Theme Internet - tto123

Theme Internet - tto123

Internet

Introduction

Welcome to the next theme of English
This theme is about The Internet.

How?
You are going to practise your English writing, reading, listening and speaking skills.

There are different types of assignments. Some of them you have to do on your own, others you are doing in a group.

At the end of those group assignments you are going to discuss the answers in your group. Some assignment will be checked by the computer.

What about you?
How important is Internet in your life?
Is it like oxygen; you can't live without it (almost whole day)?
Or is it not a very essential part of our daily life activities?
Or....


Have fun!

Need to know

What do you need to know?
At the end of this theme, you should be able to to talk about this subject with ease. Give it a try.

In groups, discuss three of the following questions:

  1. Do you often use the Internet?
  2. About how many hours a day do you use the Internet?
  3. About how many hours a week do you use the Internet?
  4. Who uses the Internet the most in your family?
  5. What are some security issues you must think about when you access the Internet?
  6. Have you ever bought something using the Internet? If so, what and why?
  7. How can the Internet help you to learn English?
  8. Do you have any ideas or ambitions to start an Internet company?
  9. Do men and women use the Internet for different purposes?
  10. What are some of the ways the Internet can be used for education?
  11. What are some of the ways the Internet can be used for entertainment?

Can do

In this theme you will focus on the following 'can do' statements.

Listening

  • You can listen to people talking about using the internet.
    You can understand this when people speak slowly and clearly.
    You can understand simple messages or sound fragments (radio, television, song) that have to do with the theme The Internet.
  • You can follow the main lines of discussions about using the internet.

Reading

  • You can understand texts or stories when the words in the theme The Internet are used.
  • You can skim short texts and find relevant facts and information.

Speaking

  • You can participate in a simple conversation about The Internet.
    Your classmate speaks quite slowly. He or she repeats the sentences every now and then.
    Your classmate helps you to formulate what you are trying to say.
  • You can ask and answer simple questions related to The Internet.
  • You can use simple phrases and phrases related to The Internet to express your preference and opinion.
  • You can have a discussion about using internet.

Writing

  • You can write an article by making use of the words related to The Internet.
  • You can write a very simple personal letter and an e-mail message regarding The Internet.

To do

At the end of this theme you can listen, read texts, speak and write about the Internet.

But you don't have to be able to do this right away!
If you take the following steps (lessons) you'll find out what you need to know!

Lesson

Title

Activities

1

Computers

Listen and read texts and answer questions about computers.
You can understand and use vocabulary about computers.
You can write a contribution as a reaction to a text and can discuss this with a classmate.
Grammar: 'Negations and questions'

2

Women and computers

The subject of this lesson is women and computers.
You can write about Internet safety.
You can have a discussion about girls and computers.
Grammar: Negative Imperative and Never.

3

24/7 online

Listen and read texts and answer questions about being online.
You can understand an interview about a text how technology addiction can affect the brain.
You can have a discussion about Internet addiction.
Grammar: Double Negatives and 'Any' words.

4

Being trolled

The subject of this lesson is being trolled.
You can understand texts about hackers and cyber attacks.
You can write a review about Internet trolls.
Grammar: 'No' words and Neither ..... Nor.

 

Lessons

Below are the four lessons that belong to this topic.
Make your choice.

Lesson 1

Computers
Lesson 2

Women and computers
Lesson 3

24/7 Online
Lesson 4

Being trolled

Vocabulary Internet

Here you can find the vocabulary lists with sentences (chunks) that accompany this theme.
These lists will also be used in the diagnostic test. Talk to your teacher about when you will learn these lists.

Vocabulary Internet - 1

Vocabulary Internet - 4

Vocabulary Internet - 2

Vocabulary Internet - 5

Vocabulary Internet - 3

Vocabulary Internet - 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tip:

There are many ways to study vocabulary. You can read the words aloud or copy them.
Click in StudioWozzol on the red arrow for the options.

Finishing touch

You've finished the lessons for the theme Internet.
Now it is time for the Finishing touch.
Here you will find two extra reading or speaking assignments.
Choose one or two of the assignments and work together with a classmate.
When you are finished you will make the diagnostic test and fill in the evaluation.

Good luck!

Project A: Passwords

Project A Reading: Passwords

This is a difficult text. Are you able to read it? Give it a try!

  • Read the text.
  • Do the exercise.

Passwords

The average computer user has between 5 and 15 username/password combinations to log in to email accounts, social networking sites, discussion boards, news and entertainment sites, online stores, online banking accounts, or other websites. For people who use email or other internet applications at work, the number of required username/password combinations may surpass 30. Some of these accounts demand that you use a specific number of symbols and digits, while others require you to change your password every 60 days. When you add to this list the codes needed to access things like ATMs, home alarm systems, padlocks, or voicemail, the number of passwords becomes staggering. The feeling of frustration that results from maintaining a memorized list of login credentials has grown so prevalent that it actually has a name: password fatigue.

