June 21, 22, 24

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June 21, 22

Finish Movie

June 24
Movie Worksheets  -

1.   Zero The Hero, Trout The Lout
Character study
   What is a character sketch?
    Task:  Choose a character from the story and follow the instructions on the worksheet to create a character study.

Character list -  http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/holes/characters.html 

 2.  Examining conflicts at Camp Green Lake
Conflict as a literary device
Conflict is a problem or struggle in a story that triggers action. There are 6 basic types of conflict:


Person vs Person: one character has a problem with one or more of the other characters.

Person vs Society: a character has a problem with some element of society

Person vs Self:  a character has a problem deciding what to do in a particular situation.

Person vs Nature:  a character has a problem with some natural occurrence:  a snowstorm, an avalanche, the bitter cold, or any other element of nature.

Person vs Fate:  a character has to battle what seems to be an uncontrollable problem. Whenever the problem seems to be a strange or unbelievable coincidence, fate can be considered the cause of the conflict.

Person vs Machine:  a character has to confront technology or other elements of human creation (as opposed to natural or divine creation).

    Task:   Write a single, logical, and clear paragraph describing one type of conflict represented in Holes.

June 14, 15, 17

June 14
Writing test feedback

June 15
Read Theory, Hangman

June 17
Movie time - student organized

May 31, June 1, 3

May 31
Scrambled paragraphs

June 1 - no lesson - Year 8  Field trip
Verb review
Present Simple
Present Continuous
Past Simple
Past Continuous
Present Perfect

June 3
Writing Assessment

May 24, 25, 27

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May 24
Review homework

Working at your tables exchange paragraphs and evaluate. Is the structure correct?

Locate:  Point, Evidence, Example.

Homework: 
Directions:
Argue for or against the statement below using a formal argument (PEE paragraph).
In a formal argument you must:

1) State your position  (Point)
2) Provide points that support your position  (Evidence)
3) Support each point with specific reasons/examples.  (Example)

Question:  Which is a better sport:  gymnastics or basketball?


May 25
Paragraph Worksheet

May 27

Period 6
1.  Worksheet - order the sentences
1.  Meng Yi - 3 Worksheets (scrambled sentences)

Period 7
Read Theory (Minimum 5 texts.  Remember to read carefully.)
scrambled sentences   http://www.agendaweb.org/grammar/word-order-scrambled.html

present continuous practice   http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/present_continuous-exercises.html


Meng Yi -
present simple practice - http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/present_simple-exercises.html
vocabulary practice - http://eslgamesworld.com/members/games/levels/easy/index.html

May 17, 18, 20

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May 17
Writing  - A formal letter
p. 55 #3, #4
Homework: Present Perfect Exercises
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-perfect-simple

May 18
p. 55 Unit 5 Progress Check
Homework:  Read Theory (minimum 5 texts) 

Study for a formative grammar quiz.   Present Perfect

Meng Yi study  Present Simple for a formative grammar quiz.

May 20

1.  Formative grammar quiz
2.  Paragraph writing - organize the sentences into paragraphs.

3. PEE paragraph practice.

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1.  Directions:
Answer the question below using a formal argument (PEE paragraph).
In a formal argument you must:

1) State your position  (Point)
2) Provide points that support your position  (Evidence)
3) Support each point with specific reasons/examples.  (Example)

Question:  If you could be a cat, star, or book, which would you be?

Homework:  Write a paragraph that addresses the statement below.

Directions:
Argue for or against the statement below using a formal argument (PEE paragraph).
In a formal argument you must:

1) State your position  (Point)
2) Provide points that support your position  (Evidence)
3) Support each point with specific reasons/examples.  (Example)

Statement:  It is better to give than to receive.

