Studying guide Reading

Study the following concepts; plot, setting, theme, symbol, imagery, personification, simile,metaphor, rhythm, repetition, alliteretion, assonance, author's background, historical and cultural context. Re-read; Out of Bounds, The Monkey's Paw

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HRC - Africa Day, May 25

http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14308.doc.htm

UNEP - climate change

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/24/un-climate-conference-bonn-struggles_n_1541760.html?ref=green&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

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IAEA

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/21/gregory-jaczko-resigns-nrc-nuclear-regulatory-commission_n_1531805.html?ref=green&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

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http://www.undispatch.com/

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http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/pressreleaseandstatementarchive/2012/may/20120514psidaho/

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For an extra 10 on continuous evaluation go to freerice.com and score 2,500 grains of rice.  Bring proof of your score by getting a screenshot.  Turn in by June 8.

For 5 extra decimals on your final grade, visit IV Feria de Las Culturas Amigas, on Reforma Avenue.

Bring proof of your visit (pictures, booklets, flags, things you bought...) and a written opinion essay.  Turn in by May 23.

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http://www.ilo.org/safework/events/safeday/lang--en/index.htm

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Green Tip 10

Organize car pooling duty with your friends, neighbors, classmates... it will save time, gasoline, and create less traffic.

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Green tip 9

Always unplug appliances and gadgets when you are done using them to save energy. 

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Green tip 8

Buy food packaged in paper, glass, aluminum (tetra-pack) as much as possible.  All these containers are easy to recycle, but only 4% of all plastic is being recycled. 

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Green tip 7

Buy rechargeable batteries and a battery charger.  You will save money and less batteries will end up n the trash and contaminating water bodies.

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Green tip 6

Always cover pots and pans when cooking, food will cook faster and you will use less energy.

Earth Day - MUNEMA

Hey, Guys!!

Check this out... many ideas for Earth Day, MUNEMA... and life!!

I hope you like it!

http://www.un.org/en/sustainablefuture/index.shtml

Happy Earth Day!!

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Green tip 5

Get your news online and cancel newspaper subscriptions. 

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Green tip 4

Use as many eco-friendly products as possible. Use biodegradable cleaning products like detergent, use cruelty-free products like make up, shampoo, and lotions, use natural or house-made products like vinegar, baking soda, lemon, and honey.

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Green tip 3

Fill a bowl with cold water and wash fruits and vegetables with it, instead of letting water from the faucet run over them.

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Green tip 2

Choose gifts that support reuse. Visit local antiques shops where you can find some real treasures that are not very expensive and can be great gifts.

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Green tip 1

Take a shower or do laundry with warm water (or as cold as you can take it), you will save up to 80% in gas and water.

MUNEMA

Here is a link to very recent information on a MUNEMA topic... I am sure it will be useful.

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/environment/-South-Korea-Researches-Vertical-Farming-for-Food-Security-146291155.html

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3 minute speech

any topic, any type of speech.

YOU ARE A GREAT GROUP!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORT.

MISS RAQUEL.

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MUNEMA-based presentations:

One-minute speech with the main information on your country and topic A.

R AND W

REMEMBER YOU MUST ANSWER THE EXAM WITH RED INK PEN!!!!!

READING STUDYING GUIDE

2nd GRADE STUDYING GUIDE- READING
Define the following concepts:
Theme: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Symbol: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Imagery: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Figurative language: ________________________________________________________________________________
Types of figurative language: _________________________________________________________________________
Explain and give examples of the following figurative language concepts:
Personification: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Simile:____________________________________________________________________________________________
Metaphore:________________________________________________________________________________________
Re-read and study the text “The Wise Old Woman”

Reading and Writting

I just want to remind you that next week is the last chance you will have to hand in all the missing home works. Remember this is part of the bimonthly evaluation.

Study for the exam, you have to re-read units 4 and 5a, you will be asked questions about the texts and the reading concepts, you will also have to analyze a poem underlining, the concepts we worked with.

It is important you participate in the Valentines chart contest. More information is pasted on the classroom walls. if you cover all the requirements, you will get an extra 10 in continuous evaluation.

Oral Skills

For next class.

One minute oral presentation, with cardboard illustrating information.

1. roadrunner

2. hippopotamus

3. rhinoceros

4. tarantula

5. grizzly bear

6. scarlet ibis

7. aardvark

8. flamingo

9. owl

10. snow fox

11. bat

12. orangutan

13. dolphin

14. rattlesnake

15. earthworm

16. starfish

17.bald eagle

18. jelly-fish

19. silver-back gorilla

20. quetzal

21. red ant

22. porcupine

23. wildboar

24. buffalo

25. wildebeest

26. crocodille

27. squid

28. huntchback whale

29. cricket

30. jaguar

31. black panther

32. cheetah

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You will present a one-minute speech, on any topic and speech type (as seen in class)

First class 1-15

Second Class from 16 on.