9C - Homework for Wednesday, December 16 & Beurteilungsraster B2 Texte

Here's a link to the Beurteilungsraster for B2 texts https://www.bifie.at/system/files/dl/srdp_lfs_beurteilungsraster_b2_2014-11-05.pdf

For Wednesday, December 16, look over Unit 8 in your textbook (Focus on Modern Technology 4/5)
Task 1 - Look over the vocabulary for the chapter on p. 101
Task 2 - Read over the grammar for the Chapter on p. 97 (Indirect Speech)
Task 3 - Do exercise 4 on page 97

Want extra practice with indirect speech?
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/reported-speech/statements
 https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/reported-speech
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/reported-speech/exercises?10

9C - Homework for Wednesday, November 18

We are currently working though the Chapter on Energy in your textbook (Unit 7).  The Schularbeit is on December 2 so we are concentration of Listening, Reading, and Writing Tasks.  After the Schularbeit, we will put more effort into speaking about energy.  Use these texts for input/talking points!

Make sure you've done the homework from November 11.

http://www.thelocal.at/20151110/austrias-largest-state-goes-100-percent-renewable
http://www.thelocal.at/20150707/green-austria-on-warpath-against-nuclear-power-in-europe
http://www.thelocal.at/20150706/austria-files-complaint-against-uk-nuclear-plant
http://www.thelocal.at/20140902/solar-power-plant-in-vienna-a-nature-habitat
http://www.thelocal.at/20140622/in-austria-heat-is-recycled-from-the-sewer
http://www.thelocal.at/20140514/vienna-an-environmentally-sustainable-metropolis

http://www.thelocal.at/20151110/austrias-first-organic-village-wins-award

TO BE CONTINUED...

9C - Homework for Wednesday, November 11

Task 1:  Did you write a comment on John Green's blog?  If not, do this first!

Task 2: Look at the vocabulary on page 90 of your textbook, Focus on Modern Technology 4/5.  This will get you ready to work with Unit 7

Task 3:  Look at the grammar on page 86.  Do Exercise 5.

Task 4:  Read the article on page 83. Fill out the summary (Ex. 3).

Task 5:  Matura Aufgabenstellung Multiple Matching:  p. 84-85, Ex. 3.

Task 6:  Vocabulary exercise 4 on page 86.

21 Offbeat Holidays You Can Celebrate in November

Read more at Mental Floss:  http://mentalfloss.com/article/70441/21-offbeat-holidays-you-can-celebrate-november

9C - Homework for Wednesday, November 4

Write a response to John Green's vlog, "Understanding the Refugee Crisis in Syria, Europe and around the World."   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVV6_1Sef9M  Remember when you write a comment, you are responding to something that has been said, and you are agreeing or disagreeing with it.  You are giving your own opinion and you have to support your opinion with facts.

Respond to anything John Green says about refugees and human rights.  You can agree with him or disagree with him but you have to say WHY you agree or disagree with him.  Be specific.  I want to know what you are specifically responding to and what your specific argument is.

Start your comment with a short summary of the video (the gist).

Write about 200-250 words.

If you want to send me a draft via email, I will be happy to give you feedback.

Due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, November 4.  Then we are moving on to another topic.

9C - "Homework" for Wednesday, October 28

In preparation for class on Wednesday, watch this video below by John Green.  You can turn on the subtitles to catch everything he says - he speaks very quickly!

Be able to discuss the following questions:
* Who is John Green? What country does he represent in his vlog? Why should we trust him?
* What is the political situation in Syria?  What caused it?
* How many refugees are there (compare with the total number of Syrians)?
* Which countries are hosting the largest number of refugees?
* What is the distinction between "migrants" and "refugees"?
* What are the rights of refugees (and what gives them these rights?)?
* Syrians account for about half the asylum seekers.  Where does the other half come from?
* According to Green, who is to blame for the refugee crisis? Make a list.
* Do refugees and immigrants commit more crimes than Americans?  Do you think they commit more crimes than Europeans?
* What is Green's response to "It's not our problem" "We have to take care of our own people"?  Do you agree or disagree with Green's argument?
* Do you agree that 'regional crises have no global importance'?
* What does Green mean when he says "The hardest work is not in making the promise, but keeping it"?  What promise is he talking about?
* What is the 'only' solution, according to one 13 year old Syrian refugee?

VOCABULARY (feel free to add to the list!)
to relinquish
to expel
smuggler
persecution
oppressed
marginalized
viscerally
delusion
safe harbor

Did you forget your book at school? No problem!

Focus on Modern Technology 1
http://www.veritas.at/sbo/ebook/px/30476/

Focus on Modern Technology 2
http://www.veritas.at/sbo/ebook/px/30833/

Focus on Modern Technology 3
http://www.veritas.at/sbo/ebook/px/30834/

Focus on Modern Technology 4/5
http://www.veritas.at/sbo/ebook/px/30835/

Focus on Modern Business 4/5
http://www.veritas.at/sbo/ebook/px/24358/

Just Go For It 2
http://www.hpt.at/Flipbooks/JUSTGOFORITBMS2/

9C - Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Compare Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Education for Peace 

Interactive Pronunciation Quiz

Test your pronunciation and your knowledge of the IPA!

Click the picture to start the quiz!

5C - Themenbereiche - Mündliche Matura

English - Matura Themenbereiche  2015-16

Labour

Human Rights

Health & Nutrition

Mass Media/Communication

Tourism

Environment/Pollution/Global Warming

Lifestyle/Education

Energy (+ Green Energy)

Advertising

Sports (Olympic Games)

17 Offbeat Holidays You can Celebrate in October

October 16 - Dictionary Day!

