TEACHER’S GUIDE / GUÍA Liz: Once upon a time, in a forest similar to

DIDÁCTICA this one, a group of friends went camping.

Module 9- 5 The night was amazing and full stars. One
Page 1 of them was hungry, and decided to prepare
Area: Foreign Language/Lengua some food, but there wasn’t wood for the
Extranjera fire. He called his best friend, then, they
Subject: English/Inglés went together into the forest and… guess
what? They never returned. It seemed that
Grade: 9th EGB the moody monster caught them. People say
the moody monster appears when the night
Lesson Title: Unreal world is clear and there’s a fire just like this
campfire…
Grammar and vocabulary contents Tony: It seems like a story for kids… I’m
 Simple past not scared at all.
 Past progressive Liz: You aren’t, but look at Kevin and
 Commenting Adverbs Micaela.
Interdisciplinary: Kevin: ohh…mmm… We’re ok…
 Legends, mythological creatures Mica: Yes, yes… we don’t think a muddy
 The meaning of dreams monster will come here… jaja
 Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allan Poe Tony: Now, I’ll tell my story…
Values
Answers:
 Interculturality
1) A. then, together… b. what?;
 Identity
c. seems
 Respect 2) 3, 4, 1, 5, 2
 Critical thinking 3)1 b. 2 c. 3 a. 4d
Additional ideas: Ask students about
spooky stories they’ve heard.

