HAPPY END-OF-YEAR!!!

Now, that the year is coming to an end, it is time to reflect on what you did during this school year and obviously, what you'll do for the upcoming year. Those things that were not so good, won't be anymore. And those things that helped you improve your perfomance should continue being part of your daily work.

COMMON IDIOMS OF THIS WEEK

carry out (something)

- to put something into action, to accomplish something, to do something

"The scientist wanted to carry out several experiments before discussing the new medicine."

find out (something)

- to learn or discover something

"My mother is angry at me because she found out that I had quit my French class. "

for sure

- without doubt, certainly, surely

"I will go to the movie with you for sure next week."

get out of (somewhere)

- to leave somewhere, to escape from somewhere

"I want to hurry and get out of my house."

NIVELACIONES (9º)

Hola, chicos. Anexo cuadro de nivelaciones. Estar pendientes de los horarios para presentar las evaluaciones respectivas puntualmente.

MAKING COMNMPARISONS (11º)

Look at the picture as an example, then choose three special characters, animals or things you like and write as a comment; at least, five sentences using  both comparative and superlative form.

WHAT DO YOU DO IN CHRISTMAS DAY? (6º)

In unit 4, we study the present simple to talk about routines, leisure time and the activities you do in special days.

 

As a comment, answer the question: WHAT DO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY USUALLY DO IN CHRISTMAS DAY?

 

Please, use in your com,ment the present simple and the connectors: FIRST, THEN, AFTER THAT and FINALLY.

 

Remember; If youi have troubles when posting the comment, ask a classmate to help you with his/her user.

REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITY (6º)

Download the reading and writing  activity in the following link and do the exercises according to the text.

 

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ATTENTION: The students who SHOULD NOT present this worksheet are:

 

Edgar Ahumada, Leonardo Arcos, Kevin Arias, Brayan de la Hoz, Daniela García, Margaret Horta, Jorge Moreno, Andrea Moreno, Heidy Niño, María Polo and Melissa Truyo..

 

If you are not in the list above, please bring the activity  next Tuesday.

FREQUENT IDIOMS

Searching on the Internet, I found out a list of the most frequent idioms used in English. Below you'll find the first part of them.

about to (do something)

- to be on the point of doing something
Example: "I was about to leave when the phone rang. "

as a matter of fact

- actually
"As a matter of fact, we have been to the history museum many times."

as soon as

- just after something, when
"I phoned my friend as soon as I finished dinner. "

by the way

- incidentally
"By the way, could you please bring your laptop computer tomorrow."

come on!

- please, hurry, go faster
"Come on, I only have a few minutes before I must go."
"Come on, stop doing that."

THE PRESENT SIMPLE (6º)

This video present the formation of the present simple tense in affirmative,  negative and question form.

Go to the following links and practice this tense by doing the exercises.

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TEST PRACTICE (8º)

TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE FOLLOWING FOR THE FINAL TEST 

WRITING RULE: ALSO / TOO (también)

Use ALSO before a verb: 

"I also ate out of home." 

or after when it is the verb "to be": 

I am also in class.

Use TOO at the end of a sentence: 

"I'm interested in opera too."

Practice thegrammar  topics in unit 4 by doing the exercises in the following link:

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IDIOMS WITH THE VERB "DAR"

These are some of the most common idioms from spanish verb "dar". Be attentive to their specific meaning.

dar a conocer	to make known
dar a luz	to give birth
dar la bienvenida	to welcome
dar la cara	to take responsibility
dar gusto	to please
dar gato por liebre	to gyp, to swindle
dar la espalda	to turn one's back
dar de alta	to discharge
dar un paseo	to take a walk
dar asco	to disgust
dar lo mismo	to make no difference

GOING TO FOR FUTURE (7º)

Review the grammar structure of the future using the "be + going to"  form and practice the exercises in the book for the upcoming grammar quiz next Monday.

Now, click on the following links and do the EXERCISES and one of the TESTS to improve your skills on this topic.

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REFLEXIONA: "LA LECCIÓN DE LA VACA" (9º)

El mundo actual ofrece un sinnúmero de oportunidades que nos permiten lograr nuestras metas más rápidamente. Es sólo cuestión de aprovechar al máximo los recursos que tenemos a la mano, pero sobre todo mantener siempre la mejor actitud y una mente abierta al cambio que se presente a diario. 

Observa el siguiente video y reflexiona sobre la actitud y el compromiso que tienes ante tu formación académica y para la vida y luego responde a manera de comentario las preguntas propuestas.

- ¿Qué significa para tí la vaca de la historia?

- ¿En esta etapa de adolescencia que te encuentras, cuál es  "la vaca" que te impide mejorar cada día?

