Maria Jose Espinosa
Moriré de cara al sol
Jackie's Lessons
Getting to know each other
Goal setting
20/07/23
Independence Day!
How do you feel today?
Reading
Let's start reading the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- Pronunciation
- Vocabulary
Vocabulary exercise
- The __________ cat sat atop the fence, __________ its neck to get a better view of the surroundings.
- The construction workers used a __________ to create a hole in the wall.
- The new gym equipment made him feel __________ and strong.
- The __________ man approached the podium, ready to deliver his speech.
- Despite her __________ frame, she was incredibly strong and agile.
- The children were filled with __________ as they prepared for the upcoming school play.
- Our __________ always lend a helping hand whenever we need assistance.
Drill Proud Beefy Thin Crane Neighbors Fear Tawny
Daily Routine
25/07/2023
Describing your family
Describing your family
Preparation activities
Useful vocabulary
Family Relationships
Family Members
Family values
Tender
Affectionate
Loving
Adoring
Compassion
Generous
Patience
Respect
Honesty
Loyal
Funny
Kind
Activity
Create your family tree using this link
Prepare a short presentation of your family. Remember to speak in English all the time.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
27/03/2023
Likes and dislikes
Listening
Love
Hate
Like
Don't/Doesn't like
Remember your family tree?
Task: Prepare a presentation where you talk about the likes and dislikes of yourself and your family.
01/08/2023
Comparative and superlative adjectives
Comparatives and superlatives
Speaking activity
Orlando vs. Bogotá
Food
People
Education
Activities
Means of transportation
Jobs
Security
Writing activity
Text
Moonrise over the Sea
Seascape. View of the Bay of Palma de Mallorca
Antonio Muñoz Degrain ca. 1905-10
Write 5 sentences comparing these two paintings.
Homework
Read two chapters of The Little Prince
04/08/2023
Grammar review
Comparative and superlative
Grammar
Subject + will + verb (infinitive)
She will visit her daughter
Subject + will not/won't + verb (infinitive)
She will ___ visit her daughter
He will ___ do his homework
Will + subject + verb ?
Will she visit her daughter?
To be + subject + going to + verb (infinitive)
Subject +to be+going to+verb (infinitive)
I am going to play soccer
Subject +to be+ not going to+verb (infinitive)
I am not going to play soccer
Are you going to play soccer?
Yes, I am
No, she will not/won't
Class activities
Who is your favorite singer?
1. Write down 10 questions you would like to ask to your favorite singer. Make sure your grammar is correct
2. Write 5 sentences of future plans, opinions and/or facts. Use will and be going to.
We should always fight for what we believe in, just like friends who stand by us. Choosing between vegetables and fruits is like picking between clothes – both important. But sometimes, treating yourself to a doughnut is okay too, as long as it's not all the time. Just remember to find the right balance in life's bowl of choices.
Homework
1. Do activities 5 and 6 from de PDF
2. Read two chapters of The Little Prince and tell the teacher a small summary of them
08/08/2023
Appearances vocabulary
The Little Prince
Homework review
10/08/23
Prepositions of place
Describe something that inspires you
1 minute talking
Prepositions of place
in - on - at
Homework
Complete the activities from the PDF Location
Read 3 chapters of The Little Prince
16/08/23
Prepositions of time
The Little Prince
L O C A T I O N S
Prepositions of time
in - on - at
18/08/23
Travel and Holidays
Which country would you like to visit?
Why?
Crossword
Exercises 1, 2 and 3
Glossary
Presentation
Prepare a small presentation about a holiday you remember.
Use the vocabulary learned in the exercise and prepositions of time and place.
5 minutes to prepare
Homework
Read 2 chapters of The Little Prince
22/08/2023
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary
Fill in the gaps
Word Bank: bus stop, flight, journey, luggage, map, passport, airport, arrive
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Before embarking on a long __________, make sure you have your __________, tickets, and essential items packed in your __________.
