UNIT 0 - HELLO AGAIN: Greetings

Today we will learn how to greet other people, both in formal and informal scenarios. Ready?

1.- First of all, write down the new expressions in your notebooks.

2.- Now let´s go to EDIXGAL - INTRODUCTION UNIT: "HELLO AGAIN" and click on the lesson titled "Hello!": please complete the activities 1-2-3-5-6.

3.- Then let´s participate in a role-play, exchanging the roles with your partner, to practise the new dialogues.

4.- Next, please watch this video to see how to introduce yourself when you meet someone for the very first time. Let´s learn how to say where you are from:

 

5.- Finally, do the Liveworksheets 16 and 17.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the greetings.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

GOOD JOB!!!

UNIT 0 - WELCOME BACK: Test

                                                    

Today we are taking a test with different tasks:     

      - Listening comprehension

      - Reading comprehension

      - Writing

No panic! You can do it! Just follow these tips:

Once you finish, please complete these online exercises:

               - appearance: HERE

               - personality: HERE

HOMEWORK: Please

1. Take a rest and enjoy the afternoon!

UNIT 0 - HELLO AGAIN: Vocabulary test

Today we have our first TEST. Weĺl do a LISTENING, a READING and a SPEAKING test.

Don´t panic!!! It is easy-peasy!!! 

Put your thinking cap on and take a look at some tips you can follow:

Once you finish, please complete these online exercises HERE and HERE.

HOMEWORK: Please

1. Take a rest and enjoy the afternoon. You deserve it!

UNIT 0 - WELCOME BACK: Describing people 2

                                                       

Let´s practise for the test next day.

Remember that we have to do 3 tasks:

     1. Listening

     2. Reading

     3. Writing

 The writing has to include 5 parts:

 1. introduction: name, age, profession

 2. physical appearance

 3. personality 

 4. clothes

 5. extra information: likes, dislikes, favourites.... (optional)

You can follow the ideas of this mind map.

1.- Now let's complete the photocopies to practice for the exam.

2.- Finally, please complete the Liveworksheets number 19-20.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the vocabulary for a LISTENING, READING and WRITING TEST on Thursday.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

Thank you! You did it!

UNIT 0 - HELLO AGAIN: Revision

Time to revise the basics: classroom objects, numbers, colours, days of the week, months of the year and seasons. Ready, steady, go!

1.- First, take a look at these videos to remember the vocabulary:

 

2.- Now please go to Liveworksheets and do the pages 10-11-12-13-14-15.

3.- Finally, please complete these online activities HERE.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the Liveworksheets.

2.- Get ready for a VOCABULARY TEST, this Monday the 13th of October. It will consist of 3 tasks:

              - Listening comprehension

              - Reading comprehension

              - Speaking: name 3 classroom rules

UNIT 0 - WELCOME BACK: Describing people

                                                        

Let´s continue talking about  people. 

Today we will revise how to describe yourself.

Remember that we have to mention 5 parts:

 1. introduction: name, age, profession

 2. physical appearance

 3. personality 

 4. clothes

 5. extra information: likes, dislikes, favourites.... (optional)

1.- Revise the new vocabulary by watching this video:

 

2.- Do the activities 17-18 in Liveworksheets and an online exercise HERE.

3.- In your notebook, describe yourself in 5 paragraphs: 

          - 1st paragraph: introduction (name, age, profession)

          - 2nd paragraph: physical appearance

          - 3rd paragraph:  personality

          - 4th paragraph: clothes

          - 5th paragraph: extra information (optional)

You can also add a picture or a photo if you wish. Follow the ideas of this mind map.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the vocabulary for a LISTENING, READING and WRITING TEST on Thursday.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

3.- Finish the description: "This is me"

Thank you! You did it!

UNIT 0 - HELLO AGAIN: Classroom language and rules

Do you know how to speak English in the classroom? What language can you use to address the teacher? And what expressions does the teacher use? Do you know the classroom rules? 

Today we will review some useful expressions and learn other new ones. Ready?

1.- First of all, stick the photocopy with the classroom language in your notebook.

2.- Secondly, watch this video to fix some classroom expressions:

 

3.- Now please write down the school rules in your notebook.

4.- What do you think about these rules? Take a look at the Minions:

5.- Then, complete the Liveworksheets number 7- 8-9.