- Analiza el rol que cumplió la familia en la historia y responde: ¿Qué importancia tiene tu familia para lograr tus metas?

EXPRESSING THE FUTURE (9º)

As we studied in class, there are several ways to express future actions. It depends on the sense the action has. For example, to express certain plans and intentions you can use the "be + going to" form or the present continuous tense + a future time expression:

They are going to visit their friends next Saturday.

They are visiting their friends next Saturday.

Click on the following link and download the worksheets in it. 

INSTRUCTION: Do page 1 by yourself and take it next class.

NOTE: PAGE 2: This activity we'll do it IN CLASS.

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IDIOMS

Continue practicing English idioms. Remember,  they should be learnt by heart to use them in the right context. Watch the following video and increase your vocabulary.

BEHAVIOR IDIOMS II

As cold as ice

This idiom can be used to describe a person who does not show any emotion.

As mad as a hatter

This simile means that someone is crazy or behaves very strangely. In the past many people who        made hats went insane because they had a lot of contact with mercury.

 

Barefaced liar

A barefaced liar is one who displays no shame about lying even if they are exposed.

Bark is worse than their bite

Someone who's bark is worse than their bite may well get angry and shout, but doesn't take action.

Read more at http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/cat/18.html#bjKOp27mAGrQ7eYP.99

MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTS (8º)

There are many musical instruments as we could see in the vocabulary of unit 4. They are classified depending on the the way they are played. Here you'll find a video with the words related to some instruments and a little show on how they go.

DAILY ROUTINES (6º)

Review and practice the vocabulary of the current unit by watching the following video. Notice that the verb in the third person of singular (he /she) changes.

ART VOCABULARY PRACTICE (9º)

Review the vocabulary in Unit 4 by doing the following exercises. download the worksheets and remember to study for the quiz.

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IDIOMS OF THE WEEK

Pay attention to the following idioms that are very common in English:

all day long:  the whole day

"The girl was happy to wait all day long for the mail to arrive." 

air one`s dirty laundry:  to make public something embarrassing that should be a secret

"The dinner party became uncomfortable when the host began to air his colleagues dirty laundry in public."

as a result of (something):  because of something that has happened

"As a result of a car accident my friend could not work for several months."

at first:  at the beginning

"At first, I did not want to go to the movie but I later changed my mind."

THE HOUSE: VOCABULARY PRACTICE (7º)

Hi, guys! Pay attenttion to these instructions.

For next Monday October 1st we'll have a quiz about the vocabulary in Unit 4, so get ready and practice it by doing the asigned activity as follow:

 Below,  you'll find a link in which you can download an activity consisting of 3 pages TO DO IN CLASS but you only have to print   two of them according to your number in the students' list of the teacher.  If you can't print the activities, please write them down into your notebook.

Students from number 1 to 18 in the list: Download and print pages 1 and 2

Students from number 19 to 35 in the list: Download and print pages 1 and 3

Please, be sure to have your material for the class and don`t forget to study for the quiz.

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CELEBRATIONS (6º)

Every country has differents celebrations according to its culture. Some of them are the same in all countries and others not.

In Colombia, for example there are many celebrations that are held into the regions. The most popular holidays are: New Year, Christmas, Carnivals, Holy Week among others.

What other celebrations, holidays  or special dates can you name?

PARTS OF THE HOUSE (7º)

Watch the following video and practice the new vocabulary related to the parts of the house.

BEHAVIOR IDIOMS I

Below, you'll find the idioms of this week. It is the first part related to actions or people behavior.

"add fuel to the flames"

If you add fuel to the flames, you do or say something that makes a difficult situation even worse. He forgot their wedding anniversary, and his apologies only added fuel to the flames .

"answer call of nature nature's call" When a person answers the call of nature, they go to the toilet. I had to get up in the middle of the night to answer the call of nature  "bite hand that feeds you"      If you bitethe hand that feeds   you, you are unfriendly or do harm to someone who is kind to you.

WILL AND MIGHT (11º)

WILL & MIGHT

Usamos will, won’t, might (podría) y might not para expresar nuestras opiniones sobre el futuro, o predicciones.

Usamos will y won’t cuando estamos seguros de lo que pensamos.

I studied a lot. I’ll pass the exam.

Usamos might y might not cuando no estamos muy seguros de lo que pensamos.

She is ill, so she might not come to the party.

 

Practice this topic by downloading the following worksheet.

 

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ENGLISH IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS

English idioms or idiomatic expressions are common when using this language. They are words put together with a different meaning from the one you can find in a dictionary and involving the context.

From now on, you are going to find some common idioms just to learn more about this wonderful language use.

Don't mention it'

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This is used as a response to being thanked, suggesting that the help given was no trouble. It is similar to "You're welcome".

