Hi, kids. This listening and speaking e-tivity is about finding out what global warming is and what we can do to save energy. By the end, you will be able to:
- analyze what global warming is and how it affects our planet
- discuss about the importance of taking care of the environment
- create an audio-campaign inviting members of our community to save energy
- develop your listening skills by finding out specific information of a given video
Average offline time time: 10 min
1 - PRE-LISTENING
This video will help you activate your previous knowledge. Turn on your speakers, or put your headphones on.
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Ready to continue? Don't forget to write all the words and ideas that come to your mind.
2 - LISTENING
a) Select one question under column A and one question under column B. As you listen write down on your notebook the answers to those questions.
Strategies you might use:
- Listen once in order to get the main idea, then listen two or three times (or the ones you need) to get specific details
- As you listen take notes using symbols, drawings, or complete sentences
- Use visual clues to help you figure out meaning
- Visit this link that contains some language expressions you might not know and that will help you understand better the video
Checking Understanding
Please click here to find the answers to the listening section.
3 - REFLECTING
Think about the following questions
- What would happen if the temperature continues to rise up?
- How is Global Warming affecting my city?
- Is it an issue concerning just the government members?
4 - PROPOSING
Well, now it is time to propose a solution to help planet Earth. What ideas do you have?....
These links might help you out. Let's check them out!
Language point
Click here to get to know some expressions you might use to express ideas in a convincing way.
How will I be assessed?
Refer to this speaking rubric to know the criteria under which you will be assessed.
Students' Production
Create a short campaign inviting members of our community to take action. Tell them about one idea (or more) you have to save energy, be convicing!
http://voicethread.com/#u864063.b1052815
5 - SELF-CHECK LIST
By the end, you have had to:
1) Post a comment including:
- answers to the pre-listening section
- answers to the listening section
See you around!
References:
NCLRC, (2003). Teaching listening. Retrieved on April 8th, 2010 from http://www.nclrc.org/essentials/listening/stratlisten.htm
National Geographic, (2007, May 18). Video File. Retrieved on April 6th, 2010 from
