Reinforcement unit 1CLICK
Reinforcemet unit 2 CLICK
Reinforcement unit 3 CLICK
ANSWER KEY CLICK
More practice unit 2 CLICK
More practice unit 3 CLICK
ANSWER KEY CLICK
6.12.12
17.11.12
SPORTS
- HOMEWORK FOR NEXT TUESDAY:
1.Pre-Listening exercises, 2. Listening exer., 3.Vocabulary, 4. Post-Listening exerc. 5. On-line Investigations. You can do 1, 2 and 3 on-line. However, 4 and 5 have to be done on your notebook and they will be corrected in the classroom ( the Post-Listening exercise (4) be will be a 3 or 4 minutes oral monologue on the topic proposed in the exercise).
- MORE ABOUT SPORTS FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK
LISTEN TO THE TEXT AND DO ON-LINE ACTIVITIES(Source: learnenglish.britishcouncil.org)
LISTEN AND DO: A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
READ AN ARTICLE
READ OPINIONS ABOUT EXTREME SPORTS
SPEAKING: A 2-MINUTES MONOLOGUE FOR THE CLASSROOM:
- What do you think about extreme sports? Do you think they are exciting and worth doing or just dangerous behaviour that should not be encouraged?
- Name one sport you enjoying doing or watching and then discuss a sport you would like to try in the future. Explain your reasons why the sport interests you and what special equipment or training is needed to perform the sport
- SOMETHING ENTERTAINING :
ADVENTURE (Click)
5.11.12
Writing unit 2
IMPROVING YOUR WRITING AND GRAMMAR
NARRATIVE TEXTS
ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS
ALL KINDS OF ADJECTIVES
STRONG VERBS
CONNECTORS IN ENGLSIH
TIME FOR WRITING
COMPOSITION MODELS
BE CREATIVE AND IMAGINATIVE
28.10.12
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!!
What does the phrase “better late than never” mean?
This saying works for something that is done later than it was expected to be done, but it gets done in time.
SO, HERE IS SOME HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY
- Do the WORKBOOK exercises on pages 16 and 18.
8.10.12
UNIT 2.
WHAT IS TOURISM? (Watch this video)
READING
CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE |
VOCABULARY
WOULD YOU LIKE TO VISIT LONDON?
You will be there in a minute if you watch the video below. I hope you enjoy your visit to this fascinating city
GRAMMAR NARRATIVE TENSES
PRACTISE TALKING ABOUT TRAVELS. 1. Useful prepositions to talk about travels 2. My ideal Trip
What about you?, What is your ideal trip?. Think about this question and we´ll talk about it in the classroom.
3. Guess where I went on holidays?
Practise the questions in the video
LISTEN AND LEARN
Holidays in Britain
2.10.12
THE MIRROR
26.9.12
A DYING SKILL
WELCOME TO OUR BLOG AGAIN!
Here is the text we have been working with in the class. You can download the complete lesson or just page 3, which you are supposed to work with at home.
See you tomorrow!
HANDWRITING
Here is the text we have been working with in the class. You can download the complete lesson or just page 3, which you are supposed to work with at home.
See you tomorrow!
HANDWRITING
4.6.12
22.5.12
21.5.12
LISTENING
Tomorow, we are doing a listening test in the classroom. Pease, download the listening comprehension questions and bring the document to the class.
DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT
DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT
REVISING FOR THE FINAL TEST
Revising is essential to learning a foreign language. Here you are some links to practice a bit of grammar
1. VERB TENSES CLICK 1 CLICK 2
3. CONDITIONALS CLICK 1 CLICK 2
4.RELATIVE CLAUSES CLICK 1
5. PASSIVE VOICE CLICK 1 CLICK 2
6. REPHRASING CLICK 1 CLICK 2
14.5.12
REPORTED SPEECH
TAKE NOTE:
LISTEN AND WATCH: REPORTED SPEECH IN CONVERSATION
BOARDGAME.DOWNLOAD and bring it to the classroom
27.4.12
PASSIVE REVIEW
- Try to do these exercices on the passive voice as a review for the exam. We will correct them the next day. CLICK .
- You can also do some exercises on-line to review the rest of grammar points.
- Don't forget to write your composition: " for and against nuclear power"
25.4.12
FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY
One type of argumentative essay is that which gives advantages and disadvantages (for and against). It is a formal piece of writing in which a topic is considered from opposing points of view.
A good essay of this type should consist of:
- an introductory paragraph in which you state the topic. This means that you talk generally about the topic without giving your opinion;
- a main body in which the points for and the points against, along with your justification, appear in two separate paragraphs; and
- a closing paragraph in which you give either your opinion or a balanced consideration of the topic.
Points to consider
- Make a list of the points for and against a topic before you start writing.
