6.12.12

REINFORCEMENT EXERCISES

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

17.11.12

SPORTS

  •  HOMEWORK FOR NEXT TUESDAY: 
Go to the following link EXERCISE PROGRAM . As you will see, there are different exercises:
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 :
                                                       ATHLETICS ((Click)  



                                                      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.
P.D:

8.10.12

UNIT 2.

 
WHAT IS TOURISM? (Watch this video)
 
READING
CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE





LISTENING PRACTISE
  1. New York Travel
  2. Sightseeing around Town
  3. Tokio Tour
  4. Hotel Check-in
VOCABULARY
  1. Holidays
  2. Mind Map
  3. Airplane Travel
  4. Train Travel
  5. Travel





 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
  1. CLICK HERE
  2. CLICK HERE
  3. CLICK HERE
  4. CLICK HERE
  5. CLICK HERE 
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
WRITING As you already know, in this unit you will have to write a narrative text. I have found a website which I think can be a really helpful guide for your writing. CLICK HERE  GRAPHIC ORGANIZER AND TIME TRANSITION WORDS CLICK 



2.10.12

THE MIRROR

write a composition in which YOU are the character in the film. You should write a narrative describing how you feel and what is happening in their life throughout the film.

DESCRIBING PEOPLE


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

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

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 

    2. MODAL VERBS         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

    PRACTISE REPORTED SPEECH




    EXERCISES FOR YOU TO DO SOME PRACTICE

    1. CLICK HERE

    2. CLICK HERE

    3. CLICK HERE


    14.5.12

    REPORTED SPEECH


    TAKE NOTE:

    Reported Speech
    View more PowerPoint from esuarezguillen

    For further information CLICK HERE 

    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:
    1.  an introductory paragraph in which you state the topic. This means that you talk generally about the topic without giving your opinion; 
    2. a main body in which the points for and the points against, along with your justification, appear in two separate paragraphs; and
    3. 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

    FRAME

    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
    Thing
    Place
    Time
    Reason
    subject
    Who/that
    Which/that



    Object
    Who/that/ ø
    Which/that/ ø
    where
    when
    why
    Possesive
    whose
    whose




     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.

    13.4.12


     DOWNLOAD HERE a worksheet and try to do the exercises(pasive voice).We will correct them on Monday.

    The passive

    Some videos to revise the passive voice


    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


    If I were a richman.




    1.  SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THE SONG
     "If I Were a Rich Man" is a song from the 1964 musical Fiddler on the Roof. It was written by Sheldon Harnick and Jerry Bock. The song is performed by Tevye, the main character in the musical, and reflects his dreams of glory.

    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.

    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 



    12.3.12

    Kidspay

    Please, download the document and bring it to the classroom.
    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:
      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).

    Friends and Money (from www.elllo.org)
    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

    Now listen again and fill in the blanks.

     MONEY: VOCABULARY ACTIVITIES
    Click on this link and read the list of words related to money.

    Money
    And now a money crossword.      Crossword

    Put the letters in the correct order to make money words.

    Money, money, money

    READING COMPREHENSION: MONEY

    OPENING AN ACCOUNT
    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 account

    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

    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.

    "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


    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:

    • 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.