COLEGIO JOSE INGENIEROS

ACTIVIDAD INTEGRADORA

COLEGIO JOSE INGENIEROS.

English High School
3rd Term. 2024.
Professor: Alejandra
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Student name: __________________________________________________________
First-year high school.

Objective: Recognize oral and written vocabulary related to vacations, technology, environment,
transportation, by listening to peers, teachers, audio sources and reading texts in order to communicate ideas
in the target language.

Achievement indicators.
5.3 Uses editing and proofreading strategies (peer editing, grammar and spelling check, proofreading checklist)
before writing final drafts
5.8 Identifies original words with correct spelling, vocabulary and syntax.
5.11 Defines with appropriate vocabulary and grammatical accuracy.

III TERM

Activity description. In a spelling bee, contestants take turns trying to spell words correctly. The contestants
may work in teams or as individuals, depending on the bee. A judge reads a word aloud and then the contestant
must spell the word aloud. There are several rounds of competition. In the final rounds, contestants are
eliminated when they spell a word incorrectly. That continues until there is a single winner, though sometimes
two people share the prize.What a special event you are participating in! With determination, this will be a
positive, memorable experience for all of you! The following will give you an idea of what to expect during the
Bee.

To do so, follow these steps:

1. Copy/Check the words ( the list of words) that your teacher give you in the class
2. You have to practice the pronunciation every day and get ready for spelling the words.
There will be 3 different contests , two with your class and one with other students from
different classes.
3. Make your own glossary with all the vocabulary words.
● Front page
● Definition
● One sentence using the word
4. You can be creative and do the glossary adding some drawings, pictures, any graphic. It is also
optional to present it in a folder, as a book, or in a special notebook.
5. Print and add the checklist and self-evaluation in your homework.
 Self-evaluation criteria YES NO
Check ✓ either yes or no according to each evaluation
I have copied the words / print the list of the words
I have written the definition of each word.
I have done my glossary and worked in a very orderly, clear and
creative way .
I do my best at practicing the words by listening to the pronunciation.
I have participated in the contest.

Checklist
Student’s name: ____________________________________________________
Excellent Regular Poor
2 1 0
Pronunciation fluency
The student pronounces the words fluently and clearly, with no noticeable errors in
pronunciation.
Correct spelling
The student spells all words correctly, without spelling errors.
Concentration and focus
The student demonstrates a high level of concentration and focus throughout their
participation in the competition.
Confidence and security
The student shows confidence and assurance in pronouncing and spelling the
words throughout the contest.
Self-evaluation
The self-evaluation is done by taking into account all the criteria.
SCORE
Comments
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Students must present their task only within the due date. The delayed task will be
checked if the student presents a valid justification.
Words for spelling bee from A-Z

Adventure

Adventure: an exciting and often risky experience. Sentence: Hiking through the jungle was a thrilling adventure.

Argument

Argument: a disagreement or heated discussion. Sentence: They had a loud argument about who would wash the dishes.

Achieve

Achieve: to succeed in doing something, especially after a lot of effort. Sentence: She achieved her dream of becoming a
doctor.

Appointment

Appointment: a fixed arrangement to meet someone at a particular time. Sentence: I have a doctor's appointment
tomorrow morning.

Awkward

Awkward: embarrassing, uncomfortable, or clumsy. Sentence: There was an awkward silence after he told the joke.

Behavior

Behavior: the way a person or animal acts. Sentence: The child's bad behavior got him in trouble.

Basement

Basement: the part of a building that is below ground level. Sentence: The family stored their old boxes in the basement.

Business

Business: An organization or economic activity that provides goods or services in exchange for profit. Sentence: She started
her own business selling handmade jewelry. Sentence: She started her own business selling handmade jewelry.

Bubble

Bubble: A sphere of liquid film filled with air or gas. Sentence: The child blew bubbles with a soapy wand.

Beginning

Beginning: the start or first part of something. Sentence: The beginning of the movie was slow, but it got better.
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Campaign

Campaign is a planned group of activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim. Sentence: The politician launched
a campaign to improve education.

Careless

Careless: not paying enough attention; not thinking before acting. Sentence: His careless driving caused an accident.

Commitment

Commitment is a strong sense of dedication or obligation to something or someone. Sentence: She showed great
commitment to her studies by studying late into the night.

Condition

Condition: The physical or mental state of something or someone. Sentence: The car is in good condition.

Country

Country is a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government. Sentence: Canada
is a country in North America.

Disappear

Disappear: to vanish from sight or cease to exist. Sentence: The magician made the rabbit disappear.

