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English Language Teaching & Learning

ages

Instructional Focus

3 Comprehension

3 Fluency

3 Interactive Technology

3 Motivation / Engagement

3 Nonfiction

3 Reading

3 Vocabulary

3 Writing

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English 3D is an innovative Englishlanguage development program created to quickly develop proficiency in the academic vocabulary, speaking, listening, and writing skills vital to success in school and in life. Through explicit instructional routines and engaging content, English 3D provides educators and students with the tools they need to accelerate language acquisition and move to a more advanced proficiency of the English language.

English 3D Features:

• Teaches all-purpose academic language, including vocabulary, syntax, and grammar

• Improves speaking and listening skills through daily opportunities for class discussions, peer collaboration, and group presentations

• Develops academic writing skills such as summarizing, justification, argument, and research

• Engages students with interesting nonfiction texts that present realworld issues relevant to teens’ lives

English 3D Includes:

Student Materials:

• issues Book( Nonfiction, Informational Texts)

• Language & Writing Portfolio( Student Work Space)

Teacher Materials:

• Teaching Guide( Instructional Routines, Lessons & Assessments)

• Teacher Space CD( Interactive Whiteboard Tools & Downloadable Resources)

• English 3D in Action DVD( Modeled Lessons by the Author, Dr. Kate Kinsella)

www. scholastic. com / english3d • + 1-646-330-5288 • intlop @ scholastic. com

Issue

Debate

Cyberbullying

Data File

The new bully is an invisible enemy that can attack your reputation, damage your self-esteem, and invade your privacy.

What Is Cyberbullying?

Cyberbullying is purposely and repeatedly harming someone using computers, cell phones, or other technology. It may include:

• harassing someone by sending threatening emails, voicemails, or text messages.

• forwarding someone’ s private messages, photos, or videos to others without permission.

• stealing someone’ s password or screen name and pretending to be that person.

• setting up websites to mock someone.

How Serious Is the Problem? Cyberbullying is a significant issue that affects many teens:

• 21 % of 11- to 18-year-olds have been cyberbullied

• 20 % of students admit to cyberbullying others

• 25 % of young girls and 16 % of young boys have been cyberbullied According to research data, victims of cyberbullying feel depressed, sad, angry, and powerless. Students who are cyberbullied at school feel that school is not a safe or positive place. Cyberbullying often leads to school absences, low academic performance, and school violence.

( Cyberbullying Research Center, 2010)

Article

The New Bully at School

by Lucas Chen

Why do so many teens cyberbully? How does it feel to be their target? Here are answers from two teens— one a bully, the other a victim.

17-year-old girl from Pennsylvania:“ I recently picked on an old friend of mine, for what I will not reveal because it was unusually cruel. However, she had done something to me that was equally as wrong, if not worse. I decided not to be a friend any longer and I spread her deepest secrets to everyone. I felt somewhat guilty … at the same time, it was a payback.”

14-year-old girl from New Jersey:

“ Being bullied over the Internet is the worst. It’ s torment and it hurts. They say,‘ sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.’ That quote is a lie, and I don’ t believe in it. Sticks and stones may cause nasty cuts and scars, but those cuts and scars will heal. Insulting words hurt and sometimes take forever to heal.”

DIscUss & WRItE ExaMpLEs Discuss your response with a partner. Then complete the sentence in writing

For my social studies project on India, I am required to show important data, such as

Write your response and read it aloud to a partner. It would be helpful to have more about to decide who should punish cyberbullies.

BUILD WORD KNOWLEDGE

Cyberbullying has become a Complete the meanings and examples for this high-utility word. significant part of teen social life. At Word to Go Meanings Examples the same time, it has invaded school to Iwillestimatethenumberofguestsat thesize, speed, or life. Most cyberbullying is done off thepartysothatIcan estimate amountofsomething; school property, but much of the es • ti • mate verb aguessaboutthesize, Therepairshopgavemeanestimate hurt, mockery, and revenge it creates noun speed, oramountof that takes place at school. So where

. does a school’ s responsibility for cyberbullying start, and where does DIscUss & WRItE ExaMpLEs it stop?

Discuss your response with a partner. Then complete the sentence in writing. Your estimate about your cousin’ s size was accurate, so

Cyberbullying has a damaging impact on victims.

Write your response and read it aloud to a partner. I that my social studies project will take three more hours to complete, based on

Section 2 • We’ re Watching You summarizing text

Language to Summarize

build fluency Read section 2 of the article( Issues, pp. 18 – 20).

ask & answer questions Take turns asking and answering questions with a partner.

Q: What is this section of the article mainly about? A: This section of the article is mainly about. Q: What are the most essential details in this section? A: One essential detail in this section is. A: Another essential detail in this section is.

Section Shrink

summarize Complete the topic and important details for Section 2. Then“ shrink” the section by writing a summary in 35 or fewer words.

topic( Who?/ What?): cyberbullying on important Details: • Some people, such as principal Deb Socia, believe that when students use school the school

• Others argue that scanning a student’ s computer

Partner summary:

Word Count: Class summary:

Word Count:

• A study about cell phone use

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Some people argue that when students use school technology or

the school Others believe

Student Materials:

• Issues Book

• Language & Writing Portfolio