UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Comparative and superlative

Today we will have a mini test and we will revise the comparative and superlative forms to get ready for the test next Friday. Hands on!!!

1.- Firstly, we have 5 minutes to complete the mini-test. Hands on! Time flies...

2.- Secondly, please go to e-Dixgal, unit 2 - lesson 3 ("The best"): do the activities 1 to 9.

3.- Now please complete the Liveworksheets number 9 to 11.

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the comparatives and superlatives for a test next day.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO: Real superheroes

Today we will speak about superheroes: their names, their superpowers and their weapons. But you already know that they only exist in comics and films. In real life there are many people with superpowers, who help us, take care of us, encourage us, teach us, hail us, stay with us... They are doctors, nurses, police officers, cleaners, firefighters, farmers, shop assistants, supermarket workers, teachers... and, above all, our family, who is always there when we need it.

And you are also a superhero: you come to school every day, do your homework, study hard, go to after-school activities, help at home... We are the "NEW SUPERHEROES".

1.- Pease read the photocopies related to superheroes in your notebook.

2.- Now go to EDIXGAL - unit 2 - "Describing someone´s personality": exercises 1 to 8 and 10 to 15 and ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE.

3.- Finally, complete the Liveworksheets 3 and 4.

4.- Time to meet the real superheroes:

 

Good job!!! YOU ARE A REAL SUPERHERO!!!

HOMEWORK:  Please

1.- Study the new vocabulary.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Comparative and superlative

 Today we will revise the comparative and we will learn the superlative form. Get ready for a mini test next Monday. Don´t panic!

 Remember that we use the comparative to compare 2 things, but the superlative is used when we have 3 or more things.  Ready?

1.- Write down the superlative form in your notebook, as well as the rules to add "est". You can also read it in Calameo (on the right).

2.- Now watch this video to reinforce what you are learning:

 

 3.- Now complete this quiz:

   

4.- Go to e-Dixgal - Unit 2 - Lesson 2 ("Can you compare it?") complete the activities 1-2-3-4-5-6. 

5.- Next, let´s do Liveworksheets numbers 5-6-7-8.

6.- Finally, some online games: GAME 1 - GAME 2 - GAME 3 - GAME 4 - GAME 5.

WONDERFUL!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Get ready for a mini test about the comparatives and superlatives next Monday, the 27th of February, and for a GRAMMAR TEST on Wednesday , the 1st of March. Don´t panic!

2.- Finish the pending activities.

3.- Have a nice weekend!

UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO: Personality adjectives

Today we are starting a new unit: UNIT 2 "THE NEW SUPERHERO". As its title indicates, we will learn about superheroes and their superpowers. How much do you know about superheroes? Can you name their gadgets? What is your favourite one?

As you know, superheroes appear in films, books and comics, but don´t forget that we can find other superheroes in real life. And, somehow, we are all superheroes, aren´t we? We are brave, strong, patient, positive... We are the best!!!

I am an English teacher, what´s your superpower?


1.- Please design the first page for this unit in your notebook: UNIT 2 - THE NEW SUPERHERO.

2.- Now write down the CONTENTS of this unit: copy them from Calameo unit 2 (on the left of the blog, under the accsess to Liveworksheets).

3.- Next, stick with glue all the photocopies with the vocabulary of this unit. Please read and learn the personality adjectives (photocopies 1 and 2).

4.- Now we are ready to go to EDIXGAL - unit 2 - "A difficult school task": exercises 2 to 10 and read ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE.

5.- Let´s reinforce the personality adjectives doing the Liveworksheets number 1 and 2.

6.- Finally, if you want to find out your superpower, do this test: 

 

Task complete!!! You are a real superhero!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the new vocabulary.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

3.- Dress up and enjoy the holidays!!!

4 IN YEAR - WINTER

As you know, this school year we are developing a project called "4 in a year". We try to learn as much as possible about the 4 seasons of the year through different activities using the new technologies. Well, our second approach is related to the current season: WINTER.  It is an immersive experience with : 

     - a podcast in our school radio station

     - peace wordclouds

     - posters

     - recommendations for an eco-friendly winter

     - our classroom display and a photocall

     - images created with AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Are you ready for a winter experience? Well, please sit on a comfy couch with a blanket and a hot chocolate. Here we go! 

4 IN A YEAR - WINTER

As you know, this school year we are developing a project called "4 in a year". We try to learn as much as possible about the 4 seasons of the year through different activities using the new technologies. Well, our second approach is related to the current season: WINTER.  It is an immersive experience with : 

     - a podcast in our school radio station

     - peace wordclouds

     - posters

     - recommendations for an eco-friendly winter

     - our classroom display and a photocall

     - images created with AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Are you ready for a winter experience? Well, please sit on a comfy couch with a blanket and a hot chocolate. Here we go! 

HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!

 A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!

