English Pedagogical Module 1: Where Are You From?
English Pedagogical Module 1: Where Are You From?
English Pedagogical Module 1: Where Are You From?
Pedagogical Module 1
Curricular threads: Communication and Cultural Awareness,
Oral Communication, Reading, Writing, Language Through the Arts
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A family tree is an illustration that shows how who inherits any property. Sometimes people
a person is linked by blood or marriage to his try to falsify their family connections in order
or her relatives, whether living or dead. to inherit property or because they want the
Genealogy is the science of determining who status of being part of a distinguished family.
belongs to a particular family tree. It is the duty of the genealogist to make sure
that the family tree is drawn accurately: false
Genealogy is interesting in its own right: branches are unacceptable.
all of us want to know who our relatives are.
It is also important for certain legal matters. Genealogy is also important because
For example, genealogy plays an important role it allows families to understand themselves
in laws about inheritance. In cases where the line better. To climb your family tree, you must
of descent is not clear, a genealogist determines start with yourself.
• What do you know about your family? Have you gotten any information about
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Lesson A
Where are you from? And your parents? And your grandparents?
g. Write down all the family members she mentions in this poem.
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Oral Communication
Meeting an Old Friend
Grammar Note
Past simple vs.
Present perfect
The present perfect
is used to talk about
a past action or experience
within a time frame that
includes the present.
I have watched six different
movies this year.
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Have you ever been Two friends saying hi in the street
to Colombia?
The simple past is used Listen to the conversation between two old friends and answer
when there is a definitive the questions that follow.
beginning and end to an a. For how long has Steven not seen Selina?
action in the past.
I visited Riobamba for b. For how long has Selina been back in her hometown?
the first time in 2005.
Last Saturday, Jane
c. Mention two reasons why Selina returned to her hometown.
went to the movies
with her friends.
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Reading
Science
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Writing
My Poem
After having enjoyed the poem “Where I’m 4. Final Version - My Poem
From” by Melanie Poonai, it’s your turn to create Title:
a piece of writing that represents specific moments
and memories in your life that contribute to who
you are now. This poem is about you.
People
Places
Memories
and
(Fill in each blank with items from your list.)
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Language Through the Arts
Social Studies
My Family Tree
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e. Your maternal grandfather and grandmother
f. Great-grandparents and extended family
g. Any immigration in the family
The short horizontal line between a man Mother Father Stepmother Her husband
and a woman indicates a marriage.
The vertical lines indicate children. Brother Me Half sister Stepsister
Second
Generation Grandmother Grandfather Grandmother Grandfather Great-aunt
Third
Generation Uncle Aunt Mother Father Aunt Uncle Aunt
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Oral Communication
John and Mary's Family
1. In pairs, observe the picture and tell your partner what you see.
Focus on the relationships between the members of the family.
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2. Work with a partner and answer the questions.
Have a conversation with your partner about
a. Who are John and Mary? John and Mary are his/her family tree.
Mike’s • Does it look like this one or do you have
other relationships?
b. Who is Ana? Ana is Mary’s
• Do you think that all families are the same?
c. Who are Tim, Mike, and Ana? They are Mark’s
• What is a traditional family like vs.
a modern family?
d. Who are Jane and Mark? They are Mike’s
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Lesson B
Pachamama
The Pachamama, otherwise known as Mother
Earth and also referred to as Mama Pacha,
is an Andean spiritual figure from ancient Incan Discuss the following questions with a partner.
society where she was considered the bearer of • Why do you think foreigners like to learn
fertility, as seen in her influence over the harvests. about Ecuadorian family culture?
Throughout the year in Ecuador, spiritual practices
• What do you know about indigenous
in indigenous communities see the Pachamama families in Ecuador?
help with good harvests.
• Would you like a foreigner to share time
Gender with your family for a couple of months?
Gender roles are different in indigenous • How do you think foreign families are
families, especially when it comes to the role different from families in Ecuador?
of women. Native women have important leadership
roles within indigenous families and communities,
taking charge of household finances, participating
actively in agriculture, and taking on the role
of curanderos, or spiritual healers.
Medicine
In indigenous Ecuador, traditional and natural
medicine dominates. They rely on a variety of plants Vocabulary
to cure common illnesses. In the culture of Otavalo, bearer. person who has or holds something
for example, people believe that illness is caused
harvest. when a person collects fruits and
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Oral Communication
At this moment of your life, who is the most important person for you? Why?
Grammar Note
Are the important people in our lives always the same during We use the present perfect
every part of our lives? Why or why not? to talk about things that
are unfinished – unfinished
states and unfinished time
periods. The present perfect
acts as a bridge between the
past and the present.
I’ve known my boyfriend
since I was 15 years old.
(unfinished state)
My family and I have lived
in Guaranda since I was
a little boy.
