Task
1	A time to remember   Interview an older person and write a composition about it: A. Write a questionnaire and ask questions like: Where/when were you born?, Where did you grow up?, What’s your favorite childhood memory?, What sports / games did you use to play? Did you use to have a nickname?, Where did you go to elementary/high school/university? Did you study any foreign language?, Where/when did you graduate? B. Write a 3 paragraph composition. Paragraph 1: who the person is, date of birth, place of birth, place where he or she grew up. Paragraph 2: Childhood memory: family, games, vacations, school life, etc Paragraph 3: Goals achieved, why you decide to write about him or her. C. Bring a timeline to explain your interviewed person’s life. Read page. 7 on your book and work on activities A and B Post your composition at the community www.groups.yahoo.com/group/eflcenterworkshop , read your partners’ introduction and replay to one of them. * Remember! After you finish your composition and before you post it to the community, show it to someone (tutor, friend, relative, etc) to read it and help you check your mistakes. (download your hand out from the EFL Center Workshop) or go to Aula Habilitada Building G, last floor and get it from the folder: English Program Doris de Martins/level 5/unit 1	Vocabulary & Expressions     Grammar Focus   Past Tense Used to   Topical links: childhood memories pets, hobbies, possessions, games, TV programs
2	Caught in the rush   Write a letter to the governor or mayor : Complaint about transportations problems in your city or state. Talk about the bus system, taxi service, parking, street lights, crime, etc. Suggest solutions to the problems. Read page. 13 on your book and work on activities A and B Post your letter at the community www.groups.yahoo.com/group/eflcenterworkshop , read your partners’ letters and replay to one of them. * Remember! After you finish your composition and before you post it to the community, show it to someone (tutor, friend, relative, etc) to read it and help you check your mistakes. (download your hand out from the EFL Center Workshop) or go to Aula Habilitada Building G, last floor and get it from the folder: English Program Doris de Martins/level 5/unit 2	Vocabulary & Expressions     Grammar Focus   Adverbs of quantity: too many, not enough, more fewer, less Indirect questions from Wh-questions   Topical links: transportation around the world
3	Time for a change!   Houses and apartments. Wishes and things you’d like to change in your life: Write a 3 paragraph composition about houses and apartments. Paragraph 1: Compare apartments and houses. Say which one you like better. Paragraph 2: Write about wishes and things you’d like to change about your house or apartment.                      Paragraph 3: Describe the house or apartment of your dreams. Draw your dream house or apartment.  Read page. 71 on your book and work on activities A, B and C. Post your composition at the community www.groups.yahoo.com/group/eflcenterworkshop , read your partners’ compositions and replay to one of them. * Remember! After you finish your composition and before you post it to the community, show it to someone (tutor, friend, relative, etc) to read it and help you check your mistakes. (download your hand out from the EFL Center Workshop) or go to Aula Habilitada Building G, last floor and get it from the folder: English Program Doris de Martins/level 5/unit 3	Vocabulary & Expressions     Grammar Focus   Evaluations and comparisons: with adjectives and nouns Wish   Topical links: Houses and apartments common wishes
4	I've never heard of that!   Talk about food, recipes and cooking methods. Talk about things you did and things you have done. Write a recipe for an interesting dish. First list the ingredients you need. Then describe how to make the dish. Say where the dish is from originally and if you ever eaten it.  Bring it to class and enjoy it with your classmates and teacher.                                                                                             Read page. 25 on your book and work on activities A and B. Post your recipe and composition at the community www.groups.yahoo.com/group/eflcenterworkshop , read your partners’ compositions and replay to one of them. * Remember! After you finish your composition and before you post it to the community, show it to someone (tutor, friend, relative, etc) to read it and help you check your mistakes. (download your hand out from the EFL Center Workshop) or go to Aula Habilitada Building G, last floor and get it from the folder: English Program Doris de Martins/level 5/unit 4	Vocabulary & Expressions     Grammar Focus   Simple past vs. present perfect sequence adverbs   Topical links: Cooking methods Snacks
5	Going places   Talk about vacations and travel plans: Write a 3 paragraph composition about a trip you’ve planned. Paragraph 1: Describe the itinerary, what places you’re going to visit. Paragraph 2: Describe what you’ll need: clothing, money, health, documents, luggage, etc. and how you’re going there: By plane, boat, car, etc Paragraph 3: Write some good advice to follow when traveling. Use have to, must, need to, ’d better, ought to, should, shouldn’t, don’t have to.  Go to www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide and choose a country.                                                                     Read page. 33 on your book and work on activities A and B. Post your composition at the community www.groups.yahoo.com/group/eflcenterworkshop , read your partners’ compositions and replay to one of them. * Remember! After you finish your composition and before you post it to the community, show it to someone (tutor, friend, relative, etc) to read it and help you check your mistakes. (download your hand out from the EFL Center Workshop) or go to Aula Habilitada Building G, last floor and get it from the folder: English Program Doris de Martins/level 5/unit 5	Vocabulary & Expressions     Grammar Focus   So, too, neither, either Modal verbs: would and will for requests   Topical links: Vacations spots
6	Sure. No problem!   Talk about common complaints of parents and children, Household chores, apologizing and give excuses, admitting making a mistake, making an offer and making promises Group Work: 4 students Write, practice and dramatize a conversation. Before dramatizing the conversation, describe the situation and present the actors and actresses in the little drama you’re presenting. Use costumes and bring everything you need to dramatize your conversation. Have fun       Read page. 39 on your book and work on activities A and B. (download your hand out from the EFL Center Workshop) or go to Aula Habilitada Building G, last floor and get it from the folder: English Program Doris de Martins/level 5/unit 6	Vocabulary & Expressions     Grammar Focus   Two-part verbs, will for responding to requests Apologies and excuses, admitting a mistake, making an offer, making a promise Requests with modals and would you mind   Topical links: Households chores complaints with parents and teenagers
7	What's this for!   Talk about modern inventions: Write a 3 paragraph composition about a modern-day machine Paragraph 1: who invented it and when Paragraph 2: describe the machine, picture of the machine and name some of its parts. Paragraph 3: explain how to use it and give some advice. Use: don’t forget to, try not to, try to, make sure to, be sure not to.                       Read page. 45 on your book and work on activities A and B. Post your composition at the community www.groups.yahoo.com/group/eflcenterworkshop , read your partners’ compositions and replay to one of them. * Remember! After you finish your composition and before you post it to the community, show it to someone (tutor, friend, relative, etc) to read it and help you check your mistakes. (download your hand out from the EFL Center Workshop) or go to Aula Habilitada Building G, last floor and get it from the folder: English Program Doris de Martins/level 5/unit 7	Vocabulary & Expressions     Grammar Focus   Infinitive and gerunds Infinitive complements: don't forget to, remember to, make sure to, try not to, be sure to   Topical links: Modern machines and inventions computers
8	Let's celebrate!   Talk about Holidays and Festivals around the world Write a 4 paragraph composition about a holiday or festival Use this info:                                                                                               Read page. 51 on your book and work on activities A and B. Post your composition at the community www.groups.yahoo.com/group/eflcenterworkshop , read your partners’ compositions and replay to one of them. * Remember! After you finish your composition and before you post it to the community, show it to someone (tutor, friend, relative, etc) to read it and help you check your mistakes. (download your hand out from the EFL Center Workshop) or go to Aula Habilitada Building G, last floor and get it from the folder: English Program Doris de Martins/level 5/unit 8	Vocabulary & Expressions     Grammar Focus   Relative clauses of time: Adverbial clauses of time: before..., when...., after....   Topical links: Holidays and festivals special occasions marriage customs around the world

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