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The __________ was delayed due to bad weather, causing a change in the original departure time of the __________.
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When you land at your destination, don't forget to collect your __________ promptly from the baggage claim area.
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While waiting at the __________, you can review your travel __________ to get a better understanding of the local area.
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It's essential to keep your __________ and travel documents in a secure place throughout your entire __________.
Fill in the gaps
Word Bank: bus stop, flight, journey, luggage, map, passport, airport, arrive
6. After a tiring __________, it's always a relief to finally __________ at your intended location and begin your adventure.
7. Navigating through a busy __________ can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time traveling by air.
8. The last thing you want is to miss your __________ because you didn't arrive at the airport on time.
Vocabulary
The Little Prince
Write a paragraph using three words from above
Sharon Creech
Activity
Describe Sharon Creech, both physically and her work
25/08/23
Past simple vs Past continous
Share a memory that makes you happy
1 minute
Fill in the gaps
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate words from the word bank. Each word can be used only once.
Word Bank: sensible, friendship, extraordinary, wearing, fascinating
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Sarah had an __________ collection of vintage jewelry that she enjoyed __________ to special occasions.
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Building a strong and lasting __________ takes time, effort, and mutual trust.
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The detective was known for his __________ ability to solve complex cases that seemed unsolvable.
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In the summer heat, it's __________ to wear a wide-brimmed hat and apply sunscreen to protect your skin.
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The professor gave a __________ lecture on the history of ancient civilizations, captivating the entire audience.
Past tenses
Past simple & Past continuous
Regular verbs: just add -ed / Irregular verbs
Work, play, visit, communicate, jump
Go, begin, see
Past simple
- a completed event in the past
- something that happened several times in the past
- something that was true for some time in the past
Past continous
Past tense of To be + verb-ing
She was working yesterday
They were playing soccer
- for something which happened before and after another action
- for something that happened before and after a specific time
- a past activity that was in progress at a particular time in the past
Examples
I met my husband in 1990
Carlos was doing homework when his dad arrived
At 7:00am I was cooking dinner
He was always playing cards after school
I lived in Orlando for 10 years
When I was young, I practiced soccer every day
Practice 1, 2 & 3
Linguahouse
Activity
Talk about what you did yesterday. Make sure you use both tenses, past simple and past continous
29/08/23
Listening and Speaking
Show and tell
2 minutes
Meaningful objects
The Little Prince
Exercise
Writing
Create two dialogues between a doctor and a patient. Use health-related vocabulary
5-10 minutes
31/09/23
Present Perfect
Would you rather...?
I'd rather ____ than ____
They have already visited five countries this year
He has played Mario Bross twice
She has studied English for two years
Activity
Share five of your most memorable adventures on a timeline.
Talk about them using the present perfect. For example: I have been to England once, I loved it!
05/09/23
Grammar review
Speaking
Grammar review
linguahouse
Activity 1- Adjective endings
Activities 7 & 8- Vocabulary
Activity 4 - Future
Activity 2 - Comparative and superlative adjectives
Activity
Use the vocabulary of activity 7 to describe the personality of three AI generated faces.
Homework
Read two chapters of The Little Prince
Present perfect vs Simple past document
07/09/23
Grammar review
The Little Prince
Grammar review
linguahouse
Present Perfect vs Simple Past
Activity 4 - Future
Check Comparative and Superlative adjectives
Activity 8 - Vocabulary
12/09/23
Food vocabulary
Dinner party guests
Imagine you're hosting a party. Who would you invite? Think about celebrities, historical figures, artists, etc.
Make a list of 5 guests.
Whay did you chose them and what would you talk about?
F O O D
Eating Out
Listening
Cooking and eating
Activities 1 & 2
Class Activity
Describe the step a step of your favorite recipe
2 minute presentation
Homework
Finish Activity 4
English Trial Lesson
By Maria Jose Espinosa
