*Making a difference - prepare for discussions

After the Christmas vacation we will start group discussions on the topic "Making a difference" where you will be graded. 

10EF: We will be using the KRLE lessons as well - meaning that 10E will already start discussions the first day after Christmas - Tuesday January 5th (10F will start Wednesday January 6th)! It is essential that you come prepared this day - no second chances!
10CD this goes for you as well! We´ll start Tuesday January 5th.

You must have read all the texts in Perspectives Magazine (which is to be found online + you have been given a print-out version as well). Be prepared for a discussion related to the topic “Making a difference” – take a look at these goals:

• To be able to discuss the topic “making a difference” using a suitable and varied language and vocabulary.
• To be able to explain which issue you believe is the most important to solve in the world today and why.
• To be able to explain and discuss the small things you can do to make a difference.
• To be able to discuss both famous and unsung heroes who have made a difference.
• To be able to discuss both fictional and factual texts connected to the topic “making a difference” (the texts in Perspectives Magazine).
• To know different ways to express your opinion, discuss and argue.

NB! This link might be useful!

Rules of thumb when it comes to discussions:

• Come prepared - read Perspectives Magazine - making a difference! Look at the questions on it's learning (both the PP and the questions you all answered on it's - all is to be found under Engelsk muntlig).
• Rehearse. Discuss the topic with family and friends. 
• Stay away from gibberish - make sure that you always can give reasons for your answer and that you always have examples related to the topic (please use examples from Perspectives Magazine and others sources from class).

Kjennetegn på måloppnåelse, samtale/diskusjon

Under middels 1/2	Middels 3/4	Over middels 5/6
Du kan si noen setninger, men mangler ordforråd for å kunne uttrykke det du ønsker.	Du snakker stort sett flytende, og har et for det meste tilstrekkelig ordforråd.	Du snakker flytende og med et variert ordforråd som også er temaspesifikt.
Du snakker utydelig og med mye uttalefeil.	Du snakker stort sett tydelig og har for det meste god uttale.	Du snakker tydelig og med god uttale.
Du forstår noe av det som blir sagt, og kan svare på direkte spørsmål.	Du forstår stort sett det som blir sagt, og deltar til dels aktivt i samtalen.	Du forstår det som blir sagt, og deltar i samtalen på eget initiativ.
Du kan i noen grad uttrykke egne meninger, men klarer i liten grad å begrunne eller utdype påstander.	Du gir i noen grad uttrykk for egne meninger og kan til dels begrunne/utdype påstander.	Du gir uttrykk for egne meninger og kan begrunne/utdype påstander.
Du viser i liten grad egen refleksjon omkring oppgavens tema.	Du presenterer i noen grad egne tanker omkring oppgavens tema.	Du reflekterer omkring oppgavens tema.

Disse kompetansemålene vil bli dekket:

Mål for opplæringen er at eleven skal kunne

• bruke ulike situasjoner, arbeidsmåter og læringsstrategier for å utvikle egne ferdigheter i engelsk
• velge og bruke ulike lytte- og talestrategier tilpasset formålet
• forstå og bruke et generelt ordforråd knyttet til forskjellige emner
• vise evne til å skille mellom positivt og negativt ladede uttrykk som refererer til enkeltindivider og grupper av mennesker
• forstå hovedinnhold og detaljer i ulike typer muntlige tekster om forskjellige emner
• lytte til og forstå varianter av engelsk fra forskjellige autentiske situasjoner
• uttrykke seg med flyt og sammenheng tilpasset formål og situasjon
• uttrykke og begrunne egen mening om forskjellige emner
• innlede, holde i gang og avslutte samtaler om forskjellige emner ved å stille spørsmål og følge opp innspill
• bruke sentrale mønstre for uttale, intonasjon, ordbøying og ulike setningstyper i kommunikasjon
• forstå og bruke ulike uttrykk for tall og andre data i kommunikasjon
• drøfte levesett og omgangsformer i Storbritannia, USA, andre engelskspråklige land og Norge
• gjøre rede for trekk ved historie og geografi i Storbritannia og USA
• drøfte ulike typer engelskspråklige litterære tekster fra engelskspråklige land
• samtale om og formidle aktuelle og faglige emner

*Oral Presentations

Please don't...

Planning and preparing for the oral presentation will be your only homework the next couple of weeks. 9EF: as you all now hopefully know, the task and the assessment criteria is to be found on Fronter at the English page.

• Click here to find some useful tips and advice on how to do a presentation successfully in class.
• Remember to use transition words and phrases - pick the ones that you feel comfortable using.
• And here are some phrases that might come in handy when we are to discuss your presentation afterwards.

Break a leg!

And remember, Rome wasn't built in a day. Work on your presentation steadily throughout the next weeks, do not wait until the last couple of days.