6.- Finally, complete these online activities HERE.

 GREAT!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Study the new vocabulary.

3.- Get ready for a VOCABULARY TEST , next Monday the 13th of October.

UNIT 0 - WELCOME BACK: Clothing

To finish the description of a person, we also have to mention what he or she is wearing. Ready?

1.- First things first: stick the vocabulary of clothing in your notebook and take a look at the new words.

2.- Next, watch this video to revise and fix the new vocabulary:

 

3.- Time to complete the Liveworksheets 15 and 16. 

4.- Finally, write a description: "My favourite outfit".  You can get some ideas from this example or from the image below:

I love sporty/comfy/casual clothes! During the week, I usually wear jeans, a t-shirt and trainers to school, because I am very active and I need comfortable clothes to run, jump and play. 

However, at the weekend, I always wear a more elegant outfit, especially if I go to visit my family: cargo trousers, a shirt and shoes. I want to look handsome / pretty!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Get ready for a test next Monday, the 13th of October: LISTENING, READING and WRITING.

UNIT 0 - HELLO AGAIN: School rooms and staff

Today we will see some other school rooms, apart from the classroom. How many school places can you name in English? And what other people work in a school alongside with the teachers? 

1.- Please stick the photocopies with the new vocabulary in your notebook. 

2.- Now watch this video to learn what school workers do at school:

  

 3.- Finally, please do the Liveworksheets number 5 and 6. 

 AWESOME!!! 

 HOMEWORK: Please 

 1.- Study the new vocabulary: school rooms and staff. 

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 0 - WELCOME BACK: Appearance and personality

                                                            

Who remembers how to describe a person? First we have to talk about his appearance and his personality, and then we have to describe what he is wearing. 

Let´s revise the first part.

1.- Write down in your notebook the vocabulary related to physical appearance and personality. 

2.- Go to e-Dixgal: 

          - "Our family": activities 1-6 and WORDSEARCH.

          - "Tell me how are you": activity 1.

3.- Try to guess: ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE.

4.- Now please complete the Liveworksheets 13-14.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the new vocabulary.

2.- Finish the activities.

Thank you! Well done!!!

UNIT 0 - HELLO AGAIN: School

"Hello again"!!! This is the title of the introduction unit, which we are starting today. We will review some vocabulary related to school: classroom objects and subjects. Are you ready?

1.- First, design the first page of unit 0: write the title and add some decorations.

2.- Write down the contents of this unit in your notebook. Remember to separate the 4 parts: vocabulary, grammar, question words and project.

3.- Now, please stick the photocopies related to classroom objects and subjects. Try to understand all the words.

4.- Now play this game "I spy" HERE.

5.- Let´s talk about subjects next. Watch this video and give your opinion about your favourite subject:

 

6.- Finally, go to Liveworksheets and log in with your username and password. Please do the activities 4-5.

Easy-peasy!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the new vocabulary: classroom objects and school subjects.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 0 - WELCOME BACK: Family and birthday

                                             

"Welcome back"!!! Yes, I am saying "welcome" again, because this is also the title of the introduction unit, which we are starting today. 

We will review some vocabulary from last year related to family, birthdays, physical appearance, directions, animals...  

Are you ready?

1.- First things first: please design the first page of this unit in your notebook. Remember to write the title and decorate it.

2. Now, please write down the contents of this unit. 

3.- Then, let´s revise the family members, so please copy the vocabulary of the  family  and birthdays in your notebook. You also have this page and the video to help you (HERE).

4.- You know that nowadays there are many types of families. Take a look at this video to see a few:

 

5.- Now, we will talk about our birthdays. Remember how to use the prepositions of time (IN - ON - AT). Write down a reminder in your notebook.  Have a look at this video:

 

6.- Finally, go to Liveworksheets and log in with your username and password. Please do the activities 10-11-12.

7.- When you finish, play this game about The Simpsons HERE.

8.- Finally, you can play these 2 games HERE. and HERE. 

Easy-peasy!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the new vocabulary: family members and birthdays.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Credentials

Today we will get our credentials to get into the Liveworksheets page. Liveworksheets is the website where we will do our activities and exercises, but you need a username and a password. So we will get them in today´s lesson and we can get started!

1.- Stick your username and password in the Top Secret page of your notebook. Remember that they are FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!