- Write well-developed paragraphs in which the points you present are supported with justification, (i.e. reasons or examples).
- Do not use informal style (e.g. short forms, colloquial language, etc.) or strong language (e.g. I firmly believe, etc.)
Linking words/phrases
- To introduce points: one major advantage/disadvantage of, one point of view in favour of/against
- To list points: in the first place, first of all, to start with, secondly, thirdly, finally, last but not least
- To add more points to the same topic: what is more, furthermore, also, in addition to this/that, besides, apart from this/that, not to mention the fact that
- To make contrasting points: on the other hand, however, in spite of, while, nevertheless, despite, even though, although, it can be argued that
- To introduce examples: for example, for instance, like, especially, such as, in particular
- To conclude: to sum up, all in all, all things considered, in conclusion, on the whole, taking everything into account, as was previously stated.
View more PowerPoint from Anabel Ponce
23.4.12
RELATIVE CLAUSES
In non-defining relative clauses we can´t use “that” and we can´t omit the relative prounoun either.
Person
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Thing
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Place
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Time
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Reason
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subject
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Who/that
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Which/that
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Object
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Who/that/ ø
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Which/that/ ø
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where
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when
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why
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Possesive
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whose
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whose
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Notes on relative clauses and exercises
Exercise 1
exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4
Exercise 5
Exercise 6
Exercise
8.- Join the sentences given with a relative
pronoun:
1.
The girl studies Chemistry. You met her last week.
2.
Sam is our cousin. He came home last night.
3.
The hotel is wonderful. We stayed there last summer.
4.
That´s the month. We met then.
5.
The boy works for my father. Paula is dancing with him.
6. Sara is very happy. Her parents won a
medal yesterday.16.4.12
LET´S GO TO THE THEATRE!
THE VAMPIRE TRILOGY
Homework.CLICK HERE
Watch these videos:
New Moon .The paper Cut
The cullen's House
Twilight. The cafeteria scene
Eclipse. Clip "Battle"
Homework.CLICK HERE
Watch these videos:
New Moon .The paper Cut
The cullen's House
Twilight. The cafeteria scene
Eclipse. Clip "Battle"
13.4.12
11.4.12
9.4.12
22.3.12
IF I WERE A BOY
This the lesson plan your classmate Gloria has designed for you. By working with these exercises you wil be practicing conditional sentences (grammar), vocabulary and listening comprehension.
1-Listen to the song and
complete the gaps.
2-Choose the conditional phrases
indicating what type of conditional
sentences they are.
3- Translate the song aloud.
4-Sing the
song together.
If I were a boy even for a
day
I'd roll out of bed in the morning
And throw on I wanted
And go drink beer with the guys
And after girls
I'd it with who I wanted
And I'd never get for it
'Cause they stick up for me
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
everyone it's broken
So they'd that I was alone
I'd put first
And the rules as I go
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
Waiting for me to come home, to come home
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I how it hurts
you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taking you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I'd forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong
But you're just a boy
You don't understand
And you don't understand, oh
How it feels to love a girl
you you were a better man
You don't listen to her
You don't care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
'Cause you're her for granted
And you had got destroyed
But you're a boy
I'd roll out of bed in the morning
And throw on I wanted
And go drink beer with the guys
And after girls
I'd it with who I wanted
And I'd never get for it
'Cause they stick up for me
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
everyone it's broken
So they'd that I was alone
I'd put first
And the rules as I go
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
Waiting for me to come home, to come home
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I how it hurts
you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taking you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I'd forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong
But you're just a boy
You don't understand
And you don't understand, oh
How it feels to love a girl
you you were a better man
You don't listen to her
You don't care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
'Cause you're her for granted
And you had got destroyed
But you're a boy
If I were a richman.
- SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE SONG
Through the first two verses, Tevye dreams of the material comforts that wealth would bring him. Tevye first considers the enormous house he would buy and the needless luxuries he would fill it with, including a third staircase "leading nowhere, just for show," then the poultry he would buy to fill his yard.
Tevye switches his attention to the luxuries in which he would shower his wife, Golde, in the third verse. He talks of servants to alleviate her workload, fancy clothes for her pleasure, and mountains of food. The song is sung in the same comedic style.
Then Tevye starts lamenting his place in the community as a lowly milkman, and considers the esteem and importance that wealth would bring him.
In the final verse, Tevye considers his devotion to God. He expresses his sorrow that the long working hours he keeps prevents him from spending as much time in the synagogue as he would like, and how wealth would allow him to spend less time working and more time praying and studying Torah.
A repeated phrase throughout the song, "all day long I'd bidi-bidi-bum," is often misunderstood to refer to Tevye's desire not to have to work. However, the phrase "bidi-bidi-bum" is a reference to the practice of Jewish prayer
2. DOWNLOAD WORKSHEET FOR THE CLASSROOM
21.3.12
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS
Hi everybody!
