February 25, 27, 28

http://readtheory.org/

February 25
Criterion B - Comprehending written and visual text

February 27
p. 77 Abstract nouns

Happiness, love, success, wealth - what do these words all have in common?

Besides the fact that they are all things we want in life, all of these words are abstract nouns. They are nouns that refer to things which do not exist as material objects - usually ideas and concepts.

A good way to decide whether or not a noun is abstract is to see whether it is something you can experience using teh five senses. If you cannot see it, hear it, smell it, touch it or taste it, then it is probably abstract.

ACTIVITY:  p. 76    Task 2
Follow the instructions:
1)in pairs or groups of 3 - create a mind map of words that you associate with the type of weather depicted in the paintings and the emothions they evoke,
2)Make sure you include vocabulary (ABSTRACT nouns) related to the feelings.

February 28 
Read Theory - http://readtheory.org
Today we will become acquainted with Read Theory and create a base line.

February 18, 20, 21

February 18, 20, 21
p. 59 When should I use capital letters?

You will have noticed that languages, such as English and Urdu, start with a capital letter. This is because they are proper nouns. To make your own writing accurate, you should know when to use capital letter and when not to. . .

Activity: Capital letters p. 59
Correct the short passage below by adding or removing capital letters.

Online Exercises
http://esl.fis.edu/grammar/satz/capital1.htm
http://www.mhhe.com/socscience/english/langan/sentence_skills/exercises/ch19/p4exk.htm
http://www.learnenglish-online.com/writing/tests/capitalletters.html
http://www.classzone.com/books/lnetwork_gr06/page_build.cfm?id=quiz&ch=8

February 20, 21
Command terms

The table below illustrates some of the most commonly used command terms in MYP language acquisition. 

Term	Definition
Analyse	Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and interpret information to reach conclusions.
Construct meaning	Create an understanding about something; infer and interpret facts, an opinion, an idea or an event that has been read, viewed, listened to.
Evaluate	Assess the implications and limitations; make judgments about the ideas, works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria.
Identify	Provide an answer from a number of possibilities; recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.
Interpret	Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and draw conclusions from given information.
Recognize	Identify through patterns or features.
Synthesize	Combine different ideas in order to create new understanding.
Understand	Comprehend the meaning or significance of something and explain it in a different way.

Infer                     Deduce or conclude (something) from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Discuss                 Talk or write about (a topic) in detail, taking into account different issues or ideas.


https://www.englishworksheetsland.com/grade8/readinginfo/5/4puppy.pdf



Facebook image link:

https://www.elo7.com.br/placa-retro-vintage-facebook-60x40cm/dp/8EB83B

February 11, 13, 14

February 11
5 minute warm-up https://www.quia.com/quiz/6143618.html

Last week in review
Fact or Opinion worksheet

February 13
Criterion  A - Comprehending Spoken and Visual Text


February 14
Valentine's Day

February 18
Criterion B - Comprehending Written and Visual Text

February 4, 6, 7

https://www.chizobamorah.com/viewing-life-through-the-lens-of-the-weather/

February 4
1.  5 minute warm-up - Complete the sentence:  Yesterday, I wish I had . . .
     Complete the sentence here: http://scrumblr.ca/finish%20the%20thought

2. Finish the ACTIVITY (Task 1)  from Thursday.  Finish reading the text and answer the questions in your notebook.

ACTIVITY: Why do Brits talk about the weather?
You are going to read an article called "Why do Brits talk about the weather so much?"

Task 1 - Read the article and then answer the questions on p. 74
www.bbc.com/future/story/20151214-why-do-brits-talk-about-the-weather-so-much


Did you know that sme people are prone to feeling depressed when the weather changes?  This disorder is called SAD, which stands for Seasonal Affective Disorder.

To find out more visit the following website:
http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-problems/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/#WBlololmNaHzl

February 6, 7
1. Modal Verbs  https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs.html
Modal Verbs of Ability explanation: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-ability.html
Modal Verbs of Ability exercises: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-ability-exercise-1.html

Modal Verbs of Obligation explanation: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-obligation.html
Modal Verbs of Obligation exercises: https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/modal-verbs-of-obligation-exercise-1.html

2.  What is weather?  What is Climate?  p. 80
      read the text

3.  Did you know that in the UK, extreme storms are given names?   p. 80
     http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/34581210
   
4.  ACTIVITY: Fact or opinion  p. 82
      When we speak or write, we can state facts or opinions. So, what is the difference? A fact is something that is true and you can prove to other people. An opinion is something that you think or believe in, but you cannot prove.

