This week in class we read a story full of mystery with a good twist ending. With your guesses you showed that you have plenty of imagination, so now it's time to create your own story. Remember the topic is free but you have to follow some instructions: - use verbs in past simple and past continuous - use sequencing words and expressions, such as one day , soon , then , by then , later or in the end . - write at least two guessing questions, such as "where do you think she was going?" or "how do you think she felt now?" and answer them into the next paragraph. - write at least three paragraphs. - write (at least) about 125 words. If you like writing stories here there's a useful guide: "How to write a mystery story" and if you like reading detective novels I'd recommend you The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, we've got some adapted copies in our department, so feel free to ask me for a copy to read ...
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Problems to study the list of irregular verbs? Do you find it boring? Why don't you try these games to revise for the next test? Irregular Verb Wheel Game An enjoyable game where irregular verbs are chosen at random from a spinning wheel. In this game you have 2 minutes to answer questions related to the verb forms of the irregular verbs displayed in the wheel. You get 1 point for every correct answer plus a bonus 10 points for every verb you get 100% correct. Hangman Game From eslgamesplus.com , the always entertaining hangman game; in this case, with irregular verbs. A great timed activity to review irregular verbs while reinforcing their spelling. Irregular Verbs Walk the Plank A fun activity where the teacher is presented as an animated character on a pirate ship about to be eaten by sharks. You’ll need to answer correctly all the questions to see the teacher being eaten by the sharks (don’t worry, there’s no blood!). A game for kids that I enjoyed a lot...
Welcome to second term! We're starting with a collaborative project about a person who changed or is changing the world. Here's the example about Malala that I showed you in class. Let's take a look at it and let's create a new padlet (= digital board) with your team: https://padlet.com/martaredocapsir/zdt6d6acjo3c This is the rubric I'll use to assess your presentation. Take a look at it, it'll be helpful to prepare the presentation:
As they say in Game of Thrones, winter is coming! And Christmas, too. So, now we've finished reading the book, we'll watch the film 'A Christmas Carol' in class. As an appetizer, here you are the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZ3lr3urgDU And a fun quiz if you want to know which character from the novel you are: http://www.playbuzz.com/goodmantheatre10/what-a-christmas-carol-character-are-you#eightieth According to the text, I'm Mrs.Fezziwig (do you remember the Christmas party at Fezziwig's warehouse?) And you? Which character are you?
This unit we're studying the PAST SIMPLE tense. Watch this video about how to form it and when to use it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLA58CSIf3M Notice that the verb TO BE and the modal verb CAN are irregular and they don't follow the rules. The past simple of TO BE is WAS or WERE and the past simple of CAN is COULD. Finally, here you'll find a list of irregular verbs that may be useful: https://aprendemasingles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/lista-de-verbos-irregulares-en-inglecc81s.pdf
This week we're talking about literature. So, let's share about our favourite books, or the last book you read, the one you're reading at the moment, etc. I'll start talking about one book I read when I was 18 and really impressed me: And you? Which book would you recommend? Leave your comment telling us. Remember to include this information: What's the title? Who's the author? What kind of book is it? When did you read it? Why did you like it?
Now that we're finishing unit 1 it's time to revise the contents we've learnt through the unit. Furthermore, some of you asked me for useful websites you can use to practise your English at home. So, take a look at these useful activities, and remember that "PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT", so practise, practise and practise! To practise GRAMMAR: Present Simple and Present Continuous Present Simple: http://www.cristinacabal.com/elementary/presentsimple.htm Present Continuous: http://www.cristinacabal.com/elementary/presentcontinuous.htm To practise your LISTENING skills: http://www.cristinacabal.com/pre-intermediate/holidayactivities.htm http://www.eslvideo.com/esl_video_quiz_low_intermediate.php?id=7990 To practise your READING skills: http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/graded-reading/la-skaters-interview-level-2 To practise your WRITING (and also READING) skills: http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-s...