Finally, have them analyze the expressions one by one asking: Is this expression used to compare or to contrast? 5. Work with a partner to compare and contrast the Masai dance shown in the picture from Activity 1 and the dance shown in the picture below. Suggest students to continue working in pairs. You may draw their attention to the picture and ask: What is this dance called? (jarabe tapatío). Then, using Activity 4 as a model, ask them to write expressions to describe similarities and differences between both dances. Invite pairs to share their sentences. Differentiated Instruction For this activity you can use the Individualized Feedback Strategy to help struggling students write their expressions. Have them reread the text in Activity 4 so they can use it as a model. ICT Box
4 Work in pairs. Listen and circle the expressions that are used to compare and contrast.Analyze them. 26 118 There are wonderful traditions around the world. Here in these pictures, we can see two amazing examples. First, let’s take a look at the people. In both pictures, they are dancing; however, in the picture of the Russians, only women dance, while in the picture of the Masais, only men dance. Next, let’s analyze the mood.
The Russian girls look very happy; the Masai men look happy as well. Concerning the weather, the Masais seem to be in a hot and sunny prairie, unlike the Russians who are in the snow in very cold weather. Finally, let’s observe the clothing. Russian dancers are wearing thick, warm clothes; on the other hand, Masai dancers are wearing light… um… checkered or striped clothes around their bodies. And that’s all I have to say.
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What is the dierence between comparing and contrasting? Read about this theme on page 118.
5 Work with a partner to compare and contrast the Masai dance shown in the picture from Activity 1 and the dance shown in the picture below. 118
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ICT Box If possible, work in teams to create a dancing video. Share it with your classmates and establish similarities and dierences among them.
Comparison of Customs Based on Pictures
Reader What did the family see and eat? (pp. 92-95)
Step 2
• Share your pictures and choose two of them. • Write questions and answers to de ne the aspects that will be described. Self-evaluation (Underline.)
To describe and contrast details from pictures, I… …formulated questions about what I observed. …answered questions to define the aspects to describe. …analyzed expressions to compare and contrast.
Promote the development of digital abilities on students by suggesting them to perform this task. Have them focus on using them to foster communication and collaboration among them.
Tip: To compare and contrast, focus on one specific aspect in the picture, for example, clothing, and then observe to find similarities and differences.
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Ask students to recall what happens in these three pages. Then, in order, have them mention
Achievement
what the family saw (temples, cherry trees) and ate (sushi, ramen), using first, then, next , and fi nally .
Describe and contrast details.
Teaching Guidelines
Product: Comparison of Customs Based on Pictures In this lesson, pairs will choose two of the pictures they brought. Once they have done so, they will write questions and answers about the pictures to define the aspects that will be described; suggest that they use Activity 1 (p. 78) as a model. This activity will be your second evidence in this unit; ask students to file it following the procedure you prefer. Self-evaluation You could read the statements in the box together to make sure everybody understands what they need to self-evaluate. Read the tip provided and make sure to offer individual support to those students who detected areas of opportunity. Why is it important to ask questions about pictures? Ask the question again and guide students to answer it by reflecting upon the use they gave to the questions and answers while working on the activities of this lesson (define aspects to be described).
• Analyze expressions used to compare and contrast. • Write expressions to describe similarities and differences.
Development
Learning to Learn 118 Ask the question from the box and elicit students’ prior knowledge; encourage them to go to the Appendix if needed. 4. Work in pairs. Listen and circle the expressions that are used to compare and contrast. Analyze them. 26 You may organize the class into pairs. Explain that they will listen to a girl giving an oral presentation about the differences and similarities shown in the pictures from Activity 1. Suggest that pairs have one of their books opened on page 118 and the other on this page so they may check what expressions the girl is using. Play Track 26 for them to identify the expressions.
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