December 12, 15

December 12
The Little Drummer Boy

Lyrics
Little Drummer Boy: Lyrics

Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
When we come.

Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum,
On my drum?

Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum 

December 15 
holiday activities

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Christmas Word Search:  http://www.abcya.com/christmas_word_search.htm
Christmas Vocab Memory game:  http://www.eslgamesplus.com/christmas-vocabulary-memory-game-for-esl/
Stories from the North Pole: http://www.northpole.com/Stories/
British Council Christmas games: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/category/topics/christmas
Christmas Activities: http://iteslj.org/Lessons/Seasonal/Christmas.html    
Christmas Lessons, Songs, Worksheets:  http://www.esolcourses.com/topics/christmas.html 
Christmas games:  http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/Games/Holidays/Christmas.php 
Santa Tracker:  https://santatracker.google.com/village.html 
 

December 5, 8 (national holiday), 9

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December 5 - Unit 3 Crime
p. 13 Have a look!

Vocabuary
#1, Match
#2 - Listen and repeat
#3 - Decide

2a Crazy criminals
p. 14 Reading
#1 Read and listen
#2 Answer the questions

Go online and find similar "crazy criminal" stories to share with the class.

Homework:  #3 Vocabulary - crime stories:  verbs

December 8 - National holiday

December 9 

Exploring grammar
p. 15 Past Simple
#4 Find things
#5 Are the sentences true or false?
#6 Complete the storie
#7 Complete the questions

Imagine that you are a "crazy criminal". Write answers to the questions in exercise 7.

November 21, 24, 25

November 21 Criterion B Assessment (Reading Test)

 November 24 - Thanksgiving Day

Gap Fill:  http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/thanksgiving/elementary-thanksgiving-gap-fill.html

Jumbled Sentences
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/thanksgiving/elementary-thanksgiving-jumbled-sentences-1.html 

Word Search
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/autumn-festivals/thanksgiving/word-search.html

Thanksgiving text: http://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/thanksgiving/elementary-thanksgiving-reading.html

Thanksgiving games:  http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/thanksgiving/games.php

November 25
Criterion A  -  Practice

November 21, 24, 25

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November 21
Criterion B - Reading Assessment

November 24
EDP museum Field Trip

November 25
Criterion A  Assessment
  (Watch a video in class and answer questions about what you saw.)

November 14, 17, 18

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November 14
Criterion C, D - Written Assessment feedback
1)Transitional words: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/school/pie/Students/Documents/Transitional-Words%20-%20elementary.pdf
2)my father and I
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inform, advertise, entertain:  What is the difference between these words?
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Grammar:  Past Simple: 
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/past-simple-use.html
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Energy
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Homework: Past Simple exercises
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-simple-past.php


November 17
Past simple exercises:
https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verb-tenses_past_quiz.htm
http://english-quiz.net/past-simple-tense-quiz.html

November 18
Reading - Renewable energy
http://www.cleanlineenergy.com/sites/cleanline/media/resources/students/renewable/Wind_Energy_Elementary_Infobook.pdf

November 7, 10, 11

November 7
Unit Question - How can language help me make better choices?

Energy - By the end of this unit you will know more about the uses of fuels and why it is important to conserve them.

Wind farms - As we read the text highlight every word that you don't understand. What verb tense is this text written in? What is the purpose of this text? (to entertain, to inform, to advertise) Now, let's organize the vocabulary.

What do you know?

November 10

Energy Vocabulary :  https://quizlet.com/43500726/energy

You are responsible for this vocabulary.  To practice make sure you complete the following sections on the quizlet:
     Flash
     Spelling
     Match
     Gravity

November 11

October 24, 27, 28

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October 24
Present Simple/Present Continuous practice

Present Simple exercises:
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/present-simple.html

Present Continuous exercises:
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/present-continuous.html

Using the Present Simple and Present Continuous:

You should use the Present Continuous to describe what is happening at the moment they are writing (e.g. “The sun is shining” or “The children are playing beach volleyball”) and the Present Simple for their daily routines (e.g. “I spend most of the day next to the swimming pool” or “I have breakfast in the same café every morning”).

Every day activities - One student will mime an activity. The class will use the Present Continuous and the Present Simple to ask students questions to determine the activity ( for example “ Is that shampoo. Are you are washing your hair”).

October 27

Mindfullness
Present Continuous Basketball game - http://eslpuzzles.com/Grammar%20Games/Present%20Continuous%20Games/Present%20Continuous%20Grammar%20Game%20Basketball.html

October 28

Writing Assessment (Criterion C &D)

October 17, 20, 21

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October 17
1.  Reflection - In groups write a reflection about delivering an oral presentation (Was it difficult? If yes, what was difficult? How can we make it easier in the future?  What are keywords? How can a notecard with keywords help you when presenting?)
 

