Reading 1 (Ben Underwood)

Today we are going to be a reading an article about a remarkable teenage boy called Ben Underwood

Let’s watch a short video together about Ben Underwood while watching the video think about the following question

  1. What is amazing about Ben Underwood?
  2. What can the do

Write your answers in the padlet link below:https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/78i8t33q3h5d

Vocabulary Exercises

Before we begin the reading lets have a look at some vocabulary that you will see in the reading:

a talent an operation cancer blind inspire incredible remove

Continue adding the words to your vocabulary presentation or to your quizlet page that you have previously started remember to include a definition, example sentence and a picture

Reading & Reading Comprehension

Read the article and respond to the comprehension questions:Reading 1 Unit 9-1bw77ig

Talking About Famous People 

In the video and reading we talked about a remarkable young man. In this activity I would like you to work in pairs and create a presentation using www.thinglink.com to talk about remarkable children  or teenagers.

Make sure that you presentation covers the following questions

  • What is his/her name?
  • Why is he/she famous?
  • How are their lives different from other children’s or teenagers’ lives? (think about the following school; hobbies; friends; home

Here is an example for you to follow:

Once you have created your thing link pictures please send them to me so that I can create a post for out class blog. Send your links to the following email address philip.elwell@aths.ac.ae.

Each pair must submit one picture

Supplementary Exercises 

Please complete the following supplementary exercises

Plural & Singular: plural-nouns-29lw9of

Subject Pronouns: Pronoun3_Subject_Pronouns-2-wbugwx

 

Subject Verb Agreement

In today’s lesson we will be looking at subject verb agreement which is a very important part of english grammar. To start the lesson off we will be playing a quick game of Kahoot to see how much you know about subject verb agreement. Use the link below to go to the Kahoot game: https://kahoot.it/#/

Watch the following video about subject-verb agreement. As your watching the video  take notes about all that you have seen because your going to need it during the next part of the lesson 

In groups use key note to create a short presentation explaining subject-verb agreement in the English language. Present your presentations to the class 🙂

Supplementary Exercises 

Complete the following exercises from your Reading and Writing E-Text Book pgs. 275-278 Exercises 1-3 (remember to compare your answers with your friends)

Now that you have finished the grammar exercises in the book review through the supplementary exercise that can be downloaded below:

SUBJECT-VERB_AGREEMENT-1lt2w1s

Subject-Verb-Fill-In-P-1-Advanced-y3t3rz

Closing: 

Lets play another game of Kahoot! to review through what we have learnt today please use the following link to get to the Kahoot site:https://kahoot.it/#/

Giving Instructions

In today’s lesson we are going to continue looking at how to give instructions but this time we will be looking at the Sydney Triathlon. Watch the video below and answer the following questions (group work):

  1. When did the first modern triathlon start?
  2. How many disciplines are there in a triathlon?
  3. What discipline do you start with?
  4. What discipline do you finish with?
  5. In the Olympic triathlon, how long is the bike ride?
  6. How long does it take to finish the super sprint triathlon?

Use the padlet link below to share your questions: https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/orinomnq9az7

Have a look at the map below and discuss what you can see  what are the different aspects that you can  see on the map  remember to use the pallet link to share your ideas: https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/orinomnq9az7

Download the worksheet and complete the exercises:

Unit 7 Describing a sport -10sgasc

Structure for giving instructions

Review through the structure below that can be used when writing an essay about giving instructions

Giving Instructions (Essay Structure) 

When giving instructions use the following 3 paragraph essay:

Introduction: 

Should include 3 sentences

  1. A general sentence possibly describing the sport you will be describing
  2. A sentence talking about the picture and what it shows
  3. A thesis statement describing what you will be doing

Body:

Describe the different steps if what your describing. Remember to use sequence words such as: first, second, third & finally 

Conclusion: 

Make sure your conclusions starts with a concluding statement (for example to sum up, to conclude). Finish your conclusion with a general observation about the steps you have described. “To conclude we can see that to lift weights you need three basic steps”

Using the structure above give instructions for taking part in the Sydney Triathlon using the map below.  Remember to use a writing app of your choice. Present your writing to the class

 

 

 

Giving Instructions

In today’s lesson we are going to learn how to give instructions related to sports.

Before we start the lesson lets watch a short video about lifting weights. While you watch the video take notes using an application like note pad on the steps needed to dead weight properly:

Compare your notes with your partner and share your ideas with the class.

Giving Instructions (Essay Structure) 

When giving instructions use the following 3 paragraph essay:

Introduction: 

Should include 3 sentences

  1. A general sentence possibly describing the sport you will be describing
  2. A sentence talking about the picture and what it shows
  3. A thesis statement describing what you will be doing

Body:

Describe the different steps if what your describing. Remember to use sequence words such as: first, second, third & finally 

Conclusion: 

Make sure your conclusions starts with a concluding statement (for example to sum up, to conclude). Finish your conclusion with a general observation about the steps you have described. “To conclude we can see that to lift weights you need three basic steps”

Now that you understand the structure of giving instructions work through the attached document

Giving Insturctions -1guswxd

Independent Writing Task 

In this independent writing task you will be writing a three paragraph essay describing how to throw a javelin, Watch the video below and take notes using an app of your choice

Using the diagrams below write a three paragraph essay describing how to throw a javelin using a writing app of your choice. Remember to use the structure that i have shared with you

Use an app of your choice to write your essay remember to email me a copy of your essay so that i can review through it with you (philip.elwell@aths.ac.ae)

Use the checklist below to review through your work:

  1. Do you have three paragraphs
  2. Does your introduction include the following things: a general statement; a sentence talking about what the pictures sho; a thesis statement
  3. In your second paragraph describe the different and remember to use sequence words
  4. In your conclusion make sure that you use a concluding phrase and a general statement about the picture

 

Listening 1 Unit 7

Today we will be listening to a panel discussion about taekwando. Before we listen to the discussion lets watch a short video about the history of Taekwando

While watching the video use a note taking such as note pad to answer the following questions

  1. Where was taekwando originally founded?
  2. When was it founded?
  3. How many people are now training and fighting in TaeKwando?
  4. In what century did royal families hold Task Kyeon Tournaments?
  5. Who would participate ?

