Social Practice of The Language 9
Social Practice of The Language 9
Social Practice of The Language 9
Social practice
Discuss points of view to participate in a round table.
of the language
Communicative
Information processing
activity
Environment Academic and educational
Development on to ___________________ where they can formally discuss opposing viewpoints or ideas. All types
of interactions should always have a _______________________, who is the person who makes sure
debates or discussions are fair. In this way _______________________ members (or participants of
the group) will feel included.
Answer these questions:
Have you ever seen a debate or a round table discussion? ___________
Have you ever participated in one? ___________
Do you agree with the text? ___________
Why are debates and round tables important? ______________________
Closing Work with a classmate. Read the following poster and discuss the questions below.
Is Global Citizenship Possible?
Free Round Table Discussion
Don't miss the civics and Ethics Education round
table where we will share and discuss ideas about
this very important and interesting topic.
Register as a panel member in the office reception
desk before Friday. Ten panel member seats will
be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hurry!
Registration not required for general audience.
Meeting: Tuesday June 2nd at 11:00 am
Location: School Auditorium Room B
Moderator: Mrs. Keurig
What is the purpose of the event?
_____________________________________________________________
Where would you find a sign like this? How do you know?
_________________________________________________________________
Are similar events organized in your school or community? ________________
Moment Activities session 3
The following activities will be carried out.
Look at the information sources and answer the questions.
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Moment Activities session 5
Students will be asked to watch the following video “Why Care About Water? National Geographic”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fvkzjt3b-dU
Start
We will reflect on the content of the video. The group will be supported in understanding the concepts contain
in it.
The following activities will be carried out.
Work in pairs. Look at the pictures and answer the questions.
What type of organization do you think this web page is for?
Do you know of any similar organizations? If so, what do they do?
Development
____ Have you ever thought that one day you may not have enough water to live? Well, this is a reality for one
and
third of the in the world's population. One out of every eight people have to search for clean water every day.
Closing
____ According to the World Health Organization, only 0.007% of the water on our planet is safe for consumpti
There are more than seven billion people on the planet and, following current trends, this number is going to
increase by about a billion every ten years. It is estimated that by 2025, half of the world's population might fac
fatal water-related problems.
____ There are two reasons for not having enough fresh water. One is physical water scarcity, which affects Ind
and countries in northern Africa. This happens when there is not enough water available to meet people's need
The other reason is economic water scarcity, which affects countries in Central and South America. This is when
access to water is limited for political or financial reasons, even though there is enough water available.
____ Politicians can help by providing economic rewards in poorer countries to use water-safe practices that
conserve fresh water resources. However, governments will not make changes without pressure from the citize
We need to change the way we use water as soon as possible. Here are some simple changes:
Buy products that use less water.
Stop buying water bottles and fill up reusable bottles.
Spend less time in the shower.
Close the faucet when you brush your teeth.
Moment Activities session 6
They will resume the activity of the previous session.
With your partner, discuss the topic questions and match them with each section of the webpage.
1. How much water is there in the world?
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2. Why isn’t there enough fresh water?
3. Do you have enough water?
4. What can be done to make sure there is enough water?
Answer the following questions about water shortages. Give reasons for your answers.
Do you think this problem is a priority, or are there other more important problems to solve?
What do you know about water in your country? Is there enough?
Is there a problem of water shortage in your community?
Do you or other people in your community not have easy access to fresh water?
Development Read the predictions from the web page. Discuss and mark which predictions you think are more
likely to happen and why.
____ This number is going to increase by about a billion every ten years.
____ Have you ever thought that one day you may not have enough water to live?
____ By 2025. half of the world’s population might face fatal water-related problems.
____ In 2019, more than one billion people will not have enough fresh water.
Ask and write 5 questions that you would debate in a round table about water scarcity in your
community.
With your group, write topic questions like the ones in previous activity about your community
Closing
problem.
Analyze and discuss the causes and effects of the community problem your group chose and any
possible solutions.
Closing
Moment Activities session 8
Students will be asked to watch the following video “What If You Lived Fifty Years in the Future?”.
(turn on subtitles) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYqAATriiAE
Start
We will reflect on the content of the video. The group will be supported in understanding the
concepts contained in it.
The following activities will be carried out.
Look at the pictures showing different possible futures. Discuss what kind of future is the most
likely consequence of the world today. Then they will do what is indicated.
Development Read this sentences. Decide and mark (S) which sentences express futures that are certain to
happen and which (P) express futures that are possible.
1. This number might increase in the near future. ____
2. Winter will be shorter and spring will arrive earlier. ____
3. These laws will force vehicle owners to use cars
only when necessary. ____
4. They may find alternative fuels that we can regularly use. ____
5. People might be healthier ____
6. We may be able to see the sky again. ____
Reflect on what you know about pollution from cars. List the possible consequences ¡f cars
disappear. Look at the example.
People might be more fit.
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
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Students will be asked to watch the following video “Everything you need to know moderating a
roundtable”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73_Ompu1dZ4
Then they will do what is indicated.
Decide which topic you want to debate in the round table.
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Suggest some strategies to influence on the opinion of others.
Come to an agreement with your partners to select the moderator of the discussion and the
participant that is going to begin the round table.
Start the debate respecting turns and time of participation.
Moment Activities session 9
They will evaluate your participation in this session
What do you expect from others In a round table? Mark (A) the things you consider appropriate to
do while In discussion and (N) the ones that are not OK.
____ Establish eye contact with just one person as you are speaking.
Start ____ Look around at different or all participants as you are speaking.
____ Read aloud from books or notes as evidence of preparation.
____ Read notes/information as others are participating.
____ Establish eye contact with the person who is speaking.
____ Take notes.
The following are tips you can try to prepare for a round table. Mark (X) the ones that you can /
would like to do.
____ Practice answering questions I believe I will be asked in the round table.
____ Practice answering the questions in front of a mirror.
____ Writing down the ideas I would like to express in the round table.
____ Writing notes for the ideas I would like to share.
____ Going over the ideas I would like to share in my mind.
____ Recording myself expressing some of the ideas I would like to share.
____ Getting together with classmates and practicing the round table.
RUBRIC LI L II L III L IV
Uses various strategies to pinpoint information.
Select and organize information to write reviews.
Write paragraphs that express personal points of view.
Solve doubts and offer feedback to edit points of view.
PERFORMANCE SCALE:
points of view.
points of view.
write reviews.
STUDENTS
information.