Let's practice vocabulary :)

Hey buddies!

I'm leaving here another site for practicing English. This link will take you to a vocabulary quiz. However, if you go through the site, you'll  find a variety of activities to do.

Hope you enjoy it! :)

http://www.vocabulary.co.il/word-play/vocabulary-quiz/

To sir with love / al maestro con cariño

Holooooooo!

Chicos y chicas de 6a,  para los siguientes honores , a la maestra Rita y a mi, nos gustaría que cantaran ésta . Falta muy poco tiempo, como se podrán dar cuenta. Por eso, nos hemos dado a la tarea de dejarles aquí la canción con la letra en el vìdeo pudioara que por su cuenta comiencen a estudiar.

Por favor échenle muchas ganas, sabemos que podemos confiar en ustedes y que haràn su mejor esfuerzo :)

Asì que échenle peligro a la canción!!!!

Saludos!

 

Hackschooling-TED talk

Hello buddies!! 
I'm leaving you here an interesting and inspiring video of a young boy under a peculiar and autonomous educational system.  I hope you enjoy it and make you think of learning alternatively.
https://youtu.be/h11u3vtcpaYy


Ps. You can try using Spanish subtitles if you find difficult to understand it :) 

Spelling Bee!

Hi guys! I hope you're already studying for the Spelling bee contest :) I swear you're going to play an excellent role.

In order to practice, i'm posting here a song to practice the ABC and some interesting games for you. 

1. ABC slow song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8zgD7xEY6I

2. Vowels practice (A,E, I, O, U) 

http://www.abcya.com/spelling_with_vowels.htm

3. Spelling Bee ( I recommend you to start with the lowest levels and then you can move forward)

http://www.abcya.com/spelling_practice.htm

Good luck my little and beloved winners :)

Nations of the world - Animaniacs

Hi pals!

Here I'm leaving you a video from an old cartoon that I used to watch (and loved) as a child.

Hope you enjoy it, it's a great way of learning the names and location of the countries around the world.

:) have fun then!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pOFKmk7ytU

Jingle Bell Rock

Hey guys! Here is the video and the lyrics. Thanks for your participation and your effort, i really appreciate the work that you are doing! :)

Miss Lore

Rudolph the red nosed reindeer!

How do you do young people?? Here i leave you the video and the lyrics of the song we're singing for the "muestra de inglés" pleeeeeeaaaaseeeeee study as much as possible, you can make this real!!!! GOOD LUCK! and thanks in advance, Miss Lore.

Lyrics:
 
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
had a very shiny nose.
And if you ever saw him,
you would even say it glows.

All of the other reindeer
used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Rudolph
join in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright,
won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"

Then all the reindeer loved him
as they shouted out with glee,
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer,
you'll go down in history!

Questionnaire on stress

Video: Tongue Twisters for contest

Guys here is the new video so that you can practice the pronunciation.

Good luck!!!!

P.s. I'm adding the video twice because of  the quality, i hope you can watch it clearly.

Banana Phone

Guuuuuuuyyysss!!! Listen to the following Song an try to follow the lyrics while listening and complete the missing words. If you get stuck press on the button "hint" so that you can get a clue.
Good Luck!!! Enjoy it!!!!

Banana phone

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving you trouble. You can also click on the "[?]" button to get a clue. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!

Ding-a-ling-ling-ling-ling-ling-ling-ling!

Boo-ba-doo-ba-doop!
Boo-ba-doo-ba-doop!

Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring
Banana phone
Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring
Banana phone
I've got this , so appealing,
for us to get and sing. Sing!

Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring banana phone
Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding donana phone
It grows in , I've got my hunches,
It's the best! Beats the rest!
Cellular, , interactivodular!

Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring banana phone
Boop-boo-ba-doo-ba-doop!
Ping pong ping pong ping pong ping panana phone
It's no baloney, it ain't a p(h)ony
My bananular phone!

Don't need quarters, don't need dimes,
to call a of mine!
Don't need computer or TV,
to have a real good time!
I'll call for . I'll call my cat.
I'll call the white , have a chat!
I'll place a call around the world, operator get me Beijing-jing-jing-jing!

(Soprano Sax Solo)
Yeah!

Play that thing!
(Piano Solo)

Whooo Hooo!

Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring
Banana phone
Boop-boo-ba-doo-ba-doop
Ying yang ying yang ying yang ying yonana phone
It's a real live mama and papa phone,
a and sister and a dogaphone,
a grandpa phone and a grammophone too! Oh yeah!
My cellular, bananular phone!

Banana phone, ring ring ring!
(It's a phone with a peel!)
Banana phone, ring ring ring!
(Now you can have your and eat it too!)
Banana phone, ring ring ring!
(This song drives me bananas!)
Banana phone, ring ring ring!

Boo-ba-doo-ba-doop-doop-doop!

Daily motion

Hey young people check this website! 

You'll find a variety of short videostories based on classical children stories. These stories will also help you to learn or practice vocabulary while you have some fun!

In this occasion i leave you the remake of the well known story Cinderella: CINDERELEPHANT!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcjfz5_cinderelephant-a-most-amazing-story_people

 I hope you enjoy it!

Let's make an Illustrated Report.

According to what we have seen...

1.- Think of a profession that you would like to practice when adult.

2.- Look for general information such as:

*Where would you work?

*What would you do?

*What would be your main duties?

*etc.

3.- Write a small paragraph in which you include this information about the profession you chose.

4.- Include an Image.

5.- Share your work with your classmates on a new POST and comment their work.

Job mixer!

Check out  this website!