Listening 1: 

Listen to the discussion and respond to the listening comprehension questions. The worksheet can be downloaded from the link:Listening 1 (Unit 7)

Post-Listening Exercise 

During the listening we heard about how technology is being used in the sport of Taekwando. In this activity we are going to carry out some research to see how technology is being used.

Using (www.thinglink.com) create a interactive picture toking at how technology is being used in that sport. Your interactive picture must answer the following questions:

  1. How and in what way is used technology being used>
  2. Has it improved the sport?
  3. What are the advantages of of using this technology?

When creating your interactive picture make sure that you are as creative as possible and you can include text, videos and pictures.

The sports you can look at are as follows:

  • American Football
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Cycling

Below is an example:

 

Reading 1

In this lesson we will be reviewing through an article about strange sports  and we will also be making posters using our own knowledge to talk about different strange sports

Pre-Reading 

Lets watch this video about 4 weird sports:

While watching the sports remember to answer the following questions

  1. What is the name of the sport?
  2. What do you have to do?
  3. Why is it weird?

Remember to write your answers in your notepad app.

Lets discuss your responses

While Reading 

Independently read through the article “5 Strange Sports” and respond to the reading comprehension questions exercises 2-6 pgs. 256-259 in your reading and writing book. Once you have completed the exercises remember to compare your answers with your friends.

Post Reading 

Now that you have watched a video and read an article about different strange sports it is now your turn to work in groups to create a short presentation/poster/brochure using an app of your choice to talk about  four different strange sports. Remember to include pictures, videos and some writing explain what the sport is. For each sport you must answer the following questions

  1. What is the sport?
  2. Where do they play this sport?
  3. How do they play this sport
  4. Why do you think it is weird
  5. Would you like to play this sport?

Comparing Maps

During today’s lesson we are going to examine how Dubai has changed over the past 50 years. We will then  create some maps of Dubai city and write a comparison about them

Warm Up: 

Before we start the lesson lets review through some vocabulary that we can use to describe maps

This link will also provide you with some vocabulary :http://smartgrantist.com/maps-ielts-vocabulary-part-1/

Now lets play a game of shoot by going to the following website

https://kahoot.it/#/

Introductory Video 

Watch the video below showing how Dubai has changed:

Using the Padlet link in groups talk about some of the differences between Dubai now and Dubai in the past:  https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/mulacxwtuk54

Drawing Maps 

In groups use the provided worksheet to prepare two hand drawn maps showing differences in Dubai over the past 50 years. Once you have drawn your two maps change maps with another group take a picture of the maps and then upload it on thing link (this can be done via the thing link app or thing link.com)

On your maps answer the following questions and label:

  1. What has been added to the map?
  2. What has been removed from the map?
  3. What has been replaced?
  4. What has been extended?
  5. What are the main changes in the map?

Describing the Maps 

Using a writing app write a 3 paragraph essay describing the changes that can be seen in your two maps . Remember that your map should include 3 paragraphs

  1. Introduction
  2. Body
  3. Conclusion

And that you should include your six sentences in your map

Swap essays with another group and use the following check list to peer assess

  1. Does the essay have 3 paragraphs (introduction, body and conclusion) ?
  2. Does the essay tell you what the maps show ?
  3. Does the essay mention what the major change is?
  4. Does the essay talk about the major changes?

Once you have completed your essay email your group’s completed essay to the following email address: philip.elwell@aths.ac.ae

 

 

 

 

Watch & Listen (Unit 7 Sports and Competition)

Before we start looking at the exercises lets review through some vocabulary that will be covered in the unit :

jockey town square banner race track dangerous neighborhood
excited fall lap worried disappointed

What do these words mean, use the Quizlet link (below) to study the definitions: https://quizlet.com/_3ak7t5

Now that you have studied the words use the padlet link below to work in groups of 3 or four to write sentences showing an understanding of the meaning of the word. Remember to include a full stop and capital letter in each of your sentences:

https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/c9lq3ecgmcom

Now complete the exercises found in the attachment below or log into your Unlock 2 book Listening and Speaking pg. 245-245 exercise 4&5. If you don’t have access to your ebook you can download the attached worksheet:  Vocabulary Exercises (Unit 7 Listening and Speaking

Pre-Watching Discussion Questions 

In groups discuss the following questions

  1. Have you ever seen a horse race in real life or on TV?
  2. Is horse racing popular in your country?

Choose a person in your group and write your responses on the following padlet link: https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/z7v3mxeb66vf

Your going to be watching a short video about a famous horse race use the link to brainstorm things you will see in the video (work in groups)

https://padlet.com/philipgelwell/4op761lt0hdf

While Watching Questions 

While watching the video complete exercises 7&8 on 247-248. If you don’t have access to the ebook you can download the questions from the link below:

While you Watch (Listening & Speaking Unit 7)

Post Watch and Listen 

In pairs create poster using smore.com. describing a famous place in Ras Al Khaiamah. Use the link below for a description of the task

https://www.smore.com/84mjf

 

 

 

Future tense and Present Continuous for the Future Tense (Review)

 

 

There are differences between going to and will click on the link below to review through the grammatical differences: http://www.grammarbank.com/will-vs-going-to.html

Now try to complete the following exercises: