UNIT 4 - NOT A TYPICAL DAY: Writing and Speaking test

Today we have our LISTENING, READING, SPEAKING and WRITING TEST: a monologue about "Tips to be healthy". Remember to keep calm and do your best. And try to sound like a native speaker. 

1. Once you finish, please design the first page of unit 5 : "What do they do?".

2.- Next, write down the contents of this new unit.

Thank you!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

UNIT 4 - NOT A TYPICAL DAY: Today or always?

Today or always?  Present simple or present continuous? Now that we are experts in the present tense, let´s compare both of them. Do you remember when to use one or the other?

1.- First and foremost, let´s go to EDIXGAL - unit 4 - "Today or always?": activities 1 to 9.

2.- Let´s also revise the vocabulary of clothes and the expression: "I´m wearing" through this video:

3.- Time to do some Liveworksheets: 11-12-13.

Well done!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 4 - AT THE DOCTOR´S: Project

Now that we know a lot about diseases and how to keep healthy, it is time to do the end-of-unit project and a revision of all the contents we have learned in this unit.

Let´s go!

1.- Please stick in your notebook the example of the project. Take a look at it and get some ideas.

2.- Get ready for a WRITING and SPEAKING TEST next Thurssday: "Tips to be healthy". You have to mention 3 parts:

                    - PARAGRAPH 1: introduction

                    - PARAGRAPH 2: 5 tips to be healthy

                    - PARAGRAPH 3: 5 summer plans

                    - Conclusion

3.- Now please go to EDIXGAL - Revision unit - Test: exercises 2 to 14.

                                                       Revision unit -  Booster activities: exercises 15 to 23.

4.- Check if have done all the Liveworksheets.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- READING, LISTENING, SPEAKING and WRITING TEST: Thursday, 30th May.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 4 - NOT A TYPICAL DAT: At the moment

What are you doing at the moment? I know, you are learning the present continuous and you are enjoying it!

The final push! You can do it!

1.- Firstly, please go to EDIXGAL: "Henry´s first day at the weekend camp": activities 1-2-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11.

2.- Now please complete the Liveworksheets number 9-10.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

YOU ARE A CHAMPION!!!

UNIT 4 - AT THE DOCTOR´S: Need to - have to

 Let´s talk about the key to have a healthy lifestyle. What do you think we have to do to be healthy? Can you write 10 tips for that? To do so, we need to learn some new expressions: HAVE TO - NEED TO. Ready?

1.- First, please copy the new expressions in your notebook. Write the date and the title: 

 NECESSITY and OBLIGATION:

 

           HAVE TO (tener que): We use HAVE TO to express a strong obligation. The obligation is                                                             because of external circumstances: Examples:

                           I have to do my homework (because the teacher said so).

                           I have to get a passport - I don´t have to get a vaccine - Do you have to...?

                           He has to go to the doctor - he doesn´t have to Take any pills - Does he have to...?

         

          NEED TO (necesitar): We use NEED TO when it is necessary to do something. Examples:

                          I need to do my homework (because I want to learn)

                          I need to take some pills - I don´t need to take any pills - Do you need to...?

                          She needs to go to the doctor´s - She doesn´t need to go now - Does she need...?

2.- Second, please go to e-Dixgal - unit 4 and go to the last lesson: REVISION

          - "Test":  exercises 1 to 14.

3.- Finally, revise if you have done all the LW.

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 4 - NOT A TYPICAL DAT: Right now

We are on the last lap. Just the final push! What are you doing RIGHT NOW? We are revising the present continuous and it is easy-peasy!!!

1.- First of all, please go to EDIXGAL - unit 4 - "What are you doing?": exercises 1 to 6 and 9 to 13

2.- Now let´s move on to the next lesson: "What are you doing in this photo?": exercises 1 to 12.

3.- Time for Liveworksheets: 7 and 8.

4.- Finally, some online activities HERE.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

GREAT!!!

UNIT 4 - NOT A TYPICAL DAY: Time expressions

Now that we know how to form and use the present continuous, let´s practice a bit. But before that, let´s learn some time expressions that go with this tense. Ready?

1.- First of all, write down some time expressions in your notebook.

2.- Second, please go to EDIXGAL - unit 4 - "A weekend camp": activities 2-3-5-6-7-8-9.

3.-Thirsd, please complete the Liveworksheets number 7-8.

4.- And finally more online activities HERE.

