Unit 1. This is me; this is you!
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the magic world of the English Writing Process! In this unit, you'll be practicing how to write about yourself and others. Through our virtual learning object, you'll enhance your ability to describe personal experiences, share your interests, and talk about the people in your life. With engaging exercises and interactive activities, you'll develop the skills to express yourself clearly and confidently in English. Let's embark on this exciting journey to improve your writing and discover new ways to communicate your thoughts and ideas!
Objetivo: Escribir de manera precisa y clara información personal básica en formatos preestablecidos, completando correctamente formularios que solicitan datos como nombre, edad, fecha de nacimiento, género, nacionalidad, dirección y teléfono, demostrando comprensión de la importancia de estos datos en documentos oficiales y situaciones cotidianas.
DBA:
- Escribe información personal básica en formatos preestablecidos que solicitan datos como nombre, edad, fecha de nacimiento, género, nacionalidad, dirección, teléfono, etc. Por ejemplo, llena los datos de un carnet de identificación.
Estándar:
- Completo información personal básica en formatos y documentos sencillos.
DBA:
- Describe las características básicas de personas, cosas y lugares de su escuela, ciudad y comunidad, a través de frases y oraciones sencillas. Por ejemplo:
Estándar:
- Describo con frases cortas personas, lugares, objetos o hechos relacionados con temas y situaciones que me son familiares.
DESARROLLO DE ACTIVIDADES.
A. TALKING ABOUT MYSELF!
Welcome to the unit "Talking about Myself"! In this section, you'll learn how to express your thoughts, experiences, and personal details in English. This is a fundamental skill that helps you introduce yourself, share your interests, and describe your background to others. Through engaging activities and guided exercises, you'll practice writing about who you are, what you like, and what makes you unique. By the end of this unit, you'll be more confident in communicating your personal information in English. Let's get started on this exciting journey of self-expression!
CONSIDER THIS WHEN WRITING YOUR SELF INTRODUCTION!
When writing a self-introduction for basic English students, it's important to keep the language simple and the structure clear. Here are the key aspects to include:
EXAMPLE
LET'S PRACTICE
A. Translate to English the following expressions.
Write your answers next to each statement.
EXAMPLE
B. Fill in the following form requested by your school to update your personal information.
Write your answers according to the information requested in each blank.
B. TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE, THINGS AND PLACES.
Now, it's time to learn about how to describe people, things and places.
Let's start our lesson with the topic "Describing People ''! In this session, we will learn how to talk about what people look like and their personalities. Knowing how to describe people is very useful when you want to introduce someone, talk about friends and family, or even describe characters in stories.
We will start with simple words for physical appearance, like hair color, height, and physical appearance. Then, we will move on to words that describe personality, like "kind" or "funny." By the end of this lesson, you will be able to give a basic description of anyone in English. Let's get started and have fun learning!
Let's take a look at some useful vocabulary to describe people.
TASK
Describing people based on appearance
- Write a few sentences to describe each one of the people presented in the pictures.
- Write full sentences using the vocabulary about people´s appearance presented in the flashcards.
Let's move on with our lesson on "Describing Things"! In this session, we will learn how to talk about objects and places using simple English words. Describing things helps you explain what something looks like, feels like, or how it is used.
We will start with basic adjectives like "big," "small," "red," and "blue" to describe the size and color of things. Then, we will learn words for shapes, materials, and other features. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe everyday objects and places clearly and easily. Let's get started and enjoy learning together!
Let's take a look at some useful vocabulary to describe things.
LIST OF MORE ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE THINGS
TASK
- Describe the objects presented in the picture.
- Write three characteristics of each one of the objects.
- Use the adjectives presented above.
EXAMPLE
TASK
Mind Mapping describing your place of living.
- Take a look at the following vocabulary.
- Use some of those words in order to describe the city, town, or place where you are from.
- Write in each square some characteristics of your city considering the aspect requested.
- Look at the examples below.
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