2.- Now you can log in following the instructions of your teacher.

3.- Once inside, please complete the Liveworksheets number 1-2-3. They are easy-peasy!

4.- Finally, please practise the colours and numbers with these games:

          - colours: HERE

          - numbers 1-10 HERE

          - numbers 1 - 20 HERE

          - numbers 1 - 100 HERE

          - number guessing HERE.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Credentials

Today we will get our credentials to get into the Liveworksheets page. Liveworksheets is the website where we will do our activities and exercises, but you need a username and a password. So we will get them in today´s lesson and we can get started!

1.- Stick your username and password in the Top Secret page of your notebook. Remember that they are FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!

2.- Now you can log in following the instructions of your teacher.

3.- Once inside, please complete the Liveworksheet 1.

4.- Now complete 2 worksheets in paper: colours and numbers.

5.- Finally, please practise the colours and numbers with these games:

          - colours: HERE

          - numbers 1-10 HERE

          - numbers 1 - 20 HERE

          - numbers 1 - 100 HERE

          - number guessing HERE.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the activities in paper: colours and numbers.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Credentials

Today we will get our credentials to get into the Liveworksheets page. Liveworksheets is the website where we will do our activities and exercises, but you need a username and a password. So we will get them in today´s lesson and we can get started!

1.- Stick your username and password in the Top Secret page of your notebook. Remember that they are FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!

2.- Now you can log in following the instructions of your teacher.

3.- Once inside, please complete the Liveworksheet 1.

4.- Now complete 2 worksheets in paper: colours and numbers.

5.- Finally, please practise the colours and numbers with these games:

          - colours: HERE

          - numbers 1-10 HERE

          - numbers 1 - 20 HERE

          - numbers 1 - 100 HERE

          - number guessing HERE.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the activities in paper: colours and numbers.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Enter test part 2

Today we will finish the enter test with the speaking part. 

One by one, you will sit on the "special chair" by the teacher just to do 2 easy tasks:

1. Answer 5 questions about you: your name, age, favourites...

2. Look at the picture and answer 5 questions.

Here are some tips for you:

Meanwhile it is not your turn, pelase go to LIVEWORKSHEETS and complete de activities 1 to 6.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending Liveworksheets.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Enter test part 2

Today we will finish the enter test with the speaking part. 

One by one, you will sit on the "special chair" in front of the teacher to do 2 easy tasks:

1. Answer 5 questions about you: your name, age, favourites...

2. Look at the picture and answer 5 questions about it.

Try to relax and ask if you don´t understand. Here are some tips for you:

Meanwhile it is not your time, please colour the British flags. Take a look at them:

                        

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the timetable in English.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Enter test part 1

Today we have to take the first part of the enter test, in order to do the initial evaluation. Remember that it is just a short test to detect possible difficulties. 

This first part has got 3 tasks: listening comprehension, reading comprehension and a short writing. 

So put your thinking caps on and focus on the tasks. 

Don´t panic!!! It is easy-peasy!!! Take a look at some tips you can follow:

BACK TO SCHOOL: Enter test part 1

Today we have to sit the enter test, so put your thinking caps on and focus on the tasks. 

You know it is a very simple test just to detect the difficulties you can have in this subject in order to help you as soon as possible.

We will have the reading and listening comprehension, along with a short writing. In the following lesson we will do the speaking part.

Don´t panic!!! 

It is easy-peasy!!! 

Take a look at some tips you can follow:

BACK TO SCHOOL: Basic vocabulary

Today we will go over the basic of English: colours and numbers. I guess you know them all. They are easyu-peasy! Let´s get started!

1.- Stick your username and password in the Top Secret page of your notebook. Remember that they are FOR YOUR EYES ONLY!

2.- Now you can log in following the instructions of your teacher.

3.- Once inside, please complete the Liveworksheets  number 6-7-8-9.

4.- Finally, please practise the colours and numbers with these games:

          - colours: HERE

          - numbers 1-10 HERE

          - numbers 1 - 20 HERE

          - numbers 1 - 100 HERE

          - number guessing HERE.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

BACK TO SCHOOL: The UK

 

Why do we study English? Well, English is a global language, spoken by 450 million people all over the world; it is also the official language in many international organisations such as the United Nations and the European Union. Besides, it is the language of business, technology, medicine and many jobs.