 A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY!!!

1.- As you know, Britons don´t dress up at this time of the year. However, they do eat pancakes and they even have a day dedicated to them. Do you know how to prepare delicious pancakes? What ingredients do you need? What is your favourite topping? Here is a video about Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday.

 

2.-  Here are some online games for you to practice the Carnival words:

GAME 1 - GAME 2 - GAME 3 - GAME 4 - GAME 5 - GAME 6

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Dress up with your favourite costume and accesories.

2.- Go to street parades.

3.- Eat lots of pancakes.

4.- Enjoy the Carnival!!!

FESTIVALS - CARNIVAL

It´s Carnival time! As you probably know, the school Carnival topic for this year is GALICIANISE YOURSELF, according to our PDI, so our school will be full of Galician people of all kinds. It sounds good, doesn´t it? 

In the UK, they celebrate a special carnival in the summer: the Notting Hill Carnival. It has got a different approach, as you will learn today. However, they make delicious pancakes and they even have a day dedicated to them. 

Come on! Let´s dress up and enjoy the carnival!!!

1.- First things first: let´s review some vocabulary about Carnival. How many words do you remember? Have a look at this video: it gives information about this specific celebration. You also have a photocopy in your notebook.

 

2.- Have you ever heard of Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday? Take a look...

   

3.- And if you want to try to make some delicious pancakes, here is a recipe for you:

   

4.- If it is not clear yet, you can read the recipe HERE.   

                     YUMMY YUMMY IN MY TUMMY!!! 

5.- Finally, let´s do the Liveworksheets 29 and 30 (4 IN A YEAR).

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Dress up and enjoy the Carnival!!!

HAPPY CARNIVAL TO YOU ALL!!!

READERS CLUB: "London - A day in the city"

Time to retake our READERS CLUB! In this term, the title we will read is "London - A day in the city" and we will see more about this fascinating city. Ready?

1.- First of all, please watch this video about London:

 

2.- Now, you can start reading the first part of the book,"London", in EDIXGAL.  

3.- Finally, please complete the Liveworksheets number 7 and 8 (READERS CLUB). 

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Read the second part of the book: "A day in the city" in EDIXGAL and we will live a real adventure with the Prime Minister. 

2.- Finally, please complete the Liveworksheets number 9 and 10 (READERS CLUB). 

Great!

SEASONS - CARNIVAL

Carnival is almost over. As you know, British people don´t celebrate a Carnival time like ours. They can wear costumes, masks and other accesories at Halloween, but not now. However, they do have a sort of Carnival in the summer: "the Notting Hill Carnival". And they also prepare delicious "pancakes", similar to our "filloas", but they eat them differently. Take a look:

1.- First watch this video to learn about the Notting Hill Carnival:

 

2.- Now please complete the Liveworksheets number 20 and 21 in SEASONS. 

3.- Have you ever heard of Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday? Take a look...

   

4.- And if you want to try to make some delicious pancakes, here is a recipe for you:

   

 5.- If it is not clear yet, you can read the recipe HERE.   

 YUMMY YUMMY IN MY TUMMY!!! 

 HOMEWORK: Please   

1.- Finish the pending activities. 

2.- Try to cook some delicious pancakes. Yummy!!!

3.- DRESS UP AND HAVE FUN THIS HOLIDAY!!!

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Comparatives

Today we will continue with the unit 2 and we will learn about Saint Valentine´s Day, the most romatic day of the year. Ready?

1.- Go to e-Dixgal, unit 2, lesson 1 ("Can you describe it?") and do the exercises 1-2-3 and "Quess what".

2.- Now please complete the Liveworkshets 3-4 (unit 2).

3.- Now we are ready to celebrate Valentine´s Day, because it will be tomorrow, the 14th. First watch this video to learn the history behind this celebration:

4.- Now write I LOVE YOU to someone you admire. Remember to decorate your Valentine a bit and leave it anonymously... Keep your secret!

5.- Talking about secrets.... Do you want to know a secret? Do you promise not to tell? Take a look:

 

6.- Next, go to Liveworksheets (4 IN A YEAR): 17-18-19.

7.- Finally you can see if you are loved with these 3 games: HERE, HERE  and HERE.

GOOD JOB!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Revise the comparative form.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

3.- Say I LOVE YOU to your dearest ones.

HAPPY VALENTINE´S DAY!!!     

SEASONS - WINTER: Speaking test - Valentine´s day

Today we have the SPEAKING TEST about the winter. Remember to keep calm to pronounce like a native speaker, mentioning 3 parts:

                1. INTRODUCTION: months, weather, clothes, colours, fruits

                2. NATURE: trees, rivers, animals

                3. ACTIVITIES: 3 activities you can do in winter

Meanwhile it is not your turn or if you have already finished, let´s learn about Valentine´s Day:

Hey! What day is it? It is the 14th of February, Valentine´s Day!!! Come on! Show your dearest ones how much you love them. That´s why the game of this month has to do with this celebration. Do you want to know if your lover loves you? 