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Awareness
Teacher Tip: Warm-up: brainstorm about Page 4: Reading
old buildings in the city. Teacher tip: Warm-up: Brainstorm
Answers: vocabulary related to spooky stories.
1)a. True; b. False; c.True; d. False; Answers:
e. False 1) a. poet; b.clothes; c spirit; d.
2) 1 C; 2 A; 3 D; 4 B chains; e. boys, f. lady
2) a. He was a poet, he wore unusual
clothes, he was very intelligent. (Answers
may vary)
b. Mother, father, two twin boys and a
Page 3: Oral Communication young lady
Script: c. Because he killed his wife three hundred
Kevin: Hey guys. I’m glad we’re finally years ago
here.
Liz: Yeah. Camping is amazing, and the
weather is perfect. We can look at the stars.
Tony: But, first… let’s tell spooky stories! Page 5: Writing
Liz: Come on! That’s for kids. Answers: Answers may vary.
Tony: I think you’re afraid. Additional ideas: They can work in groups
Liz: Of course not. I know the scariest story and share some ideas.
you’ve ever heard.
Tony: I want to listen…
Page 6: Language Through the Arts Tony: Oh, yeah. I wasn’t afraid at all.
Answers: Answers: Activity 1) a. False b.
1) 1 a. sadness b. newspaper c. she died False c. True d. True e. True.
d. a black bird e. nevermore 2) 1 tent; 2 wizard; 3 snake; 4 wand
2) 1 Yes, A and B did. People said the
poem is amazing; 2 Yes, C did. It says it’s a
pity it is short, it’s a great story; 3 cleverly,
apparently, unfortunately.
Additional idea: look up for more Page 8: Communication and Cultural
information about the writer and his books. Awareness
Teacher Tip: Look up for more
information about the legend.
Answers:
Page 7: Oral Communication 1) He introced guayaba in the islands 2).
Teacher tip: Role-play similar Answers may vary.
conversations.
Script:
Tony: Now, it’s my turn.
Kevin: Are you sure you want to tell your
story? I think it’s time to sleep (yawning) Page 9: Oral Communication
I’m going to the tent. Teacher tip: Ask students to create a
Liz: You! Sit down! similar conversation
Kevin: (Angry) Fine! Script:
Tony: This is a story about an evil wizard. Glenn: Hey Max! I’ve got an audio
He was the cruelest and meanest of all time. message for you!
Everybody was afraid of him because he Max: Hey Glenn! Really?
was very powerful. He wanted all the power Glenn: Yeah, just listen to it! It’s kind of
for himself. He entered people´s houses at spooky.
night, and he killed everybody. He even had Audio: This message has been recorded for
a snake as a pet. He didn’t care about Max. Listen Max, you have only seven
anything, but there was a kid who was the days! And I think you know what that
only one who could stop him and… means. Let me give a clue. It’s a scary
Mica: Wait a minute! Is that kid a wizard, movie you like.
too? Glenn: So?
Tony: Absolutely. Max: Oh no.
Liz: Does this evil wizard use a magic Glenn: So, you’re thinking what I’m
wand, and say some words in Latin to kill thinking, right?
people? Max: This happens to me because I’m
Tony: Well… always watching these horror movies.
Kevin: By the way, is this story in England? Glenn: That is exactly what I was going to
Tony: How did you know that? tell you.
Liz: Come on! There are like seven books Max: And now? What should I do? I’m
and eight movies about that story. It’s not about to start freaking out about this! Who
spooky. could it be?!
Tony: Oh, well… you know that fantastic Glenn: Just keep calm, ok?
science fiction story. Max: What?
Kevin: Of course. Do you remember we Glenn: Look, I’ve just got another audio
read the first book in Literature class? message!
Tony: Ok, you win! But it was the English Max: Oh really? Let me listen to it!
class …(noise) did you hear that? Glenn: Sure. Just relax, ok?
Liz: No. Audio: Remember, you have 7 days to get
Everybody: (Shouts) ready for the upcoming field trip we have
Tony: It’s the moody monster! this Sunday!
Mica: Calm down. It’s my dad; he asked Max: Oh man! Are you serious?
him to bring us some food. Remember? Glenn: (He starts laughing)
Answers: 1) False b. True c. True 2)Answers may vary.
d. True
2)a. Just. You can use this word to specify
something b. Answers may vary.
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Answers: Teacher tip: Warm-up: brainstorm about
1)La Llorona in Ecuador: A similar local folktales.
legend is Mariangula., because she cried Answers:
asking for what the woman stole from her. 1)a. False b. True c. True d. True
La llorona in Mexico: This legend talks e. False f. False
about a woman who killed her sons and she 2 and 3) Answers may vary
cries looking for them.
Additional ideas: look for other similar
legends.
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Teacher tip: pair correction.
Additional ideas: Ask them to brainstorm
some ideas before writing.
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Teacher Tip: Talk about the negative side
of bad jokes.
Script: Page 14: Assessment
Max: Here I am. After seven days, still Answers:
sound and safe, huh? 4)-Listening-a. F b. T c. F
Glenn: Just get over it! d. F e. F
Max: Ok, ok, I will. So, it’s cool everyone is
here, except for Tom. It’s a pity he caught a Script:
cold. Lu: Hey Ben! What are you doing?
Nathaly: Yeah, too bad for him, anyway. All Ben: Hey Lu! I’m reading a story I found
right guys, I think it’s time to tell stories! the internet.
We are in the middle of nowhere all alone! Lu: Really? What is it about?
Beky: Yes, the night is perfect for it, the Ben: Well, it’s about a man who used to
woods, the fire and the sound of the wind. steal cars on lonely streets, and on busy
Max: This reminds me of one of my favorite streets too. And when the owner comes,
TV-shows when I was a kid. Has anyone they only find the tires.
seen “Are You Afraid of the Dark”? Lu: Are you kidding? That’s not real.
Glenn, Nathaly and Beky: Noooooo. Ben: Yeah, it is. Look, it says here. I usually
Max: Anyway, I’d like to start. People say read a lot of stories on my social network,
things about this forest. The legend says and they are great.
that when the light of the full moon shines a Lu: Ben, be careful what you read on the
lot, werewolves appear. Internet. There are a lot of fake news
Glenn: Like we don’t know you are lying! stories. And if you are interested in fantasy
Max: I am not! You know what? Turn stories, I can recommend a page where you
around! can find a lot of legends and even horror
Glenn, Nathaly and Beky: What? stories.
Max: Just turn around! Ben: It seems you like a lot those kind
Glenn, Nathaly and Beky: (The bushes start stories.
shaking and a young man dressed up as a Lu: I love them. Reading is a nice way of
werewolf shows up suddenly and everyone spending free time. Look, there are the
starts screaming!) pages.
Max: Revenge, sweet revenge! (He starts Ben: Wow! There are legends from
laughing) Good job, Tom! Ecuador and from Latin America.
Answers: Lu: I told you so.
1)a. He was sick b. They’re in the woods Ben: Are they all real?
c.No, it didn’t. It was Tom using a costume.
Lu: No, remember legends are half true story I’d like to share with you. It’s
half fantasy, but they are amazing. My about Ana Bermeo who used to live in
favorite Ecuadorian legend is Maria Quito and was very popular. Have you
Angula. ever heard of her?
Ben: I like the Cantuña legend. Imagine a
Tourist 1 (male voice): I have. Back in
group of small devils building a church!
1950, she was a middle-aged woman
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1)-Writing-Answers will vary vintage dresses. As a matter of fact,
what made people notice her was her
antique 1850s clothing! Basically, she
walked the streets of Quito in clothes
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Tourist 2 (elderly voice): She did
what?! Was she born in Quito?
Tourist Guide: The truth is she wasn’t.
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She was born in Tungurahua.
Answers:
1)Vocabulary-a. campfire b.folktales c.
According to local people, people
spells d. castle e. spooky decided to call her “La Torera”
2)Grammar-a. was b.were having c because her outfit looked like a
bought d.were drinking bullfighter.
e. appeared f. invited g. were deciding Tourist 1 (male voice): Unbelievable!
3)Writing-a. Definitely b.Absolutely Tourist 2 (female voice): I guess she
c.Honestly d.Strongly e. Personally was quite a character, right?
Tourist 1 (male voice): I am pretty sure
she was.
Tourist Guide: Right. She did not care
what other people said about her
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Awareness
clothing.
Teacher Tip: Look up for more Tourist 2 (elderly voice): She was very
information about the Odyssey. brave.
Answers: Tourist Guide: She was, indeed.
1)a. the mythological story of Homer’s Tourist 1 (male voice): The story about
Odyssey b. Cyclopes c. It’s a complex her must be very famous around here.
theory Tourist Guide: It is. People in their 60s,
d. Answers may vary. and beyond, recall her.
Tourist 2 (elderly voice): I think you
might hear of people like her in every
corner around the world. You see,
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where I come from, there is a story
Teacher Tip: Due to changes, this is a about a woman who…
research and discussion activity. There is no
audio activity for page 19.
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Answers:1)a. False b. False Teacher tip: Warm-up: Brainstorm
c. False d. False about iconic characters and their story.
Answers:
Additional Info: There is no recording, 1)a. True b. False c. True d. True
however this may supplement student e. False f. True
research. 2) answers may vary.
Tourist Guide: So, here we are at “La
Plaza Grande” and there is a particular
Page 21: Writing Teacher Tip: Look up for more
Answers: Answers may vary. information about dreams and their
Additional ideas: Students can work in interpretation.
groups and share some ideas. Answers:
1) a. Freud b. Buddhism c. Freud d.
Kogi e. Kogi
2) Difference: Kogi: interpreting dreams is
Page 22: Language Through the Arts a daily activity. Buddhism: interpreting
Answers: dreams is a religious ceremony. Freud:
1) 1 True 2 False 3 True 4 False 5 interpreting dreams is a scientific method.
True Similarity: They can know about illnesses.
Additional idea: look up for more
information about mythological creatures in
other cultures.