*Book discussion - more info!

9EF; we will start the book discussions on Thursday April 9. Take a look at the blog post from last week to see how you should prepare.


Remember that you also are to create questions - write at least seven questions and bring to class the date your group is to have the discussion  - make sure that your questions are quite open and that it is possible to explain and elaborate (try to steer clear of YES/NO questions). Ex: What would you say is the main theme in the novel and why?


These are the dates you and your group have to be ready:


April 9:

• Tuva, Lotte, Munir, Andrea, Ole
• Felix, Oskar, Cora, Adrian, Emma H, Kasper, Mads Severin
• Leon, Erlend, Sunniva, Nicolai, Ada, Matteo, Mathilde

April 14:

• Joakim, Stina, Benjamin, Kristian
• Linn, Eskil, Oliver, Aurora, Thomas, Simone
• Martine, Karoline, Hedwig, Pernille, Lars Bendik, Borge, Mads Kristian

April 16:

• Marie D, Julie, Kaja, Elle, Linnea, Najma
• Cecilie, Mattias, Marie, Goman, Henriette, Sebastian, Julian, Kristine
• Petter, Emma T, Embla, Thea, Erik, Jens Petter, Amanda

COME PREPARED!

Happy Easter!

*Book discussions coming up

We will start book discussions the week after your Easter holiday. This is how you should prepare:

• Make sure that you are done with your novel.
• You have to be able to shortly describe what the book is about (without revealing how the book ends).
• You have to be prepared to answer questions and elaborate about the setting (miljøbeskrivelse - tid, sted, rom) and theme (tema - hva handler egentlig boka om, eks: forbudt kjærlighet), the main character(s), the genre (boksjanger, eks: spenningsroman) and the target audience (målgruppe, eks: ungdom).
• You have to be able to explain thoroughly what you think about the novel – did you like it? Why? Why not? Give examples! Would you recommend the novel to your fellow students? Why? Why not?

NB! Remember that when you describe a character you should not just describe their looks and age, you should also describe their personality and whether the character is static or dynamic throughout the story.

Our advice to you is to rehearse a lot before the book discussion. Find a friend, a parent, a sibling, whoever, and discuss the book!  Try to use transition word and phrases - take a look at this webpage. Also check this webpage for useful phrases for discussion.



You will be evaluated and given the grade UM, M or OM - take a look at the assessment criteria below:



Kjennetegn på måloppnåelse
                                                                            

Under middels 1/2	Middels 3/4	Over middels 5/6
Du kan si noen setninger, men mangler ordforråd for å kunne uttrykke det du ønsker. Du svarer kort på spørsmål.	Du snakker stort sett flytende, og har et for det meste tilstrekkelig ordforråd. Du bruker språkets strukturer, selv om det forekommer den del feil.	Du snakker flytende og med et variert ordforråd. Du bruker språkets grunnleggende formverk rimelig korrekt, selv om feil kan forekomme.
Du snakker utydelig og med mye uttalefeil.	Du snakker stort sett tydelig og har for det meste god uttale.	Du snakker tydelig og med god uttale.
Du forstår noe av det som blir sagt, og kan svare på direkte spørsmål.	Du forstår stort sett det som blir sagt, og deltar til dels aktivt i samtalen.	Du forstår det som blir sagt, og deltar i samtalen på eget initiativ.
Du kan i noen grad uttrykke egne meninger, men klarer i liten grad å begrunne eller utdype påstander.	Du gir i noen grad uttrykk for egne meninger og kan til dels begrunne/utdype påstander.	Du gir uttrykk for egne meninger og kan begrunne/utdype påstander.
Du viser i liten grad egen refleksjon omkring bokens tema og rollefigurer.	Du presenterer i noen grad egne tanker omkring bokens tema og rollefigurer.	Du reflekterer i høy grad omkring bokens tema og rollefigurer.

*This Year's Christmas Song!

Learn it, love it, sing it! To be performed on Friday in class. We can't wait to get the good old Christmas spirit through your beautiful voices :)

(If the video doesn't work - CLICK HERE)

*IDIOM OF WEEK 45

What do we mean when we say:
This is a catch 22 situation!
Put this idiom in an interesting context, share in class.
This is homework for 9EF for Thursday November 13th.

*Book discussions coming up!

PREPARING FOR THE BOOK DISCUSSION WILL BE YOUR ONLY HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!

9EF: We will start the book discussions on Thursday November 6th - come prepared! Also bring your novel to class on Tuesday November 4th.

9CD: you need to be prepared Monday 3rd of November.

In week 45 we will start book discussions one on one. We will talk to each and everyone of you – this is how you should prepare:

·        Make sure that you are done with your novel (remember how we told you to pick and read an English novel this fall).