It is clear that English is essential nowadays, but do you know where it comes from? Well, all started in the UK and it spread all over the world, that´s why it is spoken in so many places. So let´s see some of the most famous English speaking countries.

1.- First, let´s see the original place where English started: the British Isles.

 

2.- Now, please complete the map of the UK HERE and HERE.

3.- Next, colour and name the map of the UK.

4.- Finally, let´s memorize the British Isles, their flags and their capitals with these  interactive maps HERE, HERE,  HERE and HERE.

We can call it a day! Well done!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the map of the UK.

2.- Study the countries of the UK with the interactive maps.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Study habits

Do you know the school rules, don´t you? Rules are important to have a safe place and feel comfortable in it. How many do you remember in English? Let´s take a look at some of them:

1.- CHIT-CHAT: Firstly, let´s talk about some rules:

     - Can you name some of them? 

     - What are the most difficult to follow?

     - And the easiest ones?

     - Would you add any? Which ones?

2.- But this school year we will learn some good study habits that will help you improve at school. Can you please write them down in your notebook?

3.- Now watch this video to fix them all:

 

4.- Time for Liveworksheets: 3-4-5.

5.- Finally, let´s revise the map of the UK HERE, HERE and HERE.

 GREAT!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Study the new vocabulary: study habits.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Colours and numbers

Today we will go over 2 basic stuff: colours and numbers. Do you remember them? Of course you do! So let´s get started!

1.- Stick the photocopies with the vocabulary in your notebooks, please.

2.- Let´s take a look at the colours first. Let´s see if we can learn some more using the adjective LIGHT and DARK.

3.- Now it is time for numbers. Let´s revise from 1 to 20. Easy-peasy!

4.- Finally, please practise the colours and numbers with these online games:

          - colours: HERE

          - numbers 1-10 HERE

          - numbers 1 - 20 HERE

          - numbers 1 - 100 HERE

          - number guessing HERE.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

BACK TO SCHOOL: The British Isles

Today we will go over the countries of the British Isles. Remember that the British Isles comprise 2 different countries: the UK and the Republic of Ireland.  But, to make things even more complicated, the UK is also divided in 4 countries: Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A bit confusing...

Ready?

1.- First, watch this video to review the 4 countries that are part of the UK. You will also see other interesting things: a bit of geography, food...

2.- Now you can play this game to memorise the countries of the UK  HERE.

3.- Now let´s do some revision of the countries and capitals of the UK HERE.

 

4.- Let´s revise the seas and oceans HERE.

5.- Finally, please go to LIVEWORKSHEETS and complete the activities number 1-2.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the countries and capitals of the UK, along with the seas and oceans. 

BACK TO SCHOOL: Me

Today we are going to know more about each others.

We want to know all about you: your favourite colour, your best friends, your family, your personality traits,  your favorite schoo, subject...

Letś add some more information and put all this together in a template.

Ready?

1.- First of all, please stick the template in your notebook.

2.- Now complete some info about you following the teacher´s instructions.

3.- Finally, please introduce yourself to your classmates. You can watch this video to get some ideas:

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Enjoy the afternoon.

GREAT!!!

BACK TO SCHOOL: Preparing the notebook

Today we will be very busy preparing our notebooks for this school year. You know: it is important to be organised in order to get good marks, so... hands on!

1.- First of all, let´s stick the following photocopies: 

     - front page

     - top secret page: blog address and Liveworksheets password

     - timetable

     - Say and Play: phrase and game of the month

     - parents signatures

My goodness!!! Lots of things!

Remember that your notebook is going to be evaluated, so do your best! These are the items to consider: presentation, parts, spelling, activities... Yo have all explained on the left, in the Calameo called "Rubrics".

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Decorate the "Say and play" page.

2.- Complete the timetable with the subjects in English.

WELCOME BACK: Photocall

Welcome back! Here we are again, ready for a newSchool year! I have missed you soooo much...

I guess you feel a bit lazy after the long summer, so do I. But I know this year is going to be amazing, especially because it will be your last one in this school. Most of you have spent 9 years with us, forming a warm family. Now it is time to say goodbye and start a new adventure in Secondary, but we have some months ahead of fun, laughter and hard work before that. So why don´t we start with some games? 