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Happy girl with her grandmother and her baby sister
two times this month.
(unfinished time period)
1. Listen to teens talk about important people in their lives and We have already had three
answer the questions below.
holidays this year.
• Who do you think Girl A refers to?
I have eaten too much
bread today.
• Who do you think Boy B refers to?
2. Listen again and write down some traits about each of the people
they describe.
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Language Through the Arts
Social Studies
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of spreading the religion to the natives of Mexico. The piñata
was a part of this religious mass, often filled with fruits.
People would try to break it with a wooden stick, because
they were considered free of sin if they were able to break
it open. The piñatas were in the shape of a star back then.
Piñatas became very popular shortly after that. In the UK,
piñatas often take the form of a donkey that is filled with
sweets. Some believe this represents a cruel image and that
piñatas should take other forms different from animals.
In modern times, piñatas are an important part of many
children’s parties in Latin America.
Source: British Council (2017). The history of piñatas. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2QnZFZ0
• Have you ever hit a piñata? Where? When? Fix these incorrect sentences to make them
correct according to the reading.
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Oral Communication
Diphthongs
English is not always pronounced exactly how it is written.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a system of symbols that
help us to pronounce any language in the world. You will see some
of these symbols on this page. They represent vowel sounds.
1. Diphthongs are the combination of two vowel sounds. Here are some
written using the IPA. Pronounce these words slowly and pay attention
to the sounds.
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[e ] as in: day [a ] as in: eye [ I] as in: boy
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[a ] as in: mouth [o ] as in: boat
2. Can you think of more words that have each of these sounds in them?
Work in groups of two and work for 5 minutes. Your teacher will time
you. Write the words in the correct column in this box. The group that
has the most amount of correct words at the end of 5 minutes wins!
[e ] [a ] [ I] [a ] [o ]
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Reading
Value: Socioemotional skills
Friendship
You might think you are the perfect friend, but are
you really? Take this short test to find out. Read the • What is friendship?
questions and select one answer.
• Do you have a lot of friends or do you have
a small group of close friends?
1. You are at home a Saturday afternoon when your
friend calls you and says he/she is downtown and
has spent all his/her money and feels really ill. His/
her family is away for the day. You… Analyze the answers
a. go as quickly as you can to help your friend, Mostly As: You are a great friend, but don’t let
even though it will take a long time on the bus your friends take advantage of you.
to get into town.
Mostly Bs: You are a pretty good friend, but not
b. tell your friend to get a taxi and come to your reliable in a real emergency.
house. You think your parents will probably
pay, but it might be very hard to find a taxi. Mostly Cs: With friends like you, who needs
enemies? You need to treat your friends the way
c. recommend that your friend walk home. The you would like them to treat you.
fresh air will make your friend feel better.
2. Your friend has been having lots of problems with Reading comprehension
math, but you find it easy. Next week you have
a big math test and your friend has asked you for • Do you think these quiz results really show
some help. You… something about you? Why?
a. sit down with your friend and organize some
times for extra math classes together, even
though this means you have less time to study.
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Writing
Informal Language and Abbreviations
Nowadays young people communicate with their family and friends Tip
through IM (Instant Messages) or SMS (Short Message Service).
Instant messages and short messages are written using another type of Important tips for writing
language. This text message language varies from Spanish to English. IM and SMS:
Let’s explore your knowledge about it.
1. You don’t need to
1. Match the phrases with the common abbreviations. write full sentences
or questions.
Phrases Abbreviations U home? (Are you home?)
a. Lisa’s house <3 <3 <3
2. Add extra punctuation
marks or vowels to add
b. you xxx
excitement.
c. laughing out loud @ Reeeallyyy???
Texting a message
Use some of the symbols you have seen here and also any others
you know. Your text message should have 10 lines per person.
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Assessment
1 Read the text and choose the correct word Anna was on the phone with her aunt
for each space. For each question, circle the Antonia from Guadalupe. Antonia told her
correct option - A, B, C or D. that the restaurant (7) hosts weddings
every weekend but that the next weekend
We Are Getting Married in the Caribbean the celebration had been canceled so as a
Anna and Jay decided to get married. They joke she (8) Anna if they would like to
decided they were going to have a romantic finally get married because the restaurant
wedding (0) A at sunset. She bought a new was available. So Jay (9) it was a great
bikini and some sunblock. Jay (1) to the and magical place for their wedding and they
travel agency to book their plane tickets and (10) aunt Antonia’s offer.
a hotel room. They (2) their family and
friends and they are organizing a barbecue
to celebrate with them when they come
back. They (3) to get married on the
beach because Anna grew up on Guadalupe,
a French Caribbean island. She has some
relatives and childhood friends there. So
when they (4) to celebrate their wedding,
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all of them offered their help. Anna and Jay
(5) for more than 10 years now. They
got engaged three years ago but they (6)
yet when to get married until a week ago.
