TEACHER’S GUIDE /GUÍA colleague, Sashi is there.

Aiko, go ahead,
DIDÁCTICA we´re listening.
MODULE 9-3 Sashi: Good morning Hachiro. Yes, in fact
Page 1 I’m here in the refuge. The school’s
Area: Foreign Language/Lengua principal has called some parents to inform
Extranjera them about their children. The whole school
Subject: English/Inglés community has already prepared a plan in
Grade: 9 these cases, and everything went all right.
Lesson Title: Our World Children have their first aid kits, and a
Grammar and Vocabulary Content backpack with some supplies. They are a
 Simple past and present perfect bit scared, but they acted with calm during
 Future tenses: will, going to, the emergency. Now, they are singing some
continuous songs and sleeping. That is all we know at
 Imperatives the moment. We’ll keep you informed. Back
 Comparatives and superlatives to you.
Related Subjects
 Natural disasters: causes and Answers:
consequences 2)Tokyo – There are reporters and resue
 Deal with an emergency personnel
Refuge- they are singing
 Ernest Hemingway
3)a. Informed reporters b. has been; c. have
 Famous paintings
arrived to help. d. has called e. has /
Values
prepared / went
 Human mobility Additional ideas: Ask students to come up
 Responsibility with a plan in case this kind of situation
 Democratic participation happens.
 Natural environment conservation

Page 4: Reading
Page 2: Communication and cultural Teacher tip: Warm-up: Brainstorm
awareness vocabulary related to natural disasters
Teacher Tip: Warm-up: brainstorm Answers: 2) From left to right: 1. a; 2. d; 3.
about superstitions. e; 4. c; 5. b
Answers: 3) a. dangerous b. longest 3. worst
2) a. False b. False c. False
d. True e. True Page 5: Writing
3) Answers may vary. Teacher Tip: They can work in groups and
share some ideas.
Answers: Answers may vary.

Page 3: Oral communication

Script
Hachiro: Good morning, I’m here in Tokyo Page 6: Language Through the Arts
to report about the damages after the Answers:
earthquake. The rescue team informed 2)a. rescue; b. Non-profit; c. About two
reporters that there are about a thousand hundred (200) volunteers d.. program.
injured people and the number of dead 3)Answers may vary.
people has increased in the last one hour. Additional idea: Look up for more
This has been the largest earthquake in information about Topos de Tlatelolco.
Japan, and experts say that it is the worst in
our city. Rescue teams from all over the
world have arrived to help and look for
people alive under the debris. People from Page 7: Oral Communication
the school nearby are now in the refuge. Teacher tip: Role-play similar
Luckily, they had an emergency plan. My conversations
Script:
Nadia: It’s terrible what happened in
Tokyo.
Andy: Yeah. Natural disasters are
unpredictable, but I think an earthquake is
worse than a tsunami.
Nadia: Do you think so? Well, I think both
are dangerous. And they are more
dangerous if you don’t have an emergency
plan.
Andy: I agree with you. We all need a
plan. You listened to the reporter; the
children in Tokyo are OK because they had
a plan. They aren’t hurt.
Nadia: You know, we can organize a plan
and share ideas at school. Our planet is so
fragile.
Andy: Good idea! I read on the internet
about an emergency plan in Japan. First,
they have classes about natural disasters,
causes, and consequences; so that students
can understand better what can happen.
Also, they have evacuation drills, and any
time they have a drill, teachers evaluate it
to give feedback. You know, to improve and
to be better and faster.
Nadia: Look, it also says that they have a
first aid class at schools. It sounds
interesting and really useful. I think doing
an evacuation drill at school is more useful
than just reading about natural disasters.
Andy: Absolutely. Last year, we had an
evacuation drill in my neighborhood. We
identified safe zones, and it was a great
experience.
Nadia: We have to talk to the school’s
principal, and we can help.
Andy: Sure
Answers:
1)Read on the Internet
Evacuation drills
Learn about natural disasters
Learn first aid techniques
Organize an emergency plan
2) a. False b. True c. False.
3) b, d, c, a authors you know about
Page 8: Communication and Cultural
Awareness
Teacher Tip: Look up information about
the weather in their own cities.
Answers: 2)a. predictable b. you never
know
Page 9: Oral communication
Teacher tip: Ask students to act out the
conversation.
Script:
Felicia: Oh dear!
Kimberly: Is it my outfit grandma?
