PROJECT LIST 11#HOPECITY

*PROJECT LIST  #11* 

*(Due before class starts on May 07, 2026)*

(Don’t use ChaptGPT, Don’t plagiarize and copy other people’s work, Your answers must be posted before class starts)

*1. YOUR NAME & DID YOU ARRIVE ON TIME (5 POINTS)*

A. Create a Blog Post

Yes I have created my blog

B. Please post your name. 

Nancy Nwakibie 

C. Are you in the arrived on time photo for the May 04 class?

Yes, I am in the arrived on time photo of May 4th class

*2. TEAMMATE TRIVIA PHOTO (5 POINTS)*

Were you in the teammate trivia photo for the May 04 class?

Yes I was in the trivia photo of the May 4th class

*3. HIGHLIGHT FROM CLASS (5 POINTS)*

Discuss one thing you learned from the live class or breakout room discussion with your classmates. You can talk about any topic

 covered. 

From the breakout room I learnt tips on how to get online English teaching jobs:

Create a strong profile with a professional photo, introduction video, and lesson specialties

Avoid scams by checking contracts and payment systems

*4. RECORD A VIDEO (25 POINTS)*

Read through the entire Hope City’s Lesson Plan 143 MIDDLE.  (MIDDLE refers to lessons for our middle school age children)

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1B3krsshx0H3Bky5vl948OvwN36WzSSExQMBbpvI1Ub4/edit?usp=sharing

On slide 7 we teach the children a vocabulary word and then add a sound effect to go with the vocabulary word. On slide 8 the teacher makes the sound effect and the children need to remember and say the English word that goes with the sound effect. Film a 1 minute video teaching slide 7 and 8. Pretend you are speaking to a class of students. Make sure to use the things we learned: (Teacher Voice and Hand Gestures with your TPR)

Post your video here.

https://youtube.com/shorts/OGCrf3tiy1k?feature=shared

*5. ESL RESEARCH (10 POINTS)*

Write a complete paragraph answering the following questions:

A. Why is it important for you as an English teacher to use hand gestures while teaching?

B. Are hand gestures helpful only for young learners?

*Make sure to support your answers with other authors and make the proper quotation.*

Hand gestures are an essential teaching tool in teaching English language because they improve understanding, capture learners’ attention, and make communication more effective. They  support students in remembering new information. McNeill (1992) stated that “gestures are an integral part of communication” (p. 1), highlighting their role in supporting both speech and thought.

Studies by Susan Goldin-Meadow (2003) and David McNeill (1992) highlight that hand gestures improve communication, understanding, and learning for both children and adults. Goldin-Meadow explained that gestures support thinking and learning, while McNeill emphasized that gestures are a natural and essential part of communication. This shows that using hand gestures in English teaching benefits learners of all ages by making lessons more interactive,it creates a more interactive and supportive learning experience.

*6. BIBLE READING (10 POINTS)*

Online Bible: 

Reading Schedule:

Matthew 9: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+9&version=NLT

Matthew 11: 

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11&version=NLT

Did you accomplish all of the Bible reading? Please leave a comment if you read the chapters above.

Yes, I read Mathew Chapters 9 and 11

*7. BIBLE QUESTIONS (10 POINTS)*

Answer the following questions:

A. Reading God’s Word and memorizing Bible verses helps us guard against 3 ways Satan might try to deceive you. Satan is the master of lies and he commonly deceives people through:

1. Culture, friends, and family

2. Emotions and feelings

3. Social media, news, movies, music, or books

There are many voices claiming TRUTH. We have to be careful that we only listen to our Good Shepherd’s voice. The Bible is how we hear God’s voice. The Bible is our source of Truth. The Bible is our North Star. The Bible is our Foundation we build our lives on.

In Matthew 9:36 we see that Jesus had compassion on the people because they were like sheep without a shepherd. We have been learning a lot about sheep. Describe 5 ways a Shepherd helps a sheep.

The shepherd

1.Guides sheep on the right path

2.Provides food and water

3.Protects from predators and danger

4.Cares for wounds and sickness

5.Rescues lost sheep and keeps the flock together

B. Matthew 11:29 talks about taking Jesus’ yoke. What is a yoke and what does Jesus mean in this verse?

Matthew 11:29 says:

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

Jesus Christ uses this metaphor to describe:

Submitting to His teaching and leadership,

Sharing my burden with Him rather than carrying it alone and  Learning from Him.

*8. THE CHOSEN (10 POINTS)*

Watch this episode of the Chosen. 

Season 1 Episode 7

EPISODE LINK: https://watch.thechosen.tv/video/184683594340?language=en

I watched Episode 7 of The Chosen and really loved it 

*9. TRAUMA INFORMED TEACHER (10 POINTS)*

Your students may suffer from Post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD is when a traumatic event happens to a child, someone the child knows, or something they saw. As a result, the child may relive that moment, have frequent flashbacks, nightmares, and be dominated by thinking of that event. The student is TRAPPED in their TRAUMA.

Common things that can cause PTSD in a student are:

- Accidents: Car accidents, electrical accident, drowning in water

- Fighting: Watching dad beat up the mom. Neighbors attack their older siblings

- Traumatic Medical Events

- Animal attacks

- Natural disasters: Hurricanes, Earthquakes, fires

- Physical, sexual, emotional abuse

- Violent Crime: Kidnapping, rape, gun shots, attacked with knife

- War, bombings, conflict

Research events and things that can cause PTSD on the internet. Post a link to an article and describe something you learned from the article about PTSD:

https://www.cdc.gov/children-mental-health/about/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-in-children.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com

I learnt that children with PTSD may seem inattentive or hyperactive, similar to ADHD, which can cause their trauma symptoms to be overlooked. Proper identification and early support are essential to help them heal.

*10. PEER REVIEW (10 POINTS)*

Find one student that posted in the homework group on whatsapp and review their work. This could be any project list you would like to review. Please mention who you reviewed and one thing you liked about their response or video they posted.

Milena Kimi Sato

https://teachermilenakimies.blogspot.com/2026/05/list-11-due-before-class-starts-on-may.html

I reviewed her project list 11, and loved her answers, she gave me fresh perspectives and is really in-depth in her explanations.

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*LINK TO TRAINING VIDEOS:*

How To Upload Youtube Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JflKU98Oga8

https://youtu.be/xwtAfHeYGXU?si=DRC3fNSeLoldrLZQ

 

TPR: Hand Gestures

Video Link: https://vimeo.com/522547692/78375feddd

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