Describing construction engineering -- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (listening)

Describing construction engineering -- Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (reading)

Read about the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and answer the following questions.

Design Quiz

Engineering, Architecture, Design

Project to Introduce a Structure (due in mid- December)

1. Choose an Amazing Man-made Structure (examples are here).
building, towers, bridges, monuments, roads, rail lines, etc.

2. Research the following
background information (where? when? why?)
construction, design, engineering
current use
future (optional)

3. In 2 or 3 weeks, we will write on a blog and make an online presentation

Spell and grammar check (this is a graded project)
Copying sentences from other sources equals an F!
List your sources.


First, to prepare we will:
Study Vocablary

World Structures Quiz

Sports Unit Project (graded)

Check the Sports Reports of the people in your group.>>>

Write a comment.
* Did you know about this person, sport, or team?
* If yes, do you like it  / him / her?
* If no, do you want to try to watch or play?

Explain:

HOMEWORK: Due November 13th.

Introduce a player, team, sport (or game), or key event (an amazing play or game).

Cite two sources (at least one in English)
- Wikipedia  Simple Wikipedia  Google Advanced Search
Write on your blog. No copying from the internet or using translation software!! Copying = F!!


- a player
Overview (The main point; Why is he/she famous?)
Background (Hometown / Experience)
Skills/Ability/Style (use words from this list)
Key Accomplishments (records, awards, championships, amazing performances)

- a team
Overview (league, reputation)
History / Key Moments (good seasons, championships, amazing performances)
Style/Key Players 


- a sport
The rules
The field / court, etc. and the equipment
The players/ positions
Famous teams or players
Needed skills  (use words from this list)

- an amazing event
Overview (The main point; Why is the event famous?)
Background (The history before the event and the situation)
The action (What happened?)

Example:
Overview
Damian Lillard is a basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA.  He is known as being a great player and also very clutch. He hit many game-winning shots, including one of the most famous shots in the NBA last year (see video).

History
Lillard is from a tough neighborhood in Oakland, California, like many NBA point guards. He went to a small college, so it was unusual  that he was chosen to join the NBA. In the first year, he was rookie of the year, and the second year he was chosen to be an all-star.

Skills
Lillard is a very good 3 point shooter and broke the number of threes for rookies.Though Lillard is short for an NBA player (6 feet -- 185 cm), he can also attack the basket and dunk. He was even in the dunk contest last year. He is also a pretty good passer. However, the most special thing about Lillard is his toughness and clutch ability. In the most important part of the games when other players get nervous, Lillard is confident and often hits key shots.

Source:
Wikipedia
Nba.com







Grading

Highlights

Describing Games

Review Activity