Felicia: Of course, it is!
Kimberly: Oh, come on!
Felicia: Kimberly, you know the weather is
so unpredictable. I think you should take a
jumper and a pair of pants with you, just in
case.
Kimberly: A jumper and a pair of pants?
Are you serious? Look at the sky, it is a
beautiful sunny day!
Felicia: I know it is sunny, but you never
know what it’s going to be like later!
Kimberly: I am totally sure it is going to be
ok, I just need my miniskirt outfit. Relax!
You know, things have changed, grandma.
Felicia: White hair symbolizes more than
aging.
Kimberly: Sorry, but I have to go.
**(5 hours later…. Thunder and lightning
sound effects for 5 seconds, Doorbell
sounds)
Felicia: Yes? Who is it?
Kimberly: Grandma, it’s me.
Felicia: Oh dear, come on in! Let me get
you a hot chocolate and a towel. It’s
raining cats and dogs!
Kimberly: Grandma, I am so sorry about
what I said earlier. Now I understand that
white hair symbolizes wisdom.
Felicia: It is ok my dear. I was once young,
too!
Answers:
1)a. True; b. True; c. False; d False
2)a. wearing: miniskirt outfit,
Suggested:jumper and pants
Page 10: Lanuage Through the Arts
Teacher tip: Warm-up: Talk about famous
Answers:
2)1. Nobel Prize 2. Illinois 3.
Author 3)He was an excellent writer
Page 11: Oral Communication
Teacher tip: Show pictures of old clothing
styles. Talk about the negative effect
judging has on people.
Script
Kimberly: Hey Alisha!
Alisha: Kimberly, what’s up?
Kimberly: Not much. Are you ok?
Alisha: Not really. The bad weather messed
up my outfit.
Kimberly: You know, as people say, there is
no bad weather, only unsuitable clothing!
Alisha: Interesting!
Kimberly: Yeah, that is totally true. In my
case, I wear vintage clothes to look cool on
rainy days!
Alisha: Speaking frankly, I haven’t reused
my old clothes because I worry about what
others might say.
Kimberly: Stop worrying about what others
think of you! I learned it from my grandma.
I used to have the same opinion, but I
changed my mind.
Alisha: You know what? I think you
are right! Just because someone wears old
clothes doesn’t mean they are losers or
freaks.
Kimberly: That’s the attitude I am talking
about!
Alisha: Thank you Kimberly! Why don’t we
go to my house after school and you help
me with my wardrobe? I might have some
clothes I can still wear.
Kimberly: Sounds like a good idea to me!
See you later.
Answers:
2)a. rainy b. something popular years
before c. she doesn’t use old clothes, she
changed her opinion after talking with
Kimberly
Page 12: Reading
Answers:
2) a.T b. F c. F d.T e.F
Additional ideas: Talk about how to
forecast the weather in Ecuador
Page 13: Writing.
Teacher tip: Talk about how forecasting
the weather can be important. Discuss when
seasons change during the year. How are
they different.
Page 14: Assessment
3)Listening:
a. Henry b. Milena. c. Henry d. Milena
Script:
Henry: Hey Milena, how´s it going?
Milena: Pretty well Henry, what are you up
to?
Henry: Just spending as much time as I
can outside enjoying the nice summer
weather.
Milena:Yeah, I like to barbeque and cook
outside because it´s too hot to cook in the
kitchen.
Henry: That’s true. You know, I was just
thinking, that even when it’s cold in the
winter I like to be outside and go for walks.
Milena:When it’s super cold, my friends
from work sometime go out and have a
coffee.
Henry:That’s fun too. See you later, I’ve
got to go because I’m meeting some friens
in the park.
Milena: OK, take care, we´ll talk more next
time…..
Page 15: Assessment
Answers: 2)Writing-Answers will vary.
Page 16:Project-Rain, Sun, Snow
Teacher Tip: Carefully go through all
instructions with students. It is possible to
modify the assignment to be done in pairs
or small groups.
Page 17: Review
Answers:
1)Vocabulary- a. aid b. hurricane c.
drill d. flood
3)Reading- a. Colombia b. earthquakes
c. evacuate to a safe zone
d. be calm and follow and follow rescue
team recommendations
4)Grammar- a. was, have lived b.
cooked c. has played d. rained, has rained
Page 18: Communication and Cultural
Awareness
Teacher Tip: Have students discuss in Miguel: Thanks Marco. True friends
small groups what they do in there homes correct each other rather than agreeing on
to recycle. Afterwards share ideas as a everything!
whole group. Marco: Anytime bro.