May 10, 11, 13

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May 10
5c Interviews
p. 54 #1,
          Study Skills - Guessing the meaning of words from context
p. 54 #2


May 11
Individual Read theory Paper based formative quiz

Homework: Present Perfect Exercises
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-perfect-simple

Meng Yi - past simple verbs
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simple-past
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-simple-past.php
http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/past_simple-exercises.html

May 13
1) 30 minutes Read Theory (read carefully)
2) 30 minutes - present simple review- http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/present-simple-intermediate-level-exercises.html 
3) Research:  a) Who is Jackson Pollock? b)  Look at 3 Jackson Pollock works of art. c) Create your own Jackson Pollock artwork online. http://www.jacksonpollock.org/
4) Free Rice - practice your spelling and help the world  http://freerice.com/#/english-vocabulary/1532
5) Magnetic poetry - Write poetry online  -  http://magneticpoetry.com/pages/play-online

2) Meng Yi
present simple - http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/present_simple-exercises.html

May 3, 4, 6

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May 3

Vocabulary
Adjectives: qualities for jobs
p. 51 #6 Guess the meaning of the words
         #7 Complete the question

Workbook p. 36
Vocabulary jobs #1 Complete the names of the jobs.
Adjectives: qualities for jobs #2

Homework: Present Perfect Exercises
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-perfect-simple

May 4
5b The ladder of success

Speaking
p. 52 Work in pairs, read the rules, than play the board game
          Roll Dice Online (http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks1/maths/dice/index.htm)

Homework:  Read Theory (minimum 5 texts)

May 6
Exploring grammar
Present perfect:  yet and already
p. 53 # 2, 3, 4, 5

Irregular Verbs: http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises_list/verbs.htm 

Online Exercises:  Finish for homework
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/present_perfect_already_yet.htm
http://www.eclecticenglish.com/grammar/PresentPerfect1C.html
http://www.adelescorner.org/grammar/pres_perfect/pres_perfect_yet.html
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/presperf3b.html

Present Perfect Questions
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/questions/present_perfect.htm
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-perfect-simple/exercises?07
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/present-perfect-exercise-3.html

April 26, 27, 29

April 26
Unit 5 - Work
p. 49 - Have a look!
p. 49 Vocabulary - jobs
#1, 2, 3

Homework: Articles  (a, an, the)
http://www.englishpage.com/articles/a-an-vs-the.htm
http://eslgamesworld.com/members/games/grammar/New_Snakes_%20Ladders/Articles.html


Meng Yi -  http://www.grammarbank.com/indefinite-articles.html

April 27
5a Dream jobs
Reading
p. 50 #1, 2, 3

Homework:  Read Theory (Minimum 5 texts)
 
April 29

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Exploring grammar
Present Perfect
p. 51 # 4 Complete the table
         # 5 Complete the text

Vocabulary
Adjectives: qualities for jobs
p. 51  # 6  Guess the meaning of the words.
          # 7  Complete the questions

Homework: Present Perfect Exercises
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/present-perfect-simple


Meng Yi     -   Past Simple online exercises
http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/past_simple-exercises.html

Writing Prompts
To practice writing -    250-300 words

1.  Through the years new inventions have changed the way we live. Think about one invention that has had an impact on the way you live. Now write to explain to your teacher how this invention has changed your life.

 

2.  In an essay, explain how disappointments can have a good side.

 

April 19, 20, 22

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Task: Oral Presentation  (2-3 minutes)
Imagine that you want to advertise a product (a car, a magazine, a perfume, a drink, etc.) for a client.


1. Research logos
2. How to Design a Logo  (http://www.wikihow.com/Design-a-Logo)
3. Create a logo (http://www.designmantic.com/)
4. Create a slogan
5. Produce a powerpoint presentation to introduce your product to your client.
      You can include (but are not limited to) the following:
       a. What is the name of your product?
       b. Who is the product for?
       c. Why do you think people will buy your product?
       d. Where are you going to advertise?
       e. What famous people are going to appear in the advert?
       f. What music (if any) are you going to use?
       g. Describe your advert. What images are you going to use? Why?