1.- Write down in your notebook the phrase and the game of the month.

2.- Now let´s play the game of the month through these 2 funny online games: He loves me, he loves me not. You can also do it with a real daisy. Good luck!!!

- GAME 1: DAISY

- GAME 2: WHEEL DECIDE

3.- It is time to learn some vocabulary related to love with these online games: 

- PICTURE DICTIONARY

- SPELLING GAME

- GUESSING GAME

- PICTURE TEST

- VOCABULARY QUIZ

- MATCHING GAME

4.- Let´s memorise all the love words through this video:

5.- Finally, complete the Liveworksheets (4 IN A YEAR) 27-28.

GOOD JOB!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the new vocabulary.

2.- Finish the pending acticvities.

3.- Show your love!!!

I LOVE YOU!!!

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST

Time to start a new unit, the unit 2, titled "Simply the best". Let´s begin revising some vocabulary and learning the comparative form. Ready?

1.- Do the first page of  this new unit. Write  "UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST" and decorate it with some stars or hearts.

2.- To write down the contents of this unit (Calameo).

3.- Stick the photocopies with the new vocabulary in your notebook with glue. You can also see it in Calameo unit 2 (on the right).

4.- Write down how to use the comparative form and the rules to add"er".

5.- Now watch this video to learn the new rules by heart.

 

6.- Time to do the Liveworksheets number 1 and 2.

7.- Finally, you can play some games HERE

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Stydy the comparative form.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

GOOD JOB!!!

READERS CLUB. "London"

Time to retake our READERS CLUB! In this term, the title we will read is "London-" and we will see more about this fascinating city. Ready?

1.- First, let´s create an image of the winter with a programme of atificial intelligence called Wombo Dream. Remember that you have to write 4 or 5 words related to winter and choose the style of painting you wish. Easy-peasy! Just click  HERE.

2.- Once you finish, please upload your winter painting it in EDIXGAL, as a task.

3.- Now, you can start reading the book "London" in EDIXGAL.  

4.- Finally, please complete the Liveworksheets number 7 and 8 (READERS CLUB). 

Great!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- SPEAKING TEST about winter next week:

                    5A: Monday, the 13th of February

                    5B: Tuesday, the 14th of February

SEASONS - WINTER

We already know many words about the winter: colours, months, weather, clothes, fruits, animals, festivals ...

Can you now add some activities we can do during this season? 

There are lots of funny things to do. 

You have some examples on the left picture. Zoom in and take a look...

And later, try to memorise a composition about this season with all the information we have learned so far. Remember to organize it in 3 paragraphs:

- PARAGRAPH 1: months, weather, clothes.

- PARAGRAPH 2: nature and animals in winter.

- PARAGRAPH 3: 3 activities you can do this winter.

Remember to add something new which isn´t in the template.

Easy-peasy!!!

1.- Let´s begin with this video: winter bucket list.

 

 2.- Now please, in your notebook, underline the 3 activities you would like to do this winter.

3.- Next, we can mix all the information about the winter together in a composition. You have one example in your notebook. The following video gives more ideas:

 

4.- Now, time to create another amazing image of the winter with AI. Just clicke HERE to start.

5.- Once you finish, please send your image through EDIXGAL as a task. Thanks!

6.- Finally complete the Liveworksheets 25-26 (4 in a year). 

 HOMEWORK: Please

 1.- Study the vocabulary and the winter activities. 

 2.- Finish the pending activities.

 3.- Get ready for a SPEAKING TEST about the winter next Monday, the 13th of February (5A) or Tuesday, the 14th of February (5B-5C).

Thank you! Great job!!!

THE TIME

Do you remember how to tell the time in English? I´m not talking about the easiest ones: o´clock, half past, quarter past, quarter to. No, I want you to tell the minutes also!!! Ready?

1.- First of all, take a look at the photocopy in your notebook and learn it by heart.

2.- No watch this video: it will help you memorise the time:

3.- Now please go to Liveworksheets: 32 to 37.

4.- Some online games: GAME 1 - GAME 2 - GAME 3.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the time for a mini-test This Friday.

SEASONS - WINTER

Today we have to do the SPEAKING TEST, but we are also going to learn about the season we are: WINTER.

Winter is here, have you noticed it? Of course you have. It is freezing cold and there is barely light. Most of the animals are hibernating and there are no flowers or leaves. What colours can we see? Where are all the animals? What ´s the weather like? What activities can we do? You have all the answers in this unit.

Ready to play in the snow?

1.- First, design a cover for the winter: write WINTER in big coloured letters and decorate the page with snow, snowmen, snowflakes... or any other thing related to this season.

