Human Planet - Åk 7

Hi,

Last week we saw one of the films from the series Human Planet.

Your task is to answer the questions below. We will then discuss these questions on Monday the 24th oct.
So come well prepared. When you have written your answers, email your answers to me (erica@humfryskolan.se)

Questions:

1, Tell us briefly about the Amazon rain forest in 10-15 sentences.

2, Give examples of food you find in the rainforest.

3, Write down your reflections about how you would find a life in a rainforest (10-15 sentences).

4, Describe one hunting technique you saw in the film Human Planet.


Keep up the good work!
/Erica

Presentation

Simple Presentations 

FRAMEWORK STRUCTURE

The following are some of the suggestions of phrases often used in presentations and framework that can help you structure your work. 

Introduction

(Good morning, afternoon, evening)

I'm happy to be here.

I'm glad to have this opportunity to . . .

Today, I'd like to talk (to you) about . . .

My topic today is . . .

The focus of my remarks is . . .

I'd like to share some thoughts on (topic)

Main points

Let me start by . . .

First, let me tell you about . . .

I've divided my topic into (three) parts: (They are . . .)

Giving examples

For instance,

Let me illustrate,

To illustrate,

Conclusion

In conclusion,

To conclude,

To summarize,

To sum up,

Let’s Talk

Purpose: Practice speaking English

Simple Oral Presentations

Task: Make an oral presentation about:

Subject: The Person Who Inspires Me

The Person I like/admire

Work individually or in pairs.

You may choose between traditional presentation, role play, interview, newsflash, or whatever comes to you mind, as long as you speak English.

Duration: 3 to 5 minutes

Deadline: week 42

Grades Criteria: shall be delivered next week

SUGGESTED WORK PLAN: Just to help you on the way!

week 40: decide on pairs, subject person, technique, ( homework: 10 keywords for presentation

week 41: Information gathering; we will talk about SPEECH ANXIETY; Analyse gathered info, be able to summarise in own words (summarise article about chosen subject)

week 42: Compilation

Exercise, exercise some more!

Ask teacher the things are hard to do or just for a bit of moral support.

And then comes SHOWTIME! Time for presentations!

Enjoy your work and go break your leg!!!! 

Lejla