GREAT!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the new expressions.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 4 - AT THE DOCTOR´S: A healthy lifestyle

Let´s talk about the key to have a healthy lifestyle. What do you think we have to do to be healthy? Can you write 10 tips for that? To do so, we need to learn some new expressions: HAVE TO - NEED TO. Ready?

1.- First, please copy the new expressions in your notebook. Write the date and the title: 

2.1.- PLANS FOR FUTURE

to be  +  GOING TO  +  verb

                             I am going to eat lots of ice-creams this summer.

                             She is going to swim in the sea everyday.

2.2.- NECESSITY and OBLIGATION:

 

           HAVE TO (tener que): We use HAVE TO to express a strong obligation. The obligation is                                                             because of external circumstances: Examples:

                           I have to do my homework (because the teacher said so).

                           I have to get a passport - I don´t have to get a vaccine - Do you have to...?

                           He has to go to the doctor - he doesn´t have to Take any pills - Does he have to...?

         

          NEED TO (necesitar): We use NEED TO when it is necessary to do something. Examples:

                          I need to do my homework (because I want to learn)

                          I need to take some pills - I don´t need to take any pills - Do you need to...?

                          She needs to go to the doctor´s - She doesn´t need to go now - Does she need...?

2.- Second, please go to e-Dixgal - unit 4 and go through these lessons: 

          - "You have to": exercise 4.

          - "I need to... learn English": activities: 1-2-4-5.

          - "Fun and good exercise" and do the exercises 1-2-3-4-5-6-9-10.

          - "Pilates time":  2-5-6-7-8-9.

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 4 - AT THE DOCTOR´S: Illnesses and symptoms

Have you ever been ill? What were the symptoms? Did you go to the doctor? What did he prescribe you? Did you follow his advice? 

In this lesson you will learn all about illnesses and their symptoms and remedies. 

Pay attention...

1.- First of all, watch these two video about illnesses:

 

2.- Now you are ready to go to e-Dixgal, unit 4 , lesson 3 ("Cof! Cof!") and do the activities 1-2-3-4-5-6-7 and read Accept the challenge (make a guess).

 3.- And finally, complete the Liveworksheets 8-9-10-11. 

 GOOD JOB!!! 

HOMEWORK: Please 

1.- Study the new vocabulary. 

2.- Finish the pending activities. 

UNIT 4 - NOT A TYPICAL DAY: Present continuous

Today we will review the present continuous. We use it to talk about what it is happening right now. Remember that it is formed with the verb TO BE followed by the main verb ending in ING. Here we go!

1.- First, write down the present continuous in your notebooks.

2.- Now watch this video to a better understanding:

 

3.- Next please complete the Liveworksheets 4-5-6 (unit 4).

4.- Let´s play a little bit: GAME 1 - GAME 2 - GAME 3. 

4.- Finally, some online exercises HERE.

WELL DONE!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the present continuous.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 4 . AT THE DOCTOR'S: Plans for future

To express plans or intentions for the future, we use the expression "TO BE GOING TO" followed by another verb. It is also used to make predictions. It is easy-peasy! You´ll see...

1.- First write down in your notebook the new expression.

2.- Now watch these videos to memorize this new structure:

 

3.- Now please go to e-Dixgal - unit 4 - lesson 2 ("I´m going to...") and do the exercises 1-2-3-4-5 and read "Accept the challenge".

4.- Finally, complete the Liveworksheets number 5-6-7. 

GREAT!!! 

HOMEWORK: Please 

1.- Study the new structure: TO BE GOING TO. 

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 4 - NOT A TYPICAL DAY: Routines

We all follow our routines, especially on school days. What are yours? Do you like having routines or do you prefer to live freely? What are the routines you hate the most?  Which ones do you love or, at least, like or don't mind? Let's talk about it!

1.- First of all, let's watch this video:

2.- Now it is your turn. Please complete the Liveworksheets 3-4-5-6.

3.- Finally, play these online games: 

          - GAME 1: routines HERE

          - GAME 2: free time activities HERE

          - GAME 3: clothes HERE.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the vocabulary.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 4 - AT THE DOCTOR'S: Body and health

We are starting a new unit, dedicated to the body and its illnesses, with some tips to keep fit and healthy. So, what are you waiting for? Hands on!!!

1.- First things first: in your notebook, design the first page of this unit, copy the contents and stick the photocopies with the new vocabulary (it is all in Calameo, on the right).

2.- Now, watch this video to remember all the words:

 

3.- Let´s mention some tips for a healthy lifestyle and write them down in your notebook.

