Dear Students,

I wanted to provide a summary of our online class held on 18-06, detailing the activities, objectives, and content we covered. This class was designed to synthesize the material from our six units of the semester, focusing on the theme of folklore and legends. Remember that all the materials are available for you in U-Cursos.

Class Objectives
- Develop listening, reading, and speaking skills at a B1 level.

- Engage with various myths and legends from British and American folklore.

- Discuss and share Chilean myths and legends.

Activities and Content Covered.

1- Introduction and Review of Prior Knowledge  

- Activity: We began by looking at photos of well-known British myths and legends.  

- Objective: This activity aimed to activate your prior knowledge and spark interest in the topic (check PPT on U-Cursos. Concerning the concepts of Myths and Legends, this website was used for clarifications: https://www.diffen.com/difference/Legend_vs_Myth )

2- Listening Comprehension: Legend of Robin Hood  

- Activity: We listened to an audio recording of the legend of Robin Hood.  
- Objective: You practiced listening comprehension and extracted key details from the story.
Check this website and video: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/listen-watch/short-stories/robin-hood

 
3- Listening Comprehension: American Urban Legend  
- Activity: We then listened to a more complex audio about an urban legend from the USA. 
- Objective: This task was designed to enhance your listening skills with more challenging material.
Go to this website for the video and the listening comprehension exercise in the PPT we used in the class (check U-Cursos): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANN9Wc48dTY

4- Reading Comprehension: Fairies in British Folklore  
- Activity: We read a text about fairies in British folklore.  
- Objective: This activity focused on developing your reading comprehension and expanding your vocabulary related to myths and legends.
Go to this website for the video and reading comprehension exercise: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading/b1-reading/legend-fairies

5- Group Discussion: Chilean Myths and Legends  
- Activity: We concluded with a group discussion where you shared some of the most frightening Chilean myths and legends you know.  
- Objective: This was an opportunity to practice speaking and sharing personal knowledge in English.

Summary
This class was an integration of all the semester's content into a cohesive theme of folklore. We explored myths and legends from different cultures, providing a comprehensive review and practical application of the grammar, vocabulary, and language skills developed throughout the semester.

* Homework
Please note that a homework has been assigned in the "Tareas" section of the platform. The exercises provided will serve as preparation for the SUFI written tests. These exercises are calibrated to your level, and it is important that you complete all sections. Please upload a screenshot of your results of each homework activity (specifically the feedback section provided by the web pages) in a Word document to keep a record of your progress.

Thank you for your active participation and enthusiasm. If you have any questions or need further clarification on any of the activities, please feel free to reach out.

Best regards,

Prof. Jordán Masías O.