Device

Device is an object or tool designed to serve a particular purpose. Sentence: A screwdriver is a tool device.

Duplicate

Duplicate means to make an exact copy of something. It can also refer to the copy itself. Sentence: I need to duplicate this
file for my coworker.

Doubt

Doubt is a feeling of uncertainty or disbelief about something. It can also refer to the act of questioning the truth or
validity of something. Sentence: I have doubts about his story.

Damage

Damage refers to harm or injury caused to something. It can be physical, emotional, or financial. Sentence: The storm
caused extensive damage to the houses.
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Exhaust

Exhaust can be a noun or a verb. Sentence: The car's exhaust fumes were polluting the air.

Exceptional

Exceptional means unusually good, outstanding, or remarkable. It implies something is far above the average or standard.
Sentence: She is an exceptional athlete with extraordinary talent.

Emphasize

Emphasize means to give special importance or prominence to something. Sentence: The teacher emphasized the
importance of studying for the exam.

Economy

Economy refers to the system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services within a society or
region. Sentence: I have a bad economy.

Embarrass

Embarrass means to cause someone to feel awkward, shy, or ashamed. Sentence: His silly joke embarrassed her in front of
her friends.

Forth

Forth typically means forward or onward in time or space. It can also indicate movement out from a place. Sentence:The
river flows forth into the ocean.

Forward

Forward can be used as an adjective or an adverb. Sentence: The forward seats in the car are more comfortable.

Fashion

Fashion refers to the prevailing styles in clothing, footwear, accessories, makeup, and hairstyles at a particular time.
Sentence: You have a fashion show, wanna come in ?.

Field

Field is an area of a land or an area of a place. Sentence: The field of medicine, the field of marketing.

Further

Further it's a greater distance, in addition. Sentence: We need to walk further to reach the beach.

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Guilty

Guilty means responsible for a crime or wrongdoing. It can also refer to feeling remorse or regret for something you've
done. Sentence: The jury found the defendant guilty of theft.

Grammar

Grammar is the set of rules governing the structure and composition of language. Sentence: You did a great job in the
grammar part.

Geography

Geography is the study of Earth's physical features, its inhabitants, and the relationships between them. Sentence: You
have a ten in the geography exam.

Generous

Generous means being willing to give more than is expected, especially money, time, or help. It also implies having a kind
and unselfish nature. Sentence: She is a very generous person who always thinks of others.

Gentle

Gentle means kind, soft, and mild. It can describe a person's nature, actions, or even physical objects. Sentence: A gentle
soul.

Headache

Headache is a pain in your head. Sentence: I have a terrible headache. I think I'll take a nap.

Happiness

Happiness is a feeling of joy, contentment, and satisfaction. Sentence: Have a happiness time in our place.

Handsome

Handsome is typically used to describe a man who is physically attractive, with pleasing features. Sentence: She received a
handsome sum of money for her painting.

Hoping

Hoping means desiring something to happen or be true. It implies a sense of optimism or expectation. Sentence: She was
hoping to get a promotion at work.

Humorous

Humorous means funny, amusing, or comical. It can describe a person, a story, or a situation. Sentence: She has a
humorous way of looking at life.

Immediate
Immediate means happening or done without delay or very soon after something else. It suggests urgency or closeness in
time or space. Sentence: The immediate area around the fire was evacuated.

Island

Island is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides. It can be small or large, inhabited or uninhabited, and can be
formed in various ways, such as volcanic activity, erosion, or the movement of tectonic plates. Sentence: I have a game
that's gonna help you understand the different island types that are in our world.

Issue

Issue is a problem or a difficulty. Sentence: We need to discuss the issue of low employee morale.

Investigate

Investigate means to examine something carefully, especially to discover the truth about it. Sentence: Scientists are
investigating the causes of climate change.

Interested

Interested means having curiosity or concern about something or someone. It implies a desire to learn more or be
involved. Sentence: Are you interested in going to the movies tonight?.

Jealous

Jealous means feeling resentful or envious of someone because they have something you want or because you fear losing
someone or something you value. Sentence: He was jealous of the attention his friend was getting.

Journey

Journey is a long trip or passage, often involving travel to a distant place. It can be physical, like a road trip or a flight, or
metaphorical, like a personal or spiritual path. Sentence: His journey to self-discovery was a long and challenging one.

Judgment

Judgment is the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. Sentence: Don't judge a book by its
cover.

Journal

Journal is a private record of thoughts, feelings, experiences, and events. Sentence: You have a perfect journal.

