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Week 13 - Task Assignment - My Best Birthday Present

The document provides instructions for a weekly assignment where students must create a 2-4 minute video dialogue about their best birthday present which is a technological device. They must work in groups to describe and compare their devices, asking each other at least two questions. They should use vocabulary and grammar taught during the week, such as comparatives, superlatives, can/can't. Sample dialogues and recommendations are provided. Students can upload their finished video to Canvas from Friday to Sunday. Workshops are also announced to help with assignments.

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Week 13 - Task Assignment - My Best Birthday Present

The document provides instructions for a weekly assignment where students must create a 2-4 minute video dialogue about their best birthday present which is a technological device. They must work in groups to describe and compare their devices, asking each other at least two questions. They should use vocabulary and grammar taught during the week, such as comparatives, superlatives, can/can't. Sample dialogues and recommendations are provided. Students can upload their finished video to Canvas from Friday to Sunday. Workshops are also announced to help with assignments.

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Week 13

Task: Assignment
My best birthday present
My best birthday present

Lesson Outcome:
By the end of the lesson, students will
be able to create a dialog about their
best birthday present (technological
device), by using  Comparatives and
Superlatives, Can / Can’t and 
vocabulary presented during the
week. Then, share it in a short video
(2 – 4 minutes).
My best birthday present
Hello, Zendaya. How are you? Hi,Tom. I’m fine. Thank you.

Excuse me, Can you tell me Sure!!. “You must create a


what the task assignment dialog about your best
for this week is about? birthday present
(technological device)”.

Ok, I understand.
I’ll show you a sample task.
But first let’s read the
instructions carefully!
Description

• Each of you describe Let’s work


in groups.
and compare the
devices.
• Each of you ask at
least 2 questions.

Datos/Observaciones
Description
Step 1:

• Make a list of the technological devices you received as birthday presents. (You can also


invent them)
• As a group, you must describe and compare the birthday presents you have chosen.
• You can use the following questions to help you:
What is the name of the technological device? 
Why is it important to you? 
  What are its characteristics?
Which one is better/faster in comparison with others?  (use different adjectives)
What can/can’t you do with your device?
Datos/Observaciones
Description
Step 2:
• When your dialog is ready, record a video to share
it.
• Remember, each one of you must describe and
compare the devices.
• Each one of you must make at least 2 questions.
• Use the vocabulary and grammar structures learned
during this unit.

Datos/Observaciones
Description
Step 5: Recommendations

• Say your name and last names.


• Appear on the video. (show your faces)
• Be confident about your speaking.
• Be sure about the information you want to share during the speech.
• Use correct pronunciation and intonation.
• Choose a quiet place to record your video.
• Use vocabulary and grammar learned during this unit.
• Try to speak naturally and spontaneously. (body language and gestures)
• Avoid reading the dialog.

Datos/Observaciones
Grammar: Can / can’t

Check the youtube links with the grammar explanation on annoucements.


Datos/Observaciones
Grammar: Comparatives & superlatives

Check the youtube links with the grammar explanation on annoucements.


Datos/Observaciones
Vocabulary:
Adjectives to describe technological devices:
• Long • Expensive
• Short • Cheap
• Cool • Effective
• Cheap • Technological
• Expensive • Traditional
• Modern • Heavy
• Slow • Big
• Soft • Light
• Large • Fast
• Small • Useful
• Nice • Practical
• Good • Relaxing
• Bad • Old
• New • Pretty

Datos/Observaciones
My best birthday present
A: Hey, kids. What are you doing?
B: I’m uploading a video.
A: What is the name of the technological device?
B: It’s a camcorder. This is better than my smartphone. Also it’s the most important device I’ve ever had.
A: Why?
B: Because my father bought it when I was 16 years old and this is the most expensive present. What about you, Juan?
C: Well, I have a new laptop, this device is more portable than my computer. You can take it when you travel or study.
D: What are its characteristics?
C: Ok, it’s lighter and smaller than my old computer.
D: Yes, you’re right. Why is it important to you? 
C: Because I can do my homework, check e-mails and upload great photos onto face space, etc. Look! Here come some new
ones.
D: Pass me your laptop so I can see.
Continue…

Do not copy or use translator on the contrary you’ll get the minimum score!
Datos/Observaciones
My best birthday present
What else should I You must record your
know? dialogue for 2 – 4 minutes.

I see. Anything else?


Also, you must include the
gramar and  vocabulary
When can I upload the presented during the week.
task to Canvas until?

Thank you so much for


You can upload the task to
your help. Canvas from Friday to
Sunday.
Attend the workshops!

La UTP ha implementado los TALLERES


DE INGLÉS EN VIVO para todos sus
estudiantes. El registro se hace por el
portal de estudiante.

Ventajas:

• Horarios a escoger.
• Sin ningún costo adicional.
• Tutor (a) a tiempo real, vía zoom.
• Asesoría personalizada.
• Reforzamiento y nivelación.
• Orientación con las tareas.

NO TE PIERDAS LA OPORTUNIDAD,
INSCRÍBITE YA!

Datos/Observaciones
“Recuerda que es de suma importancia MANTENERSE INFORMADO por lo
que debemos hacer lectura permanente de nuestros anuncios, foros y/u otros
mensajes que yo les envíe por bandeja de entrada, ya que eso es la clave
para el éxito en este curso 100% virtual”.

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