This video was made during the last week of our second term. Eleventh graders designed their Personal Shields and included their three most important values and personal motto. Some of the students wanted to be part of the video and this was the result. We hope you enjoy it!!
Category: Eleventh Grade
Extension Activity about Holy Week
Hello, Dear Students!
Please, download this file and do the exercises: Clic here: Extension Activity Holy Week
Due Date: April 20th, 2015
Have a great weekend!
Extended Grammar Activity 11th Grade
Hello Students!
If you want to reinforce your understanding on Irregular Verbs, I recommend you to do these exercises.
First, study the following list and categorize the words in this chart. Irregular Verbs Chart
See: List of Irregular Verbs Clic on Exercises to master the verbs.
PRESENT SIMPLE EXERCISES
You may clic on any of the exercises presented in this link.
Extended Reading Week 3
Hello Dear Students!
Please, read this article and respond to these questions:
http://rare.us/story/leonard-nimoys-final-tweet-will-give-you-chills/#JZzxpZqzD9aDxdij.01
1. What was Nimoy’s occupation?
2. What were the causes of his death?
3. When did he write his two books?
4. What were Nimoy’s hobbies?
5. What do you think about his last tweet?
Extended Reading
Dear Students,
Read the following article and complete this task on your notebooks:
1. Write all the new words you learned from the text. (English and Spanish translations)
2. Why did the students repaint the rock?
3. How did the art teacher take part in the situation?
4. What do you think about racist graffiti?
5. Do yo like the new message on the rock? If yes, why?
Eleventh-Graders Reading Activity
Hi, guys!
This will be your weekend reading homework:
1. Clic on this link to read your article.
2. Write on your notebook a list of all the new words you learned from the article with definitions in English or synonyms.
3. On this post, share with us a comment about the article.
4. Next class, we will discuss this article together. Please, bring colored paper and pencils, glue, scissors and candies.
5. On your notebook, copy some of the expressions that you like the most from this source: http://languagelearningbase.com/85200/different-ways-to-say-i-love-you-in-english
My Bio Poem
Hi, eleventh graders!
This is the model I suggest you to start working on your biography poems.
Line 1) First Name
Line 2) 3–4 adjectives that describe you
Line 3) Important relationship
Line 4) 2–3 things, people, or ideas that you loved
Line 5) 3 feelings you experienced
Line 6) 3 fears you experienced
Line 7) Accomplishments
Line 8) 2–3 things you want to see happen or want to experience
Line 9) Your residence
Line 10) Last name 
With your bio poems we will make a bulletin board like this:
I’m looking forward to reading your poems! 😀
Eleventh Graders Extra Practice
Selfies and Self-Portraits
To understand basic concepts on photography, please, read the following articles:
SUBJECT: http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/tips-to-emphasize-your-subject-in-photography/
PERSPECTIVE: http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/perspective-in-photography/
BACKGROUND: http://digital-photography-school.com/getting-backgrounds-right/
FOREGROUND: http://digital-photography-school.com/foregrounds-in-photography/
THE RULE OF THIRDS: http://digital-photography-school.com/rule-of-thirds/
Eleventh Graders Extra Practice
Video Production Basics
During this fourth term, you will be working on an exciting project in which all of us will be strengthening our sense of belonging to our school and our city. These two videos will be shared with our international friends on our Facebook group page.
The following are the steps for video production that I learned while at George Mason University, VA.
Our video production process consists of 3 steps:
- Researching the topic (Internet tools)
- Writing the script (Word Processing Tools)
- Creating the video (Video Editing Tools)
Step 1: Researching the topic- Find your topic and use the websites provided to gather information about . What information do you think our international friends would want to know about our school/city?
Step 2: Write your script, get approved, and then rehearse.
Step 3: Use software tools to make it happen.
Suggested Websites Gabo School:
2. Former video
Other Data Resources:
1. Student’s handbook (manual de convivencia)
2. Interviews
Suggested Websites Municipality of Cartago:
1. 2009 Official Video
2. Señal Colombia Video
3. City Hall’s Official Website
4. Our Anthem (newest version)
Thank you for taking on this challenge! I look forward to screening the result of this project!
Eleventh Graders Extra Practice
Gabo’s Biography
If you want to rejoice and rediscover yourself as a Colombian, you can start reading Gabriel García Marquez novels and see yourself depicted in one of those unique characters.
Please, read his biography and solve the workshop about the text. Download your assignment and paste it on your notebook: Gabriel García Márquez Workshop.
If you want, you can add a comment telling us what you liked most about his life and work.
Activities to improve your English 