National test Preparation

 

National test preparation

Here are some links to pages that you can go to in order to practice your English.

Listening: 

https://lyricstraining.com/ This is a page where you can watch your favorite music videos and fill in the gaps to the lyrics as you listen. You can set the difficulty level to what you need.

http://www.esl-lab.com/ Here you can practice your listening skills by listening to conversations on different topics and then answer questions. The activities come in different difficulty levels.

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening-skills-practice More listening activities on this page.

Reading: 

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading-skills-practice Here you can read texts on different topics and do activities to improve your reading skills in English.

https://readtheory.org/ Ask your teacher for your login to this page, where you practice reading on your level.

https://www.newsinlevels.com/# Read news in English and answer questions about them. You can read at different levels of difficulty.

Extending your vocabulary: 

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/vocabulary-exercises Here you can learn new words and practice your vocabulary. You can listen to the pronunciation of the words and then do exercises.

http://freerice.com/#/english-vocabulary/1398 Practice the meaning of words and help to end world hunger at the same time!

Drilling grammar: 

Sometimes it is good to practice grammar rules in order to make your language more clear and coherent.

http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/grammar-videos On this page you can watch videos of different grammar rules and then do exercises.

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises_list/alle_grammar.htm Here are many, many different grammar exercises to practice online.

Matilda: Writing Assignment

After we have finished watching the movie Matilda, you are going to write a text about it. I will present the different choices before you start watching so that you have plenty of time to think. 

You can pick whichever topic you would like and you need to write between 250  and 500 words.

• A Description of Matilda 
  Imagine you are friends with Matilda and you want to describe her to your parents. Write an introduction that tells your family who this girl is and what she is like.
  
  Dear Mum and Dad,
  I am going to tell you about a girl named Matilda...

• A Complaint Letter from one of Mr. Wormwood's Clients 
  Write a complaint letter from the point of view of one of Mr. Wormwood's clients. In the letter, write about the things he does at work and also about his personality and character (what he is like).
  
  To whom it may concern,
  My name is .... and last week I bought a ... from Wormwood's Motors. ... However, I must, unfortunately, say that I am not happy with the service I was given.

• A Recommendation Letter for Miss Honey 
  Pretend that you are helping Miss Honey to get a job in a different school. Write a recommendation that explains what she is like, what makes her special and what kind of person or teacher she is.
  
  To whom it may concern,
  My name is ... and I am going to write a recommendation letter about Jennifer Honey.

• Miss Trunchbull's Statement 
  Imagine that you are Miss Trunchbull. Write a statement from your own point of view where you explain why you do the terrible things you do in school.
  
  Dear Diary,
  I try so hard to be kind but I just can't seem to manage to be... kind. 

Mind your spelling and grammar! Be prepared to write a second draft and improve your text. 

What is being assessed? 

Formulera sig i skrift	I skriftliga framställningar i olika genrer kan eleven formulera sig enkelt, begripligt och relativt sammanhängande.	I skriftliga framställningar i olika genrer kan eleven formulera sig relativt varierat, relativt tydligt och relativt sammanhängande. Eleven formulerar sig även med visst flyt och i någon mån anpassat till syfte, mottagare och situation.	I skriftliga framställningar i olika genrer kan eleven formulera sig relativt varierat, tydligt och sammanhängande. Eleven formulerar sig även med flyt och viss anpassning till syfte, mottagare och situation.
Bearbeta och förbättra	För att förtydliga och variera sin kommunikation kan eleven bearbeta och göra enkla förbättringar av egna framställningar.	För att förtydliga och variera sin kommunikation kan eleven bearbeta, och göra välgrundade förbättringar av, egna framställningar.	För att förtydliga och variera sin kommunikation kan eleven bearbeta och göra välgrundade förbättringar av egna framställningar.

Checklist: Does your text have... 

Linking words to connect your ideas:

Addition:
And, furthermore, what is more, in addition, also, as well as

Reason:
For this reason, because of, the main reason why, since, therefore

Order:
First, firstly, in the first place, to begin with, second, after that, 

Example:
For example, for instance, such as

Summary:
Finally, in conclusion, to sum up, to conclude

Any spelling mistakes? 

Avoid making these mistakes: 

There: där, their: deras, they’re = they are: de är 

Much: mycket, many: många 

How: hur, Who: vem 

No: nej, Know: veta 

Want to: vill, will: ska

Where: var (plats), were: var 

Mind the spelling of these words: with, because, of course, beautiful, couldn’t, wouldn’t 

Any grammar mistakes? 

Det finns: There is (1) There are (2->)

Det fanns: There was (1) There were ( 2->) 

-s on verbs in the present tense when you talk about he/she or one thing

I go to school. 