'Caught with your pants down'

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If you are caught with your pants down, you are exposed in an embarrassing situation.  It can also mean that you were caught unprepared for a situation or an event.

'You can't hide elephants in mouseholes'

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You can't hide elephants in mouseholes means that some issues/problems/challenges cannot be hidden/concealed but have to be faced and dealt with.

LOVE AND FRIENDSHIP DAY

"Every year, Love and Friendship Day in Colombia is a perfect occasion to express just how much you care. In modern life, we're often so run off our feet that we forget to express appreciation. Love and Friendship Day in Colombia reminds you to include everyone who's a special part of your life, no matter the reason.

Love and Friendship Day is not just a romantic occasion; this festival is for family members and your friends, too. It is not, however, quite equivalent to Valentine's Day. This annual holiday takes place on the third Saturday in September. Love and Friendship Day is traditionally celebrated with gifts of appreciation, good food and parties.  "

Taken from:http://flowers.daflores.com/colombia/love-and-friendship-day/

POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS AND ADJECTIVES (10º)

Continue practicing the differences between possessive pronouns and adjectives by doing the exercises in the following links.

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COMPARING PRICES (6º)

Remember the final task of  Unit 3: Choose the school supplies you want and find their prices into two different places. Besides, do some research on the web. Take notes or print some evidence.

PHRASAL VERBS (11º)

 Watch the following video as a in troduction of phrasal verbs in  english.

WHAT DID YOU THINK OF THE MOVIE? (8º)

EXERCISE 4, PAGE 41: Read the following conversation giving opinions about a movie and then, write a short conversation. It can be about a movie you both liked or only one of you liked. Try to use some of the expressions in exercise 3C, page 41.

A: What did you think of the movie?

B: I thought it was great! What about you?

A: I didn't like it at all. It was boring.

B: That's because you were so busy eating pop corn.

A: And you were so into the movie.

B: Yeah, I was. I thought the acting was great.

A: No, it wasn't. It was awful, and I couldn't see the screen.

B: Why not?

A: Because there was a ver tall man sitting in front of me. All I saw was the back of his head.

B: Oh, no. Well, at least you enjoyed the pop corn.

A: Because I had nothing elsa to do. Next time, let's watch an action movie.

B: Uhmm, not with me. Go with your friends.

MODALS PRACTICE (9º)

We'll have the final exam next Thursday so you should practice the grammar in Unit 3. Remember the use of Modals : have to, not have to, must, should, shouldn't and Can for permission. Go to the following pages by clicking on the links and do the on line-activities.

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TAKE THE QUIZ 

GRAMMAR PRACTICE FOR THE TEST (7º)

Hello students, here you will find a link in which you can practice on line  the grammar related to The Present Continuous and the contrast with the Simple Present that will be  included in the next exam. Go to he exercises and notice its use. 

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SIMPLE PRESENT VS. PRESENT CONTINUOUS (7º)

The simple present tense is used to express actions that are habits or repeated with certain frequency. The present continuous tense is used to express actions that are happening now.

Some expressions are useful to identify this tenses, as follow:

IN SIMPLE PRESENT                                             IN PRESENT CONTINUOUS

every..., on ..., always, never, etc                     now, right now, at the moment, etc

Review the grammar charts on Unit 3 and do the following activities:

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GRAMMAR PRACTICE (6º)

The grammar topics of Unit 3 are presented in the following worksheets. Download the activities, do the exercises and, at the same time, get a little practice for the upcoming final test.

Remember to take them to class before the end of this week!

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WRITING TIPS (10º)

How to express your opinion in writing?

These are the most common and practical tips when you are asked for writing an opinion about any topic.

1. State the topic and your opinion clearly in the first two sentences.

2. Present your main ideas in order.

3. Support your ideas with reasons and details.

4. Write a short conclusion.

5. Use expressions and conectors like:

- In my opinion,...

- First of all,...

- Second,...

- In conclusion,...

(Taken from "Hey There 3A", page 42)

MY BEST WISHES FOR YOU (11º)

Next Sunday you' ll have a very important appointment: Icfes saber 11 Test. You have to be relaxed and concentrated in order to do your best in this test. Remember, this can be an opporunity for your life. Do it for your future! 

WHAT ARE THEY DOING?

Look at the picture below and answer the question "WHAT ARE THEY DOING?" according to the subject.  Use the Present Continuous Tense appropriately. Write down your answers into your notebook and take them to class.

For example: 1) They are dancing tango.

MODALS (9°)

REVIEW:

We use HAVE TO / HAS TO to talk about obligations.