      Watch the video and answer the questions that follow in your notebook. Write in complete sentence.

January 28, 30, 31

It's raining cats and dogs means that it's raining heavily.

January 28
New Unit - Is it raining cats and dogs? pp. 70-87

Global Context: Globalization and sustainability
Key Concept: Communication
Related Concept: Message
Statement of Inquiry:  In today's world, there is a need for us to communicate a new message: as members of  a global community, it is our responsibility to sustain our environment by taking a stand against climate change.

Key Words:  climate, extreme, forecast, phenomenon/phenomena, meteorologist, meteorology, weather, weather forecaster

Inquire Questions
Factual:  What is the weather? What is climate? What is climate change?
Conceptual: How can weather affect our emotional state? What are our feelings and reactions towards daily and seasonal weather?
Debatable: How can we counter the effects of climate change?

ACTIVITY: Question starts p. 71
ATL - Reflection Skills: Consider content
          Creative-thinking skills: Make guesses, ask "what if" questions and generate testable hypotheses

In pairs, discuss what you think makes a good question. Now look at the following question starts. They provide a framework, in other words a tool/template, for asking good questions.

Brainstorm a list of at least 12 questions about the topic of weather. Use the question starts to help you think of interesting questions.  Write the questions in your notebook.

January 30
1.  5 minute Paragraph Writing Warm-up https://www.online-stopwatch.com/candle-timer/full-screen/
Prompt: What's the worst thing about the internet?
Write your answers here:  https://padlet.com/rddietrich/d9dwxegle20z

2.  How can weather affect our emotional state? pp.72-73
p. 72 What are our feelings and reactions towards daily and seasonal weather?

What is an idiom? https://examples.yourdictionary.com/idiom.html

ACTIVITY: Weather idioms  p. 73 (write answers in your notebook)
Task 1,
Task 2

Look at the idioms in Task 1 and complete each sentence with a suitable expression.

1.  Emilia _______________ $50 a month ________________.
2.  Dakini goes jogging after school _________________.
3.  Álvaro was in bed with the flu all of last week, but he is ________________ now.
4. Taavi ______________ about football. he much prefers rugby.
5.  Pietro got home late after the party. His father had a _______________ when he opened the front door.
6. Maya has gone to bed because she is feeling a bit _____________________.
7. Zaina is totally _________________ with school-work right now. The exams are next week.
8. Pablo had an argument with his best friend yesterday, but it was just a _______________.
9. We have to cancel the picnic tomorrow. It's going to __________________.
10. On our first day at school, the teacher asked us to play games to __________________.
11. Mr. Dubois left his job at the bank.


January 31
5 minute Paragraph Writing Warm-up https://www.online-stopwatch.com/candle-timer/full-screen/
Prompt: Would you rather be very beautiful/handsome or very smart. Explain.

Write your answers here:
https://padlet.com/rddietrich1/d78xr3ws4ga4

ACTIVITY: Why do Brits talk about the weather?
You are going to read an article called "Why do Brits talk about the weather so much?"

Task 1 - Read the article and then answer the questions on p. 74
www.bbc.com/future/story/20151214-why-do-brits-talk-about-the-weather-so-much

 

January 21, 23, 24

January 21, 23
pp. 40-41  Are hobbies good for you?

Activity: Exploring texts

January 24 
Criterion B - Reading Assessment

1.  Read the text
2. Answer the questions online: http://www.quia.com/quiz/6864753.html

Remember: 

• read each question completely before answering,
• strand i questions are comprehension questions, you can find the answers in the written or visual text; these questions are worth 1 point,
• strand ii questions ask about the author's purpose for writing and ask you to interpret (make clear) aspects of format and style; these questions are worth 2 points,
• strand iii questions ask you to connect what you have read with your own life and experiences; these questions are worth 3 points.

                   

January 14, 16, 17

https://www.pinterest.pt/pin/472737292124356507/?lp=true

January 14
Criterion C, D - Summative Writing Assessment

January 16
2.  What do your interests mean to you? p. 35
What hobbies are popular among middle school students?
     - Read the text
3.  Activity: From a hobby to a business
     ATL - Critical-thinking skills: Consider ideas from multiple perspectives.
     Watch the video and answer the questions.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=6D5bUoRI720

January 17

https://www.woodwardenglish.com/prepositions-of-time-at-on-in/

1. in, at, on - time
https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/time-prepositions-exercise-2.html
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/structures/prepositions_at_in_on_time.htm
https://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/lessons/prepositions-time-quiz/
https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-16425.php
2.  See-Think-Wonder  p. 39 
Watch this short video about a teenager, Sofie Dossi, performing her unusual skill which auditioning for a well-know show, and then answer the questions that follow: 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5P5EyIPBGM

January 7, 9, 10

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/factsheet/en11lett-e2-f-writing-an-email

January 7, 8, 10
1.  BBC Email Writing - https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/email-writing

2.  p. 34 What's on offer in your community?
ATL:  Communication skills: Write for different purposes
 Imagine your school is hosting students from another country on an exchange programme. You have volunteered to have one of the students live in your home during their visit.