4.- Now please go to e-Dixgal, unit 4 ("At the doctor´s"), lesson 1 ("The body parts") and do the activities 1-2-3-4-5, the crossword and Accept the challenge. 

5.- Finally, complete the Liveworksheets 1-2-3-4. 

WELL DONE!!! 

 HOMEWORK: Please 

 1.- Study the new vocabulary. 

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 4 - NOT A TYPICAL DAY: Free time activities

Today we are starting the unit 4. Under the title "Not a typical day" we will learn all about special days, days when we forget about our routines and we do something different. Do you fancy a day with no routines?

1.- First of all, design the first page of unit 4 and decorate it with some images.

2.- Now please, write down the contents of this unit (Calameo, on the left).

3.- Then please take a look at the photocopies. They are quite easy: we will revise some vocabulary you already know.

4.- Finally, please complete the Liveworksheets 1-2-3-4 (unit 4).

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the vocabulary of unit 4.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 3 - GOING SHOPPING: Writing and speaking test

Today we have our SPEAKING and WRITING TEST: a monologue about "My last shopping". Remember to keep calm and do your best. And try to sound like a native speaker. 

1. Once you finish, please design the first page of unit 4 : "At the doctor´s".

2.- Next, write down the contents of this new unit.

3.- Finally, please complete the Liveworksheets 1-2-3-4 (unit 4).

Thank you!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

UNIT 3 .- AT THE SCHOOL CANTEEN: Writing and speaking test

Today we have our SPEAKING and WRITING TEST: a monologue about "My eating routines". Remember to keep calm and do your best. And try to sound like a native speaker. 

1. Once you finish, please design the first page of unit 4 in your notebook : "Not a typical day".

2.- If you have still time, please write down the contents of this new unit.

Thank you!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Take a rest. You deserve it!

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

PDI "ENCHANTED LANDSCAPES": Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood

This is our last  contribution to this school year project "Enchanted landscapes". After having defined what a forest is, its deepest secrets and the similarities between Galician and Irish forestry, on this term we have decided to do some research around one of the most famous legends of the UK: Robin Hood, which is firmly attached to Sherwood Forest. Who was Robin Hood? Was he real? Who were his allies? And his true love? What about his arch-enemy? Take a look at this presentation made by the pupils in year 6  to learn more about this fascinating story.

UNIT 3 - AT THE SCHOOL CANTEEN: Grammar test

Today we are sitting a test about the present simple. Remember to add the "s"  and the auxiliary verb DO when necessary. 

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

UNIT 3 - GOING SHOPPING: Grammar test

Today we are taking a test about unit 3. No panic! I am sure you can all do it.  So... put your thinking caps on and focus on the tasks!!! Remember:

Don't stress,

do your best

and forget the rest!

UNIT 3 - GOING SHOPPING: Project

Remember that today we will takedo the end-of-unit PROJECT for the SPEAKING and WRITING TEST : "My last shopping". Remember that you have to mention 3 different parts:

     - PART 1: intro (where you went, when and who accompanied you)

     - PART 2: shops and shopping (shops you visited and things you bought)

     - PART 3: resting - eating (OPTIONAL)

     - PART 4: conclusion

 1.- Once you finish, please go to EDIXGAL - Revision: 

          - Test: activities 2 to 16

          - Booster activities: 17 to 21.

GREAT JOB!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

UNIT 4 - NOT A TYPICAL DAY: Test

Today we are sitting a test about the present continuous. Remember to add ING!

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

When you finish, please do the following tasks:

1.- Design the first page of unit 5: 

2.- Write down the contents of this unit.

Well done!

UNIT 3 - GOING SHOPPING: Shopping online

 Do you shop online? Or maybe do you prefer to go to a shop and see the items by yourself? Time for a debate: let´s analyze the pros and cons of both options.

1.- Go to e-Dixgal - unit 3 - lesson 6 ("Your shopping chart") and do the activities 2-3-4-5-7 and read Accept the challenge.

2.- Now go to lesson 7 ("Free shipping!") and do the activities 2-5-6-7-8-9 and read Accept the challenge.

3.- Now complete the Liveworksheets number 12 to 20.

4.- Finally watch this video to compare shopping online with shopping offline:

 

 WELL DONE!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Get ready for a test next Thursday, the 9th of May:

        - going shopping vocabulary

         - countable and uncountable nouns

         - quantifiers

         - numbers

UNIT 3 - AT THE SCHOOL CANTEEN: Project

How can we put all the things we have learned in this unit together? Through the end-of-unit project, of course! So...  hands on!!!

