The Life and Times of Oscar Wilde

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Slang

Let’s get started... Americans use slang all the time. This can make it difficult to understand what people are saying. Have you heard someone say something that doesn't make sense? It's probs slang.

Activity 1

3 minutes

With your partner, write a list of American idioms or slang that you have heard.

Background

Idioms and slang are special words and language used within a culture or group of people. For example, in the United States, there is “California slang” and “New York slang”, and they are very different. If an idiomatic expression or slang becomes popular enough, it may spread across the country or even around the world.

Language changes very quickly now because of TV and the Internet. Old slang may become outdated and be replaced by new words and phrases. When someone uses a new idiom or slang, it can be difficult to understand what they mean. But if it is used by enough people, it may become part of common, everyday conversation.

Discussion 1

In pairs for 5 minutes, ask and answer these questions:

1. In your home country do some groups of people use slang more than others? (An age group? An economic group? A social group?) Do you know something about people just by listening to the way they talk?
2. What is one of the common idioms or slang words used in your native language? What does it mean literally? What does the idiom mean? When do people say it?

Discussion 2

In pairs for 5 minutes, ask and answer these questions:

1. Is there a particular idiom (in English or in your native language) that you like? Is there one that you do not like?
2. In America where do you hear the most slang and idioms used? When is it most difficult for you to understand English? (Conversations, TV shows, news, telephone, business, etc.)

Discussion 3

In pairs for 5 minutes, ask and answer these questions:

1. How do you feel about slang and idioms? Are they good or bad? When is it ok to use slang?
2. Is it appropriate / funny / interesting when someone speaks like a person from a different age or economic group?

Here are some common American expressions. What do they mean? When are they are used?

Thanksgiving Family Role-Play

Ellen's Thanksgiving Plan 1

Until 2:15

Ellen's Thanksgiving Plan 2

A Thanksgiving Miracle (SNL)

The Real History of Thanksgiving

Traditional Thanksgiving Food

Cornbread

Gravy

Green Bean Casserole

Mashed Sweet Potatoes / Yams

Pumpkin Pie

Stuffing

Mashed Potatoes

Turkey

Cornucopia - table decoration

Glazed Carrots

Cranberry Sauce

Corn on the Cob

 

Breadbasket- when all people at the table hold hands and give thanks. Here, the people are praying but not all families pray when they give thanks.

Thanksgiving toast - Everyone holds his/her glass up and someone may say a few words (make a short speech), then people clink their glass together before drinking. 

Football - there is always a football game on Thanksgiving

Black Friday

Usually stores open at Midnight on Thursday. Some families go line up at stores right after dinner. Notorious for injuries and deaths.

1 BACH
Thanksgiving memes 1
Thanksgiving memes 2

2016 November 8th Election Results

Gredos Las Suertes Results

Total valid votes: 462
Percents approximated

DEM      - 341      - 74%
REP       - 42        -  9%
GRN      - 36        -  7%

LIB        - 27        -  6% 
PF          - 15        -  3%
Write-in - 1         -   <1%



1 ESO
DEM - 93
LIB - 5 
GRN - 3 
REP - 10
PF - 9

2 ESO
DEM - 104
LIB - 5
GRN - 3
REP - 12

3 ESO
DEM - 63
LIB - 10
GRN - 1
REP - 9
Beyoncé - 1

4 ESO A
DEM - 18
REP - 3
GRN - 3

1 BACH
DEM - 35
LIB - 1
GRN - 15
REP - 5

2 BACH
DEM - 28
LIB - 6
GRN - 11
REP - 6
PF - 6


Presentation

California Results

California State Measures

2012


2008

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/California-secession-group-to-hold-meet-up-at-10594349.php

Vocal of the Week - High Fashion

Apparel – another word for clothes, clothing and garments
Example: I don't think you're wearing the right apparel for a funeral.

Trendy – an adjective used to describe someone who is very fashionable or stylish. Comparative – trendier, Superlative – trendiest)

Example: Andrew looks so trendy in his light blue shirt and dark jeans!

Must-haves – highly essential clothes that you must have in your wardrobe this season. Clothing must-haves also comprise the essentials of your wardrobe. 

to have a sense of style- to be aware of your own individual fashion preferences and taste

Example: Marco's sense of style is unique. I can’t think of anyone who dresses the way he does!

to strike a pose- to take on a certain position or posture

Example: Sebastian struck a pose in front of the mirror when he was trying on his new suit.

Story Elements

Character

A character is a person, or sometimes even an animal, who takes part in the action of a short story or other literary work.

Setting

The setting of a short story is the time and place in which it happens. Authors often use descriptions of landscape, scenery, buildings, seasons or weather to provide a strong sense of setting.

Plot

A plot is a series of events and character actions that relate to the central conflict.

Conflict

The conflict is a struggle between two people or things in a short story. The main character is usually on one side of the central conflict. 

On the other side, the main character may struggle against another important character (man vs. Man), against the forces of nature (man vs. wild), against society, against an evil force, or even against something inside himself or herself (feelings, emotions, illness).

Pumpkin "Carving" Contest!!

Materials
Orange and black construction paper
Regular white paper for a template and for
Scissors
Glue stick

Instructions
1. Use your regular white paper to create a template of your pumpkin shape and the pumpkin face (or drawing).

2. Use your templates to cut the orange paper and the black paper.

3. Glue your cut paper to your "pumpkin."

4. Achieve glory.