2.- Next, stick the photocopies with the vocabulary and expressions of the winter in your notebook with glue.

3.- Now watch this video to remember the words:

 

4.- Finally, complete the Liveworksheets 22-23-24 (SEASONS).

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Study the new vocabulary.

READERS CLUB: "Lost"

READERS CLUB time! 

Today we will read and comment the second part of the book, titled "Lost". A group of kids go to a summer camp and participate in an exciting activity: orienteering. They are given instructions to go from one point to another following just a map. However, one kids decides to cheat: he throws away the map to use a GPS instead, which is not allowed! The problem comes when... No, I am not going to reveal any more! You have to read it. What are you waiting for? Ready for another great adventure?

1.- First of all, read and listen to "Lost" in EDIXGAL. Pay close attention and try to understand everything.

2.- Now, please complete the remain activities in Liveworksheet number 7.

3.- Finally, take a look at this video to learn about an orienteering activity: Geocaching. You can practise it in Coruña or in any other city all over the world!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Go geocaching this weekend with your family!

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST. Grammar test

Today is the day! 

We have to sit a test about comparatives and superlatives. So put on your thinking cap and hands on... 

Don't panic! It' s a piece of cake...

THE BEST OF LUCK!!!

UNIT 1 - I DON'T LIKE THIS CITY: Project

1.- Time to finish our presentation about A Coruña for a SPEAKING TEST! In pairs, present our hometown, A Coruña, highlighting its location, climate, monuments, buildings, shops and your neighbourhood. Remember that you have to create a minimum of 7 slides, but you can add as much as you wish. Take turns with your partner to speak.

2.- Once you finish, please create a wordcloud about Peace Day (click HERE), using all these words related to this topic:

PEACE - LOVE - FRIENDS - HELP - COMPANION - TOLERANCE -

COOPERATION - PATIENCE - COMMUNITY - HARMONY -

GRATITUDE - RESPECT - ACCEPTANCE - EMPATHY

3.- Next, please go to EDIXGAL and upload your peace wordcloud as a task. Thank you!

Good job!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Study for a SPEAKING TEST next week about A Coruña. Remember that you do it in pairs and you can use your presentation.

                5A: Monday, the 6th of February

                5B - 5C: Tuesday, the 7th of February

UNIT 1 - I DON'T LIKE THIS CITY: Project

Now that we know a lot about cities, it is time to describe A Coruña, our hometown, as a final project for this unit 1. Remember to use as much vocabulary and expressions as you can. Ready?

1.- First of all, take a look at the composition about A Coruña (it is in your notebook): "A Coruña, my hometown".

2.- Next, in pairs, please create a presentation about A Coruña using Impress. You have to include a minimum of  7 slides  (follow the example in your notebook):

    - SLIDE 1: A CORUÑA - photo - name and class

     - SLIDE 2: LOCATION - photo - phrase

     - SLIDE 3: CLIMATE - photo - phrase

     - SLIDE 4: HISTORIC BUILDINGS - photos - phrase

     - SLIDE 5: OTHER PLACES - photo - phrase

     - SLIDE 6: MY NEIGHBOURHOOD - photo - phrase.

     - SLIDE 7: I love my city - photo

3.- Once you finish, please save it in your computer.

4.- Next, please go to EDIXGAL and add it as a task.

5.- Finally, let's learn the composition about A Coruña for a SPEAKING TEST (in pairs).

GREAT JOB!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Learn the composition about A Coruña by heart.

2.- Get ready for a SPEAKING TEST in pairs next Monday, the 6th of  February (5A) - Tuesday, the 7th of February (5B-5C). You can do it!!!

UNIT 2 - SIMPLY THE BEST: Verb CAN

                                       

Let´s review the verb CAN today in all its forms. And let´s learn the different uses of this modal verb. Easy-peasy!

1.- Write down the verb CAN in your notebook. You can also see it in Calameo, on the right.

2.- Now watch this video about the verb CAN:

 

3.- Next please complete the Liveworksheets 14-15-16-17.

4.- Finally, try these online exercises and games HERE.

Awesome!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the verb CAN for a mini test next Friday, the 3rd of March.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

READERS CLUB: "Great inventions"

Time for our READERS CLUB! 

This term we are going to learn about "Great inventions", gadgets and tools that make our lives much easier and comfortable. What are the most important ones? The telephone? ... The wheel perhaps?...  Or maybe the washing machine?...  No, internet is the winner for sure! 

Oh, I am confussed... Can you please help me?

Ready for another great adventure?

1.- First of all, let´s watch this video about inventions:

 

2.- Now let´s read the first part of our book: "Great inventions". You can find it in EDIXGAL , along with the audios. Enjoy yourselves! 

3.- Time to do some activities in Liveworksheets (Readers Club): 7 (activities 1-2-3-4).

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Read the second part of the book: "Lost".