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

  1. The __________ cat sat atop the fence, __________ its neck to get a better view of the surroundings.
  2. The construction workers used a __________ to create a hole in the wall.
  3. The new gym equipment made him feel __________ and strong.
  4. The __________ man approached the podium, ready to deliver his speech.
  5. Despite her __________ frame, she was incredibly strong and agile.
  6. The children were filled with __________ as they prepared for the upcoming school play.
  7. 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

Caspar David Friedrich 1822

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

  1. Before embarking on a long __________, make sure you have your __________, tickets, and essential items packed in your __________.

  2. The __________ was delayed due to bad weather, causing a change in the original departure time of the __________.

  3. When you land at your destination, don't forget to collect your __________ promptly from the baggage claim area.

  4. While waiting at the __________, you can review your travel __________ to get a better understanding of the local area.

  5. 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

 

  1. Sarah had an __________ collection of vintage jewelry that she enjoyed __________ to special occasions.

  2. Building a strong and lasting __________ takes time, effort, and mutual trust.

  3. The detective was known for his __________ ability to solve complex cases that seemed unsolvable.

  4. In the summer heat, it's __________ to wear a wide-brimmed hat and apply sunscreen to protect your skin.

  5. 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

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