Reading Assignment 2nd Seniors

Sherlock Holmes, Short stories- stage 2

Sherlock Holmes is the greatest detective of them all. He sits in his room, and smokes his pipe. He listens, and watches, and thinks. He listens to the steps coming up the stairs; he watches the door opening - and he knows what question the stranger will ask.

In these three of his best stories, Holmes has three visitors to the famous flat in Baker Street - visitors who bring their troubles to the only man in the world who can help them.

Hope you enjoy reading the adventures of Holmes and Watson, here you have the file to download it!

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Reading Assignment 4th Seniors

My dearest children, the book you will have to read this semester is called “The woman in White” written by Wilkie Collins.  The woman in white first appears at night on a lonely heath near London and is next seen at a grave-side in Cumberland. Who is she? Where has she come from, and what is her history? She seems alone and friendless, frightened and confused. And it seems she knows a secret - a secret that could bring ruin and shame to a man who will do anything to keep her silent.

This famous mystery thriller by Wilkie Collins and retold by Richard G. Lewis has excitement, suspense, romance, and a plot that twists and turns on every page. Enjoy it!

Describing places- First Seniors

In order to go quickly through the vocabulary, here I leave the PPT file for you to write down the vocabulary and we just apply it in classes! Have fun!

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Describing People PPT - First seniors!

My dearest children, here you have the PPT file to check the vocabulary and create complete descriptions of the images you chose to present!

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PPTs for second Seniors 2015

Here you have the PPT files to study for the upcoming test!

Check it and do the exercises!

Neither, So and But!

• Here you can find more exercises to practice!

http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-49198.php

http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/so-too-neither-either-exercise-1.html

http://www.englishgrammar.org/grammar-exercise-29/

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Used to / didn't use to

Phrasal verbs for Third seniors

Hello there! As I promised, I uploaded the worksheet with the exercises we did in classes. Remember, there are some phrasal verbs with an idiomatic meaning and others with a literal one. Make a list of the phrasal verbs and group them to make it easier for you to study them.

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As every year it is necessary to start a revision of contents... Yes! I know it is boring, but I also know that you didn’t study during your summer holidays and you have forgotten most of the things you learnt! So, as I love you so much… I have prepared a PPT file for you to enjoy studying!!!

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Irregular verbs 2015

Hello and welcome to a new school year. Here I leave the PDF file for you to start studying the list of irregular verbs.

Reading assignment "Tales of Mystery and Imagination"

It's been a long time without using my blog... so, to make things easier for you here I uploaded the book you will have to read for this semester. The book Tales of Mystery and Imagination is an extremely mesmerizing journey through some of Edgar Allan Poe's most renowned works. Hope you enjoy it!!

Irregular Verbs- Past Participles Quizzes

Hi my dear students from 8th grade!

As  I said in classes it’s time for you to start learning the verbs again, but this time paying special attention to the past participles of the verbs. Here you have the list of the verbs you need to study!

Excalibur- by Jenny Dooley

Hello there again!

As I mentioned to you in classes, the book you will have to read for the second semestre is called “Excalibur”.  Here I have some comprehension questions based on chapter 1 “The Lady of the Lake”

1.- Who was King of England?

2.- What power was given to the owner of Excalibur?

3.- Who did Uther want to see?

4.- What promise did Uther make to Merlin?

5.- What happened when Uther took hold of the sword?

6.- Why must Merlin watch over the use of the sword?

7.- Do you wear or carry around anything to bring you good luck? What is it?

My last holiday...

Hello my dear children!

In our last classes we have been checking how to form sentences in Past Simple. Soon you will have a test about it and here I have prepared some questions for you to answer and practice your English writing skills.

a.- Where did you go on your last holiday?

b.- When did you go?

c.- What did you do?

d.- Who did you go with?

e.- How did you get there?

f.-  Where did you stay?

g.- Did you buy anything?

h.-  Did you have a good time?

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

In this story written by Stevenson, he intends to discuss the topic about the weakness of human nature. He tells his readers that evil triumphs because human beings are weak-willed. In your own words answer this question:

- Does Jekyll keep changing into Hyde because Hyde is too strong, or because Jekyll craves the more interesting and exciting evil personality?

- Send your answers to my e-mail (ask for it personally)

The adventures of Tom Sawyer

      

Tom Sawyer is one of children’s favorite books, probably because Tom is a naughty boy who doesn't like going to school and enjoys having wonderful adventures; He is misunderstood by adults in the way that all children are. He is also a mischievous and funny boy, who is full of curiosity about the world.

           Now that you know more about Tom, finish the sentences below to win some extra points for the test!

            

a Tom can’t play with his friends because…

b Ben gave Tom some food because…

c Tom wanted to walk with Becky because…

d Tom didn’t drink the medicine because…

e Becky didn’t go to school because…

Fascinating Festivals - 8th grade VERDE

First of all, I know that it is not easy to be standing in front of a lot of people, worse if it is speaking in another language. To all of you who had the courage to do it, here there is a little collection of your work. Feel proud, because it is not easy, there is still a long way to go! I hope you enjoy watching this video made by Mr John Knapp :)

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Oral presentations

Hello, there!

As I explained to you in classes these are the aspects to be assessed in your oral presentations. Please, read the rubric and if you have any doubt do not hesitate in asking me.

Times you love

Students from 8^th grade, here there are some questions that you have to answer. Follow the structure of the interview we checked in classes. Write a post below this comment when answering the questions please provide your name and your class. Here are the questions:

•       What’s your favourite time of the day? Why?

•       What’s your favourite day of the week? Why?

•       What’s your favourite month? Why?

•       What’s your favourite public holiday? Why?

Used to / didn't use to

In order to reinforce the application of “used to / didn’t use to” is that I have prepared some questions for you to be answered in a post. Please specify your name and class. Think when you were a little child and then answer these questions:

·         What did you use to play when you were a child?

·         What used to be your favourite food?

·         Who used to be your hero?

·         What kind of music did you use to like?

·         What TV programme did you use to watch?

My dear children, I hope you are all having a really pleasant time. I'm writing just to remind you that these are the materials I'm going to be using in my classes.

Warm regards to all of you and see you soon!

 

Miss Andrea Torres

Classroom Language

I have noticed that most of you do not use as much English as you should. To most of you I have provided some classroom language that you could use in the class, but sadly you have forgotten to use it. So, to remind you I made a decision to post this for you guys...

Students' Phrases