Halloween

  

• Read this text: http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/uk-now/read-uk/halloween and do the activities for it. 
• ... and read this text to learn even more about the history behind Halloween: http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/holidays/halloweenhistory.htm 
• Halloween (kimstudies.com)

National Test Speaking Preparation

Time to prepare for the national speaking tests! 

In this blog post you will find different links where you can practice speaking and get familiar with the structure of the test.

On glosor.eu , if you use the username susles7812 and the password hello you will find a list of old topics of the national tests. These sets of words are called  "National test - Questions and answers" and "National test cards".

In these two sets of words on Quizlet you can practice discussion phrases: https://quizlet.com/239404359/discussion-words-flash-cards/  &
 https://quizlet.com/234736994/discussion-words-ii-flash-cards/ 

Here you can practice going through an old national speaking test.

1) Read the instructions on the page called "The World Around US" here: En_ak9_The_World_Around_Us.pdf  Do "Part One". 

2) Pick a topic among the blue cards here: En_ak9_elevkort.pdf Read the statement aloud. Say if you agree or disagree —explain why and give examples. Ask your friend/s what they think and why. 

3) Pick a topic among the red cards here: En_ak9_elevkort.pdf. Read the question aloud. Discuss your own opinions about the question —and also what other opinions there are.

Extra speaking activities:

Explain yourself! https://www.kimstudies.com/explain-yourself.html

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: https://www.kimstudies.com/between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place.html 

Talk about the photo captions! http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/photo-captions 

Kindness Boomerang

 

Today, you are going to watch a clip and work with questions to it. You can write in your notebook.

Kindness Boomerang

·         Think

In your notebook, write down in your own words what you saw in the video clip:  

1. Give some examples of acts of kindness that you saw in the video.
2. Can you name some of the characters in the video? Hint: The first one is a skateboarder.
3. One character appears twice. Which one?
4. How does each person feel before the act of kindness and then afterward?

5.       What do you think the expression Pay it forward means?

·         Pair

With a friend, share what you have written and discuss the following questions. Take notes of your discussion.  

1. What are some random acts of kindness you practice?
2. Can you remember a time when someone has been really kind to you? What happened? How did you feel?
3. What are some reasons why people might hesitate to show kindness to others?
4. Who is the kindest person you know? Explain.
5. Can showing kindness to others change the world? How?
6. What are your ideas for making the world a kinder and more loving place? Give examples of what you can do!

·         Share

Share your ideas with the rest of the class 

English 09C: Wednesday 14.10-15.10

Hello!
I am sick at home today and am not sure who my sub teacher will be. Since I cannot listen to your presentations, you will start on your next project, English speaking countries. This schoolyear, you will study my favourite English speaking countries, the British Isles.

Here are your groups and what you will be working on (I drew lots):

Jon, Algot, Wilja, Mohamud - Northern Ireland
Livia, Tindra, Cornelia, Alicia - Scotland
Isabelle PH, Sigrid, Wilhelm - England
Maid, Arman, Elias - The Commonwealth (you will get different instructions on Teams)
Isabelle LJ, Zelda, Emilia - Queen Elizabeth II (you will get different instructions on Teams)
Wassim, Eldit, Belinay, Elona - Wales
Hedda, Hugo, Axel, Adam - The Republic of Ireland

First, you are going to watch this video: The British Isles - YouTube

Prepare an oral presentations about an English speaking country

            1. Open a new PowerPoint presentation. Share it with your group and teacher. Make sure everyone can edit.

            2. Choose information in English from the internet. For countries, my advice is that you to do a search on the English name of the country. "Scotland" for example. Click on the English wikipedia page about the country. Then choose information from the long sqaure to the right. You can also copy and use images from that square in your PowerPoint presentation.

            3. Write down key words in your PowerPoint slides about:

-          where the country is situated,  

-      how big it is,

-          population and density,

-          information about the capital,

-         languages,

-          government and head of state,

-          other information that you find important or interesting (sports, music, movies, history etc.)

3. Compare your country to Sweden (what is different/similar?)

4. Choose pictures to go with the information in your PowerPoint presentation.

5. Choose a short video about the country (1-2 min.) to show the class.

6. Practice and let me know when you feel ready for your presentation (speak for 2 min. each)

7. Present your work!

Have fun! :)
Susanna

Kindness Boomerang

Today, you are going to watch a clip and work with questions to it. You can write in your notebook.

Kindness Boomerang

·      Think:

In      In your notebook, write down in your own words what you saw in the video clip:  

1. Give some examples of acts of kindness that you saw in the video.
2. Can you name some of the characters in the video? Hint: The first one is a skateboarder.
3. One character appears twice. Which one?
4. How does each person feel before the act of kindness and then afterward?

5.       What do you think the expression Pay it forward means?

·         Pair

With a friend, share what you have written and discuss the following questions. Take notes of your discussion.  

1. What are some random acts of kindness you practice?
2. Can you remember a time when someone has been really kind to you? What happened? How did you feel?
3. What are some reasons why people might hesitate to show kindness to others?
4. Who is the kindest person you know? Explain.
5. Can showing kindness to others change the world? How?
6. What are your ideas for making the world a kinder and more loving place? Give examples of what you can do!

·         Share

Share your ideas with the rest of the class 

Letter to a Freedom Writer

Pick one of the characters from the movie, that you would like to write to. For example Eva, Marcus, Ms. Gruwell, Sindy, André, Tito, Jamal, Ben etc.

Greeting:
Dear X, 

Hello X,

Starting your letter (Paragraph 1)
Thank you for your letter.
How are you?
How are things?
I hope you are well.

Moving the topic on (Paragraph 2)
Now I am going to tell you a little about myself...

Ending your letter (Paragraph 3)
Well, that's all for now.
Write back soon!
I look forward to hearing from you again.

End phrase:
All the best,
Best wishes,
See you soon,
Take care
Yours,
Love,
Lots of love,
Best regards,

Write your name!

Kindness Boomerang

Kindness Boomerang

Today, you are going to watch a clip and work with questions to it. You can write in your notebook.

Kindness Boomerang

·         Think

In your notebook, write down in your own words what you saw in the video clip:  

1. Give some examples of acts of kindness that you saw in the video.
2. Can you name some of the characters in the video? Hint: The first one is a skateboarder.
3. One character appears twice. Which one?
4. How does each person feel before the act of kindness and then afterward?

5.       What do you think the expression Pay it forward means?

·         Pair

With a friend, share what you have written and discuss the following questions. Take notes of your discussion.  

1. What are some random acts of kindness you practice?
2. Can you remember a time when someone has been really kind to you? What happened? How did you feel?
3. What are some reasons why people might hesitate to show kindness to others?
4. Who is the kindest person you know? Explain.
5. Can showing kindness to others change the world? How?
6. What are your ideas for making the world a kinder and more loving place? Give examples of what you can do!

·         Share

Share your ideas with the rest of the class