CINDEA MIRAMAR

LEVEL: 6P
NAME:

Topic #1

High Tech, High Touch

Lesson 1: Hot Apps

VOCABULARY

Facebook Surf
Text Messenger
Line (video chat) Social apps
WhatsApp Emoticons
Tag Viber
Hangouts Interactive apps
Instagram Applications (apps)
Google Spotify
apps Multimedia apps
Skype Hashtags
Twitter Snapchat
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Warm up
- Work in pairs, discuss the following question.
- What are your favorite apps? Tell your partner what they are used for and how to use them.

Now, read and listen to the conversation. Listen to Ariana and Mike talking about hot apps.
Mike: Which are your favorite apps?
Ariana: I love Instagram, Twitter and Spotify. Which are yours?
Mike: I like Facebook, Whatsapp, Snapchat and Line. I would like to install Instagram. What is it for and
how can I use it?
Ariana: Instagram was created as a social app used for sharing photos and videos. First, download the
Instagram app from the App Store or Google Play Store. Then, sign up by filling the form with your
phone number or e-mail, username and password.
Mike: I am going to do it right away. How can I upload photos? I want to share the one we took during
the break.
Ariana: The + icon was created to upload photos and videos. So, first click on it. Next, look through
your photos and video library or take a new one. Once you have it, you can edit it; add filters, text,
emoticons and hashtags. By the way, the filters are really cool! The icon edit was designed to adjust
contrast, brightness, warmth and more.
Mike: That is great! Can I add a tag?
Ariana: Yes, you can! If you want to, you can add location, too. Finally, once is it ready to post, click on
share.
Mike: Thanks, Ariana. Look! I shared my first photo!

Based on the listening, answer the questions.

1. Which are Ariana’s favorite apps?

2. Which are Mike’s favorite apps

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3. List 7 steps to use Instagram.

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GRAMMAR

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

[has/have + been + verb “ing”]

We use the Present Perfect Continuous to show that something started in the past and has
continued up until now. "For five minutes," "for two weeks," and "since Tuesday" are all durations
which can be used with the Present Perfect Continuous.
Examples:
• They have been talking for the last hour.
• She has been working at that company for three years.
Exercise on Present Perfect Progressive
Put the verbs into the correct form (present perfect progressive).
1. He (work) in this company since 1985.

2. I (wait) for you since two o'clock.

3. Mary (live) in Germany since 1992.

4. He (play) tennis for five hours.

5. I (learn) English since 2005.

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6. We (look for) the motorway for more than an hour.

7. I (live) without electricity for two weeks.

8. The film (run) for ten minutes yet.
9. She (work) in the garden
10. She (be) in the garden for an hour.

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Warm up
- What are social, interactive and multimedia apps used for? Brainstorm your ideas below.

SOCIAL:

INTERACTIVE:

MULTIMEDIA:

Read the text.

Apps were created for multiple purposes. They can entertain, teach, help, socialize and organize
everyday activities. Look at the following examples of apps.

Social Apps: Social apps allow interaction among users by establishing and maintaining connection.
Viber was made to make calls, text and send video messages to another Viber user. It was designed to
work on mobiles and computers.
Hangouts was made to allow users to chat individually and in groups. It was designed to permit text,
voice messages and video chat.
Interactive Apps: Interactive apps allow an exchange of information between apps and users.
Duolingo was created to learn English quickly by spending twenty minutes or more a day. The lessons
were designed to adapt to each user’s learning style.
ELSA was made to improve English fluency. It was designed to pronounce common idioms, American
expressions and everyday conversation in English.
Multimedia Apps: They were designed to stream videos, music, photos and others.
AllCast was created to stream videos from a phone to a TV. It was created to support smart TVs, Apple
TV, and Xbox One.
Kodi was designed to connect videos, music and photos through HDMI. It was created as a home
entertainment app.
B. Based on the text and the apps in your smart phone, complete the following chart.
App Social apps Interactive apps Multimedia apps

Definition

Examples

My apps

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 Lesson 2:

Danger zones in a digital world

Vocabulary:

Virus
Spam
Risks of the digital world:
Cyber-Bullying
Identity theft
Hacking
Copyright infringement
Plagiarism
Warm up
- In pairs, make a list of all the risks of the digital word.

In pairs, discuss the following questions.

1. What other danger zones are people exposed to on the internet?

2. Have you ever felt in danger when using the internet? Why?

3. Have you or people you know committed any of the crimes mentioned in the listening? When and why?

Read the text.

Cyber bullying
Cyber bullying refers to the use of digital media to make another person feel ashamed, sad or afraid.
Examples of cyber bullying include posting shameful information on any social media or sending photos,
messages or videos in order to hurt people and create online rumors. Most of the time, cyber bullying
comes repeatedly from the same person or group of people.
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How can you prevent cyber bullying?

1. _______________________________________: Be careful with the information you share on social

media and internet in general. Never share personal information such as passwords, addresses, personal
pictures and videos. Keep your personal information to yourself.
2. _______________________________________: Use words appropriately and be respectful towards
other people and demand the same from others. Be kind and use the right words.
3. _______________________________________: Do not share information that may not be true and
without the consent of the person. Think about how other people may feel about your posts and who is
going to see it.
4. _______________________________________: Do not share information that is not true and never
share information from others if you know the person is lying or you can not verify the information.
5. _______________________________________: Use internet tools to report inappropriate content. Do
not be part of the damage cyber bullying causes.
6. _______________________________________: Talk to an adult about the situation if you are being
cyber bullied. Talk to your teachers and family members, so they can help you.
B. Use the following subtitles to complete the missing headings.

 Talk to someone
 Check information
 Be honest
 Privacy
 Language
 Report posts and information with fake content

 Complete the chart with the apps you have in your phone. Write their uses.

