1C Africa and Asia

It counts as a partial, and gives you the right to present your bimonthly exam NEXT Friday, February 10.

Grammar Homeworks

I just want to remind you that next week is the last chance you will have to hand in all the missing home works. Remember this is part of the bimonthly evaluation.

The new spellodrome list is available. This is the 10% of you final evaluation.

Study for the exam. You need to study the content from unit 4 vocabulary and grammar and unit 5 vocabulary.

Oral Skills

For next class. (Tuesday, February 7)

One minute oral presentation, with cardboard illustrating information.

1. roadrunner

2. hippopotamus

3. rhinoceros

4. tarantula

5. grizzly bear

6. scarlet ibis

7. aardvark

8. flamingo

9. owl

10. snow fox

11. bat

12. orangutan

13. dolphin

14. rattlesnake

15. earthworm

16. starfish

17.bald eagle

18. jelly-fish

19. silver-back gorilla

20. quetzal

21. red ant

22. porcupine

23. wildboar

24. buffalo

25. wildebeest

26. crocodille

27. squid

28. huntchback whale

29. cricket

30. jaguar

31. black panther

32. cheetah

Oral skills

You will present a one-minute speech, on any topic and speech type (as seen in class)

First class 1-15

Second Class from 16 on.