Write an email to inform the student about the activities you can cdo in your spare time in your city or town. Look aback at Unit 1 to review vocabulary on the topic of neighbourhoods and communities.

In your email, include details about:
    sports and leisure facilities
    extra-curricular clubs/activities offered at school.

Think carefully about the word choices your make.

Remember, it is important to make your work "look" like an email.
 
3.   Peer Evaluation
4.   Re-write email

January 14
Criterion C, D - email Writing Assessment

January 3, 7, 2019

https://www.dreamstime.com/happy-new-year-vector-calligraphy-lettering-christmas-holiday-celebration-greeting-card-happy-new-year-vector-calligraphy-image121175965

January 3, 7
p. 34 What's on offer in your community?
ATL:  Communication skills: Write for different purposes
 Imagine your school is hosting students from another country on an exchange programme. You have volunteered to have one of the students live in your home during their visit.

Write an email to inform the student about the activities you can cdo in your spare time in your city or town. Look aback at Unit 1 to review vocabulary on the topic of neighbourhoods and communities.

In your email, include details about:
    sports and leisure facilities
    extra-curricular clubs/activities offered at school.

Think carefully about the word choices your make.

Remember, it is important to make your work "look" like an email.

BBC Email Writing - https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/email-writing

December 3, 5, 6, 10, 12, 13

December 3

How do you pass the time? p. 27

Activity:  Do you like/hate/love?

What is a gerund? https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/grammar/gerund.htm

Online exercises for practice:

• https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Likes_and_dislikes/like,_love,_hate..._(-ing)_le1337bo
• https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/beginner/a_grammar/file07/grammar07_a01?cc=us&selLanguage=en
• https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/elementary/a_grammar/file04/grammar04_b02?cc=global&selLanguage=en

Activity: What do you do for fun? p. 28
When we talk about hobbies and interestes we usually use adverbs of frequency, for eample, always and sometimes, to say how often we do thing or how often things happen.

Task 1
Individually, read the texts on pp. 30-31 and identify the adverbs of frequency

Task 2
1. In pairs, look at the adverbs of freqency you have identified,
2. Create a table like the one on page 28
3. Decide where the adverbs of frequency you have identified go (according to how many times you do something - from the most frequent to the least frequent.
4.  Check your answers on the following link:
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar/beginner-grammar/adverbs-frequency

December 5
Adverbs of Frequency online exercises:
https://elt.oup.com/student/solutions/elementary/grammar/grammar_02_012e?cc=pt&selLanguage=pt
https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/adverbs-frequency_quiz.htm

Task 4 p. 28
In pairs, take turns to interview each other about your own hobbies and interests.

• What are your favourite leisure activities?
• How often do you . . .?
• Where do you ususally . . . ?
• Who do you usually . . . with?
• Why do you enjoy . . . ?
• Which activities do you not like doing?
• Why do you not enjoy these activities?
• Which activities do you find boring? Why?
• Which new activities would you like to try?

December 6, 10, 12
Criterion C, D orals

December 13
Criterion C, D oral

Team

November 26, 28, 29

https://www.pinterest.pt/pin/472737292124356507/?lp=true

November 26
How do you pass the time? p. 24

Statement of Inquiry:  Hobbies and leisure activities allow individual creativity for personal and cultural expression and have a purpose to enhance physical and emotional well-being. Talking about our hobbies and interests by making the appropriate word choices can help us to connect with others.

Global context: Personal and cultural expression

Key concepts: Creativity

Related concepts: word choice, purpose

In this unit, we will

• Find out about different hobbies, sports and other leisure activities,
• Explore the relationship between hobbies and personal well-being,
• Take action to review how we include hobbies and interest in our personal profiles which can be a very helpful tool for showcasing who we are, our personality and our future plans.

