English teacher's greetings

                                                                  December 1, 2017
Dear students.

I think I've told you all I fell on the street on Tuesday, November 28th.
I felt a sharp pain in my foot but...

...I thought it was nothing serious. In fact it was.

I cracked a bone in my foot and had a plaster cast on up to my knee.
Now I have to walk on crutches and, as you can imagine, it's not easy. 

Take a look at this young boy! That's the way I look! 
He is smiling... I'm not!😢😢

As you can understand...

...I won't be able to go back to school before the end of this term.

That's why I'm sending you all my best season's greetings...

                                            I wish you a....
See you next year! 
Your teacher and friend, 
Mrs Barros

Song: What a special night!

https://youtu.be/duzZ-p6rYNIhttps://youtu.be/duzZ-p6rYNIA very nice song.
Listen and sing along!
Easy, isn't it?

This is the URL of the video. Click on it!
https://youtu.be/duzZ-p6rYNI

Song : Put your coat on

Winter is coming...on December 23rd.
In Winter it's very, very cold...sometimes freezing.
Follow this advice if you don't want to catch a flu - sore throat, runny nose, sneezy, ear infection, coughs, headaches, fever, medication ...in bed all time! 
Sounds good? 
Of course not!
So, put warm clothes on and...
...enjoy your holidays!

Here's the link : https://youtu.be/25zP9WkbwQI

Look at the snowman!
He put his cloak, his scarf and his hat on. See?!
It's snowing a lot...

There's a proverb in English: "Better safe than sorry!"

Is there a proverb in Portuguese which is similar to this one?
Try to find out...
No need to hurry...You'll tell me next year! HA HA...

Song : The Magical Christmas Tree

This is the URL for the song.  Click on it!
http://youtu.be/L3lw3xsDVlA

The Reindeer RAP

Do you like rap?
You do! 
Well, let's listen and sing!

Here's the link: https://youtu.be/U-sItSeqeqk

Song : Jingle bells- Here comes Christmas

                                      https://youtu.be/FDHJD4xDGFQ

Use this link to sing this song.
Don't forget to CLAP your hands and STAMP your feet!
Funny, isn't it?
                                                               

Word game 1

Play a word game to learn and practise Christmas vocabulary.

Use the link below to play the game.
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/word-games/christmas-1

Word Game 2

Play a word game to learn and practise more Christmas vocabulary.

Use the link  to play the game

                    https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/word-games/christmas-2

Santa's little helper

It's Christmas Eve. Can Santa deliver all the presents in time? 

Watch and find out!

Use this link to watch the video.

                     https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/santas-little-helper

The busy elf - Song

Listen to a song about the elves that help Santa at Christmas. 

Play a game later.

Use this link to listen and sing along...

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs/the-busy-elf

Turkey Trouble - Song

Listen to a song about a naughty turkey called Trouble.

Use the link to  listen and sing along.
After this you can also play a game!
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs/turkey-trouble

Santa, Santa high in the sky - Song

Listen to a song about Santa delivering presents on Christmas Eve. 
Use the link below.
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/songs/santa-santa-high-the-sky

Listen to the song and sing along.
Then, play a game.

My favourite day - Christmas

Christmas is this boy's favourite time of year. 
How does he celebrate? 
Watch and find out!

Use the link below to listen to the story. 
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/short-stories/my-favourite-day-christmas

1. You should listen first and try to understand what the narrator says.
    Yet, if you don't, please check the following script.

2. You can print some worksheets or use this link to do the suggested exercises, writing the answers in your exercise book.

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/sites/kids/files/attachment/short-stories-my-favourite-day-christmas-worksheet.pdf

3.To chech if your answers are right or wrong, use the link below.

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/sites/kids/files/attachment/short-stories-my-favourite-day-christmas-answers.pdf

Christmas & Presents - Worksheets

Complete the exercises  ( Christmas games ;  Presents ) to help you practise your English!