* Oral Presentation tips
   - Content/Organization - organize your ideas so it is easy for the audience to follow your presentation and remember what you said 
   - Poise - stand up straight, don't turn your back on your audience
   - Voice - speak loud enough and clear enough to be heard in the back of the room
   - Eye Contact - look at your audience
   - Preparation -  be prepared: practice your presentation at home
   - Enthusiasm - demonstrate enthusiasm for your topic and others will be excited as well
      

April 12, 13, 15

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April 12
Listening
p. 38 #1, 2, 3

Exploring grammar
going to and will
p. 119 - We use going to and will to talk about the future.
             We use going to for plans and intentions.
             We use will for predictions about the future.
pp. 38-39   #4, 5, 6

Homework:  Opposites:    https://www.quia.com/cc/2752255.html

April 13
Review homework  - p. 38-39 #4, 5, 6

Going to and Will online exercise:  https://elt.oup.com/student/solutions/preint/grammar/grammar_06_012e?cc=pt&selLanguage=pt
Homework:  Read Theory

April 15
Exploring grammar
too and (not) enough
p. 120 too and (not) enough are adverbs
p. 39 #7, 8, 9

4c Adverts
Reading
p. 40 Read and listen
p. 41 #2 Answer the questions

Listening
p. 41 #3, 4

Writing - Planning an advert
p. 41 #5, 6, 7

Homework:  Progress Check 4

April 5, 6, 8

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April 5
Buy and sell
p. 35 Have a look!

Find the pages where you . . .
1.  Vocabulary - Shopping
      Match the words in the box with the pictures
2.  Speaking - Ask and answer the questions



April 6

Let's organize Read Theory accounts.  readtheory.org 
password:  tbuqUtaA5

Homework:  Read Theory - read 3 texts and answer the questions.

April 8
p. 36 Reading - Do the quiz and check your score.
p. 37 Exploring grammar
Comparative and superlative adjectives

Homework:
Comparative adjectives
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/comparative-adjectives-exercise-1.html
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/adjectives-adverbs/adjectives/exercises
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/adjectives_adverbs/adjectives_comparison_sentences.htm
http://www.agendaweb.org/grammar/comparative-adjectives-exercises.html

Superlative adjectives
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/superlatives-exercise-1.html
http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-1/exercise-english-293.php
http://www.tinyteflteacher.co.uk/learning-english/grammar/exercises/superlative-adjectives.html

March 8, 9, 11, 15

March 8
Field Trip

March 9, 11, 15
Your task is to create a theme restaurant and pitch it to investors as seen in the American show "Restaurant Startup - Too Hot To Handle".

Your goal is to persuade a panel of judge to invest in your restaurant.

Be creative!  You can use props like chef hats, aprons, chef coats, etc. You can create business cards and menus.

Requirements:
    include a visual (ppt, infographic, poster, photos, etc), 
    each person needs to speak  (2  minutes each),
    use "food" language
    give examples of menu items, restaurant decor, cost, etc.

March 1, 2, 4

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March 1
Reading Assessment - Criterion B

March 2
Comprehending Visual and Spoken text - Criterion A

March 4

February 23, 24, 26

February 23
p. 29 # 6 - Complete the pronouns
  
p. 29 Pronunciation - Silent vowels
         #7 - Listen and repeat
         #8 - Underline the silent vowels

p. 29 Vocabulary - preparing food
         #10 Match the verbs with the adjectives
   
Homework:  Vocabulary 
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/exercises/wordmatch/1/wordmatch.html
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/exercises/grammar/adjectives/foodadjectives/antonyms/wordmatch.html

February 24, 26
p. 30 #1 Reading - Do the Food Test
p. 31 #2 Read the text again

Countable/Uncountable Nouns
Explanation - http://www.englishpage.com/minitutorials/countable-uncountable-nouns.htm
Exercise - http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-countable-uncountable-nouns.php
Exercises - http://www.agendaweb.org/grammar/countable_uncountable-exercises.html

Study Unit 3 vocabulary.

