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COLEGIO ALFRED BINET Dirección: Calle 49 Nro. 26 31 Barrio Buenos Aires Sector Miraflores. Teléfono: 269 7 9 20. alfredbinet.colegio@gmail.com 1 GUÍA DIDÁCTICA DE INGLÉS ÁREA DOCENTE: Sebastián Castañeda Botero GRADO: Octavo TIEMPO TEMÁTICO: Dos meses UNIDAD 1: History of Medellin. ESTUDIANTE: PRESENTACIÓN: La presente guía es una propuesta metodológica y pedagógica del colegio Alfred Binet para el desarrollo efectivo de los procesos de enseñanza en el área de inglés, según las exigencias del Ministerio de Educación Nacional y de la misma institución. En aras a fortalecer la asignatura, se pretende implementar en la guía didáctica del presente año, un diseño más acorde con las expectativas y necesidades de los estudiantes, así como de mayor exigencia, variedad, novedad e información. A continuación, se enunciarán los logros que se pretenden alcanzar y desarrollar con la mediación didáctica de esta herramienta y los estándares que soportan la formación en el idioma extranjero según el grupo al que corresponde. MATRIZ DE INGLÉS Estándares Básicos de Competencias en Lengua Extranjera- Inglés (MEN) CONTENIDOS, ESTÁNDARES Y LOGROS DE DESEMPEÑO. DESDE EL CONVIVIR Y DESDE EL CONOCER DESDE EL HACER EL SER 1. Hago presentaciones breves para describir, narrar, justificar y explicar brevemente hechos y procesos, de los textos literarios leídos 2. Escribo textos expositivos sobre temas de mi entorno y mis intereses, con una ortografía y puntuación aceptables. 3. En mis redacciones uso el vocabulario y la gramática que conozco con cierta precisión. pero cuando trato temas que no conozco o expreso ideas complejas cometo errores Lee comprensivamente en inglés sobre el proceso histórico mediante el cual se constituyó Medellín como la capital del departamento de Antioquia y el epicentro de la feria de las flores. Elabora y expone en inglés una línea del tiempo en la cual se establezcan los periodos de mayor trascendencia en el devenir histórico de los medellinenses y su ciudad. Participa críticamente en actividades de socialización, escucha y expresión demostrando actitudes de respeto atención y asertividad

2 HISTORY OF MEDELLIN The valley of Aburrá was discovered by Spanish explorer Jeronimo Luis Tejelo in 1541, but the settlement of Medellín was founded later, on March 2, 1616 by Spanish conqueror Don Francisco Herrera Campuzano under the name of San Lorenzo de Aburrá. Early development started in the southern part of the city now known as El Poblado. In 1675 the name was changed to Villa de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Medellín. It was not until 1813 that the villa got the denomination of city. Thirteen years later it was proclaimed capital of the Department of Antioquia, after government officials decided to move out from Santa Fe de Antioquia. Sometime after that, the name was shortened to the present day version of just Medellín. Historians believe that many early settlers to Medellín were Spanish Jews fleeing the inquisition. They divided the land into small haciendas which they farmed themselves. This contrasts greatly the slave-based plantation culture that dominated early Colombian settlements. With their focus on self-reliance, these early settlers had little interest with outside commercial contact and neighboring regions. They came to be known as hard workers with a fierce independence streak. These are traits that still hold true to this day and can be seen all throughout this radiant city on a daily basis. The people of Antioquia are the heart and backbone of Colombia. Medellin Industrial Revolution The city s growth began only at the beginning of the 20th century with the arrival of the railroad and the predominance of Medellín increased as coffee production became more important and permitted the country to enter the world economy. Mine owners and coffee barons invested their profits in a nascent textile industry and their gamble paid off big. The industrialization of the district commenced towards the end of the past century and continues today with the development of textiles, clothing, food products, tobacco, agricultural machinery, steel, chemicals, cement and furniture, among others, which turned the city into the second industrial zone of the country and home to the leading textile industry in South America. It also has excellent public services and the most efficient generation of electricity in the country. Hard Times/Rise of Drug Cartels By the 1980 s, the city s entrepreneurial spirit began to show a dark side. Rising through the ranks of the Medellín underworld, a paisa by the name of Pablo Escobar would soon become the king of cocaine and forever change the complexion and reputation of a great city and its people. Due to the new found demand for the drug in places like the USA and Europe, an industry unrivalled emerged and with it came fierce violence based on greed, corruption and dark spirit. Gun battles were common, and the city s homicide rate was one of the highest in the world. Reaching its pinnacle in the early 1990 s, the government was at the point of collapse as well as the economy. With the aid of the United States Special Forces and tactical units, an effort was made to hunt down one of the world s most notorious criminals. Led by the Colombian government and local strategic private forces, Pablo Escobar was hunted down and killed in a