I think this article from the BBC Learning English may be quite interesting especially for those who really want to get better at English.
I think this article from the BBC Learning English may be quite interesting especially for those who really want to get better at English.
Improving your listening skills
A question from Margarida Dourado in Brazil:
My
problem is listening and understanding what people say when they are
talking. Could you give me some tips to improve my listening skills?
Thanks a lot.
CLICK here if you want to know the answer
CLICK here if you want to know the answer
19.3.12
12.3.12
Kidspay
Please, download the document and bring it to the classroom.
Click here
Click here
Money
LISTENING COMPREHENSION: MONEY
Listen to the conversation by clicking on the "Play Audio" button and answer the questions. Click the "Final Score" button to check your quiz. Spending Money (from www.esl-lab.com)
Now listen again and fill in the blanks. Spending Money II
Now try this one:
Now listen again and fill in the blanks.
Listen to the conversation by clicking on the "Play Audio" button and answer the questions. Click the "Final Score" button to check your quiz. Spending Money (from www.esl-lab.com)
Now listen again and fill in the blanks. Spending Money II
Now try this one:
Paul and Katia discuss the difficulty of lending money
to friends. Remember you will find the exercises on the right hand side
of the screen (Quiz 1 and Quiz 2).
And yet another one. In this Audio Slide Quiz you will
listen to Anita discussing things she wastes money on and how to prevent
it. Before listening read the instructions carefully.
Wasting Money (from www.elllo.org)
Wasting Money (from www.elllo.org)
Now listen again and fill in the blanks.
MONEY: VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
And now a money crossword. Crossword
Put the letters in the correct order to make money words.
Money, money, money
Put the letters in the correct order to make money words.
Money, money, money
READING COMPREHENSION: MONEY
Read the text and choose the correct answer for each question.
If your answer is correct you will see "Correct!". If your answer is incorrect you will see "Sorry! Try again".
After answering each question click on the OK button.You have 5 minutes to complete the exercise.
Opening an accountIf your answer is correct you will see "Correct!". If your answer is incorrect you will see "Sorry! Try again".
After answering each question click on the OK button.You have 5 minutes to complete the exercise.
SONG: PRICE TAG
Do you think this is true?
Why is everybody so obsessed?
Money can't buy us happiness
Can we all slow down and enjoy right now
Guarantee we'll be feeling
Alright.
I think this is a great song to make you think. Listen to Jessie J's song and complete the song.
Firstly, you have to choose a level among the ones given (below the song). Then listen to Jessie J's song and fill in the blanks. If you write an incorrect word in one of the gaps the song will stop. Click on the help button and read the instructions to learn how to listen to the last line again or how to jump to the next word if you don't understand one of them.
Price Tag
Why is everybody so obsessed?
Money can't buy us happiness
Can we all slow down and enjoy right now
Guarantee we'll be feeling
Alright.
I think this is a great song to make you think. Listen to Jessie J's song and complete the song.
Firstly, you have to choose a level among the ones given (below the song). Then listen to Jessie J's song and fill in the blanks. If you write an incorrect word in one of the gaps the song will stop. Click on the help button and read the instructions to learn how to listen to the last line again or how to jump to the next word if you don't understand one of them.
Price Tag
6.3.12
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day
On International Women's Day, 8 March 2012, UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet calls for women's equal participation in all spheres of life as fundamental to democracy and justice.
On International Women's Day, 8 March 2012, UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet calls for women's equal participation in all spheres of life as fundamental to democracy and justice.
"GENRE EQUALITY MUST BECOME A LIVED REALITY"-Michelle Bachelet
4.3.12
International Women's day
International Women's Day is celebrated across the world on March 8th each year. The day is about celebrating the vital role women play in enhancing economic security for their families, communities and countries as a whole while recognising that significant barriers to achieving women's economic security and equality continue to exist.
20.2.12
Environment .Lesson plan
We will be working a lesson related to the environment tomorrow. Please, download the document and bring it to the classroom
DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT
DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT
Writing an opinion essay
For those who want more practice
Choose a topic from the list below and write an opinion essay.(Remember to have a look at the presentation "How to Write an Opinion Essay" and use it as a guide)
Writing topics:
Choose a topic from the list below and write an opinion essay.(Remember to have a look at the presentation "How to Write an Opinion Essay" and use it as a guide)
Writing topics:
- Should there still be colleges and schools just for men/boys and some just for women/girls?
- Should we do more to deal with the problem of domestic violence, or is the problem exaggerated?
- Pollution is a consistent demolition of the earth. Do you agree?
- Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity. Others feel that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
- Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
- Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
- Many parts of the world are losing important natural resources, such as forests, animals, or clean water. Choose one resource that is disappearing and explain why it needs to be saved. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
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