Jokes

Jokes are humorous stories or anecdotes designed to provoke laughter. They often rely on surprise, wit, or absurdity.
Sentence: Want to hear a joke?.
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Knowledge

Knowledge is the familiarity, awareness, or understanding of something, such as facts, skills, or objects. It's acquired
through experience or learning. Sentence: The company values knowledge sharing among employees.

Kind

Kind describes someone who is generous, considerate, and compassionate towards others. It implies a warm and caring
nature. Sentence: It was kind of you to help me with my groceries.

Knife

A knife is a tool or weapon with a cutting edge or blade, usually attached to a handle. Sentence: I have a knife, what do
you think?.

Knock

A knock is a sharp, short sound made by hitting something. Sentence: i knock the door bro.

Keep

keep means to retain possession of a thing or a person. Sentence: Keep your hands to yourself.

Library

A library is a place where people can borrow books, magazines, and other materials. Sentence: I'm going to a library at
4:30 pm.

Lecture

Lecture is a formal talk or speech given to an audience, typically in an educational setting. Sentence: Have a lecture about
this book.

Language

Language is a complex system of communication used by humans to interact, share information, and express thoughts and
feelings. Sentence: I have taught a different language in a different school.

Leisure

Leisure refers to free time when you're not working or occupied with duties. It's a period for relaxation, enjoyment, and
pursuing personal interests. Sentence: do you’re leisure please bro.

Lawyer

A lawyer is a professional trained in law who provides legal advice and representation. Sentence: Have a nice day with the
lawyer.
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Magazine

A magazine is a periodical publication containing a variety of articles and images. Sentence: Good magazine, right ?.

Mountain

Mountain is an elevation of rocks about the earthquakes that have the world. Sentence: That’s a big mountain.

Mathematics

Mathematics is the study of numbers, quantities, shapes, patterns, and structures. Sentence: You have zero in the
mathematics test.

Magnificent

Magnificent is an adjective used to describe something that is exceptionally beautiful, impressive, or grand. Sentence: A
magnificent sunset.

Mirror

A mirror is a reflective surface that typically produces an image of whatever is in front of it. Sentence: You have a good
mirror.

Neighbor

A neighbor is a person who lives near you. They can be your closest ally or a source of occasional conflict. Sentence: You
have a good and kind neighbor.

Niece

Niece is the daughter of your brother or sister. Sentence: Your niece is a good niece.

Necessary

Necessary is the need of any or anything. Sentence: My work is necessary to pass this level of work.

Noisy

Noisy is a thing that is very loud. Sentence: Your voice is very noisy.

Natural

Natural is a thing that comes from her origin. Sentence: Your hair is very natural.

Opportunity

Opportunity is a favorable chance or prospect for advancement or success. Sentence: Getting into a good university is a
great opportunity for a brighter future.
Opposite

Opposite refers to something that is completely different or contrary to another thing. Sentence: The opposite of hot is
cold.

Opinion

Opinion is a belief or judgment about something, often based on personal experience or knowledge. Sentence: I have a
opinion.

Officially

Officially means something has been done or declared in an authorized and formal way. Sentence: The new law was
officially signed by the president.

Ordinary

Ordinary means something that is typical, common, or not unusual. It's the opposite of extraordinary or exceptional.
Sentence: An ordinary day involves going to work, eating meals, and relaxing at home.

Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Sentence: You give a good psychology.

Paragraph

Paragraph is a group of sentences that develop a single idea. Sentence: This introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

People

People are a group of persons. Sentence: These people are very bad at work.

Possible

Possible means something is capable of happening or existing. Sentence: It's possible to learn a new language in a year
with dedication.

Probably

Probably means something is likely to happen or be true. Sentence: It will probably rain tomorrow.

Quarter

Quarter is a coin. Sentence: You have a quarter.

Qualify

Qualify is being approved for a thing. Sentence: Daniel is qualified for the concert.
Queen

Queen is the king for the people. Sentence: You’re the queen for us.

Quickly

Quickly do things fast. Sentence: Do the work quickly bro.

Question

Question is a sentence that seeks information. Sentence: Can you give me a question about this please ?

Responsibility

Responsibility is the state of being accountable or answerable for something or someone. Sentence: Your responsibility is
to do the bed.

Raise

Raise typically refers to an increase in salary or wages. Sentence: Raise your limits.

Realize

Realize means to become aware of or understand something. It's about gaining insight or comprehension. Sentence: I
didn't realize how much I missed my friends until I moved away.

Respectfully

Respectfully means in a way that shows respect or politeness. It indicates a courteous and considerate manner. Sentence: I
respectfully disagree with your opinion.

