English Practical Task Nº 1.
3º A Polimodal ISE
Teacher Primiterra


A) Grammar in context
Topic 1(tema): Graduation
Introduction
In most American high schools and universities, graduation is a pretty big deal. It involves a long (some would say boring) ceremony in which all the graduating students receive their diplomas in front of their friends and families. The head of the school usually makes a speech, as does one of the top students of the graduating class. Then everyone takes off these funny-looking hats and throws them in the air. Seriously!Many schools also have a commencement speaker, an important person who offers some words of wisdom to the students before they head out into the wide, wide world.The best and biggest schools get the best and biggest speakers. For example, President Obama recently spoke at the University of Notre Dames graduation ceremony.Ella graduated from college last year. Readto her and Marni share their feelings about this rite of passage.
Dialogue
Marni:So, it is getting to be that time of the year, youre about to graduate, arent you?
Ella:Well actually last year.
Marni:Oh, you did? Im sorry, I was thinking it was this year. OK, so, hows it been, you know?
Ella:There was just so much hoopla about, you know, the cap and gown. It was just such a hassle. I mean, I did it for my family and friends, but Im glad its over with.
Marni:Well its a rite of passage, right? I mean its one of those moments in life that are pretty monumental.
Ella:Yeah. Definitely.
Marni:Do you still like look at your diploma...
Ella:I cant even find any pictures. I stare at my degree, Im like wow, I paid over a hundred grand for this sheet of paper.
Marni:Well, I mean...is it because you havent reached that next step where youre thriving in your career?
Ella:It just feels like they build it up so much, but then when youre out in the workforce and...I dont know. It was just kind of depressing and cynical after you finished it, like, this is it? And I worked that hard? But I mean, it was a good thing. It was the last time you see your friends.
Marni:Right. Well, it was a big moment in life and you took part in it.
Vocabulary
Use a dictionary to explain the meaning of these words or phrases:
big deal:
diplomas:
rite of passage:
hoopla:
cap and gown:
hassle:
degree:
next step:
build it up:
workforce:
Discussion
Marni asks Ella about her graduation. Ella explains that she didnt really enjoy the ceremony. She mostly participated in it to make her friends and family happy. Even though graduation is an important rite of passage, it was a little disappointing for Ella. She worked really hard in college, but she had a hard time entering the workforce and starting her career after graduation.Ella also mentions how expensive college was for her. Most American students have to pay for college, and it can cost a lotof money, depending on which school you go to. Many students have a hard time paying for college, or graduate with a lot of debt.
Answer these questions
1. How did Ella feel about the graduation?
2. What is the graduation for Marni?
3. The college and university...are they free in USA?
4. Is graduation a big deal in our country?
Grammar Point
Your vs. YoureMarni asks Ella, Youreabout to graduate, arent you? Later, she says, Do you still look at your diploma? Youre and your both sound the same, and they look similar, too. But they actually mean two very different things.Youre is actually a contraction of you are, as in Youre cute.Contractions like this are especially common in spoken English.Your is a possessive adjective. It describes a noun by telling us to whom it belongs, as in, I love your new dress! (The dress belongs to you.) Other possessive adjectives are: my, his, her, their, and our.So which is correct, I want to come your graduation or I want to come to youregraduation?
Choose the correct option

Principio del formulario

1. When did Ella graduate?
o One year ago.
o This year.
o Three years ago.
o She hasnt graduated yet.
2. What is a negative aspect of graduation, according to Ella?
o Its the last time you get to see all of your school friends.
o Its a big hassle.
o Its a rite of passage.
o Your friends and family come.
3. What do graduating students receive during the ceremony?
o a cap and gown
o money
o a diploma
o presents from their friends
4. Which sentence is correct?
o Youre eyes are a beautiful color.
o I hope youre not mad at me.
o Shannon wants to steal youre boyfriend.
o Lets take youre car instead of mine.
5. Are you sure _ not forgetting _ wallet?
o your, youre
o youre, youre
o your, your
o youre, your
Writing
Write at least five lines (50 words) about what are your plans after your school graduation.
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Obligatory English Book Homework:

· Complete and finish the Workbook New English File pre intermediate Units 6 and 7. Final del formulario