Answers: Answers:
2- a. No, Ecuador does not have a 1) a. True; b. true; c. false; d. false.
recycling culture b. Ecuador has started to 2) Answers may vary.
recycle metal junk and plastics

Page 20: Reading

Page 19: Oral Communication Teacher tip: Warm-up: Motivate students
Teacher tip: Role-play similar to start recycling campaigns.
conversations. Answers:
Script: 2)a. True; b. false; c. true; d. true; e. false;
Miguel: You know what, Marco? I am done f. false; g. true.
with people who don’t care about the 3)Answers may vary.
environment! I can’t stand those people!
Marco: Listen to yourself¡
Miguel: What do you mean? PAGE 21: Writing
Marco: Oh, come on! Like you don’t know Answers: -- Answers may vary.
what I am talking about! Additional ideas: Students can get started
Miguel: Don’t tell me! The recycling thing by brainstorming some ideas before writing
again, right? the paragraph itself
Marco: Of course! You see, there is no
point in pointing the finger at everybody
when the real change starts by pointing at
yourself! How many times have I told you
not to throw away plastic bottles because PAGE 22: Language Through the Arts
they can be recycled! Answers:
Miguel: That is a different topic! Recycling 2)1. c 2. c 3. a
has nothing to do with the environment! 3--Answers may vary.
Besides, there are some other people who Additional idea: look up more information
take care of it. about Dumpster diving.
Marco: That is exactly what I am talking
about! Can’t you see my point, now?
Miguel: I guess you are right. I don’t have
to force people to do what I want; I have to PAGE 23: Oral Communication
make myself promises I can keep so that I Script:
lead by example. Miguel: Hi Marco!
Marco: Ok, now we are talking, so tell me Marco: Hey Miguel! How are you doing?
about your promise. Miguel: Guess what?
Miguel: Wait, remember that thing about Marco: Tell me.
not forcing people to do what we want? Miguel: I haven’t broken my promise.
Marco: Right, I will go first. Next time, if I Marco: Good for you!
see a relative of mine throwing garbage on Miguel: Yeah, and I am more motivated!
roads, parks or any other place, I will Marco: So, do you want to make more
approach them and kindly ask them to promises to prove to yourself you can do
throw the garbage in its correct place! anything you want to?
Now, your turn! Miguel: I do!
Miguel: Ok. I will recycle all the plastic Marco: Ok, tell me!
bottles I have thrown away in the past . I Miguel: I promise I will continue keeping
will talk less and do more! my promise!
Marco: Cool! Marco: What?! Are you pulling my
leg?
Answers: 1)a.yes- telling people to do the
right thing
b. that he can do anyting he wants to
c. and d. answers will vary
PAGE 24: Communication and Cultural
Awareness
Teacher Tip: Talk about the way local
people get dressed depending on the
weather they are facing.
Answers:
Summer-a. Gina
Autumn-d. Lucia
Winter-b. Mike
spring- d. Juan
2)a. True; b. False; c. False; d.
True.
3)a. Warm- light b. Rainy- windy
PAGE 25: Oral Communication
Teacher tip: Ask students to act out the
conversation.
Script:
Dayana: Hi, Mica. How are you?
Micaela: Hi, Daya. I’m pretty good. Look, I
was surfing the Internet, and I found a new
shopping center on Main Street.
Dayana: Really? Let me see.
Micaela: Look, this is the map. And it says
it has a lot of new clothes stores, you know,
some known brands. My favorite ones.
Dayana: Wow. It sounds exciting and it’s
near here. Yes, it’s just two blocks to the
north. It’s in front of the supermarket.
Micaela: Oh, you’re right. Wait, it’s one,
two, three, four blocks total. Would you
like to go? I need to buy a new pair of shoes
for the Physical Education class.
Dayana: Sure. We can go this afternoon
after class. We can walk. It’s close to the
school.
Micaela: Wouldn´t you rather take the bus?
Dayana: Come on! We’re close. Let’s walk.
I want to buy a new sweater. You know,
winter is coming, and I don’t have warm
clothes. Oh, we can also look for the book
the Literature teacher asked us to buy.
Micaela: Ok. Let’s walk. There’s a
bookstore there! I’ll ask my dad to give me
some money. I hope the shoes aren’t too
expensive. I don’t want to spend a lot.