Rhyme

Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds at the end of words. It's often used in poetry and songs to create a musical
effect. Sentence: Cat and hat rhyme.

Sympathy

Sympathy is a feeling of understanding and care for someone who is experiencing something difficult or painful. Sentence:
She expressed her sympathy for the family who lost their home in the fire.

Salary

Salary is the fixed amount of money or compensation paid to an employee by an employer in return for work performed.
Sentence: You have a good salary.

Sentence

Sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It typically contains a subject and a verb. Sentence: The
quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Schedule

Schedule is a plan that lists events or activities and the times they will happen. It's a timetable or agenda for organizing
your time. Sentence: I have a busy schedule this week.

Succeed

Succeed means to achieve something that you want or have been trying to do. It implies success or accomplishment.
Sentence: She worked hard and eventually succeeded in getting the job.

Terrible

Terrible means very bad, unpleasant, or frightening. It's used to describe something that is extremely negative or awful.
Sentence: The weather was terrible yesterday.

Tragedy

Tragedy is a deeply unfortunate event causing great suffering, loss, or destruction. Sentence: The plane crash was a
terrible tragedy.

Toward

Toward is a preposition that indicates direction, time, or purpose. Sentence: She walked toward the store.

Temperature

Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is. It's a physical property related to the average kinetic energy of
the particles within a system. Sentence: The temperature is very cold.

Technique

Technique is a method or way of doing something that requires skill or knowledge. It's a specific approach to accomplish a
task or goal. Sentence: The chef used a special technique to prepare the dish.

Unique

Unique means being the only one of its kind, or having no equal. It implies something special, unusual, or extraordinary.
Sentence: Her painting style is truly unique.

Useful

Useful means having a practical purpose or being beneficial. Something that is useful helps you to do or achieve
something. Sentence: A smartphone is a very useful tool for communication.

Unnecessary

Unnecessary means something is not needed or wanted. It's superfluous, extra, or redundant. Sentence: Bringing an
umbrella on a sunny day is unnecessary.
Uniform

Uniform is a standardized set of clothing worn by members of a specific group or organization. It often signifies belonging,
authority, or a particular role. Sentence: The school uniforms are a very low budget thing.

Universal

Universal means something that applies to or affects all people or things. It's inclusive, comprehensive, and global in
scope. Sentence: Universal human rights.

Volunteer

Volunteer is someone who performs work without pay, often for a charitable or public service organization. They
contribute their time and effort willingly to benefit a cause or community. Sentence: The local animal shelter relies heavily
on volunteers to care for the animals.

Visible

Visible means something can be seen or perceived by the eye. It's the opposite of hidden or concealed. Sentence: The
stars are visible on a clear night.

Vacation

Vacation is a period of time spent away from work or school for leisure, relaxation, or travel. It's a break from routine to
recharge and enjoy oneself. Sentence: I'm planning a vacation to the beach next month.

Volume

Volume is the loudness or intensity of a sound. Sentence: Please turn down the volume of the TV.

Voice

Voice is the sound produced by humans through their vocal cords. It's a fundamental tool for communication, expressing
emotions, and conveying information. Sentence: A singing voice.

Weather

Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at a particular place and time. It includes factors like temperature, humidity,
precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure. Sentence: The weather is very hot.

Weight

Weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. It's often confused with mass, but they are different.
Sentence: An astronaut has the same mass on the moon as on Earth, but they weigh less on the moon because the moon's
gravity is weaker.

Worthwhile

Worthwhile means something is important, valuable, or beneficial enough to justify the time, effort, or money spent on it.
It implies a positive return on investment. Sentence: Volunteering at the animal shelter is a worthwhile experience.
Women

Women are the opposite of men. Sentence: The womens are beautiful.

Written

Written refers to something that has been expressed in writing rather than spoken. It implies a permanent record of
information or ideas. Sentence: A written contract.

Younger

Younger refers to someone who is less old than another person. It's often used to compare ages. Sentence: My younger
sister is 10 years old.

Yourself

Yourself is a reflexive pronoun that refers back to the person you are speaking to. It emphasizes the person performing an
action. Sentence: You should take care of yourself.

Yellow

Yellow it's a color. Sentence: Your yellow shirt is very bad.

Yard

Yard isa unit of measurement. Sentence: Give me a yard of this.

Yelling

Yelling is the act of shouting or making a loud, forceful noise, often expressing anger, excitement, or pain. It's a form of
vocal communication characterized by increased volume and intensity. Sentence: You’re yelling too much.