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Teacher tip: Role-play similar Teacher tip: Ask students to create a
conversations. similar conversation
Script: Script:
Tourist Guide: Anyway, let’s continue to Lucy: Hi, Marco. You look worried.
our next stop which is “La Rotonda”, What’s wrong with you?
located next to “El Malecón 2000”. Marco: Hey Lucy. You see, I keep having
Tourist 1 (male voice): How exciting! the same dream, and I always fall.
Tourist 2 (elderly voice): “La Rotonda” Lucy: Mmm… I see. Do you feel like you
sounds like a circle place to me. are falling from your bed?
Tourist 3 (female voice): I see two men Marco: Yes! That’s what happens to me
shaking their hands. Who are they? every night. I don’t know why.
Tourist Guide: I’m glad you asked. They Lucy: Do you hit with something?
are Simón Bolívar and San Martín. They Marco: No. I just fall from my bed and I
shook their hands in 1822. wake up,
Tourist 1 (male voice): How come? Lucy: Have you asked a specialist? Or did
Tourist Guide: Both talked about the future you look for information about that?
of Guayaquil and South America in terms of Marco: Well, I read on a webpage that I’m
its freedom. a really nervous person who needs to make
Tourist 2 (elderly voice): I see. more friends, and then an ad for making
Tourist 3 (female voice): I guess this friends appeared on a social network.
monument is a symbol. Lucy: (laughs) I see… I read in a
Tourist Guide: It is and that is why people neuroscience book that your dream can
come here when it comes to civic happen because you’re so relaxed when
ceremonies. you sleep that your brain “thinks” you’re
Tourist 1 (male voice): We should take a dead, so it sends a sort of energy shocks to
nice photo of it. “prove” you’re not. It feels as you
Tourist Guide: That’s right! It is a must! explained, you feel you fall from the bed
Tourist 2 (elderly voice): All right then, and you wake up suddenly.
everyone stand in front of the monument Marco: Wow! That’s amazing. I didn’t
and say cheese! know that. I thought I had a real problem.
Everyone: Cheese! What can I do when that happens again?
Answers: Lucy: When that happens, just breathe
1 and 2) Answers may vary slowly. Your only problem is that you relax
a lot when you sleep.
Marco: Thanks a lot. I should be careful
about the information I find online. Why do
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Awareness Answers:
1) 1. You see; 2. I see.
2) a. False b. True c. False d. True Marco: I think so. I also dreamt… don’t
3) C Top to bottom : b,d,a,c laugh… I had to go to the bathroom
urgently! And I really have to go before an
accident happens.
Lucy: (laughs) I’m sorry. It may happen
when you drank too much water before
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Teacher tip: Warm-up: brainstorm about It’s your brain which tells you to go to the
the meaning of dreams. bathroom. You know, when you’re sleeping
Answers: you aren’t conscious of that need, so your
2)a. oneiromancy b. She dreamt she was in brain helps you in your dreams.
an empty room with paints and brushes Marco: Wow, Lucy. You know the scientific
c. He wants to achieve a goal and he meaning of dreams.
doesn’t want to fail d. Yes, it was. It was a Lucy: I love science. I prefer reading
nightmare because she was scared. scientific articles rather than reading blogs
on the Internet.
Page 27: Writing Answers:
Teacher tip: pair correction. 1) a. T b. F c. T d. F e.
Additional ideas: Ask them to brainstorm F
some ideas before writing. 2) 1 had 2 feel 3 want 4 have 5
Answers: Answers may vary happens