3 hail of bullets on December 2, 1993. Pablo Escobar became so rich and powerful in the drug business; Forbes listed him as the seventh richest man in the world in 1989. He is actually considered to be one of the most brutally cruel and cold killers the drug industry has ever known. His grave site can be seen to this day and routinely attracts curious visitors and travelers. Taken from: http://discovercolombia.com/medellin/history-of-medellin/ ITS MOST IMPORTANT EVENT: LA FERIA DE LAS FLORES Every year during the Feria de Las Flores or Flower Festival the city of Medellin hosts a week-long schedule of events and festivities including the world famous parade of silleteros. During the month of August, La Feria de Los Flores (The Flower Festival) attracts people from all around Colombia to the city of Medellin. In fact, tourists arrive to the city from all parts of the world including the USA, Australia and Europe just to witness the special attractions that include a trail ride through town on horses, orchid competition, music festivals and parade of silleteros. Steeped in rich tradition and botanical excellence, the city of Medellin truly comes alive as it displays its proud heritage in the brilliant colors of its flowers that grow in and around the countryside. In fact, you might say this flower festival is as much a part of Medellin s cultural identity as the 4th of July is for the USA. Pablo Escobar Gaviria Although the name Pablo Escobar is well known in Medellín, many locals prefer not to openly talk about him. The paisa locals have been dealt a card they never wanted and many have suffered because of this unfortunate time event. Deeply scarred by one man and his murderous ascent to the top of the drug industry, Medellín is working hard to rebuild its spirit and long history of independence. As a matter of fact, the government of Medellín has launched a media campaign that boasts the slogan Medellín: Adelante y Sin Reversa, which translates to moving ahead without looking back. It is vitally important for this city to shed its past and begin to re-emerge into a wonderfully diverse and culturally rich city that every paisa is aware of and wishes to share with its future visitors and travelers. Parade of Silleteros

4 Also included in the week-long schedule of events at the Feria de Las Flores is a fireworks show to begin and end the festival, dog and mascots walk, National Trova Festival, Classic & Antique car parade, Sanalejo Market, Orchids/Flowers & Birds Expo, National Equestrian Fair, Humor City, orchestra festival, horse ride through town (cabalgata), caravan of chivas, popular/folk music concerts, activities for children, various displays and more. History of La Feria de Las Flores The first Feria de Las Flores or flower festival took place in the month of May, 1957 under the direction of Arturo Uribe who was a member of the tourist bureau for Medellin. It was his idea and suggestion that the state of Antioquia and the city of Medellin should host a tribute to the thriving flower industry of Colombia. Originally referred to as The Flower Party, the original festival was held during the month of May and lasted only 5 days. It was a strong regional attraction, unlike today s Feria de Las Flores mega-event that attracts international attention and includes sophisticated social events, music concerts, parades, expos and private parties. Unlike today, the 1957 schedule of events was limited to a slimmed down version that included; 1) A flower exposition that took place in the high altar (atrium) of the Basilica Metropolitana organized by the Medellin Gardener s Club and Monsignor Tulio Botero. 2) A silleteros parade that included the participation of 40 peasant families from the Santa Elena area of Medellin. These families walked through the downtown area in a circuit that ended at Bolivar Park (Parque Bolivar). 3) The original event also included musical celebrations, dancing parties as well as the participation of beauty queens, custom carriages and horses. Taken from: http://discovercolombia.com/medellin/events/the-flower-festival/ READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY 1 1) Read the information on the previous pages and answer the following questions. a) What were the first names of Medellin? b) Who and When founded the city c) When is considered Medellin as a city and later, as the capital of Antioquia?

5 d) What are the most important products of Medellin s industry? e) What happened in the named hard times of the city? f) Who is Pablo Escobar? What did he represent for Medellin? h) What are the main attractions of the Feria de las flores? i) Who and why proposed the Feria de las flores? READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY 2 LONDON, ENGLAND London is the capital city of England and one of the biggest cities in the world. It is located on the River Thames. London s history goes back to its founding by the Romans, who named it Londinium. London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its importance. It is the world's leading financial centre alongside New York City. London Heathrow is the world's busiest airport by the number of international passengers. London has 43 universities. In 2012 London will become the first city to have hosted the modern Summer Olympic Games three times. London has diverse cultures, and more than 300 languages are spoken within the city. So, London is definitely a multicultural city! It is an interesting city with hundreds of castles, museums, gardens, theatres and cinemas. Some famous landmarks that tourists can visit are the London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, Wembley Stadium and of course Big Ben. London is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions, including the British Museum, Tate Modern, and 40 theatres. The London

