Task 3: Write a short story using as many new adjectives as you can. Try these pictures to help:
One day, I was in a …
Task 4: Write your own story. I want at least 6 amazing adjectives. Good luck !
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June 21st in Antarctica. The sun did not rise; it was night for 24 hours and the temperature was less than -50°C.
How do penguins keep warm ?
Percival Penguin couldn’t sleep, he had many penguin problems that kept him awake, so he went for a walk.
Penguins like walking some can walk up to _______ miles.
Really, Percival was in love with Heather Penguin and he wanted to find a lovely heart-shaped rock to give to her.
Why do male penguins give rocks to female penguins ?
However, he couldn’t see where he was and suddenly … he fell, and kept falling and falling, down and down.
When he stopped falling, he stood up and saw
“Oh la la ! Where am I ?” he cried. The night was gone, it was sunny and it was really, really hot, at least 12°C. However, there was a huge white monster. Percival was scared but curious.
Just then, Percival saw another amazing sight – a bird that could fly ! That was impossible !
Penguins are birds but can’t fly – why not ?
“Upon my soul, what have we here ?” said the new friend.
“My name is Percival Penguin, please to meet you. Can you tell me where am I ? I need to meet my Heather.”
Just then a new friend appeared and asked, “Does your Heather wear leather in hot weather or only feathers ?” This was Di O’Nisiss, another strange creature.
Poor Percival was perplexed, he didn’t know where he was or who these animals were. The white bird flew down next to him.
“Hello, I am Athena. I’m a snowy owl. Di O’Nisiss is a reindeer and that,” pointing with her wing, “Is Erik Polar bear.”
Penguins never meet polar bears – why not ?
“The white monster ?”
“He isn’t white, he’s brown,” corrected Di O’Nisiss
Why are white polar bears actually brown ?
“I think Percival, you are very far from home. Welcome to the Arctic. How did you get here ?”
“I’m not sure. One minute I was walking, the next I fell and fell and fell …”
“He found a teleport,” said Di O’Nisiss. “Are you hungry ?”
“Oh, yes, I would love to eat some ______ ”
What do penguins eat ?
“Shall we go for a swim ?” Percival asked Athena.
“A swim ?” replied Athena, “Are you loco ? Birds don’t swim they fly”
Percival was very confused.
“What a crazy place ! Birds fly but don’t swim, white bears are brown, night is day, cold is hot. Everything is upside down.”
“Well,” answered Athena, “Everything IS upside down. Let’s get some lunch then we will tell you all about the Arctic … and you can tell us about the Antarctic.”
NOW … your turn
Finish the story. You may write and draw a comic if you wish. How does Percival get back to the Antarctic and does he find a rock for Heather.
The Arctic region contains plains, mountains, rivers and lakes, hills, and tundra. Tundra has no trees but lots of grass and plants, so has food for animals. Antarctica is 98% ice.
The Arctic has many large land animals including reindeer, musk ox, lemmings, arctic hares, snowy owls, squirrels, arctic fox and polar bears. The sea has walrus, seals and some whales.
The largest land animal in the Antarctic is an insect, a wingless midge, less than 1.3cm long. There are no flying insects. Apart from penguins, there are also seals.
About 4 million people live permanently in the Arctic region. Nobody lives permanently in Antarctica.
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We have a project to write about our city or town. How has it changed ?
Remember, when we write about the past we use Verb 2 (simple past) but when we write about today, we use Verb 1 (simple present).
Word Bank:
In the past there was or In the past there were …
There wasn’t … or There weren’t …
These days there is or These days there are …
Today or Nowadays …
Example: In the past, the city was called Sài Gòn. Today, the city is called Ho Chi Minh City.
Let’s set the scene – we need some old time music.
To help you, compare and contrast these photos. First, we have the General Post Office in Quận 1 (District 1, downtown or city centre).
Post offices were mainly for sending letters. Do people send letters these days ?
If people could not write, what did they do ?
Today, the Post Office has many shops inside, and many tourists visit to take photos.
How about street life ?
Sài Gòn 1960s (above), and Ho Chi Minh City today
Of course, Sài Gòn is famous for street food.
Some food is traditional, but nowadays there are a lot of fast food restaurants.
Finally, we need some modern music. Do you know this song ? The video was filmed in Quận 7
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Then he chase the cat in the garden.The cat is scared.
Finally Mummy tellsMaxto be nice. Max hides and the cat looks and catches Max.
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2 – King Arthur was based on a ruler but probably a Duke, not a King. Dick Turpin was real, while we are still not sure if Robin Hood was real.
3 – Robin Hood / Dick Turpin / King Arthur / Robin Hood / Dick Turpin / Robin Hood
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An activity that combines listening & reading, collecting information, and allows for creative thinking, not to mention introducing students to different cultures and legends.
Today we are going to learn about some of the ancient Egyptian gods. First, where is Egypt ? In which continent is Egypt ?
Egypt is in the north – east of Africa.
What ancient buildings can you see in Egypt ?
The Pyramids, the largest one was built about 2,500 BC (about 4,500 years ago), and at 481 feet (146.6 metres) was the tallest building for 3,800 years (NOTE 1).
The creature in front is called the Sphinx. What kind of animal is the Sphinx ?
The Sphinx has the face of a woman, the body of a lion and the wings of a bird (maybe a falcon or eagle).
Ancient Egypt was thousands of years ago, from 3150 BC (BCE) to 332 BC (BCE). Animals were very important.
What animals can you see in this picture ?
We are going to focus on four Gods:
Thoth // Bastet // Ra // Anubis
Vocabulary
Pyramids
Sphinx
Tomb
Hieroglyphs
Let’s return to our two gods
Thoth and Bastet
Watch this video, and write down information about the gods.
What animals do they look like ?
What can they do ?
What animal was Bastet ?
Bastet was a cat, and cats were very important in Ancient Egypt. Can you think why ? What do cats like to chase and eat ? Check your answers:
Now … be creative. Invent a God from your country. First, think what animals you have, then what they can do. Don’t forget to tell me why.
Use crayons, colour pencils. If you can’t draw, it’s OK; just write me a magnificent story. Don’t forget to use the amazing adjectives you have been taught.
Would you like some music to help you while you work ?
Bye Bye from Egypt
Note 1: The first buildings to be taller were cathedrals, in England. St Paul’s was in London, then the cathedral in Lincoln became the tallest building in the world.
Note 2: The British Council ‘LearnEnglishKids’ page has some excellent resources and free print-outs.
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