A. on the beach
0. B. on a mountain C. on a river D. on a bus
(example)
1. A. have just been B. has just been C. had just been D. were
5. A. had been together B. were together C. are together D. have been together
6. A. has decided B. had not decided C. has not decided D. have not decided
7. A. she manages B. she will manage C. she had managed D. she is going to manage
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Assessment Where
¿Xxxxxxx?
are you from?
3 In pairs, observe these pictures and answer the following questions using
the present perfect and simple past.
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Wikipedia /Aaronmormot
Wikipedia / Gerard Prins
a. Have you ever been a. Have you ever been a. Have you ever been
to a volcano? to a lagoon? to the beach?
b. Have you ever climbed b. Have you ever swum or b. Have you ever swum
a very high mountain? been in a boat in a lagoon? in the Pacific Ocean?
c. Have you been there c. Have you been there with c. Have you been there
with your family? your friends? with your classmates?
I do it I can’t do it
Topics I do it very well I can improve
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Project 1
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Someone Very Special
Tip Choose a member of your family who has lived a memorable life and write
his/her life story.
Remember to use time Step 1
sequencers to help your
Write down 10 questions to gather his/her life story and then interview
reader to follow your story. this person.
You can also use specific
years: “In 1975, my Step 2
grandfather moved from Record the interview or take notes and collect pictures and memories from
Ambato to Quito.” this person’s interesting life.
Step 3
Create a brochure where you have: a front page with this person’s photo
and name and five pages with this person’s life story (in chronological order)
including pictures. It should be 80-100 words. Pay attention to your tenses.
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Let’s Review
a. have eaten b. has stolen 3. Have the house painters finished painting your
house ?
4. How long in Cuenca?
4. Mom! Have you finished cooking dinner
a. have you lived b. have played ?
5. This is the first time I 5. He has arrived, so you can start
a ceviche from Manabí. preparing lunch.
a. have eaten b. have read
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2. My sister’s husband.
3. Your mother’s new husband.
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Lesson C
The Quinceañera
Grammar Note
• Have you ever been to a fifteen-year-old party?
Past simple vs.
• Have you already turned 15? If you are a girl, did you have a party?
Present perfect
If you are a boy, have you participated in a fifteen-years-old party?
The simple past and present How was it?
perfect are both used to talk • Do you think the best gift for a quinceañera is a party?
about events in the past.
• Why is this celebration so important for some families in Ecuador?
The simple past is used for
events that began and ended
in the past, while the present One of Latin America’s traditions is called the quinceañera, which
perfect is used for events that means ‘fifteen-year-old birthday girl’. It is when a young girl turns 15
are still somehow related and she has a big party to celebrate. It is a fusion of local ancient culture
to the present. and Spanish Catholicism. In 16th-century Spain, a girl turning 15 had
Have you ever traveled to decide between dedicating her life to God or getting married. Back
to England? then, in line with the Catholic tradition, the girl would wear a white
dress; however, girls now wear dresses of any color, pink being the
Yes! I went two years ago. most traditional one. Finding the right dress for your quinceañera is
a big deal. The dresses have lots of fabric. The party costs a lot of money.
Yet and still are usually used
with the present perfect,
The first part of the celebration is the religious ceremony at the
usually for events that were
church. Then at the birthday party, there’s music, dancing, and lots
expected to finish earlier.
of food. Family and friends are invited to enjoy the special day. The
Notice where they appear
father dances with his daughter and there is a modern dance by the
in the sentence.
birthday girl. It is an incredible party that leaves fond memories for
I haven’t done my homework all those who attend!
for tomorrow yet. Source: The quinceañera – fifteen-year-old birthday girl!. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/2vSQEjF
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Oral Communication
Spending Time with Friends
1. Fill in the blanks with already or yet. Then read the conversation out Grammar Note
loud with a partner.
Already
Frank: Have you planned your weekend (a) ?
“Already” is used to say that
Simon: Oh, yes. I’m taking Paula to see the Avengers. something has happened
Frank: I (b) bought the tickets. early – or earlier than
it might have happened.
Simon: Oh, right, the new film. Have you invited her (c)
?
a. I’ve already used all my
cell phone minutes and
Frank: Well, I haven’t called her (d) it’s two weeks before the
But she said last week she wants to see it.
month ends.
Simon: It’s very good.
b. The bus has already left!
Frank: You saw it (e) ? That’s quick! What are you going to do?
Simon: Yes, I did. And Paula (f) saw it, too. “Already” usually comes
Frank: How do you know? between the subject and
the auxiliary verb have.
Simon: We went together last night.
