Media Debate – Old vs. New 9th Grades

Objective: Develop oral argumentation skills.

Organization: Two teams.

Debate Topic: “Old media is better than modern media.”

Instructions:

1. One team will defend traditional media (radio, newspapers, broadcast TV).

2. The other team will defend modern media (YouTube, social networks, podcasts).

3. Each group prepares their arguments and examples.

4. Then, they present their ideas orally in front of the class or in a small group.

5. Encourage students to use respectful language and take turns to speak.

Suggested phrases:

• “We believe that… because…”

• “In our opinion…”

• “On the other hand…”

• “For example…”

MEP Indicators:

• Expresses opinions clearly and defends ideas with supporting examples.

• Uses linking words: because, for example, however, in contrast, also.

 General Review 8th grade

Matching. Holidays and celebrations.

                                              
A. Día de los Muertos
B. Diwali
C. Chinese New Year
D. Christmas
E. Independence Day (Costa Rica)

 

  A festival in India where people light candles, decorate with colors, and celebrate with sweets.

  A day when Costa Ricans celebrate their freedom with parades, lanterns, and traditional music.

  A Mexican holiday to remember and honor family members who have passed away.

  A Christian holiday celebrated in many countries with gifts, decorations, and family time.

  A celebration in China that includes red decorations, fireworks, and dragon dances.

 

Fill in the blanks with the correct holiday from the box:

(Día de los Muertos – Diwali – Chinese New Year – Christmas – Independence Day)

There are many special holidays around the world. In Mexico, people celebrate __________ to remember their loved ones who have passed away. They build colorful altars, place flowers and candles, and share traditional food.

In India, people celebrate __________, the Festival of Lights. They light lamps, decorate their homes, and eat sweets with their families.

__________ is an important celebration in China. People wear red clothes, decorate their homes with red paper, watch dragon dances, and enjoy fireworks.

In many countries, people celebrate __________ on December 25th. Families come together, exchange gifts, and decorate Christmas trees.

In Costa Rica, people celebrate __________ on September 15th. There are parades, patriotic songs, and lanterns made by students.

Reading Text: Holidays and Celebrations Around the World

People around the world celebrate many different holidays. These celebrations are important because they bring families and communities together. Some holidays are based on religion, history, or culture.

In Mexico, people celebrate Día de los Muertos on November 1st and 2nd. It is a time to remember family members who have passed away. People build altars with photos, flowers, candles, and food. It is a happy celebration, not a sad one.

In India, people celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Families light small oil lamps called diyas and decorate their houses. Fireworks and sweets are also part of this joyful celebration.

Chinese New Year is another colorful celebration. It usually happens in January or February. People clean their homes, give red envelopes with money to children, and enjoy parades with dragons and fireworks.

In Costa Rica, people celebrate Independence Day on September 15th. Schools and communities have parades. Children make lanterns called faroles, and people wear traditional clothes and wave the national flag.

These holidays show how different cultures celebrate important events with love, color, and tradition.

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Comprehension Questions:

1. What do people celebrate during Día de los Muertos in Mexico?

2. What do families in India do during Diwali?

3. When is Chinese New Year usually celebrated?

4. What special activity do children do in Costa Rica for Independence Day?

5. Why are holidays important for families and communities?

6. Is Día de los Muertos a sad or a happy celebration?

7. Name one thing people do during Chinese New Year.

8. What do the holidays in the text have in common?

School Activities and School Vocabulary – English Practice (A1-A2 Level)

Part 1: Match the School Items (Vocabulary Match)

Match the words with the correct pictures or definitions.
(Puedes adaptar esto a imágenes si lo usas en presentación o ficha impresa.)

1. ___ Pencil case

2. ___ Notebook

3. ___ Scissors

4. ___ Backpack

5. ___ Highlighter

6. ___ Ruler

7. ___ Desk

8. ___ Eraser

Definitions:
A. You use it to cut paper.
B. You carry books and materials in this.
C. You sit and write on it at school.
D. You keep your pens and pencils in it.
E. You use it to remove pencil marks.
F. You use it to underline important words.
G. You write your notes in it.
H. You use it to draw straight lines.

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Part 2: Read and Choose (Reading Comprehension)

Read the text and choose the correct answer.

"My name is Laura. I go to Green Valley School. Every day, I wake up at 6:30 a.m. and get ready. I pack my bag with my books, my lunch, and my pencil case. My favorite subject is English, but I also like Science and Art. After classes, I usually do my homework and then play soccer with my friends. I love school because I learn new things and see my friends every day!"

1. What time does Laura wake up?
   a) 7:00 a.m.
   b) 6:30 a.m.
   c) 6:00 a.m.

2. What is her favorite subject?
   a) Math
   b) Art
   c) English

3. What does she do after class?
   a) She watches TV
   b) She goes shopping
   c) She does homework and plays soccer

4. Why does she like school?
   a) Because she likes tests
   b) Because she sees friends and learns new things
   c) Because she likes uniforms

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Part 3: Fill in the blanks (Daily School Activities)

Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box:

(arrive, homework, lunch, study, read, play, class, answer)

1. I __________ at school at 7:00 a.m.

2. We have __________ at 12:00 p.m.

3. In English class, we __________ books.

4. I always __________ my homework in the evening.

5. The students __________ questions during the lesson.

6. After school, I __________ soccer with my friends.

7. I __________ for the test with my sister.

8. Our __________ starts at 7:30 a.m.

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Part 4: Write about your day (Writing – Guided)

Write 5–6 sentences about your school day. Use these questions to help you:

• What time do you go to school?

• What subjects do you have?

• What is your favorite class?

• What do you do after school?

• Do you like school? Why?