My sister goes to school.

Matilda: Chapter 14 & 15

Work with words from these chapters here; 

The First Miracle -  Matilda, chapter 14: The First Miracle Flashcards | Quizlet

Listen to chapter 14 here: Matilda: Chapter Fourteen

The Second Miracle -Matilda, chapter 15: The Second Miracle Flashcards | Quizlet

Listen to chapter 15 here: Matilda: Chapter Fifteen
Answer questions in worksbook.

• What does Miss Trunchbull Think is in her glass?
• What does Matilda want to talk to Miss Honey about?

If you have time left, answer the "Extra" questions in your workbook.

Matilda: Chapters 11 & 12

Work with words here. https://quizlet.com/264886635/matilda-chapter-10-throwing-the-hammer-flash-cards/ 

Read Chapter 10 of Matilda: Throwing the Hammer. You will find it on page 97 in your books.

Then answer this question:
What is the Chokey? Describe it.

Finished? Work with words from chapter 11 here: https://quizlet.com/264886779/matilda-chapter-11-bruce-bogtrotter-and-the-cake-flash-cards/ 

Words from chapter 12: https://quizlet.com/267628880/matilda-chapter-12-lavender-flash-cards/

Listen here: (8) Matilda: Chapter Twelve - YouTube

               

Answer these questions: 

What will Miss Trunchbull test the children on? 

List three facts about newts: 

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Answer these questions: 

What does Nigel suggest Miss Trunchbull to do to check if all the students can spell "difficulty"? 

What does Miss Trunchbull do to Rupert? 

Number the Stars: Chapters 7-9

 Warm-up question: 

Do you think of yourself as a brave person? Why or why not? What makes a person brave?

Think of different kinds of bravery and give examples. (Examples: getting a shot at the doctor’s; performing in public)

During this reading, we will find out how Annemarie’s Uncle Henrik defines bravery. But first, some background information: 

The Resistance

Most of Denmark’s Jews were saved because of prompt and sometimes very imaginative action by ordinary citizens. For example, when Jorgen Knudsen heard that the Germans were starting to round up Jews for deportation, the Danish ambulance driver looked through telephone directories for individuals whose family names were “Jewish-sounding.” He drove his ambulance to the home of one family after another, warning the family to escape. A few of the people he contacted were scared and worried because they couldn’t think of any place to seek refuge. Knudsen drove these people to a hospital where one of the doctors was active in the Resistance. The doctor disguised the people as hospital patients. A week later, hundreds of Jewish refugees were still hiding in this hospital when news came that the Gestapo planned a search of the place. Hospital officials pretended that a funeral was being held in the hospital chapel. A procession of about twenty taxis came to take the “mourners” away.


Chapters 7-9 Vocabulary preview: https://quizlet.com/136659957/number-the-stars-chapters-7-9-flash-cards/ 

Number the Stars: Chapters 5 & 6

 Warm-up: ethics

In the section that we will read this week, Annemarie is faced with an ethical dilemma. Ethics are a set of values or principles by which people live. They help to define good and bad behavior.
One hand, lying is not ethical. Though, on the other hand, are there many situations when lying can be justified (is ok)? Explain your answer! 

Now, what kind of ethical dilemma is Annemarie facing? We will read and find out. But first, some background information about a Jewish holiday: 

Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year. It occurs on the first day of the seventh month of the Jewish calendar, which is based on lunar months. The seventh month of the moon calendar usually falls in September. Rosh Hashana, which means “Head of the Year” in Hebrew, is one of the holiest days of the Jewish year. It commemorates the creation of the world and is a time for quietly reflecting on one’s actions during the previous year and for repenting of one’s sins. On Rosh Hashana, an ancient musical instrument called a shofar is played. The shofar is a ram’s horn. When it is blown, it creates a high-pitched blast. The notes of the shofar call Jews to experience a spiritual reawakening. 

Chapter 4 vocabulary preview: 
Number the Stars - chapter 4 Vocabulary Flashcards | Quizlet

Chapters 5 and 6 vocabulary preview: Number the Stars Vocabulary Chapters 5 and 6 Flashcards | Quizlet

Matilda: Chapter 10

Work with words here: Matilda - Chapter 10: Throwing the Hammer Flashcards | Quizlet

Read/listen to chapter 10 of Matilda: Throwing the Hammer: Matilda: Chapter Ten - YouTube

Then answer this question:

What is the Chokey? Describe it.

Finished? Work with words from chapter 11 here: Matilda, Chapter 11: Bruce Bogtrotter and the cake Flashcards | Quizlet

And read the chapter + work with questions.

Ms Trunchbull hammer throw