Ministry of Public Education

English for conversation

Self - Study Guide #6
I Part. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Teacher´s Name: Jacqueline Matamoros Rojas Level: Seventh

Student’s name: Group: 7-3 A

Subject area: English English for conversation

Unit/Theme: “Farms around me”
Schedule: Distance Learning:

Scenario: 1 ( X ) 2( X ) 3( X ) 4( X )

Delivery Date: October 29th, 2021

II Part. PEDAGOGICAL PLANNING

Physical space, materials or teaching Printed Self- Study Guide

Resources that I Will need: (It is important to consider the situation of Cell phone / Computer
each Student) Internet Connection
Pen, pencil and eraser
General instructions: This self-study guide must be done individually.
You must keep it inside of a folder.
You must use blue or black-ink pen.

Goals or Linguistic Achievements: To review basic English contents for students to realize how well or bad are they regarding them.

Task Outline for the implementation of pedagogical

mediation using Blended Learning Learning Environment
Evidences

Home ( x ) Type:
Work all the tasks assigned by the teacher in the
document below. Institution ( X ) ( x ) Knowledge

( x ) Performance

( x ) Product

Task Outline
1. Pre-Task: (Connection-Clarification)

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A) Look at the pictures below and write the number (from 1 to 12) next to each correct name.
1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

9. 10. 11. 12.

_________________________ Coconut _______________________ Green Tea ____________________Star Fruit

______________________ Turmeric _____________________ Lemongrass ____________________Mushrooms

_________________________ Papaya _______________________ Cilantro _____________________Pineapple

___________________________ Honey __________________________ Ginger ______________________Chan

B. Look at the pictures below and write the number (from 1 to 12) next to each correct name.

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 1. 2. 3.

4. 5.
6.

7. 9.
8.

_________________________________ Chamonile

_________________________________ Parsley

_________________________________ Cinnamon

_________________________________ Mustard

_________________________________ Aloe Vera

_________________________________ Mint

_________________________________ Pea

C. Look at the picture below and identify each part of the seed. Use the vocabulary below.

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 * Embryo * Seed Food * Storage Coat

A ________________________________

B ________________________________

C ________________________________

2. Task Rehearsal: (Collaboration)

A) Match each medicinal food with its corresponding use. Write the name next to each use.

Green tea --- Pineapple --- Papaya --- Coconut --- Mushrooms --- Star Fruit ---
Cilantro --- Ginger --- Turmeric --- Lemongrass --- Honey --- Chan

1. ____________________It is antibacterial and antiviral and can help prevent infections. Use it to treat colds and flu,

sore throats, morning and motion sickness, and circulatory, digestive, kidney, and bladder problems.

2. ____________________It is part of the ginger family. It is an antioxidant and has been used to purify the blood, relieve

stomach problems, indigestion, liver and gallbladder diseases, arthritis and rheumatism, and for colds and flu.

3. ____________________This tropical fruit contains bromelain, which is effective against certain throat and mouth

infections.

4. ____________________It helps revive you after too much sun, it is used for digestion problems, gastritis, ulcers and
liver ailments.

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5. ____________________consuming this tea may positively affect skin health, help with weight loss, and reduce the risk

of cardiovascular disease.

6. ____________________The tart fruit is served as a natural juice in Costa Rica, or to decorate plates.

7. ____________________It is one of the most nutritious edible herbs. It is used as preventative medicine as an

antioxidant and natural cleanser, but also can be used to treat an upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea.

8. ____________________It is still served in many Costa Rican “sodas,” or local diners. The seeds of this roadside plant

have been used to relieve indigestion, gastritis and constipation. The seeds looks like a glass of frog’s eggs.

9. ____________________Its tea (made by simply boiling fresh leaves) is used to treat colds and flu, gastrointestinal

disorders, nervous conditions, pain and inflammation. Add ginger and honey to your tea to really knock a cold on its head.

10. ____________________This fruit is effective at treating digestive problems – indigestion and constipation.

11. ____________________It is one of the most well-known antibacterial foods in the world. It was used as an

antibacterial treatment long before synthetic antibiotics were developed for wounds and illness. It is used in treating cuts,

burns, insect bites, yeast infections, various skin conditions, and fungal infections.

B) Read the text below and fill in the chart with the required information.

Three beneficial herbs

Many herbal plants are easy to grow. You can use them in cooking and to prevent illness. You can grow
thyme, lavender, and mint in a garden or in your home.
Thyme is a small herbal plant. You can use it to cook and as a medicine. The leaves are gray-green, and
the flowers are usually purple, white or pink. Many people use thyme to cook chicken and fish. You can also
dry the leaves and make tea with them. Thyme tea with honey is very good for a cough or a sore throat.
Lavender is a popular garden plant with silver-green leaves and a tiny purple flowers. The flowers have a
beautiful smell. You can use the dried flowers to keep clothes and sheets fresh. You can use lavender when

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 cooking meat, and you can make a tea from the dried flowers for headaches. Using lavender may even keep
blood pressure low. Some people use lavender oil in their bath to help them relax.
Mint is a beneficial plant that grows quickly. You can use the leaves in salads and with meat or fish. You
can use the fresh or dried leaves to make tea. It helps with indigestion and upset stomachs. Add sugar to iced
mint tea for a delicious summer drink.
Use thyme, lavender, and mint to stay healthy and prevent illness.

Plant’s name Use it to make … Use it to cook … Use it to treat …

Thyme

Lavender

Mint

3. Post Task: Construction/ Application (Oral and Written Production)

A) Read the text below about hydroponics and answer the questions correctly.

Hydroponics, in its simplest form, is growing plants by supplying all necessary nutrients in the plants’ water
supply rather than through the soil. Growing plants hydroponically helps gardeners and farmers grow more food more
rapidly in smaller areas (greenhouses, living rooms, classrooms, and rooftops, for instance) and to produce food in parts of
the world where space, good soil, and/or water are limited. Plants, like all living things, have certain requirements that
need to be met for them to grow and thrive. These include water, nutrients, light, air, and structural support for the roots.
In traditional gardening, plants get root support, nutrients, water, and oxygen from the soil. Hydroponic growers don’t use
soil and instead provide water and the right balance of nutrients directly to the plants' roots, enabling the plants to
concentrate their energy on producing leaves and fruits rather than forming extensive root systems to search for water and
nutrients. Hydroponic growers use a variety of systems to provide water and nutrients. The systems must also provide
roots with the oxygen they need and offer a way for the roots to anchor the plants in place.

1. What is hydroponics? __________________________________________________________________________

2.How do growing plants hydroponically help gardeners and farmers?

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

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3. Write three examples of smaller areas.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. Which elements do the plants need to grow?

_________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. What do hydroponics growers use to provide water and nutrients?

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mark with an “X” below the icon that best describes the goals you have already achieved or not.

I CAN … Advanced In- Process Initial

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1. Identify medicinal food

2. Identify medicinal herbs

3. Identify seed’s parts

4. Match medicinal food with

correct use

5. Extract important information

from a reading

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6. Answer questions from a

reading