We use MUST when it refers to rules

We use SHOULD / SHOULDN´T to give some advice

We use CAN for expressing abilities or asking for permissions

Now, practice these grammar content by doing the exercises in the following worksheet:

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PRONOUNS (10°)

We have seen the difference among the four categories for the pronouns (subject, object possessive adjective and possessive pronouns). So, be attentive to their use and practice with the exercises in the following link. Download the worksheet and take it next class.

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SABER 11° TEST

You need to be prepared for the upcoming Icfes Saber 11 Test. So, please, practice with your Icfes Booklet the most you can and learn all the vocabulary you can because this is an important element to do well in this test.

Here, you´ll find a link in which you can practice througout about one hundred questions with a simple explanation of its answer. Click on the six pages and get advantange of them. I wish you the best.

GO TO THE PAGE HERE

BODY LANGUAGE VERBS (9°)

In unit 3 we studied some vocabulary related to the actions we can do to express something with our bodies.  Watch this video and learn more body actions.

Review this vocabulary in your books and next, do the following activity.

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PAST TENSE (8°)

Hi, students! Review  the formation of the past tense for regular and irregular verbs in English.

For additional practice, click the following link, print it or write it down and take the activity to the class next Wednesday.

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PREPOSITIONS (6°)

1. Practice the vocabulary and use of prepositions by listening the following funny video. Repeat it until you know it well.

2. Download the exercises

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TRANSPORTATION (7°)

When talking about the way you arrive somewhere you should use prepositions:

How do you go to school?

I go by bus, some of my friends go by taxi and others go on foot.

Here, some vocabulary:

ACTIVITY: Download the following file and do the exercises.

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SUPER BANDS OF THE PAST (9°)

At the end of Unit 2 we have a reading in which you find descriptions of of some "super bands" that were very successful at any time in the past.

Those descriptions belonged to the following bands:

a) QUEEN

b) THE JACKSON 5

c) THE ROLLING STONES

d) THE BEATLES

Choose one of the groups above and prepare a small presentation about this group. Be sure to include pictures and play one of this band's songs for the class.

FASHION THROUGH THE TIME (10°)

Do some research on the internet and post a comment about fashion through the last decades according to the following specifications:

Students from 1 to 6 in the list : 1950s Fashion

Students from 7 to 12 in the list : 1960s Fashion

Students from 13 to 18 in the list : 1970s Fashion

Students from 19 to 23 in the list : 1980s Fashion

Students from 24 to 28 in the list : !990s Fashion

Good luck!!!

THIS IS THE SONG (8°)

The song we are going to practice in class is "The Time" by the same band we had agreed "The Black Eyed Peas" so find out the lyrics and practice by yourself. See you then.

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THE BLACK EYED PEAS (8°)

Follow the song of this famous band and practice its lyrics for next class.

BAND NAMES (8°)

1. Do the exercise 2 on page 31, by finding information about some bands ( U2, Blink 182, Foo Fighters, Franz Ferdinand and Black Sabbath) and relating it to the one in the statements.

2. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BAND?

Select your favorite band. Do some research on the Internet and prepare a chart as follow:

BAND NAME
Origin of name
Original name
Nationality
Band members
First album
Breakout album
Music style

ENGLISH FOR MUSIC (10°)

According to the types of music we studied, form groups and choose one of them. Each group should have a different type of music. Then, look on the Internet for information about your topic. Find relevant facts, artists and songs. Do a presentation in a creative or innovative way and present it to the class.

HAVE A NICE SUMMER VACATION!

It is June and you'll be on middle-year vacation at last. Take your time to rest, travel, play, hang out and of course, try to spend some time reinforcing your abilities. Don't forget you have to get ready for the next semester and you need a lot of energy to get the goals it'll bring you.

Congratulations to those who have achieved all the objectives and to those who haven't done it, my best wishes for the upcoming term.

LISTENING TO A SONG (6°)

Hello kids! Here, you're gonna find the video of the fabulous song played in class to do the activity proposed on unit 2. Try to identify the vocabulary given and enjoy it!

WHAT ABOUT YOUR PERSONALITY? (10°)

Here you have a link in which you´re going to find a test or quiz just to help you know about the type of your personality- Take your time to understand the questions and answer them sincerely. Use the dictionary to find out the words you don´t know its meaning. at the end, you´ll get a result. Go!

TAKE THE QUIZ

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE? (8°)

Have fun by doing the activity in the link above. Reinforce or review the vocabulary you haven´t gotten. Do the activity the times you need to find it easy. You can write it down in your notebook.


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TALENTED FAMILIES (6°)

Look for information about artists or famous people whose family members are famous too. Prepare the family tree for each one and ask questions and answer them using the vocabulary and grammar structures given in class throug unit 2.

Example:  Who's Janet?

                She is Michael's sister.

Watch the following video and compare with your work.