Your teacher is going to read the following words out loud and you Get in pairs: one person
have to place them in the correct space: is student A and one is
student B.
baby - private - bacon - library - paper - final - April - minus
danger - crisis - angel - stranger - basis - lazy - crazy - climate Pretend you want to invite
bicycle - horizon item - idea - identity - biology your best friend to watch
a movie or to have ice cream
in the park. Student A invites
student B. But there is a
[e ] [a ] problem: student A’s parents
do not allow him/her to go
because he/she got bad
grades last month. Student
A and B try to find a solution
together to be able to go.
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Reading
Contacting Friends
Read the following emails between friends and answer • Do you write letters
the questions that follow. or emails often?
Who do you write them to?
How are you doing? Is the family you’re staying with nice?
Who is taking taekwondo with you?
Take care,
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Writing
One more thing. What time does your bus arrive at the Tena
Bus Station?
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Language Through the Arts
Recipe
Makes 1 (2-layer) 9-inch cake,
8 to 12 servings
Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter,
at room temperature
Birthday cake
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour Now in the space provided write a recipe
of a cake, cookies, or any special birthday
1 teaspoon salt dish you like! Include a drawing or an image
of this dish.
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
My Recipe
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Oral Communication
Party Time!
Grammar Note
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markers used for actions
Girl blowing a candle
in the simple past: yesterday,
the other day, last week, last
Paula is preparing for her fifteen-year-old birthday party. Look at her list month, last year, just now, ago
and write sentences about what she has already done and what she hasn’t
and when.
done yet. Use already and yet.
Other common simple past
time markers are: in 2000,
in October, on Tuesday June
1. make a list of all her family and friends 11, on New Year’s Eve, on my
birthday, etc.
2. decide where to have the party
4. reserve a restaurant
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Lesson D
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If you find just one TRUE FRIEND in your lifetime, you have been truly blessed
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Oral Communication
Adventure Swimming Pool
Name: Martin
Last name:
Age:
Interested in (sport):
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False
[au] [ou]
• Water polo matches are played
on Sundays.
True
False
True
False
True
False
True
False
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Reading
Value: Handling emotions
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Once there was a young girl named Jennifer who
was very friendly and popular in her class. She was
friends with everyone in her class. She had so many
friends at school and in her neighborhood.
On Friendship Day, her class organized a party
in which everybody had to make presents and give
them to their best friends. Jennifer was expecting
Based on what you just read, answer
a lot of gifts from her friends on that day. However, the following questions.
when the day arrived, all the presents were shared
among her classmates. She was the only one who a. What is Friendship Day?
didn’t receive a single present. She felt terrible and
cried a lot because no one thought of her as one
of their best friends.
b. According to Jennifer’s mother, what does
On that day when she got home, Jennifer asked it mean to be a good friend?
her mother: “Mom, where can I find a true friend?”
Her mother was surprised, so Jennifer told her mom
about her day at school. She cried and hugged her
mom. Her mother said:
c. Why doesn’t Jennifer have friends?
“You cannot buy friends with a smile. If you really
want true friends, you will have to give them real
time and affection. You’re a great girl, but you can’t
be close friends with everybody. There just isn’t d. What is the difference between a classmate
enough time for everyone, so it’s only possible to and a true friend?
have a few true friends. Most will be your classmates.
Your close friends you can count on one hand”.
true friends?
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Writing
An E-mail for Jennifer
It is essential to remember what you need to consider when writing
someone for the first time.
First, you need to greet the person you are writing to. Since Jennifer
is a young person like you, you can use an informal greeting.
Second, you need to know why you are writing this person an email.
Then, draft the questions you are going to ask.
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Third, use an informal closing to say goodbye.
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
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What is architecture?
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drawing to the class.
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Interesting Facts
Antoni Gaudí’s nickname was
“God’s architect” because
he built and dedicated his
masterpieces to God.
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Antoni Gaudí
Vocabulary
person’s characteristics
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Oral Communication
Let's Party!
Role Play.
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[oi]
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Assessment
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a. b. c.
a. b. c.
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Assessment Where
¿Xxxxxxx?
are you from?
3 You are choosing a present for your friend’s fifteen-year-old birthday party.
Look at the picture below. Talk about what presents you can buy and decide
which one to get.
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Chocolates Flowers Teddy bear
4 You stayed with your friend, Frank, last weekend. Write an email to Frank.
In your email, you should: thank him for the visit, say what you enjoyed most,
invite him to stay with you. Write 35-45 words in the space provided.
I do it I can’t do it
Topics I do it very well I can improve
somewhat well without help
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Project 2
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Friendship Day at School
Get in groups of 4-5 students. Choose a team leader. With the help of your teacher and school, organize
Prepare a presentation where you will present a day where each team visits different classes around
the results of the research that you have done on school and presents their expositions, poems, songs,
International Friendship Day declared by the UN. dances, and art about friendship.
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