UNIT 4LESSON 3

GUÍA PARA USAR EL SOLUCIONARIO

1. ¿Qué es un solucionario? Un solucionario incluye las respuestas a todas las preguntas y

actividades. Algunas de las preguntas tienen más de una posible respuesta. Algunas de las preguntas tienen una sola respuesta.

2. ¿Cómo revisar mis respuestas? Encontrarás los títulos:Answer: Cuando la respuesta es cerrada y no existe otra distinta a la que se entrega. Answers may vary: Cuando la respuesta es abierta y varía de acuerdo a tu opinión y/o experiencia. 

3. Las respuestas pueden estar en: Negrita Subrayadas Sombreadas con colores Encerradas en un círculo (cuando la instrucción así lo indique)

4. Ejemplos:I) What is the first thing you think of when you look at it?

Why?Answers may vary.Example: Art, music, painting. Because there are different people doing these activities.

II) Find the words to complete the sentences using the picture clues.

For extra help you can use the Pictionary at the end.a) The artists used materials like rubber, plaster and styrofoam to

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SECTION 1: SETTING THE CONTEXT

1. In the world map you will find information about some famous celebrations in the World. Read them and answer the questions below.

(Source:  Pictures and material adapted from 1st Graders student’s book)

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a) Which is your favorite celebration from the text? Why?Answers may vary.Example: Carnival is my favorite celebration because I like Brazilian music.

a) Is there any similar celebration in your country? Which one? Answers may vary.

2. Find the name of three traditions or celebrations that are unique in Chile and write them down. Follow the example.Answers may vary.Name of the celebration Place, city or

regionDate

Ex. Fiesta de la Tirana Tarapacá July 16th

3. Read and analyze the following sentences. Pay special attention to the words in bold. Then complete the chart with the connectors.

a) Yuki Tatsuri takes place in February and all local students participate.b) I like Christmas but I can’t wait to open the presents!c) Every New Year I have to wear party clothes although I dislike

wearing colorful clothes.d) This year we will travel to Punta Arenas because we are going to

celebrate Fiestas Patrias with my grandparents who live there.

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(Source: Original material and adapted activities from 1st Graders student’s book)Answers:Which of the words indicates addition?

and

Which of the words indicates contrast?

But - although

Which of the words indicates a reason?

Because

SECTION 2: LET’S PRACTICE

4. Read the e-mail and underline the connectors you find. Then reply to Kelly about what you did for Halloween. Use the box below. If you do not take part in Halloween, just tell Kelly about any other costumes’ party you attended.

Answers may vary.Dear Jenna,How are you? I hope you enjoyed Halloween party!I went trick or treating with some friends from school, we wore costumes and scary masks. Although it was a little cold that night, we tried to visit all the houses in my street because my sister asked me

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to share sweets with her.I am happy to read you!Hugs,Kelly

Organizing ideas

5. Use the three celebrations or festivals in Chile you wrote in exercise 2 and add: - A brief description for each - A reason why you can’t miss it.Answers may vary.Example: La Tirana Festival is a religious celebration that takes place in Tarapacá Region every July 16th in honour of La Virgen del Carmen. People wear traditional clothes and celebrate dancing.

Drafting 6. Write an email about at least one of the unique

celebrations from exercise 2. Make sure to include the ideas you pointed out in the previous exercise, as well as connectors. Use the previous e-mail as an example.

Answers may vary.Dear Jenna,How are you? Finally, it’s Grape harvest festival! Have you ever visited Curico in central Chile?We have been saving money to buy food and local products like cheese, goat milk soap and native plants. Last year we didn’t have enough time to visit all the stands so this year we will go

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earlier.They start the day with a religious ceremony to bless the pulped grapes. It is followed by a parade and competitions. Some people compete to stomp grapes, they call them grape stompers. Each competitor has 10 minutes to convert grapes into juice! There is music, lots of food, wine for adults and the last day they choose a queen!Try to go next year!Hugs,Kelly

(Source: Original material and adapted activities from 1st Graders student’s book)

SECTION 3: LET’S CONSTRUCT AND APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGERevising

7. Revise the information you included in your e-mail. Check the following points.

A greeting. Connectors to link the ideas. A detailed description of the activity. A closure statement.

Editing8. Check your grammar, spelling and punctuation. Use

the Editor’s Marks.

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Publishing9. Copy the final version of your e-mail.

Dear Jenna,How are you? Finally, it’s Grape harvest festival! Have you ever visited Curico in central Chile?We have been saving money to buy food and local products like cheese, goat milk soap and native plants. Although last year we didn’t have enough time to visit all the stands, this year we plan to go earlier.The festival starts with a religious ceremony because people use to bless the pulped grapes. It is followed by a parade and competitions. Some people compete to stomp grapes, they call them grape stompers. Each competitor has 10 minutes to convert grapes into juice! There is music, lots of food, wine for adults and the last day they choose a queen! Try to go next year!Hugs,Kelly

(Source: Original material and adapted activities from 1st Graders student’s book)

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SECTION 4: Sponge Activity10. Match the following descriptions of celebrations around the world with their corresponding pictures.Answers:a. _2__ Hundreds of balloons set flight at the 9-day Alburquerque International Balloon Fiesta in the USA. Kids and adults alike gather to the massive launch site for its festival like atmosphere and the absolute spectacle of seeing countless floating balloons of all shapes, sizes and colors light up the desert sky.b. _1__ Águeda’s streets in Portugal get a bright uplift in the month July, as colorful umbrella canopies line the streets of this town. From the 7th of July through the 29th, visitors and locals can expect art installations, performances and tons of street art as the festival AgitÁgueda takes place.c. _4__ San Francisco’s Pride is a boisterous, wild, loud and very fun party. Packed with characters and buzzing with energy, this weekend-long celebration of pride includes one of the oldest and largest LGBTQIA parades in the world. Nothing like a get together of a hundred thousand people to boost your energy levels!d. _3__ China’s Harbin Ice Festival begins at the end of December and continues through the month of February. Massive ice sculptures are built for the festival, drawing millions of people from China and around the world to see the snowy spectacles.

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(Source: Original material. Pictures and text taken from https://www.venuereport.com/roundups/22-celebrations-of-culture-from-around-the-world/entry/1/)

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SECTION 5: PICTIONARY

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(Source: images taken from Google generic images)

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