1.-Here you'll find some interesting activities to practice your English in a fun way.

The next link will take you directly to a job mixer in which you will be given instructions about the clothes that each character wears according to the profession and you may select the correct outfit.

http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/fun-games/job-mixer 

2.-Have fun and explore all the possibilities in this website!!! :D

3.-After exploring the site discuss on a new comment what was the activity that you liked the most and why.


4.- Recommend a good activity in the site to your classmates.
 
 

Can you guess what WE are???

1.-The following text is disordered.Read the paragraphs and try to put them in the correct order by ordering the letters in your comment. 

2.-In a new comment discuss your answer with your partners what you and they consider to be the correct order.

A)             But THIS can be a dirty job. WE have to clean exhibit areas. Many of US work outside in rain, heat, and all sorts of other weather. WE sometimes carry heavy containers of food. And because animals eat every day, most of US work on weekends and holidays. Zoo work can also be dangerous. Wild animals can bite, kick, scratch, or spread disease. WE almost never pet the animals.   

 B)            Many people like animals, but taking care of them is hard work. WE take care of wild animals in zoos and animal parks. WE feed the animals, clean their living spaces, and work to keep them healthy. WE watch the animals to see if they are sick or hurt. WE need to watch and listen carefully to notice any changes in behavior. WE write detailed notes about each animal and tell a veterinarian if there is a problem.                      

C)             Teaching people about animals is another of OUR tasks. WE answer people's questions and give presentations. People who like animals often like working with them. WE like getting to know the animals. WE also like helping with research. And WE like learning how to help endangered animals in the wild.

D)             Some of US give the animals objects to play with and explore. Many animals like playing with logs, sandboxes, and even water sprinklers. WE often hide food for the animals to find. Playing with food and toys helps animals stay active.Sometimes, WE train the animals to make caring for them easier. For example, WE train elephants to lift their feet so that veterinarians can check them.

3.-After Reading the text please try to discover what's the profession described on the exercise. Post your answer as a comment and discuss with your classmates.

4.- Make a drawing in which you portray the profession described above and upload it. Comment on your classmates' work.

Cool site!

Hey guys here is an incredible website where you might find some of your favorite English songs to practice. You can look for any song that you like and you can practice your listening by completing the lyrics while watching the videoclip. Have fun!! ;) Hope you take adavantage from this.

Lyrics Training

Construction workers!

Read the following illustrated report and answer the questionnaire.

Construction worker

1. From the bold words, which are used to give examples?

For example, First
Also, Such as
For example, Such as


2. Gardener is to plants what construction worker is to....

Excavators, cement mixers, cranes
Buildings, highways, roads
Bricks, hammer, nails


3. One of the labors of a construction workers is....

Give orders to engineers and architects
Design what they are going to construct
Unload and carry the materials


4. Construction workers...

need the help of others, such as carpenters, plumbers, etc.
work alone
work only bulding houses.


5. According to the reading, Pedro is....

a carpenter.
the writer of the report.
the interviewee.

Answer these questions a comment. Discuss with your classmates your answers.

1.- Would you like to be a construction worker? why/why not?

2.-What would you like to be when you grow up? Why?

3.-Have you ever met a construction worker?

4.- Do you think it is a hard job? why or why not?

5.- What do you consider a more interesting job a beekeeper or a construction worker?

Article retrieved from: (2010). Let's make an illustrated report!. In Yes we can! Activity Book. (1st ed.). (p. 73). Mexico City, Mexico: Richmond. 

Illustrated reports!

 Look at the following examples of illustrated reports......

1.- What are some of the characteristics of an illustrated report that you can mention according to the report above?

2.- What are the text's characteristics? How is this text organized?

3.- Can you think of a place where you can find an illustrated report? Mention at least two different places.


4.- What would you use an illustrated report for?

Answer the questions by replying this post with a comment below and discuss your answers with your classmates.



Article retrieved from: (2010). Let's make an illustrated report!. In Yes we can! Activity Book. (1st ed.). (p. 72). Mexico City, Mexico: Richmond. 

Create your own comic.

Based on what we now know about comics....

1.- Think of a funny or complicated situation in which you had been involved.

2.- Try to think how would you describe the situation with a comic.

3.- Go to the Comics Lab and create your own comic. DON'T forget to SAVE it as a JPG file.

4.- Create a new post to upload your comic.

5.- Discuss with your classmates, what would you do in a similar situation?

Sequences...

1.-Put in order the following comic images and post your answers as a new comment.

2.- Then answer the questions according to it and check if your answers were correct.

 A )                                                                                                            C)

 

 

 B)

Happy birthday Garfield

1. How do you know that Garfield is in the box?

boxes cannot talk
there is a thought box pointing to the box
Jon says that Garfield is hidden in the box.


2. On image B who is speaking?

Garfield
Odie
Jon


3. How do you know that Jon does NOT know that garfield is in the box?

He is talking to Garfield.
He says Garfield will never figure it out.
He knows Garfield is sleeping.


4. What does Jon mean by "He will never figure it out"?

Garfield already knows what's on the box.
Jon does not know what's on the box
Garfield will never guess what's on the box.

 

Activity based on: "Reading Ring" For more tests go to:  http://www.professorgarfield.org/ReadingRing/Strips/strips.html

So, what happens next?

1.-Read the following comic.

 As you can see, it is unfinished.... 

2.-Your mission is: Think of a possible way to finish the story.

3.-Draw the end of the story and include some dialogues. Rememeber to use simple vocabulary and short phrases. 

4.-Add your archive in a new post.

5.-Disccuss your endings with your classmates.