An activity where you have to listen, read and collect information. Also you will learn about different cultures and legends.
Today we are going to learn about some of the gods of ancient Egypt. First, where is Egypt ?
Egypt is in Africa. The adjective is Egyptian.
What ancient buildings can you see in Egypt ?
The Pyramids: the largest one was built about 2,500 BC (about 4,500 years ago).
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).
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
Pharaoh / ibis / jackal / Nile River / beak
Pyramids
Sphinx
Tomb
Funeral mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun. He lived 1341 – 1323 BC
Hieroglyphs
Write your name (English or Viet) using hieroglyphs.
Look at your handout and follow the instructions. You have to identify the four Gods and colour them.
The British Council ‘LearnEnglishKids’ page has some excellent resources and free print-outs.
Now, some music for ambience:
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At Tet, Daddy sings karaoke. The music is very l____ and t______ and Mummy was f_______ .
At Tet, I visit my grandparents. They gave me l_____ money, and we all had f___ .
Mummy makes a lot of tr________, d________ food.
Many families walk at Tet holiday. The women wear the tr_______ dress called an a__ d____ . The dress is very c_______ and they look b________ .
My uncle comes to visit. He is a doctor, so he is very i___________ . However, he tells jokes and is f______ .
Our class captain is called Lily. She is very i______ so she is a Top Cat. She tells the boys to be quiet when they are l_____ . Lily shouts at t_____ students.
Now … let’s test your grammar.
Change these sentences from present tense (verb 1) to the past tense (verb 2).
EXAMPLE: I (go) to visit my best friend.
I went to visit my best friend.
My family (visit) my grandparents and we (eat) a lot of d_______ food.
My Mummy and my aunts (wear) the tr_______ ao dai. They all (look) so b________ .
Daddy (have) his friends to our house. They (sing) songs for many hours. I (think) it (is) t________ .
Wit my l___ money, I (buy) some c_______ and b_____ flowers for my Mummy. She was so happy, she (cry).
My brother is very in_____________ , he (read) books every day. My sister (play) video games. They had a lot of f___ at Tet.
Last night I (see) a very f____ film, I (laugh) so much. This morning I (go) to school but I (forget) my books. My teacher (is) fu______ .
Top Cats … time for creative writing
Write a short story about your Tet Holiday. Use new adjectives and the past tense (Verb 2).
At Tet I …
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Look at the first picture at the top of this page.
Can you see it on the virtual tour ?
Look at the picture of the boys playing.
What is the name of this painting ?
Can you find this part of the painting ?
What other games can you see ?
LEVEL UP: score 500 points
LEVEL 5
Look at the painting ‘Children’s Games’ from 1560. In your teams, write a short story about what you see. Some people can draw, others can write. When you are finished, you may present to the class.
LEVEL UP: score 1000 points
GREAT WORK
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE
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A version of the Grammarians game but this time aimed at younger students.
The teacher could give points for individual answers or use the Monopoly board template. Place students in teams, and make sure every member takes part, writing and speaking.
Without further ado … the game:
Grammar:
What is the correct grammar ?
EXAMPLE:
I to be sad … NO !
I am sad.
I to be hungry
You am happy
He to be tired
She are angry
ms huong am beautiful
WE is to be quiet
They to be loud
Adjectives: What is the opposite ?
EXAMPLE: hot and cold
fast and ______
young and _______
big and ______
tall and ______
beautiful and ______
Animals:
Tell me two animals that are fast
Tell me two animals that are slow
Tell me two animals that are big
Tell me two animals that are small
Tell me three animals that can fly
Tell me three animals that can swim
Sentences
EXAMPLE:
I like dogs but I don’t like cats.
I like cats but I __________________
I like dolphins but I __________________
I like birds but I __________________
I like cats but I __________________
I like cake but I __________________
I like pizza but I __________________
I like chicken but I __________________
I like tomatoes but I __________________
Dancing
Who can dance like Starlord ?
Happy New Year one and all
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What is different about helping verbs can and like & want ?
Can uses verb 1, but like & want use infinite (to + verb 1)
Now … Your turn
Write 3 sentences using can, like & want.
Remember:
can + verb 1 // like + infinite // want + infinite
Only good grammar can defeat Thanos …
Good Luck !
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Arrange class into small teams. Each team can roll the die, highest number goes first. Start on the top left square.
Every time a team completes a turn around the board, they collect £200. However, the top right space is the jail. If they land on the bottom left space, the team goes to jail and misses a turn.
A correct answer means the team can choose a Christmas item, or they can buy one for £300
The red stops are vocabulary
Stop 1: Give me three words for food
Stop 2: Give me three words for family
Stop 3: Give me five words for Christmas
The yellow stops are speaking
Stop 1: Tell me a sport you like and why
Stop 2: Tell me a film or TV show you like and why
Stop 3: Tell me why you like learning English. I want TWO reasons.
The green stops are writing
Stop 1: Write a sentence about a present you would like.
Stop 2: Write a sentence about a present you would not like.
Stop 3: Write about a present you would give to your English teacher !
The dark blue stops are listening. Repeat what I say
Stop 1: Apples, oranges, chocolate, mince pies and Christmas log.
So here it is, Merry Christmas Everybody’s having fun Look to the future now It’s only just begun
The Orange spaces are free speaking. Remember to speak for as long as possible.
