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Heart of Darkness            Joseph Conrad   Biography of Józef Korzeniowski  https://www.slideshare.net/AiaMolanedaDating/joseph-conrad-24693227 Introduction to Colonialism in Africa: Belgian Congo  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcF9fmTzqkg THEMES: Primitivism  Uncertainty Imperial Authority Jewelry  Illness  Insanity - Madness Hypocrisy  Racism  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdmpCCpE9-g The novella Heart of Darkness was first written in 1899 in a serial form in Blackwood's magazine, later it was published in 1902 and finally in book form it was published in 1942 in Youth: A Narrative, and Two Other Stories by a great modern novelist, Joseph Conrad. In 1890 Conrad sailed to the Belgian Congo and he gave his experiences a shape of novella ( Heart of Darkness ) after a long gap of time. On the surface level, it is like a mystery story, but on an implicit level, it is a journey within, a journey  into the...

  Oxford Debate: Should Zoos be Banned?  Useful Language for Debate: https://www.eslbuzz.com/useful-phrases-for-discussion-and-debate-in-english/ The Most Dangerous Game   by Richard Connell  PDF:  https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxtaXN0ZXJrZWxhfGd4OjJlMmE5ZGMxMmE3ZmFhMGU Author Bio: Discussion Questions:  Film:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABmmJ-ARK-c Confido by Kurt Vonnegut  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SNWnC5-sFAJaZCSkgYzMcf55Att74GS2/view?usp=sharing

  Happy Monday!  1. Warm-up: Country - City Vocabulary: Animal Matters  Vocabulary: The Natural World Unit 46 ANIMAL TRAFFICKING https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/animal-trafficking https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/teacheng/files/Animal_trafficking_lesson_plan.pdf TED TALK:  https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Listening_and_Writing/Animal_rights-Ted_talk_tl1475654ls OXFORD DEBATE:  TOPIC: Should Animal Testing Be Banned? / Zoos should be banned  https://psn.pan.pl/wp-content/uploads/Oxford_Debate_PSN2019.pdf

  I. Warm-up: Scattegories.  II. Writing Workshop: Part II  PRACTICE HW for Wednesday: Argumentative essay:  - 120 -180 words - Four/five paragraphs (introduction, reasons, and conclusion)  - Use formal style (no contractions or slang)  - Typed  EF Upper Intermediate: WRITING WORKSHOP pg. 118 _________________________________ OPINIONS:  Warm-up: How have the following changed over time:  Beauty          Tastes          Manners          Marriage          Education           Quote Analysis: When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you.  OPINION POLLS:  HW: Think of six questions which you will use to survey the class with. Tomorrow, you will decide on what the conclusions may mean.  ________________________________________ I. Warm-up: Poll your classmates with the questions you prepared.  II. Fol...

Dear all, Your final task of the semester will be to create your CV in English. I've provided several examples in the links below. Please include ALL the necessary information, paying particular attention to the structure. Due May 15, 2022   1. Do:  - Preparation task  - Check your understanding - Check your writing  https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/ar/skills/writing/intermediate-b1/cv 2. Write and send your CV to my email address afretschel@gmail.com by 05.15.2022  3. Examples of CV's  https://standout-cv.com/pages/school-leaver-cv-example

  Welcome!  Warm-up: Vocabulary Review Listening:  Chapters Review:  IB: Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet  IB: Reading: Wildlife Safaris in India - Tips from the Expert http://moonspaces.weebly.com/uploads/1/9/9/4/19948531/text_type-leaflet.pdf Pamphlet Presentations on FRIDAY!!!