Dayana: Mm… I don’t know. It says on the
mall’s webpage that most of the stores are
expensive.
Micaela: In that case, we can go window
shopping and look for sales. I’m pretty sure
we can find some good ones.
Dayana: Ok. I’ll tell my mom I’ll go
shopping with you after class.
Micaela: Great, Daya. We’re going to have
fun.
Dayana: And this time, I´ll invite you to
lunch.
Micaela: Thanks
Answers:
1)Michaela-shoes, Both- Book for class
dayana- sweater
2)a. on Main Street b. two blocks c.
walking d. expensive-saw on internet
3)Answers may vary.
PAGE 26: Reading
Teacher tip: Students can get into groups
to complete the activities.
Answers:2)a. False; b False; c. False; d.
False.
3-4)Answers may vary.
PAGE 27: Writing
Teacher tip: pair correction.
Answers:
2)Where are you from? What’s the
weather like in February?
What do I have to bring? What is
Quito’s weather like?
3)lef to right , Top then bottom
Sandals, shorts, T-shirt, skirt
coat, scarf, gloves, boots
Additional ideas: Ask them to brainstorm
some ideas before writing.
PAGE 28: Lanuage Through the Arts
Answers:
2)a. Spanish; b. Europe; c. Italian.; d. food;
e. inspiration
3)Dali- landscapes, Arcimboldo-different
elements from nature
Additional ideas: Look for famous artists
in Ecuador. Discuss how and why nature is
so inspiring.
PAGE 29: Oral communication
Teacher tip: Ask students to get into
groups and act out the situation.
Script:
Micaela: Wow! This mall is fantastic, and
it’s really big.
Dayana: Yeah. It’s amazing. And the food
court has some good restaurants. We can
go eat after buying our stuff.
Micaela: Good idea. Let’s go to that
clothing store. I’m sure you can find a
sweater that you like.
Dayana: Mm… I think the one next to that
jewelry store is better. There’s a sale. Look!
Micaela: Great, let’s go.
(In the shop)
Shop assistant: Hi, can I help you?
Dayana: Yes, please. I’m looking for a
sweater.
Shop assistant: Sure, over there. Next to the
jeans. There are lots of sweaters. Come
with me.
Dayana: Thanks.
Shop assistant: What size and color are you
looking for?
Dayana: Well, the size is small, and I like
bright colors.
Shop assistant: Here you are. There are
some pink, yellow and light green.
Dayana: Can I try this on please?
Shop assistant: Of course. Next to the
bathing suits there are three dressing
rooms?
Dayana: Hey, Mica. Do you like this one?
Micaela: It looks great. I like it, and it’s
cheap. It’s only $10.
Dayana: Well, I’ll take this. Where can I
pay?
Shop assistant: I can help you with that.
Will you be paying with cash or credit
card?
Dayana: Cash, please. I don’t have a credit
card.
Shop assistant: Ok. Here is your change.
Thank you.
Dayana: Thank you. Bye.
Answers:
1) a. help; b. looking; c. try d. cash.
2)a. True; b. false; c. true.; d. false; e. false.
3) answers may vary.
4)shoe store, jewelry store, clothes store,
bookstore, food court, drugstore
Page 30: Assessment
Script:
Mia: Hi Luis. I´m walking to the park. Do
you want to come with me and help clean
up garbage and hopefully recycle some
cans and bottles?
Luis: OK, but don´t you just throw cans and
bottles in the garbage?
Mia: No way! A lot of what is thrown away
can be recycled. It’s a simple way to help
the environment.
Luis: I thought paper is the only thing
worth recycling. That´s we do at home.
Mia: Glass bottles and aluminum cans
should also be recycled, but I don’t see any
bins to put these into.
Luis: Look, over there. There are four bins.
They are marked for glass, aluminum,
paper, and plastic.
Mia: Great. The park now looks better, and
we’re helping the environment.
Luis: I´ve learned a lot from you Mia. Let’s
come again next week.
Answers:
4)a. T b. T c. F d. F e. F
5)a. walking to park b. It’s important,
helps the environment c. only paper is
recycled
6) Plastic- plastic bag and bottle, glass- jar
and bottle, paper-notebook and pizza box
Page 31:Assessment
Answers: Answers will avry.
Page 32:Project
Teacher Tip: Read directions and make
modifications for the activity to be group or
individual, and consider other possible
modifications.