Having to remember so many different passwords is irritating, but it can also be dangerous. Because it is virtually impossible to remember a unique password for each of these accounts, many people leave handwritten lists of usernames and passwords on or next to their computers. Others solve this problem by using the same password for every account or using extremely simple passwords. While these practices make it easier to remember login information, they also make it exponentially easier for thieves to hack into accounts.

Single sign-on (SSO) authentication and password management software can help mitigate this problem, but there are drawbacks to both approaches. SSO authentication can be used for related, but independent software systems. With SSO, users log in once to access a variety of different applications. Users only need to remember one password to log in to the main system; the SSO software then automatically logs the user in to other accounts within the system. SSO software is typically used by large companies, schools, or libraries. Password management software, such as KeePass and Password Safe, is most often used on personal computers. These software programs—which have been built into many major web browsers—store passwords in a remote database and automatically “remember” users’ passwords for a variety of sites.

The problem with both SSO authentication and password management software is that the feature that makes them useful is also what makes them vulnerable. If a user loses or forgets the password required to log in to SSO software, the user will then lose access to all of the applications linked to the SSO account. Furthermore, if a hacker can crack the SSO password, he or she will then have access to all of the linked accounts. Users who rely on password management software are susceptible to the same problems, but they also incur the added threat of passwords being compromised because of computer theft.

Although most websites or network systems allow users to recover or change lost passwords by providing email addresses or answering a prompt, this process can waste time and cause further frustration. What is more, recovering a forgotten password is only a temporary solution; it does not address the larger problem of password fatigue.

Some computer scientists have suggested that instead of passwords, computers rely on biometrics. This is a method of recognizing human users based on unique traits, such as fingerprints, voice, or DNA. Biometric identification is currently used by some government agencies and private companies, including the Department of Defense and Disney World. While biometrics would certainly eliminate the need for people to remember passwords, the use of biometrics raises ethical questions concerning privacy and can also be expensive to implement.

The problems associated with SSO, password management software, and biometrics continue to stimulate software engineers and computer security experts to search for the cure to password fatigue. Until they find the perfect solution, however, everyone will simply have to rely on the flawed password system currently in place.

Source: www.englishforeveryone.org


Did you manage to read and understand this text?
If you did, have a try to answer the questions.

Evaluation Reading

How did you think this assignment went?
Indicate for each section how you thought it went.

Section

Good

Sufficient

Insufficient

Vocabulary

You master all the simple words to understand a note, e-mail or simple text.

You master the most necessary words to understand a note, e-mail or simple text.

You do not master enough words to understand a note, email or simple text.

Sentence structure and grammar

you can recognize and understand verb forms and sentences well.

you can recognize enough sentences and verb forms. you understand some sentences and verb forms.

You cannot properly recognize and understand verb tenses and sentence structure.

Text insight

You can clearly see the structure and outline. You can also easily deduce the meaning of unknown words from the context.

You can see the structure and outline of a text fairly well, but you can rarely infer the meaning of unfamiliar words from the context.

You do not fully see the structure and outline of the text and cannot deduce the meaning of unknown words from the context.

Pace of reading

You can read quickly and easily. You understand everything it says. You can read the entire text in all details.

You often have enough reading pace to understand quite a bit of what you are reading. You can read the entire text globally.

You need too much time to read everything completely. You do not fully understand what you read.

Reading strategy

You can look at the main outline of a text and then at the details.
Beforehand, you use the layout, pictures and prior knowledge (what you already know about the subject).

Using the layout, pictures and prior knowledge (what you already know about the subject) you can hardly see the big picture in the text.
You still translate too many sentences without seeing any connection.

You don't really understand how to handle the text and you start reading word for word. You make too little use of prior knowledge (what you already know about the subject).

Project B: World of computers

Project B Listening: World of computers

You are going to listen to a conversation about computers.

  • First read the questions.
  • Listen to the recording.
  • Answer the questions.
  • Listen again and read the audio script.
  1. What is the main topic of this conversation?
  2. From the discussion, what did Mr. Taylor probably do for his previous company?
  3. Mr. Taylor thinks that Java is ….
  4. What does the man mean when he says, "We'll be in touch" at the end of the conversation?
  5. Choose the best word(s) to describe Mr. Taylor ….

