“CONSEJO PROVINCIAL DE PICHINCHA” HIGH SCHOOL

UNIT 2
PEDAGOGICAL WORKSHEET No. 1
SUBJECT: GENERAL ENGLISH
STUDENT’S NAME: CLASS: FIRST “ “
TEACHER’S NAME:
WEEK 1: November 15th to 19th/2021
OBJECTIVE: Deploy a range of learning strategies, thereby increasing disposition and ability to
access further (language) learning and practice opportunities. Respect themselves and others
within the communication process, cultivating habits of honesty and integrity into responsible
academic behavior. REF:( OG. EFL4)
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
THREAD: Writing
TOPIC: Human inventions and discoveries
1. Read the information about Human inventions, discoveries, vaccination and vocabulary.

Human inventions and discoveries

Imagine the world without all the things we have now. Imagine no medicines, no cars,
television, or forms of communication. We may wonder how people in the past survived
without all the commodities we have now.
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Humanity has been shaped by inventions and discoveries, and as we evolve, new
things are invented. From the wheel to spaceships, most inventions do not have a single
creator. Many of them have been created and recreated over and over to become
what they are now.

Archaeological evidence shows that the first humans discovered fire and how to control
it, and since then it has been an essential part of human activities, rituals, and industry.
We could say fire was the first great discovery.

Thousands of years later, the steam engine was created and caused a great impact. It
improved transportation, agriculture, and other industries.

Figuring out what invention in history is the most useful is impossible; all of them have
made humanity what it is.
Interesting Facts

Gasoline.
It is a transparent liquid
derived from petroleum that
powers cars. It was discovered
when trying to get another
derivative called kerosene. It
was discarded at first, but its
potential was recognized by
the end of the XIX century.
Since then, it has been
essential to our transportation
 Vaccination

What are vaccines and why are they important?

One of the greatest inventions that has impacted human
health is vaccination. It has saved millions of lives worldwide
and has caused many diseases to disappear. Vaccines
immunize people by mobilizing antibodies (defenses) that
fight the disease so that defenses learn to fight if the body is
exposed to illnesses in the future.

The first time a vaccine was inoculated was in 1796 when

Edward Jenner prevented a child from getting smallpox. A
century before, the Chinese had tried to use an infected skin
tear to immunize against it. The vaccine for smallpox was first
developed in 1798 and by 1979 it was globally eradicated.
Before vaccines, smallpox had killed millions of people. Most
vaccines we still use today were created in the early XX
century and eliminated several terrible illnesses. Vaccines are
older than antibiotics or anesthesia.

Vocabulary
vaccination (vaccine). a substance that is usually injected into a person or animal to
protect against a particular disease.
worldwide. happening or existing in all parts of the world.
disease/illness. a condition that prevents the body or mind from working normally.
smallpox. a serious disease that causes fever and a rash and often death
inoculate. (medical) to give a person or animal a form of a disease in order to prevent
infection.
eradicate. eliminate or destroy (something harmful). immunize. to give (someone) a
vaccine to prevent infection by a disease.

2. Before writing the paragraph, circle True or False according to the previous readings.

a. Humanity has been shaped by inventions and discoveries. True False

b. Most inventions have a single creator. True False
c. The first humans discovered fire but could not control it. True False
d. Fire was the first great discovery. True False
e. The steam engine was not useful and did not improve people’s lives. True False

3. Circle the correct answers according to the previous reading.

a. What is not true about vaccination?
a. It has not had any impact on people.
b. It eliminated illnesses
b. What is true about vaccines? Mark all that apply.
a. They prepare the body to defend itself.
b. They are antibodies.
c. They enter the body and fight against diseases.
c. Are humans the only species that immunize?
a. Yes, only people immunize against illnesses.
b. No, there are other species that fight against illnesses by preparing their defense.
4. List 4 inventions that you consider important for everyday life.

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2……………………………………………………………………………
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4…………………………………………………………………………..

4. Write a paragraph about the inventions and discoveries. Check the Process to writing a
paragraph on the video. In order to express sequence, you can use some words like: first, then,
next, and finally. Use the past tense. Write 50 - 60 words.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMRTtUrSFOc

 Before writing a paragraph, look at the graphics where you can learn about steps to write a
paragraph.
Follow these steps to write a paragraph:

a. First step is to brainstorm your ideas, write the general topic or the main idea, it is what
your paragraph will be about.

Brainstorming main idea

b. Topic Sentence, it tells the reader what you will be discussing in the paragraph.
c. Supporting sentences, these sentences give more information about the Topic Sentence, every
sentence should support the topic sentences, it should provide further details or ideas.
d. Concluding sentences show the end of the paragraph by restating the topic sentences and
summarizing the main points, do not add any new details in the concluding sentences, you can
end the paragraph with personal opinion

Example:

Now it is your turn

5. Write the complete paragraph, follow the learned steps about process to writing a paragraph.
Use the words, first, second and lastly.

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