Stop 1: Tell me things you like and don’t like about your city
Stop 2: Tell me what you like to do in your free time
Stop 3: tell me what job you would like to do when you are older.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE, HAPPY HANUKKAH
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A useful template for classroom activities. The teacher can add various instructions on the squares to suit the abilities of the students. The game is, of course, Monopoly.
An online die and some markers are all that is needed.
I shall add some sample questions based on the text books at my centre in the next blog(s).
Today we shall focus on story-telling, using nouns, adjectives, verbs (in the past tense or Verb 2) and linking words.
Students can also practise intonation and pronunciation when they make their presentation.
Quite simply the class, in small teams, are going to retell the story of Theseus and the Minotaur. We have covered this myth several times already, but here’s a quick reminder curtsey of the good people at Lego:
If the class works in small groups, it could be a good idea to give them some large paper in order for some to draw, while others write. However, every member of the team must write something, and speak during the presentation.
First, a quick recap:
Every year, the King of Athens has to send 12 children to Crete to feed the Minotaur. The King’s son, Theseus, said he will go and kill the monster.
When Theseus and the children arrive in Crete, Princess Ariadne sees Theseus and falls in love. She says she will help him.
The Minotaur lives in a labyrinth, or maze, and it is very hard to get out. However, the Princess gives Theseus some string, so he can find the exit.
Soon, the Minotaur smells the Greek hero and they fight but Theseus wins and the Minotaur is dead. The children are safe.
Theseus and Ariadne sail away from Crete back to Greece.
Now … your turn
Write and draw this story. First you, like Theseus, need some weapons, only your weapons will be words:
NOUNS Greek / hero / Prince / Princess / labyrinth / sword / string or thread
VERBS fight / sail / defeat / fall in love / smell /
LINKING WORDS and / as well as / but / however / because / also /
Naturally, they lived happily ever after … well, not really, but that’s another set of stories.
Titian (1506 – 1576) Bacchus and Ariadne 1521 – 1523 in London’s National Gallery
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Continuing from yesterday’s blog, which was aimed at younger learners, a review lesson focusing more on listening and pronunciation skills.
Warm up
Quick writing: You have 10 seconds to write down as many words as you can beginning with the letters:
s / p / t
Tell me something you like and something you don’t like.
EXAMPLE: I really like English because it is fun, however I don’t like mathsbecause it is so difficult.
Tell me four things you can have in a:
kitchen / bedroom / living room
Tell me about your family. Try to speak for as long as possible.
Example: I have a mummy, a daddy and two brothers. My mummy is friendly. She is small and has black hair. My daddy is tall. My older brother likes to play video games. My young brother likes to read books.
Write a sentence with these adverbs. One sentence each:
always / usually / sometimes / never
Screen test. Watch this Christmas advert, then answer the questions.
The Questions:
What colour was the girl’s umbrella ?
How many buttons (not eyes) did the snowman have ?
Name three shops that you saw.
How many snow people were on the street ?
What was on the wall in the man’s kitchen ?
What toy did the old man have in the bath ?
What was the old man’s job ?
How many pigeons were standing on the street ?
What fruit was the man on the subway (Tube train) holding ?
What was the number of the bus ?
Complete the slogans: Give a little _______ Together we can make a big ____________
Pronunciation, intonation and stress
Thay Paul loves coffee and so does his friend Agent Cooper: Students can act out the scene. Not only does it require stress and emotion, but also pacing.
Tell me the story of Theseus and the Minotaur
The Answers
Red // 5 // Scarf Hut, Pharmacy, Opticians, Florist // 8 (one in the window doesn’t count) // a fish, a picture of the family, a shelf // a toy duck // a barber or haircutter // 4 // an apple // 222 // ‘love’ & ‘difference’
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Team games are a great way to motivate younger students, as well as reinforcing their knowledge of English. Ideally, games should test all learning skills; reading, writing, speaking and listening, not to mention focusing on pronunciation and grammar.
Here’s a familiar game which can be used in the classroom together with an online dice. Put the students into small teams, and give them mini boards and markers.
First, some questions for level 2
Give me a sentence with these verbs:
dance / drink / eat / take / hold / listen
some or any ?
Is there ____ milk ?
There are ________ eggs.
Are there _____ fries ?
There are _____ carrots.
Would you like ____ ice cream ?
There aren’t ___ sausages.
Grammar: conjugate these verbs
I like watching football (you / he / she / it / Mr John / we / they).
I don’t like taking photos (you / he / she / it / Mr John / we / they).
I can float in space (you / he / she / it / Mr John / we / they).
Adjectives. Write two adjectives for:
a tiger / a dolphin / a puppy / a vampire / a frog
Time
What do you do at 7.00 in the morning ?
What do you do at 1.00 in the afternoon ?
What do you do at 9.00 in the evening ?
Quick writing: You have 10 seconds to write down as many words as you can beginning with the letter:
s / p / t
Tell me something you like and something you don’t like. EXAMPLE: I really like English however, I don’t like maths.
Tell me three things you can have in a:
kitchen / bedroom / living room
Tell me about your family. Try to speak for as long as possible.
Example: I have a mummy, a daddy and two brothers. My mummy is friendly. She is small and has black hair. My daddy is tall. My older brother likes to play video games. My young brother likes to read books.
Write a sentence with these adverbs. One sentence each:
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