Explain, give opinions and narrate
Inglés · Unit 3: The arts
Qué aprenderás
- Write to explain, express opinions and narrate using varied vocabulary, structures, connectors, spelling and punctuation. Use the language functions of the level in writing, including quantities, descriptions, opinions, time/frequency, comparisons and other functions of the year.
- Use English about music, visual arts, performance, creators and cultural expression.
- Communicate meaning before seeking perfect translation.
A student creates three versions of a poster for a music event. Instead of choosing the first one, she compares readability, visual hierarchy, color contrast, and how quickly a viewer can find the date and location.
En televisores, la síntesis de voz depende del navegador. No se fuerza una voz inglesa sobre explicaciones en español.Goal
Write to explain, express opinions and narrate using varied vocabulary, structures, connectors, spelling and punctuation. Use the language functions of the level in writing, including quantities, descriptions, opinions, time/frequency, comparisons and other functions of the year. En «Explain, give opinions and narrate», conecta este paso con una evidencia concreta: Comparing versions with criteria can improve a design.
- Remember: first identify who communicates, for what purpose and in what situation; then use vocabulary and grammar to build meaning.
- Understand before translating
- Use English in context
- Check meaning with evidence
Input
A student creates three versions of a poster for a music event. Instead of choosing the first one, she compares readability, visual hierarchy, color contrast, and how quickly a viewer can find the date and location.
- What is the main message?
- Which detail supports it?
- What is the writer's or speaker's purpose?
Meaning first
Context: music, visual arts, performance, creators and cultural expression. The input is short, age-appropriate and designed for First Year of Chilean secondary education. Focus: Write to explain, express opinions and narrate using varied vocabulary, structures, connectors, spelling and punctuation. Use the language functions of the level in writing, including quantities, descriptions, opinions, time/frequency, comparisons and other functions of the year..
- Main idea
- Relevant detail
- Purpose or response
Useful language
Learn expressions as chunks and reuse them in a new sentence: in my opinion; according to; I’m interested in; however; because; first/then/finally. En «Explain, give opinions and narrate», conecta este paso con una evidencia concreta: Comparing versions with criteria can improve a design.
- Say it aloud
- Change one element
- Use it in a new context
Language tool
Grammar supports communication. Notice word order, verb time, connectors, quantities and descriptive language in the input; choose the form that makes your intended meaning clear. En «Explain, give opinions and narrate», conecta este paso con una evidencia concreta: Comparing versions with criteria can improve a design.
- Meaning
- Form
- New example
Guided practice
Complete the task in English. First identify the communicative purpose; then select useful language; finally produce or interpret the message and check whether it makes sense. En «Explain, give opinions and narrate», conecta este paso con una evidencia concreta: Comparing versions with criteria can improve a design.
- Purpose
- Language
- Check
Common mistakes
Avoid translating word by word, choosing an answer because one familiar word appears, or producing isolated grammar with no communicative purpose. En «Explain, give opinions and narrate», conecta este paso con una evidencia concreta: Comparing versions with criteria can improve a design.
- Use context
- Read/listen beyond one word
- Prioritize intelligibility
Transfer
Use the same strategy in a different situation related to music, visual arts, performance, creators and cultural expression. Change the people, purpose or details while keeping the communication skill. En «Explain, give opinions and narrate», conecta este paso con una evidencia concreta: Comparing versions with criteria can improve a design.
- New situation
- Same strategy
- Independent response
Closure
Say what you understood or communicated, which strategy helped you and one expression you can reuse. En «Explain, give opinions and narrate», conecta este paso con una evidencia concreta: Comparing versions with criteria can improve a design.
- Message
- Strategy
- Reusable English
Actividad de desarrollo
Write 120–180 words in English about music, visual arts, performance, creators and cultural expression. Organize your message for a clear purpose, include relevant details, use connectors, and revise vocabulary, verb forms, spelling and punctuation before finishing.
Práctica
- The text says the situation has no useful information.
- The text argues that everyone should make the same choice.
- The text focuses only on an unrelated detail.
- Comparing versions with criteria can improve a design.
- She compares readability, hierarchy, contrast, date, and location.
- The opposite of the situation is stated.
- A fact not mentioned in the text is given as certain.
- The text says there are no relevant details.
- To give unrelated instructions with no connection to the topic.
- To demonstrate an iterative design process in the arts.
- To prove that only one personal choice is acceptable.
- To list vocabulary without communicating a message.
- Translate every word before deciding what the text is about.
- Choose an answer as soon as one familiar word appears.
- Identify the main message first, then return to specific details and context.
- Ignore context and focus only on verb forms.