2. Word Work: The Most Beautiful Girl In School by Hal Ames  http://ilsclasses.com/The%20Most%20Beautiful%20Girl%20P.pdf

Vocabulary/True-False p.5
Multiple Choice p. 6 

Homework:   p. 7 Comprehension: Write a complete sentence to answer the question.


October 20
Word Work: https://quizlet.com/103113186/friendship-flash-cards/

October 21
Vocabulary Quiz: 
https://www.quia.com/quiz/5517580.html

Sentence Writing
Review homework

October 11, 14, 15

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October 11, 14, 15
Oral Preparation

1)Include a strong introduction to motivate your audience to listen.

2)The Assessment Rubrics are located at the top of this blog.

3)Listen quietly and respectfully to the person speaking.

4)Include cohesive devices to enhance understanding

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Links to linking words/transitional phrases:
http://www.smart-words.org/linking-words/linking-words.pdf 

Homework:  
October 14 - Adjectives worksheet 

October 3, 6, 7

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October 3
1.  Elements of a short story - write the 5 elements in your notebook.



2.  Do you know the story of Cinderella?

Storytelling interactive - https://www.learner.org/interactives/story/index.html

Pairwork:
First: Elements of a story
Second: Test your skills
Homework:  Finish interactive storytelling activities.

October 6
1.  What are the elements of the story that we read in class (The Most Beautiful Girl In School)?
What is the setting? (mostly school)
What is the plot?(2 best friends both fall for the same girl and have a falling out)
Who are the main characters? (Jim and John)
What is the conflict? (both Jim and John like Melissa)
What is the theme?  (friendship)

2.  Character worksheet - adjectives to describe a friend

Discuss: 2 minute oral presentation -   The perfect friend or My best friend (adjectives to describe friend) 

Homework:   Translate Character traits from the worksheet into your first language

October 7
Work on your oral presentation (Delivery date - Monday October 10)

 *  Remember
       - You need to speak for 2-3 minutes,
       - Include at least 4 adjectives to describe your friend
       - You can include your friend's name, where you met, and how long you have known your friend
       - Include examples to support your ideas (for example:  My best friend is Sandy.  She is very thoughtful.  For example for my last birthday she organized a surprise birthday party for me. I thought that the two of us were going to have dinner in my favourite restaurant but when we arrived at Capricciosa in Cascais all of my friends were there. We stayed at the restaurant until midnight celebrating. It was a beautiful, warm night and being by the ocean was awesome. It was the best birthday ever. . .)
 

September 26, 29, 30

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September 26

1.  Quiz - in, during, at    http://www.quia.com/quiz/6011315.html
 
2.  What is friendship? (discussion) 

3.  The Most Beautiful Girl In School by Hal Ames  http://ilsclasses.com/The%20Most%20Beautiful%20Girl%20P.pdf


   Homework: Present Continuous (Present Continuous)
  https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-progressive/form






















September 29
Continue reading story

September 30
Finish reading story
Word Work - Vocabulary, True/False 

September 22, 23

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September 22
The Setting of a Story Worksheet
Settings and Genres  Worksheet 

Types of fantasy

• There are 3 different ways that fantasy writers set up their worlds.

• Some novels begin and end in a fantasy world (for example The Hobbit or A Wizard of Earthsea).
• Others start in the real world and move into a fantasy world (for example Alice in Wonderland or Peter Pan).
• A third type of fantasy is set in the real world but elements of magic intrude upon it (for example Mary Poppins or David Almond’s Skellig). 

   Homework: Present Continuous (Present Continuous)
  https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-progressive/form










September 23
What is friendship?

The Most Beautiful Girl In School by Hal Ames  http://ilsclasses.com/The%20Most%20Beautiful%20Girl%20P.pdf

September 15

Present Simple
http://www.eslgamesplus.com/present-simple-tense-action-verbs-interactive-monkey-game/


http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/present_simple-exercises.html 

Homework:  Do 2 exercises from this link.

September 5, 8, 9

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September 5

period 1 - Reading placement test
period 2 - Writing placement test

Choose one (1) of the prompts. Write in your best handwriting;)
   1.  What do you want to be when you grow up? Why? How will you get there?
   2.  Who is the most inspirational person in your life? How does he or she inspire you?
   3.  Write a short story about a Year 7 girl or boy with a big secret to keep.

Homework:  Present Simple   https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/tests/simple-present-1

September 8, 9

Pleased to meet you . . .

Prepare an oral presentation addressing "who am I?"
           (2-4 minutes) 
           (We will present Monday, September 12)
           (Note-card with keywords only)

  a.   Topics you might include:  (You are not limited to this structure)
          Your name
          Where you are from
           Family
           Likes
           Dislikes
           Hobbies
           Favourites (food, book, movie, animal, TV show, etc.)  (choose 1 or 2)
           Goals for the year

b.  Remember:
          stand up straight
          speak clearly
          look at the audience
          no reading