APPS PURPOSE DO YOU LIKE IT?

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Answer some personal questions.

- How many apps do you have in your smart phone?

- Do you have social networks?

- Are you careful with your privacy?

Student read a text about Daniel and complete 3 different practices about the topic.
Daniel wants some apps in his new cell phone.

Daniel: Look! I got a new cell phone.

David: That’s a great phone. I have it. What apps will you download?
Daniel: I haven’t decided, yet. Which ones do you recommend?
David: It depends on what you want them for. Social apps include Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram and
Twitter.
Daniel: I want to connect with my friends. I will install them all. What about music?
David: Install Youtube for videos and Spotify for music. You can create your own playlists and share
them with your friends.
Daniel: Sounds fantastic. I want to learn another language, too. Is there any app I can use?
David: For sure. Duolingo and Educaplay are great apps. And if you want to read, Kindle and Ibooks
can help you.
Daniel: By the way, I want to create a video against cyberbullying. Any idea?
David: Movie Maker, PowToon and Dvolver help you create videos.
Daniel: Thanks a lot!
B. Based on the listening, complete the chart with the uses of the apps.

App Purpose
Facebook

Duolingo

Spotify

Powtoon

Kindle

Youtube

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 Write T (true) or F (false) next to the sentence.

1. David has a new cell phone.

2. Daniel wants to learn a new language.
3. David recommends an app for exercising.
4. Dvolver is an app for videos.
5. Daniel and David have different phones.

Lesson 3:

Tech tools for positive change

Vocabulary

Social network
Google
Website
Dropbox
Sites
YouTube
Storyboard
Prezi
Audacity
Moviemaker

Warm up
- Do you agree or disagree with the following opinions?

Agree Disagree
Social networks can be used for good.

All websites are dangerous.

I can only use YouTube to listen to music.

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 Steven and Rossy are talking about a social network.

Steven: Do you have facebook, Rossy?

Rossy: Yes, my profile name is Rossy Hernandez B. Steven: Thanks! I found you. Do you have
many friends? Rossy: I don’t. I only have people I know.
Steven: It’s better that way. We have to be careful with our privacy.
Rossy: I totally agree. Last time, I had to unfriend somebody who was stalking me.
Steven: What do you mean?
Rossy: This person tagged me in different posts, shared my pictures, commented my posts on my
wall, and I received notifications all the time.
Steven: Did you know who it was?
Rossy: I thought I knew, but the profile was fake. Luckily, I could block the person.
Steven: I have heard about people being bullied, too.
Rossy: Yes, many people have been cyberbullied. It is dangerous and unethical.
Steven: I don’t know why people do it. We are all different and deserve respect.

Read the conversation again and answer the questions.

1. Does Rossy have facebook?
2. What’s Rossy’s profile name?
3. Does Rossy have many friends?
4. Why did Rossy unfriend someone?
5. What does Rossy think about cyberbullying?
6.
Look at the words in bold in the conversation, match the word with its meaning.

1. Profile name ( ) To remove someone from your list of friends.

2. Unfriend ( ) To harm or frighten someone using the internet.

3. Tag ( ) To add a name to a picture or post.

4. Post ( ) The name of the owner of a profile.

5. Cyberbullying ( ) A picture or message published in a social network.

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 Lesson 4:

My future is in my hands

Vocabulary

Software engineers
Web developers
System analysts
Graphic designers
Idioms
Going viral
Reinvent the wheel
Break new ground
Light years ahead
On the same wavelength
Leading edge
Pull the plug
Bells and whistles

Warm up
-How is your future in your hands?

- What can you do to have a better future?

Write a paragraph with your personal thoughts, with the following topic.
My Future is in My Hands
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Read and listen to the conversation.

Nick and Vivi are talking about how their future is in their hands.

Nick: Mahatma Gandhi said: “The future depends on what we do in the present.” What do you think it
means?
Vivi: I read that phrase this morning because I think that phrase has been going viral. I think that if we
make good decisions in the present, our future will be brighter. What do you think?
Nick: I agree! We are in the right time and moment to start building the future we want. It is even time to
break new ground with innovative ideas.
Vivi: So, how is our future in our hands?
Nick: We are the only ones who can decide where we want to get to and what we need to do to reach our
goals. It is time to pull the plug on bad habits!
Vivi: It is true! What can we do to have a better future?
Nick: Well, in my case, I want to become a software engineer. So, I need to finish high school. After that, I
want to get a degree in computer science. Then, I need to start programming to get a job. What I need to
do now is to study, learn and set goals. What about you, Vivi? What can you do to have a better future?
Vivi: We are on the same wavelength! I like technology a lot! I want to be a graphic designer. I have been
looking for information. Once I graduate from high school, I am going to look for a part time job. I want to
get a degree in graphic design and a related job as soon as possible. Perhaps, I am going to complement
my studies with a web developer degree.
Nick: It sounds fantastic! I hope you get it!
Vivi: Thanks, Nick. Likewise! 150

B. Look at the words in bold in exercise A. Write the phrase next to the definition.
1. _________________________________: To prevent something to happen or continue happening.

2. _________________________________: An image, video or post that spreads quickly by sharing it.

3. _________________________________: To have similar ideas or perspective.

4. _________________________________: To do something innovative for positive change.

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 A. Answer the following questions with your personal information.

What is your favorite app?

How do you use it?

What is a social media?

Do you think is safe to navigate in Internet?

Have you ever suffered Cyberbullying?

What do you use social networks for?

How do you use Google for good?

HOMEWORK #1

In pairs, create an app and follow the steps.

Instructions:

1. Come up with the original idea of an app.

2. create a logo.

3. Discuss what it will do, how it will work and what it will look like.

4. Present your apps into the class.

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