·        You have to be able to give a short summary of the book, describe the setting and theme, the main character(s), the genre and the target audience.

·      You have to be able to explain thoroughly what you think about the novel – did you like it? Why? Why not? Give examples! Would you recommend the novel to your fellow students? Why? Why not?

·        You should also be able to explain why reading is important when it comes to language learning.

Our advice to you is to rehearse a lot before the book discussion. Find a friend, a parent, a sibling, whoever, and discuss the book! Remember that you also should be able to explain and give reasons for why reading is good for you. Try to use transition word and phrases - take a look at this webpage. Also check this webpage for useful phrases for discussion.

For input on the benefits of reading and the assessment criteria - see below:

*Present it!

Every day newspapers from all over the English speaking world report what is happening in their areas. We now want you to help us introduce some of these news to your peers.

We would like you to:

Present an article from the English speaking world. Make sure your presentations contain the three following things:

1. Your explanation of the article - with pictures and key words.
2. Background for the article - this can be more about the country the event takes place, or the company, a conflict etc.
3. 5 words you think are important to understand in connection to the article - and you should explain them in English.

Take a look here to see the assessment criteria - you will be graded.

8EF: Never mind what I said about only using CNN Student News. You can use any article/news story from the English speaking world. Just remember that the news you are to present is fairly fresh. Take a look here to see when you are to present! You will find the list on Fronter as well.

8CD: you will get your time in class, and on Fronter Thursday.

*Oral Presentation - Subcultures

This week all your homework is to prepare for the oral presentation about a subculture of your choice. The key is to plan your presentation well and to rehearse. A LOT! Rehearse in front of your parents, siblings, friends, mirror, dog, cat - you name it! The more prepared you are on the day of the presentation, the more confident you are. We can't wait to see you all dressed up and in character!

Click on this LINK to find the task and the assessment criterias.

Check out this WIKIHOW link on how to give a good presentation.

Take a look at the YouTube-clip above - "Rapper's Delight" is one of the first rap songs ever made (1979)  and it made the Hip Hop culture popular all over the U.S and around the world. As you can see the hip hop fashion style has changed quite a lot since then!

8CD: The presentations will start on Wednesday April 9th - COME PREPARED!
8EF: The presentations will start on Tuesday April 1st - COME PREPARED!

*Oral Presentation - Subcultures

As we are leaving the strange and wonderful world of Roald Dahl we are entering another strange and wonderful world - namely the world of subcultures. A subculture is a group of people with different ideologies and usually different fashion and music tastes than that of the larger culture they are a part of.

It all started in the 1950s and 1960s with the Rock 'n ' Roll generation. Suddenly young people listened to another type of music than their parents, they dressed differently, had different hairstyles, they went to the movies and they did "The Twist" (see YouTube-clip above)! They even talked differently, using slang such as: "See you later, alligator. After a while, crocodile!".

Since then several subcultures have come forth - here are some of the most famous ones:

• Rockabilly
• Hippies
• Goths
• Grunge
• Hip-Hoppers
• Heavy Metal
• New Age
• Skaters
• Emo

You are to give an oral presentation about a subculture. You will get the task and the assessment criterias next week in class, but you should think about which subculture you would like to learn more about and decide whether you would like give your presentation alone or with a friend/friends (you can be no more than three persons giving a presentation). You will be graded individually.

To learn more about youth cultures and subcultures you are to read the text "Fashion, Styles and Trends" p. 128 - 131 and do task 10 and 11 p. 132 in Key English.

This is homework for 8EF for Monday March 24th - BRING KEY ENGLISH TO CLASS!
This is homework for 8CD for Tuesday March 26th - BRING KEY ENGLISH TO CLASS!

*Victorian manners

Some of the manners and rules on how to behave during the Victorian Era were downright hilarious! Take a look at this videoclip from BBC's Horrible Histories and write down at least five facts you get to know during the clip.

This is homework for 8EF for Tuesday January 14th

This is homework for 8CD for Wednesday January 15th

*Express yourself!

 

In order to express your opinion there are many phrases that are helpful to know. Read through THIS LIST and write down ten sentences where you use some of the phrases to state your opinion about a topic (e.g. school uniforms).

Ex: My personal view is that school uniforms may prevent bullying at schools.

This is homework for 8EF for Tuesday November 12th

This is homework for 8CD for

*Show and tell!

 

Remember that you are to give a small presentation about something that is important to you. You should use this week to plan the presentation and then next week to rehearse! The duration of the presentation is to be 3 - 5 minutes per person.

Check this link out to get advice on how to give a good presentation.

The presentations for 8EF will start Monday November 11th - come prepared!
The presentations for 8CD will start Wednesday November 13th - you should also come prepared!