#APRENDOENCASA

Educación Secundaria

English: Level A2

WEEK 1

COVID-19 and its impact on our family*

Activity 1 GETTING TO KNOW COVID - 19

LET’S SELF-ASSESS!¿Sabes comunicar información sobre la COVID-19 en inglés? Marca con una “X” donde creas conveniente. Aquí no hay respuestas correctas. Sé honesta/o contigo misma/o.

I can do this very well I can do this

I need more practise or a little help to do this

I can’t do this, I needa lot of help

1.Can I explain what COVID-19 is in English?

2.

Can I explain how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in English?

3.

Can I say the symptoms of COVID-19 in English?

4.

Can I make an infographic about COVID-19 in English?

* Material elaborado en colaboración con el British Council y RELO Andes de la Embajada de Estados Unidos.

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LET’S OBSERVE AND READ!

OBSERVE - EXERCISE 1

Match pictures 1, 2 and 3 with phrases A, B and C. Look at the example:

1

COVID-19 is very contagious. We need toA protect ourselves. Youmust wear a mask.

2

COVID-19 is the infectious

B disease caused by a recently discovered type of coronavirus.

3

COVID-19 is a pandemicC because it is a world-health

problem.

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READ

Infographic 1*

COVID-19: THAILAND ON GUARD

On Alert

Act responsibly: Good personal hygiene=Safe global health

Avoid crowded areas

Clean hands with soap and water or

alcohol-based hand rub

Consume properly cooked food

Wear surgical masks

Avoid unprotected contact with live

wild or farm animals

Source:Ministry of Public Health / Tourism Authority of Thailand / Airports of Thailand Public Co., Ltd./ Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd.

* Adaptado de: Infographic on Thailand’s measure to prevent Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Royal ThaiEmbassy – Seoul. February 18, 2020. Disponible en: https: / /bit.l y / 30o5 Y kX

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New loss of taste or smell

hortness of breath o Sore throat

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READInfographic 2*

Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19)Know the symptoms of COVID-19, which can include the following:

Fever Cough Shortness ofBreath

Muscle pain

S r

*Seek medical care immediately if someone hasemergency warning signs of COVID-19.

Symptoms can range from mild to severe illness, and appear 2-14 days after you are exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.

• Trouble breathing• Persistent pain or pressure

in the chest• New confusion

• Inability to wake or stay awake

• Bluish lips or face

This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

cdc.gov/coronavirus317142-A May 20, 2020 10:44 AM

* Adaptado de: Printable flyer – Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease (English Version) from the Centre for Disease

Control and Prevention – March 20, 2020. Disponible en: https: / /bit.l y / 2 A gTW P J

LET’S UNDERSTAND!UNDERSTAND-EXERCISE 1Look at infographic 1 and choose the best answer. Look at the example.

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1. Which organization or institution created infographic 1?

a. World Health Organization

b. US Hygiene Institute

c. Thailand´s Embassy

3. According to infographic 1, we never need to wear a mask.

a. True

b. False

c. There is no information

5. What does infographic 1 say about animals? Choose the best sentence.

a. “Avoid living with animals”

b. “Avoid all contact with your pet”

c. “Avoid touching animals”

d. “Avoid contact with wild or farm animals without protection”

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LET’S PRACTISE!

PRACTISE - EXERCISE 1

Infographics are very useful to explain something or give short messages. What are their characteristics? Look at the example:

What are the characteristics of an infographic? Choose A or B.

Option A Option B A / B

1 Only words Words and images B

2 A lot of informationOnly the most important

information

3 Usually 1 page About 5 pages

4 Author’s opinion included Mostly credible, objective data

5 Easy, simple language Technical, difficult language

6 Visually attractive Visually complex

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PRACTISE - EXERCISE 2Complete the following sentences with the correct option.

1. The information in infographics 1 and 2 is written in tense.

PAST PRESENT FUTURE

2. In infographic 1, the sentences with the

AN ADJECTIVE

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Activity 2 DO IT YOURSELF - D.I.Y

LET’S CREATE!

Create an infographic on how to prevent the spread of COVID-

19. Help your community stay safe from Covid-19.

A. You can use Microsoft Word, Power Point, Piktochart or another app of your choice. Remember to use the Internet or apps with the help or permission of a responsible adult.

B. You can do it on a piece of paper, use colour pencils, pictures, magazine cut-outs, glue, etc.

¿Qué debo tomar en cuenta al hacer mi desafío?

Mientras elaboras tu infografía es importante que tomes en cuenta estas características:

INFOGRAPHIC Yes No

1Your Infographic has at least 5 tips to prevent COVID-19. contagion.

2Your infographic has images or pictures that make the message easy to understand.

3 Your infographic has language that is is easy to understand.

4 The data about COVID-19 is real and/or exact.

5 The source of the data is included.

6 Your infographic is visually attractive and simple.

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LET’S SHARE!

Muéstrales tu idea a tus padres, hermanos, a quienes tengas en casa o a tu profesor(a) si están en contacto y explícales las seis características que tu infografía debe tener. Toma nota de los aportes y mejora tu idea para hacer tu texto en inglés.

Ahora sí, crea tu infografía.

¡Muestra toda tu creatividad!

LET’S REFLECT!

¿Cuánto has aprendido esta semana? ¿Revisaste si tus respuestas coinciden con la clave de respuestas?¿Qué te comentaron sobre la infografía que creaste? ¿Qué opinas tú? Dale un visto bueno a una de las cuatro opciones. Selecciona la opción que mejor exprese lo que puedes hacer ahora que culminaste las dos actividades de la semana.

I can do this very well I can do this

I need more practise or a little help to do this

I can’t do this, I need to work

more on this or a lot of help

1.Can I explain what COVID-19 is in English?

2.

Can I explain how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in English?

3.Can I say the symptoms ofCOVID-19 in English?

4.Can I make an infographic about COVID-19 in English?