Activity: Wordscramble challenge!
1. In pairs unscramble the words.
2. Then use a word-unscrambling website like http://www.unscramble.com/ to check your answers,
3.  Use your list of words to create a new wordscramble. Go to:  www.armoredpenguin.com/wordscramble/

November 28
What is a hobby?  pp. 26-27
What is the difference between a hobby and an interest?
Think-Pair-Share

Activity:  Do you like/hate/love?

What is a gerund? https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/grammar/gerund.htm

Online exercises for practice:

• https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Likes_and_dislikes/like,_love,_hate..._(-ing)_le1337bo
• https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/beginner/a_grammar/file07/grammar07_a01?cc=us&selLanguage=en
• https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/elementary/a_grammar/file04/grammar04_b02?cc=global&selLanguage=en

November 29
Kahoot - Student organized

November 19, 21, 22

November 19
Criterion A - Comprehending Spoken and Written Text.

November 21
Unit Reflection

November 22

November 12, 14, 15

November 12
Criterion C, D - Writing Assessment

November 14
p. 17 Activity:  Celebrate a local person

1. In pairs, use the prompts to discuss and write down reasons why you think local people should be recognized.
2. In pairs, make a list of people for each category.
3.  Discuss:  What qualities does the person have?, Which quality do you admire most about the person?
4.  Share with the class, the info about your chosen person. Reflect on what they have done for the community and who they are.

HOMEWORK:  Write a poem about the person you have chosen

November 15
https://youtu.be/KmF9JHaw_0o

p. 22 Task 3: A child-led introduction to Hamburg, Germany

This video is not available to us due to our location.
1.  What is this text about? (strand i)
2. Identify what type of text this is:  (strand ii)
    a blog
    a video
    a website
3. Identify the title of the text  (strand ii)
4. How long is the text?  (strand ii)
5. Who made the text?  (strand ii)
6.  What is the author's purpose of this text?  (strand ii)
     inform
     entertain
     advertise
7.  Look at this video, who is the audience? Justify your answer https://ed.ted.com/lessons/did-ancient-troy-really-exist-einav-zamir-dembin/review_open#question-1
8.  Who is the audience for this video?  Justify your answer https://youtu.be/KmF9JHaw_0o
9. How is Berlin similar to or different from Lisbon? (strand iii)
10. Based on this video would you want to live in Berlin?  (strand iii)

November 5, 7, 8

https://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/descriptive_writing/adjectives-upperintermediate-b2/48718

November 5
1.  5 minute Warm-Up  -  Write a postcard to your favourite teacher and tell them why he/she is your favourite teacher.
2.  The Perfect Paragraph Worksheet 11, Combining Sentences

November 7
1.  Past Simple:
http://first-english.org/english_learning/english_tenses/simple_past/2/10_simple_past_irregular_verbs.htm
http://first-english.org/english_learning/english_tenses/simple_past/2/11_simple_past_irregular_verbs_exercises.htm

2.  The Perfect Paragraph Worksheet 12, Practicing Sentence Variety

November 8
1.   Past Simple:
http://first-english.org/english_learning/english_tenses/simple_past/2/12_simple_past_irregular_verbs_exercises.htm
http://first-english.org/english_learning/english_tenses/simple_past/2/13_simple_past_irregular_verbs_examples.htm

2. The Perfect Paragraph Worksheet 13 - Using Transitions Effectively


November 12
Criterion C, D - Writing Assessment

October 22, 24, 25

October 22
1.  5 minute warm up:  Four things I love to eat
2.  Writing exercises and games
     a.  nouns and adjectives: http://www.scootle.edu.au/ec/viewing/L6186/L6186/index.html
     b. improving sentences: http://www.scootle.edu.au/ec/viewing/L8739/index.html
     c. ordering sentences in a paragraph:  http://www.buowl.boun.edu.tr/students/writing%20exercises/parents1.htm
     d. ordering sentences in a paragraph: https://www.staff.uni-giessen.de/~ga1070/topic_sentences_ex.html
     e. build a story: http://sir.free.fr/accident.htm


October 24      Room change - MAT03
1.  5 minute warm up:  2 things I am grateful for today

1.  Let's watch this video to scaffold our learning.

October 25
1.  5 minute warm up:  favourite place to be

October 15, 17, 18

October 15, 17, 18
1.  5 minute  Warm-up     write down as many true facts as they know about this topic:  dogs 

2.  Paragraph worksheets
Worksheet 7, 8, 9

October 8, 10, 11

October 8

1.  Mindfulness : Get ready for English class
Let's try a new singing bowl video.  What do you think?
https://youtu.be/n4_huiURMrI