6 Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world. Tourists also go to London to do their shopping. Oxford Street is the busiest shopping street in London. 1. Answer the following questions based on the last reading a) Which city is the capital of England? b) Name three facts about London. c) What can a tourist do in London? d) Where else can someone go sightseeing in London? Madame Tussaud s - Buckingham Palace- Trafalgar Square- London Zoo- Tower Bridge e) What do you know about London s buses and taxis? f) Which is London s busiest shopping street? SIMPLE PAST It is a tense used for expressing things happened in the past that did not

7 continue happening in the moment. REGULAR AND IRREGULAR VERBS Regular verbs are all those verbs which only need an ED at the end for becoming past verbs. The irregular ones, on the other hand, have a special form. Here you are some of them:

8 A class trip to Jerusalem Yesterday our class 1. on a trip. It 2. a trip to Jerusalem. At seven o clock we 3. still at home. Our things 4. ready. At half past seven we 5. at school. All the pupils 6. there. Our teachers 7. there and the buses 8. there, too. At eight o clock we 9. on the buses on the way to Jerusalem. We 10. in Jerusalem all day. The weather 11. very pleasant. It 12. a long day but it 13. very interesting. At six o clock in the evening we 14. back at our school. It 15. a nice class trip. 2. Fill in the passages with the verbs in brackets. Use the simple past WRITING ACTIVITY 1 1. Fill in the correct form of "was" or "were" A minute before we 1. (leave) Casablanca, a women 2. (get) on the plane. She 5. (not have) much luggage for an international flight. From the moment I 6. (see) her I 7. (think) she was an interesting person. The only empty seat 8. (be) next to me. She 9. (ask) me if she 10. (can) sit there. She 11. (speak) English but she 12. (have) a foreign accent. Later I 13. (hear) her speak French and Italian. I 14. (want) to talk to her but she 15. (not say) much the whole flight. I 16. (become) more and more curious as the trip 17. (continue). I 18. (watch) her carefully and 19. (notice) that she 20. (have) two passports. From time to time she 21. (read) her book, but most of the time she 22. (seem) to be thinking about something else. When we finally 23. (arrive) in New York she 24. (go) to the customs officer. He 25. (look) quickly inside her luggage. Then he 26. (tell) her to go on. Later I 27. (meet) her at the airport. She suddenly 28. (wave) to someone and 29. (smile) I 30. (turn) around for a minute and she 31. (disappear).

9 LISTENING ACTIVITY 1 1) Complete the following song with its corresponding verb in past The rock show by Blink 182 Hanging out behind the club at the weekend. Acting stupid, getting drunk with my best friends. I (can not) wait for the summer and the Warped Tour. I remember it was the first time that I (see) her there. She's getting kicked out of school 'cause she's failing I'm kind of nervous, cause I think all her friends hate me. She's the one, she'll always be there She (take) my hand and I (make) it I swear. Because I (fall) in love with the girl at the rock show She (say) 'what?' and I (tell) her that I (do not) know She's so cool Gonna sneak in through her window. Everything's better when she's around Can't wait 'til her parents go out of town. I (fall) in love with the girl at the rock show. When we (say) we were gonna move to Vegas I remember the look her mother (give) us Seventeen without a purpose or direction We don't owe anyone a ********* explanation I (fall) in love with the girl at the rock show She (say) 'what?' and I (tell) her that I (do not) know She's so cool Gonna sneak in through her window. Everything's better when she's around Can't wait 'til her parents go out of town. I (fall) in love with the girl at the rock show. I fell in love with the girl at the rock show Black and white picture of her on my wall I wait) for her call She always (keep) me waiting And if I ever got another chance I'd still ask her to dance Because she (keep) me waiting I (fall) in love with the girl at the rock show She (say) 'what?' and I (tell) her that I (do not) know She's so cool Gonna sneak in through her window. Everything's better when she's around Can't wait 'til her parents go out of town. I (fall) in love with the girl at the rock show. With the girl at the rock show [x2] I'll never forget tonight (with the girl at the rock show) [fade out]

10 LISTENING ACTIVITY 2 1) Complete the following song with its corresponding verb in past Cry cry by Oceana When she w a young girl She used to play with me I w her best friend We w inseparably We l to ride our bikes Playin hide and seek Sneaking all the night Dancing in the street I look back at the time Now I realise She l to play with fire I should h s it in her eyes I should h s it in her eyes Deep inside, you cry cry cry Don t let your hopes, die die die Deep inside, you cry cry cry Don t let your hopes, die die die Na,na,na,na,na,na,na Na,na,na,na,na,na,na She f in love for the first time He w older than her Then he m her do things First she w tell She l everything behind C find a place Running through the night Losing all her faith She drugs away the pain Turning off her lies But still she makes it seem like everything s alright Like everything s alright [Chorus] LISTENING ACTIVITY 3 1) Listen to your teacher and write what is told a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) UNKNOWN WORDS (MY OWN DICTIONARY)

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