CHRISTMAS

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/worksheets/christmas

1. Print the worksheet about Christmas or use the links below. 

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/sites/kids/files/attachment/worksheets-christmas-1.pdf

2. Have a look at the answers.

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/sites/kids/files/attachment/worksheets-christmas-1-answers.pdf

PRESENTS

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/worksheets/presents

1. Print the worksheet about PRESENTS or use the links below.

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/sites/kids/files/attachment/worksheets-presents.pdf

2. Have a look at the answers.

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/sites/kids/files/attachment/worksheets-presents-answers.pdf

                                              

A Christmas story...

A busy night for Santa Claus...
Use the link to read this story.

https://www.jacquielawson.com/sendcard/preview?cont=1&hdn=0&fldCard=3133567&path=83563&pmode=init

It's full of magic and love, 
isn't it ?   

Every kid needs a champion - An Outstanding teacher - Rita Pierson (for adults and children)

Kids don't learn from people they don't like...

https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion#t-131949

"You were chosen to be in my class.

I was chosen to be your teacher.

You know why?

Because I'm the best teacher and you're the best students...That's why they put us all together.

Really?

Yes... So that we could show everybody else how to do it!

(...) Just remember: " - I am somebody! I was somebody when I came in..I'd be a better somebody when I leave"

Teaching and learning should bring joy. 

We are educators. We were born to make a difference. "

    

                               Rita Pierson " Ideas worth spreading"

Identity

Read the text and fill in the identity card.
Then read the other card and write a text

Try to do your best.

It's quite easy.

Writing Activity - Introducing/ Presenting yourself

Read the text about Pablo.
Use it as a "guide" to write your own text.
Don't forget you are taking a Writing Test next week ! 

SUCCESS depends on U !                                                     

Introducing yourself

Read the texts.
Complete the information about Joe and Ana, using the table above.
Do your best!
See you next week!
Don't forget the WRITING TEST, ok?                

How to introduce myself to the class

Read the text and fill in the blank spaces.
This is the best way to prepare yourself to the WRITING Test.
Do it carefully!

 Difficult?

 Of course not!
 See you soon.                           

Holiday hangman

https://www.emailsanta.com/christmas-games/christmas-hangman-game.asp

Use the link.

The elves love playing fun family holiday games!  

One contest they love to play is Santa's word guessing game.
They even have big online games parties and play in groups!
Can you guess the Christmas words and phrases below?

Don't miss a chance!

Play this fun family game.

Enjoy yourselves!  

Writing a lettter to Santa Claus

https://www.emailsanta.com/email_santa.asp

Use the link.
Write a letter to Santa.
Then click the button below to send your letter! 
You can choose between seeing Santa at the North Pole (but it takes a bit longer) or a regular reply by letter (fast as reindeer fly!).

Santa Claus will reply to you personally!!
Just wait in front of your computer for a few seconds and your reply will magically appear (of course, it might take a bit longer if Santa Claus is really busy or taking a "cookie break"!).   

Spot the Difference - Christmas Tree

https://www.whychristmas.com/fun/spotthedifference_christmastree.shtml

Use the link above.
Look at the Xmas trees.
Spot the differences and write them down in your exercise book.
Enjoy yourself!

Build a Nativity Scene on line

https://www.whychristmas.com/fun/buildanativity.shtml

Use the link.
Drag and Drop the characters onto the Nativity Scene! 
(It needs Javascript to be enabled) 

To clear the characters reload/refresh your browser. I hope you enjoy this activity.

This week we started taking tests.

Don't forget to study for the tests following the suggested steps:

1st. Consolidation Worksheet - Part 1 -Verb TO BE

2nd. Consolidation Worksheet - Part 2- Vocabulary

3rd. Blog - All posts related to the verb TO BE - affirmative, negative , interrogative, contracted forms, Yes, No questions/short answers, Wh questions/complete answers.

4th. Blog - All posts reviewing Vocabulary: Identity (name, surname), Age, Countries and Nationalities, Favourite Things /Activities and Favourite people ( footballer(s), singer(s), band(s), etc...), Colours, Cardinal Numbers 1 to 20 , School Materials, Days of the week; Months of the Year, Greetings.

5th.ESCOLA VIRTUAL- Interactive tests 1 /2 (below)



Give yourself a CHANCE!
See you soon and...













PS: You need some colour pencils for your tests.