2.  5 minute warm-up:  In your notebook complete the following statement:
  I would rather:
      a) Have the ability to fly      OR
      b) Have the ability to read minds
Explain, include details

3.   The Perfect Paragraph
      Unrelated Sentence Fun - Worksheet 4

October 10
1.  New seating plan
2.  Reading test review

October 11

1.  5 minute warm-up:  In your notebook:
One thing that motivates me:
One thing that frustrates me:
One thing that worries me:
2.  The Perfect Paragraph
Worksheet 4 - Unrelated Sentence Fun

3. Present simple online exercises

• 019 Ending -s in the Simple Present – Crossword 1  
• 4021 Ending -s in the Simple Present – Crossword 2  
• 4035 Negations in the Simple Present – Exercise 1  
• 4025 Negations in the Simple Present, don't or doesn't – Exercise 2  

• 
  

October 1, 3, 4

                                                                  

October 1
1.  Present Simple Quiz:
 http://www.quia.com/quiz/6955427.html

Click on the above link.  Enter your name.  Start the quiz.  Good luck!

2.  Paragraph writing

October 3

1.  BBC Bitesize - Sentences (Revise, Video, Test)
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zxqnfg8/revision/1


2.  BBC Bitesize - Structure and paragraphs (Revise, Test)
https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zphc9j6/revision/1


October 4

Criterion B Assessment – Comprehending written and visual text                                                                       

September 24, 26, 27

September 24
So, where does sense of responsibility begin?

As a resident of your community, are you responsible for what happens to the land around you?
What about your neighbourhood? How far does your sense of responsibility go? Does accepting
responsibility also mean doing something — that you will act to take care of the place, fix a
problem, plan to make it better? When you, or others say, “They ought to do something about
that”, who is “they”?

When do you say “my” neighbourhood? When do you say “their” neighbourhood?
• At the corner?
• When you step outside?
• Across the street?
• A few blocks away?

What makes you feel like you’re part of your neighbourhood? What makes you feel like saying,
“Who cares?”

Activity – The Candy Bar Wrapper Exercise
Help students identify their own sphere of responsibility. Ask this question: “How far will you lean out of bed to pick up a candy bar wrapper?”

Will you get out of bed to pick it up in your...
• bedroom?

Will you pick it up in...
• the house?
• out on the street?
• at the corner?
• across the street?
• anywhere you see it?
Where do you think the property line is that you won’t cross?

HOMEWORK:  Answer the below questions in your notebook (due Wednesday, Sept 26)

Where has someone made you feel that you don’t belong?

Making it a better place…
• What things can you do to make your home a better place?
• Your school?
• Your neighbourhood?
• Your community?

September 26, 27
Paragraph writing

Test on Simple Present 1
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/tests/simple-present-1

September 17, 19, 20

https://www.heatheronhertravels.com/5-cool-neighbourhoods-in-lisbon/

September 17

1.  Intro to Lingro (http://lingro.com)  turns a website into a clickable dictionary . . .  Try it yourself! Go to http://lingro.com and type in www.layouth.com/seeing-the-potential. Click on a word and see what happens.
2.  p. 5 Task 3 - In pairs, describe your neighbourhood. Use sentences from the list . . .
       Task 4 Which places do you like going to in your neighbourhood? Choose words to complete the sentences. . .

September 19

1.  Warm-up  Odd one out:
          strawberry, branch, bowling ball, boat, iceberg 

2.  Vocabulary:  bicycle stand, bus stop, car park, corner, crossroad, neon light, news stand, park, pavement, roundabout, signpost, street light, traffic light, underground station, underpass, zebra crossing

Please create a picture dictionary that includes the vocabulary word and an image.  Then print this document and include it in your English LA notebook.

September 20
1.   p. 8 Activity - My neighbourhood
     Read the text and use a highlighter to identify the verbs . . .
2.  p. 9 Photo captions
     What is a caption?  Find 2 examples of photos with captions.
     In pairs write captions for each photos below.

https://mic.com/articles/126193/the-disregarded-consequences-of-gentrification-in-this-new-york-city-neighborhood#.YuF0VLlUj

https://www.hong-kong-traveller.com/hong-kong-neighborhoods.html

https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/drug-gangs-and-gold-medals-the-olympics-in-a-rio-favela-1.2750607

http://www.wheretonexttravelblog.com/category/wanderlust-europe/

https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/mexico/articles/the-10-coolest-neighbourhoods-in-mexico-city/

3.  Share with class
4.  Would you like to live in any of these places?  Can you explain why or why not?