February 16, 17, 19

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Correct Make or Do Worksheet (7 minutes)

February 16
3a Hard Rock Café

Listening
p. 28 # 1, #2 Listen and complete the notes

Exploring grammar
p. 28 # 3 Complete the table
         #4 Look at the examples . . .
         #5 Complete the dialogue
Homework: 
https://english.lingolia.com/en/grammar/pronouns/indefinite-pronouns - grammar explanation
Exercise - https://english.lingolia.com/en/grammar/pronouns/indefinite-pronouns/exercises/articles/indefinite-pronouns-mixed-exercise-1948

February 17
p. 29 # 6 - Complete the pronouns
      
p. 29 Pronunciation - Silent vowels
         #7 - Listen and repeat
         #8 - Underline the silent vowels

p. 29 Speaking #9 Think of a name for a new restaurant.

p. 29 Vocabulary - preparing food
         #10 Match the verbs with the adjectives
         #11 Complete the descriptions

Homework:  Vocabulary 
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/exercises/wordmatch/1/wordmatch.html
http://www.esolcourses.com/content/exercises/grammar/adjectives/foodadjectives/antonyms/wordmatch.html

February 2, 3, 5

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February 2 
irregular verb quiz - e, f, g 

Make or do:  http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/make-or-do.html

Homework:  
Make or do (worksheet page 1)

February 3

Writing practice

February 5

Criterion C, D - Writing Assessment

January 26, 27, 29

January 26
p. 20, Progress Check (all) 

January 27
Adventures Workbook Worksheet

Homework:  Worksheet


January 29
Criterion A Assessment

January 19

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January 19

Pop Quiz!
Vocabulary http://www.quia.com/quiz/5653959.html
Irregular Verbs B-D

January 20
Review answers
Questions in Simple Form (Present and Past)

January 22
period 6 - Assembly Workshop
period 7 - Assembly practice with all Year 8 in covered area.

January 12, 13, 15

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January 11
5 minute worksheet - Opposites (in, il, dis, un)

p. 17 #8 Complete the sentences . . .

Pronunciation
p. 17 #9, #20

Speaking
p. 17 #11 Work in pairs. Imagine the situations in exercise 8 . . .


January 12
2C Murder mystery

Listening
p. 18 #1 Look at the newspaper report and answer the questions.
p. 18 #2 Listen to the conversation
p. 18 #3 Answer the questions

Homework:  Past Continuous

January 14
Speaking
p. 19 #4 Who murdered Ivor?
p. 19 #5 Listen to the end of the story

Writing
p. 19 #6 Confession: so and because
         #7 Join sentence halves
         #8 Complete the confession   

         #9 Detectives discovered that you stole a million-dollar diamond necklace. Write your confession.

Homework: Irregular Verb Wordsearch 
                      Study irregular verbs - a, b, c, d (for a small quiz)
                      Vocabulary:  2.1 - drug dealing, kidnapping, murder, pickpocketing, robbery, smuggling, speeding, vandalism  

Past Continuous Basketball game can be found here: http://kidseslgames.com/grammar%20games/Past%20Continuous/pastcontinuous1.html
 

January 5, 6, 8

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January 5
2b Confess

Listening -  p. 16 #1 Read the police document and listen,
                            #2 Listen to the rest of the interview,
                            #3 Answer the questions,

Past Simple - Irregular verb exercises
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises_list/verbs.htm
http://www.englishpage.com/irregularverbs/interactiveirregularverbs1.htm
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/irregular_verbs/fill_in.htm


Meng Yi
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/tests/simple-present-1
http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/pres1.htm

January 6
Exploring grammar
Past Continuous - p. 16 #4 Complete the table
                             p. 17 #5 Complete the dialogue
                                      #6 Complete the detective's questions

Past Continuous Exercises
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/past-progressive
http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-exercise-past-progressive.php
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/presentcontinuous.html