1.- Stick the template of the project in your notebook. 

2.- Let´s read it carefully, analysing the paragraphs and expressions used in it.

3.- Now it is your turn: write down your own project. Try to use as many expressions as you can. Remember to divide it in 5 paragraphs, one for each meal of your day:

     - INTRO: a sentence to start

     - PARAGRAPH 1: breakfast

     - PARAGRAPH 2 : morning snack

     - PARAGRAPH 3: lunch

     - PARAGRAPH 4: afternoon snack - tea

     - PARAGRAPH 5: dinner

     - OUTRO: a conclusion

4.- Video time: some expressions you can use in your project

 

5.- Next, go to EDIXGAL - unit 3 - Revision unit:  crossword and activities 14 to 20.

6.- Finally, Liveworksheets 47-48-4 9-50.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- GRAMMAR TEST: Thursday, 9th May (5C) or Friday , 10th May (5A . 5B):

     - present simple

     - adverbs of frequency 

     - food quantifiers

     - likes and dislikes

YOU CAN DO IT!!!

GLOBETROTTERS: The Gambia

Do you fancy a new adventure? Let´s visit the smiling coast of Africa today with Zang Sambou, a young Gambian living in Coruña. Let´s discover this fascinating country: its geography, landscape, flora, fauna, currency, population, gastronomy, traditions and much more. Let´s try the delicious wonjo juice, made with dried hibiscus flowers.

Are you ready for a new trip? Remember that we are Globetrotters this school year!

Take a look at this video to know more about this fascinating place: The Gambia.

And some pics of this fascinating day:

THE GAMBIA - ZANG SAMBOU - YEAR 6 - 3rd May 2024

UNIT 3 - AT THE SCHOOL CANTEEN: Likes and dislikes

Today we will finish the unit 3 by learning different ways to express likes and dislikes. There are a variety of expressions apart from I love / I like / I don´t like. Which ones do you know? Let´s see a bit more. Ready, steady... GO!!!

1.- First things first: write down the new expressions in your notebook.

2.- Now watch this video to practise:

 

3.- Time for some revision: please go to EDIXGAL - unit 3 - "Revision unit": activities 2 to 13.

4.- Finally, check if you have done all your Liveworksheets for this unit.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Sudy the new expressions and get ready for a GRAMMAR TEST this Friday.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

UNIT 3 - GOING SHOPPING: Directions

 

Let´s continue with unit 3, but this time we will revise how to give directions. We will also practise the listening and reading comprehension for the GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY TEST we will take next Thursday the 8th of May. This is what you need to study:

     - clothes and accesories

     - shopping expressions

     - numbers: cardinal and ordinal

     - directions

     - countable and unountable names

     - quantifiers

     - question words

Ready?

1.- Read the notes you have in your notebook about directions and try to memorize them.

2.- Now please go to e-Dixgal - unit 3 - lesson 5 ("Giving information"): exercises 1-2-3-5.

3.- Let's continue in EDIXGAL. Don't panic! These activities are easy and quick:

           - Lesson 6 - "Giving information": 1-2-3.

           - Lesson 7 - "Your shopping cart": 2-3-4-5-7

           - Lesson 8 - "Free shipping": 2-5-6-7-8-9

           - Lesson 9 -"Animal lovers": 1-3-4-5

4.- Finally, do the Liveworksheets 10-11-12.

Good job!!!

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Finish the pending activities.

2.- Study for the GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY TEST on Monday, the 15th of May.

3.- To pratise for the test, please do the REVISION lesson in EDIXGAL: Test - ativities 2 to 16.

WE CAN CALL IT A DAY!!!

UNIT 3 - AT THE SCHOOL CANTEEN: Food quantifiers

Today we will recap all the contents we have been working on so far. Besides, we will learn the difference between COUNTABLE and UNCOUNTABLE nouns, as long as some food containers and quantifiers. 

Is it all Greek to you? Don´t panic! It is easy-peasy!  Ready?

1.- First of all, take a look at the photocopy with the new vocabulary in your notebook.

2.- Now, let´s see the new expressions to learn them by heart. Watch this video to fix them in your brain:

3.- Now please go to EDIXGAL - unit 3 - "What food do you like?": activities 12-13-14.

4.- Next, please go to EDIXGAL again - unit 3 - "The price is right": exercises 3 to 9.

5.- Finally, Liveworksheets number 45-46.

HOMEWORK: Please

1.- Study the new vocabulary.

2.- Finish the pending activities.

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!