1.- First of all, let´s watch this presentation: "Back to school". It has all the information about this school year. You can also find it on the right:

2.- Now let´s play a game. Guess the activities we will do in the classroom this school year. This interactive image can help, just take a look at all the small pictures and make your guess:

 

3.- Next, try these online funny games:  

 - GUESS THE HIDDEN IMAGE      

 - FLASH CHALLENGE

- SECRET WORD

4.- Now, let´s take a photo in the photocall! Pick one British item from the display, smile and say cheese, please!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Enjoy the afternoon!

BACK TO SCHOOL: Preparing the notebook

Today we will be very busy preparing our notebooks for this school year. 

You know: it is important to be organised in order to get good marks, so... hands on!

1.- First of all, let´s stick the following photocopies: 

     - front page

     - top secret page: blog address and Liveworksheets password

     - timetable

     - Say and Play: phrase and game of the month

     - parents signatures

2.- Now please complete your timetable in English.

3.- Finally, decorate and colour all the pages.

My goodness!!! Lots of things!

Remember that your notebook is going to be evaluated, so do your best! These are the items to consider: presentation, parts, spelling, activities... Yo have all explained on the left, in the Calameo called "Rubrics".

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Decorate the "Say and play" page.

2.- Finish the timetable.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Photocall

Welcome back! Here we are again, ready for a new adventure! Have you missed the school? I have!  A bit... I have missed my friends and playing with them during break time, but neither the exams nor the homework, and even less geting up early. Such a bore!

I guess you feel a bit lazy after the long summer, so do I. But I know this year is going to be special, full of surprises, laughter and games. And talking about that, why don´t we start with some games? Ready?

1.- First of all, let´s watch this presentation: "Back to school". It has all the basics of this school year:

2.- Now some games. Ready?       - GUESS THE HIDDEN IMAGE       - FLASH CHALLENGE                                                                                                                                                                                         3.- Time for a photocall: choose one British item from the display, smile please and say CHEESE!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           HOMEWORK: Please                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Enjoy the afternoon!

WELCOME BACK

Summer is over and we are back, full of energy and ready for a new school year. 

Familiar faces and curious new ones will fill the school once again.

It’s going to be an amazing year!

Let the adventure begin! 

WELCOME BACK

Hey! We are back! 

Here we are again, ready to start a new school year. 

It’s going to be an amazing one, full of new experiences! 

Ready? 

HAPPY SUMMER

 

HAPPY SUMMER

Today is our last lesson of this school year. You have been very responsible and hard-working, I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU!

Remember that the summer is a time to relax and have fun, but try to be in touch with English. Here are some recommendations for you:

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!  SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!

UNIT 6 - HOLIDAY MEMORIES: The end

We made it! This is our last lesson! We have learned soooooo much and, most importantly, we have lived together as a family. 

After a lot of work, homework, exams, mini-tests, stress, fun and laughter, I can say you are ready to start a new adventure but, this time, in a secondary school. All the best in your future. I know you will do your best!

But before you leave, let's finish the last unit. Hands on!

- EDIXGAL - British summer holidays: 1 to 5

                     - Revision unit: Test: 2-3-6-7-8-9-10-11

                      - Booster activities: 12-13-15

Now it is time to relax and have fun. Have a happy summer!

Remember that you will always belong to the family of EPB.

I WILL MISS YOU!!!

BILINGUAL SECTIONS: Arts & Crafts

The bilingual sections in  Arts and crafts are coming to an end! This term we have finished our project "4 in a year" with new painting styles, through the last 2 seasons: spring and summer. Therefore, we have learned about Cubism with Picasso, and about Pop Art with the unique Andy Warhol. 

Once more, we have been very lucky to count on Xulio Gallego, who helped us with the geometrical shapes and the collage techniques. Thank you, Xulio, for all your passion, patience and enthusiam!

Congrats to all of you on the great job you have done! You are real artists!!!

Here is a summary of our hard work. Just click on the image to start.

And if you wish to see our whole project. here is this interactive image for you:

COMPILATION

We cannot leave without taking a look at all the activities you have done through this school year. 

You have shown your creativity and enthusiasm in every task.  

I AM REALLY PROUD OF YOU! 

YOU ARE THE BEST!

Just click on the image to enjoy.