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1)a. They were inspired in a dream b. The Answers: 4)Listening-a. walking in
periodic table of elements. It helps to Cuenca, woman turns into skeleton b.
organize the chemical elements c. The song No, he asked Gaby to explain it c. A
Paul McCartney dreamt about. woman’s ghost scares men who are with
2)left to right: c,a,b,d other women
d. No, he’s going next week
Script:
Page 29: Oral Communication Gaby: Hey, Carlos. How are you?
Teacher tip: pair correction. Carlos: Hey, my sweet friend! I’m good. I
Script: think.
Lucy: You know, Marco. When I was Gaby: What’s wrong? You look worried.
younger I had this recurrent (the same Carlos: A little. I had a dream. You know, I
dream many times) dream. I was in school, was in Cuenca, and I was walking at night
I had to take an exam, but I didn’t study. next to Tomebamba river. I was with a
You know, it’s terrible. You feel desperate beautiful woman, and suddenly, she turned
and anxious. into a skeleton. I was afraid and I woke up
Marco: Did you find out the meaning of the suddenly.
dream? Gaby: I see. You’re going to Cuenca next
Lucy: Not really. It’s weird. I had those week, right?
dreams when I was in the final exams week. Carlos: Yep. That’s why I’m afraid.
It is not nice to have those feelings during Gaby: You dreamt about a legend. It’s
that week. called El farol de la viuda.
Marco: Definitely. I had the same dream Carlos: What is it about?
some weeks ago. You want to run away Gaby: It’s about a woman who lost her son
from the class. I think that happens because in Tomebamba river while she was walking
you’re nervous and you’re afraid of failing with a man who wasn’t his husband. Her
the exam. husband killed himself and the woman
Lucy: Yeah, and it’s also you have killed herself, too. The legend says that her
something important to do.
ghost scares men who are with other
women.
Carlos: Oh my god! I won’t be with other
women. I don’t want to see that ghost in
person… mmm… well… you know what I
mean
Gaby: Sure!

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Writing answers will vary.

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