UIA+Challenges+1+-+2011

= CHALLENGES =

These are the challenges **UIA students** (teacher: Ana Maria ) will be developing during the first semester of 2011.

 Listen to the text, write it down and send it to me via e-mail  **anamariacult@yahoo.com.br**
 * CHALLENGE #1 **

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 - write a dialogue between 2 characters using vocabulary from units 1A and 1B (minimum 5 new words / minimum 3 quadrinhos)  - use @http://writecomics.com/ to make a comic strip with your dialogue, then send the link to Upper A group in edmodo. TUTORIAL
 * CHALLENGE #2 **

 - Think about a very happy day in your life. Where were you?Who were you with? What did you do? What made this day special?
 * CHALLENGE #3 **

 - Record yourself telling us about it with @http://recordr.tv/ and then post it to the Upper A group in edmodo.

 Watch the tutorial to learn how to do this []


 * CHALLENGE #4  - Write a comment **

 **"Going to university is a very stressful moment in life"**  What do you think?

 Write your comment (minimum 40 words) at @http://www.stixy.com/guest/111291

 Drag and drop the NOTE, then click SAVE NOW. TUTORIAL


 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"> CHALLENGE #5 - Picture Description **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"> 1. choose a picture to describe. Yours or from the internet (look for photos which are roalty free <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">[|http://www.pics4learning.com] ) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"> 2. Create a description for the image. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"> 3. Use <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: 100% 50%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; padding-right: 10px;">http://fotobabble.com to upload your image and RECORD your description. (pay attention to the speed of your speech) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 19px;"> 4. Share the link in edmodo with the whole class.


 * <span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Lucida Grande','Nimbus Sans L',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"> CHALLENGE #6 - Discussion language. **

<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Lucida Grande','Nimbus Sans L',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"> Part 1 - (in class / in pairs) CREATE A DIALOGUE similar to the one on p.21 ex.4)

<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Lucida Grande','Nimbus Sans L',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"> Part 2 - (in class / in pairs) record your dialogue with a cell phone. Pay attention to your pronunciation ( speed, intonation, stress) <span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Lucida Grande','Nimbus Sans L',Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 17px;"> Part 3 - (at home) send it to the Upper A group in edmodo or to my e-mail / **anamariacult@yahoo.com.br**


 * CHALLENGE #7 - Dialogue with Phrasal verbs**

1. Create a dialogue with at least 5 phrasal verbs from Unit 4A 2. Use [] to create your animation. 3. Share the link in edmodo with the group.


 * CHALLENGE #8 - Expressing your opinion**

1. Use [] to write your comment about the following statement: //2. Grab the URL and share it in edmodo with the group.//
 * //"Some people spend fortunes on their pets."//**


 * CHALLENGE #9 - Making Comparisons**

1. Create an avatar at @http://voki.com 2. Write a text comparing two items. 3. Record yourself reading your text and share it in edmodo.


 * CHALLENGE #10 - Describing pictures - making deductions**

1. Write a picture description for the image given by the teacher. 2. Show it to your teacher and practise reading it aloud. 3. Record your picture description at @http://voicethread.com/share/1183160/