Click the picture for the link!

9C - Human Rights Resources

United Nations Links:
http://www.un.org/en/index.html
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations

Human Rights Links:
http://www.youthforhumanrights.org/
https://www.amnesty.org/en/

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Links:
http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights
http://f.edgesuite.net/data/www.youthforhumanrights.org/files/YHRI_pre-assessment-questionnaire.pdf

Austria in the News
http://www.thelocal.at/20150814/no-respect-for-human-rights-at-traiskirchen-refugee-camp
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33940654

TALKING POINTS

What is the United Nations?

What does "human rights" mean to you?

Do you have human rights?

What human rights do you have?

(Questions from http://f.edgesuite.net/data/www.youthforhumanrights.org/files/YHRI_pre-assessment-questionnaire.pdf)

In Honour of Punctuation Day

Phonetic Punctuation with Victor Borge!

Phonemic Chart With Colours

Are you ready for the summer?

A Girls Tackle Football League?!

Girls in football?! Watch the video, read the articles. What do y'all think? Is it a good idea? Leave a message in the comments! http://fox13now.com/2015/05/23/tackle-football-league-for-girls-kicks-off-in-west-jordan/
http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/girls-tackle-football-league-big-hit-n367346

Chicago Auto Show this Weekend!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/02/12/chicago-auto-show-videos/23307041/
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/

9C - Homework for Thursday, February 12

For Thursday, February 12

Work in pairs and research the following water turbines.  You will give a presentation in class on Thursday, February 12 (Matthias and Hannes already have their company presentations scheduled that day).  Follow the guidelines on page 89 of FMT 4/5 for giving a presentation.

In your presentation, you should

• explain how the turbine works, using diagrams
• Compare it with the Francis turbine in terms of typical uses, head range, advantages/disadvantages.
• Include language found at the bottom of p. 89 of your textbook

Roland/Thomas S. - Francis/Limberg II Turbine
Johannes/Hasan - Kaplan Turbine
Lisa/Mario - Tyson Turbine
Lukas/Dominik D - Pelton Turbine
Thomas K/Niko - Turgo Turbine
Marvin/Christoph - Crossflow

N.B., if you partner is not there on Thursday, February 12, you will give your part of the presentation alone.

Presentation Guidelines

EXPECTATIONS FOR PRESENTATIONS

WHY DO WE HAVE TO DO THIS? – Presentations demonstrate your ability to research a topic in English, to organize the information, and to communicate the information clearly to your classmates. Moreover, it demonstrates your ability to speak English fluidly.  Mistakes are o.k.!  Just make sure people can understand what you are saying.

DO YOUR RESEARCH IN ENGLISH – Don’t try to research your topic in German and translate it into English.  That’s an extra step and will make your preparation too long.

SUBMIT AN OUTLINE FOR REVIEW – at least two weeks before your presentation, present an outline to the teacher for feedback.  The outline should be detailed and reflect the structure and content of your presentation.  You should also list the sources you used in constructing the presentation.

SPEAK FREELY – Don’t read or memorize your presentation.  You may have a notecard with keywords to remind you what you want to say. Remember Bela Lugosi as Dracula. 

BE PREPARED! -  Know your topic backwards and forwards so that you can speak freely and answer questions.  Look up words you don’t know or use an easier word for your audience.  Double-check pronunciation. 

VISUAL AIDS – Powerpoints should be used as a visual aid to help your audience understand what you are talking about.  Pictures, labels, graphs, keywords are all good things. Do not put large chunks of text on a Powerpoint slide that you intend to read.  Also, do not use long videos to substitute for your presentation

HANDOUTS - Handouts are a good idea to help your audience remember your topic and to give them ideas for further research.  You may include an outline of your talk and your sources.

REMEMBER THE BASICS – Use good eye contact with members of your audience.  Don’t dress down the day of your presentation.  Modulate your voice so your audience doesn’t lose interest.  Don’t be too relaxed or stiff.  It’s always a good idea to interact with your visual aids and with your audience.

NO EXCUSES – I’ve heard them all:  “I forgot my presentation” “I accidentally erased my power point” “I didn’t know it was today” “I had a test in another class” “My dog ate my USB stick”  If you are absent the day of your presentation or if you defer your presentation , you may or may not have the chance to make it up.  The presentation counts as Mitarbeit, so the important thing is to give it – a zero is worse than a 51%!

IN THE END, IT’S ALL ABOUT THE LANGUAGE – I don’t care how brilliant your slide show is.  I care about whether you are speaking English from the heart.

Academic Integrity

Before you turn in an assignment, go through this checklist.  If it is not your own work, don't hand it in.  This wastes your time, the teacher's time and leads to unhappiness all the way around.

*   Is your text your own work? Have confidence in yourself that with a little practice, you, too, CAN ACTUALLY WRITE ENGLISH!
*   Did you copy it from the Internet? (if the answer is 'yeah, but I changed a few words' or 'yeah, but it was a German text and I ran it through Google Translate' then it is NOT your own work.  Stop being lazy and start over!).
*   Did you copy it out of the book?  (if the answer is 'yeah, but I rearranged a few words and left some stuff out' then it is NOT your own work.  Stop being lazy and start over!)
*   Did you copy it from a classmate?  (if the answer is 'yeah, but she's in the other group' then it is NOT your own work. Stop being lazy and start over!)
*   Did you run a German text through Google Translate?

*   Did you copy a classmate's computer file and print it out with your name?