Dear students. All of us have some activities we like to do in our free time. I propose you to watch the 3 short videos and read the article below. You might use the subtitles if you find it difficult to understand people speaking. Take notes of the vocabulary you need in order to speak about your own hobbies and interests in a Voicethread movie . www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/articles/teens-and-free-time Teenagers and Free Time Teenagers need free time to explore their own interests, be with friends or just unwind. If you and your teenager can find free time activities to enjoy together, it can be a great way to build on your relationship. All teenagers are different and like to do different things. Many like to spend their free time with friends, shopping, going to parties, using the computer for games or other online activities, social networking, texting, watching movies, reading and going to the beach or park. Teenagers are also spending an increasing amount of their free time in structured extracurricular activities such as arts and sports. Teens may often feel bored with unstructured spare time. Free time with parents and familyOne of the joys of the teenage years is discovering the things you have in common with your teenager, or new things your child might open your eyes to. Spending free time together is a great way to stay connected with your teenage child. Finding the balance between showing an interest in your child’s activities and respecting their need for independence can be tricky. Activities with youDoing something one-on-one with one or both parents can be a treat for your child, especially in larger families. An occasional movie together, or even a quick meal or a drink in a restaurant after another activity, can feel a bit special. These activities might not happen spontaneously. You might need to discuss ideas with your child and plan to spend some time together. If this is a new experience, it might take a bit of persuasion before your child is enthusiastic about it. If your child is reluctant, you could suggest inviting one or two of your child’s friends along as well. Other moms and dads suggest the following activities for sharing free time with your child:
If you’ve got teenagers and younger children, a family meeting can get everyone brainstorming activities to enjoy as a family. You could make a couple of lists – activities to do together, and activities that only some of you will do. Some activities the whole family could do might include:
Here are some things to think about discussing. Information How much do you need to know about where your child’s going, and who with? What details is it OK for your child to keep to herself? Should she call you if her plans change? Will she leave her cell phone on while she’s out or is there a number she can be reached at? You might try the “5 W” technique asking Who, What, When, Where and Why. Monitoring your child is OK, as long as you’re doing it with the intention of making sure your child is safe. Availability Think about how available you’ll be for providing transportation. Can you drive your child to things if you have enough notice? Are you available if there is an emergency? Are you willing to offer a ride to other friends? Do you expect your child to use public transport? Having Friends Over Getting to know your child’s friends shows your child you understand how important her friendships are. One way to do this is to encourage your child to have friends over and give them a space to entertain. Think about how open you want your home to be. Will there be a curfew? Will you provide food? Does your teenager need to take responsibility for friend’s behavior, following house rules or, tidying up after? Money Some of the activities your child’s interested in may cost money. You might want to talk to them about what activities you’re willing to pay for, how often and how much. You might also want to talk to them about an allowance. Discuss how much is fair amount in your family. Can extra chores earn extra money? Screen time Screen time is the time spent watching TV or DVDs, using the computer, playing video or hand-held computer games, and using a mobile phone. A healthy family lifestyle includes limits on daily screen time, and sets a routine for when screen time finishes each evening. You might want to have a talk about how much time family members spend on these and other activities during daylight hours when they could be doing things that are more physically active. Some negotiation about screen time during the school week, on weekends and in the holidays might also help your child develop some valuable time management skills. Well, now it's time you to make a Voicethread movie of about 3 minutes on the topic "My free time activities" using the Voicethread Tutorial below. After you make the movie, post the link in the comment section. Enjoy it!
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Eugenia Man
3/17/2020 03:44:44 pm
Bravo Denis. You have a good pronunciation and it's understood everything you say. You speak clearly and loudly enough. Next time use more pictures to illustrate your speech. You have 10. (ten)
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Cristina Ursu
3/16/2020 08:00:46 pm
https://voicethread.com/share/13828345/
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Eugenia Man
3/17/2020 03:50:51 pm
Cristina, you use pictures and relate very well about your hobbies and free time activities. You are right saying "Life has to be lived, not survived". I have a suggestion- pay attention at the pronunciation of some words. You get 10. (ten). Bravo.
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Madalina
3/16/2020 09:00:02 pm
https://voicethread.com/share/13830700/
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Eugenia Man
3/17/2020 03:28:32 pm
A very good presentation Madalina. You have appropriate pictures and good pronunciation. You have 10. (ten).
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Ionela
3/17/2020 12:14:33 am
https://voicethread.com/share/13831812/
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Eugenia Man
3/17/2020 03:35:34 pm
Your presentation is very good Ionela- except the volume of the voice. Please, next time, speak louder. Otherwise, you use suggestive pictures with your text, and the pronunciation is a good one. You get 10. (ten).
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Eugenia Man
3/17/2020 03:55:03 pm
The video is on the topic and you explain your free time activities. be attentive to the pronunciation, verb form and speak more on the topic. You get 8. (eight). Bravo.
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Eugenia Man
3/20/2020 05:27:28 pm
Stefan, the presentation is well organized and you give details on your free time activities. Be attentive to your pronunciation and speak louder. You get 8.
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Eugenia Man
3/20/2020 05:34:16 pm
Mihaela, your presentation gives details on your hobbies. Just, pay attention to the pronunciation, and speak more clearly and louder. You have 8.
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Vlad
3/17/2020 09:42:28 pm
https://voicethread.com/share/13842482/
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Eugenia Man
3/20/2020 05:40:34 pm
Vlad, the information is well presented and the pronunciation is quite good. You give details on your free time activities. You get 10.
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Eugenia Man
3/20/2020 05:48:29 pm
Cornelia, the presentation is well structured and well presented. Just, be more attentive with the pronunciation and speak louder and more clearly. You get 9.
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Eugenia Man
3/20/2020 05:51:52 pm
Elena, you present the information about your free time activities well and with many facts. it is structured and with typical vocabulary. Just pay attention to the pronunciation. You have 9.
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Eugenia Man
3/20/2020 05:55:05 pm
Victor, you have various activities in your free time. Just, pay attention to the pronunciation and the structures in English. You have 7.
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Eugenia Man
3/26/2020 05:40:47 pm
The presentation has a list of activities you like doing in your free time. next time, add some more details and attention to pronunciation. 8-eight.
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Victoria
3/22/2020 03:06:10 pm
https://voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/13828381/84783857/78299065
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Maria
3/23/2020 07:51:46 pm
https://voicethread.com/share/1389945
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Maria
3/26/2020 06:29:37 pm
https://voicethread.com/share/13901644/
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Eugenia Man
3/26/2020 06:42:29 pm
I hope you enjoy the activities you do in your free time. Next time, speak more on the subject and louder, please. 9-nine
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Victoria
3/27/2020 10:06:33 am
https://voicethread.com/myvoice/
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Simenov Ion
3/27/2020 11:17:36 am
https://voicethread.com/myvoice/thread/13947286/85315819
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Eugenia Man
3/27/2020 11:20:36 am
Ion, you have good information about your free time activities. It is good to pay attention to the pronunciation and structures: I am 15 years old, etc... 7-seven
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