Listen to the recording:

Click on the link to answer the questions:

Audioscript: World of computers

Man: Okay, Mr. Taylor, let's go ahead and begin. First of all, tell me about your last job.
Mr. Taylor: Well, as stated on my resume, I worked for five years at Hi Tech Computers.
Man: Okay. Hi Tech. And what do you know about computer networks and operating systems including DOS, Windows, Macintosh OS, and UNIX?
Mr. Taylor: Umm . . . well . . . I did come in contact with computers every night at my last job.
Man: Hum! . . . And how about web site authoring skills? [Oh]. We are looking for someone to create and manage our company's web site which would include the development, configuration, and use of CGI scripts.
Mr. Taylor: Umm . . . uh, web page, web page. Huh . . . I don't think I've read that book, and I'm afraid I've never used those CGI things.
Man: Huh?! And what about experience with Java or JavaScript?
Mr. Taylor: Well . . . I think I've tried Java at a foreign coffee shop one time, if that's what you mean.
Man: Okay, Mr. Taylor, I think I have ALL the information I need!
Mr. Taylor: Oh, and I really like computer games. I play them everyday.
Man: Right, right. Thanks Mr. Taylor. We'll be in touch.

Listening - Evaluation

How did you think this assignment went?
Indicate for each section how you thought it went.

Section

Good

Sufficient

Insufficient

Focus

You can fully concentrate.

You can listen carefully throughout the assignment.

You find it difficult to fully concentrate.

But you can listen attentively for most of the assignment.

You cannot concentrate properly.

You are easily distracted during the assignment.

Understanding

You can understand the text well. You have recognized almost all words.

You understand the questions well and can answer all questions.

You can understand the text quite well. You have recognized most of the words.

You understand the questions well and can answer most questions.

Because you do not recognize many words, you cannot understand the text properly.

You do not understand the questions very well. As a result, you cannot answer all questions correctly.

Listening to details

You can understand all the details from the narration.

You can use all specific information and details in your answers.

You can understand most of the details from the narration.

Most specific information and details can be used in your answers.

You don't understand many details from the spoken text.

As a result, you cannot properly use specific information in your answers.

Project C: Writing a column

Project C: About the Internet

In the assignment Computers - speaking you had a discussion with your classmates about 5 of the following questions.

  1. What are some of the ways the Internet can be used for entertainment?
  2. What are the sites you most commonly access?
  3. Have you ever chatted on the Internet? With whom?
  4. Would you like to go on a date with someone you met on the Internet? Why (not)?
  5. Do you think that the Internet is safe for children? Why?
  6. Do you think that it is important for schools to have Internet access? Why?
  7. Do you think that people should put photos of their friends onto the Internet? Why (not)?
  8. Do you think that it is a good or bad habit for young people to play computer games?
    Is there a limit for the number of hours a day?
  9. Why should you be careful about giving out personal information to people that you meet in chat rooms?
  10. Many people download MP3 music without paying any money for it.
    Do you think that this is a problem? What makes you think so?

Now you are going to write a column.
A column is a recurring piece or article in a newspaper, magazine or other publication, where you expresses your own opinion. A column is more personal than other types of journalism. Your language in a column does not have to be as formal. While maintaining good grammar, keep your tone casual and personal.

  • Choose at least 3 questions to use for your column.
  • Give information but also try to entertain a little bit. For example you can us your own experiences.
  • Write simple and short sentence.
  • Use a quote or quotes of classmates in your column.
  • When writing your opinions, say it is your opinion. So write: "I find it....".

You can use the 'Gereedschapskist activerende werkvormen' for tips how to make your column:

Column schrijven

Een column is een kort stukje tekst, waarin de schrijver zijn mening geeft op een grappige of uitdagende manier.

 

English practice program

Keeping up with the Family
If your school participates in VO content, you can practice with the English practice program.
Below is a part of the program that fits well with this theme.
Log in with your School Entree-account!

Keeping up with the Family


You can also practice further at www.oefenprogrammaengels.nl with other reading, listening or viewing assignments!

D-Test

Test your knowledge. Make the diagnostic test.

What did you learn?

At the end of each lesson you answered evaluation questions. Use these answers to answer the following questions:

  • What new things did you learn?
  • Which assignment was the best one to learn from?

Can do statements
Take a look at the Can do statements in the introduction - 'Can do'.
Did you understand and meet the learning goals (can do statements)?
Are you able to do what you have to do?

Timing
In the introduction of each double period there is an indication of the amount of time you need to do the activity.

  • What do you think of this timing?

Finishing touch Projects

  • Did you do project A Reading or project C?
    Why these projects?
    How did it go?
  • Was the 'rubric' at the end helpful for you? Could you indicate yourself, how did it go?

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    Dit thema valt onder de arrangeerbare leerlijn van de Stercollectie voor Engels voor tweetalig onderwijs, leerjaar 1, 2 en 3. Dit is thema 6 'Internet'. Het gaat over computers, technologie, internetverslaving en internettrollen. Het thema omvat de volgende onderwerpen: Computers, Women and computers, 24/7 Online en Being trolled. De grammatica binnen dit thema omvat 'negations and questions'
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    VWO 2; HAVO 1; VWO 1; HAVO 3; VWO 3; HAVO 2;
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    24/7 online, arrangeerbaar, being trolled, computers, engels, internet, stercollectie, tto123, women and computers

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