Describing people

Hi kids,

Let´s start with a new topic : describing people. Here you can find some links to help you to learn how to describe someone.

1.- What are they like? .Physical descriptions.

                                                   

2.- Vocabulary from Learning Chocolate.

3.- Hairstyles from Learning Chocolate.

4.- Physical description. Interactive book by Mrs. Haquet.

5.-  Game: Who I am ?.Look at the pictures and choose the right options.
6.-  Game : Face Match. Listen to the descriptions and find the right face.
7.- Exercises .
8.- Another game for more practice: Let´s go to a party.
9.- Describing people; Hair

10.- Videos. Some examples and vocabulary about describing people.

11.- My slideshow on Photopeach.



12.-Flashcards on Picture Trail.

The European Day of Languages

Hi kids, 

The European Day of Languages takes place on 26th September. It aims to celebrate more than 6000 languages that are spoken in the world, as well as the different cultures of those who speak them all. Learning a different language is understanding a different culture.
 Newbury Park Primary School have lots of  online video clips showing children speaking a wide variety of languages. You can learn your first words in many different languages. You have to choose a language and you can appreciate the excitement of learning a foreign language. 

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Klimt yourself !

Hi guys,
 I think it´s important to learn about the artists who have shaped our modern world through their creations!. 

This year marks the 150th anniversary of Gustav Klimt's birthday, and museums around the world are celebrating his work.Gustav Klimt (July 14, 1862 - February 6, 1918) was an Austrian Symbolist painter.

The Kiss is Gustav Klimt's most famous painting. 

 There are plenty of ways to use art as a vehicle to learn English and have fun in the process: "Klimt Yourself" if you want to see what you'd look like in one of his paintings. 

*Select a work of art: "The Kiss", "Judith I" or "the Beethoven Frieze (The Hostile Forces)" 

*Upload your own photo

* Edit the photo
* Share your creation and describe on your blog.

The Ministry of Letters

Hi kids,

Here is an amazing website "The Ministry of Letters". It´s a web based around the sounds of the letters of the English alphabet. The letters are on a mission creating all the words.

* Meet the letters: Click on each of the letters to hear some of their words and phrases.Each letter has an instrument and their favourite word.

* There is an area for schools and a blog.

* The letter Manifiesto : It´s about where you can find them and how they are used.

* Supplies: A fantastic bookmark to download.

* The book: The Ministry of Letters is a fantastic book and now a new ipad application.

* The very cute Alphaphonic Orchesta video. It´s well worth watching because it´s fab.

School : Long Time Ago and Now

Hi again,

How have schools changed?: Compare school long ago with school today. Schools have changed much over the years. Many kids take backpacks to school and use computers and iPads but long time ago, these tools didn´t exist. In what other ways has school changed? . Read to find out!.

1.- Read . Compare and contrast by reading about long ago and today.

2. Watch a video : What changes over time?.

3. Play a game: Sort the school pictures.

4. Words to know : Vocabulary to understand the reading.

What do you like about going back to school?

Hi guys,
Take this poll!. It will help me see what you like about going to school.
* Choose a topic and create your own poll at Pollcode without registration.
* Link: The best Sites for creating online Polls & Surveys.

What do you like about going back to school?
	Learning new facts
	Seeing my friends
	I don't like going back to school
	Getting school supplies
	Getting a new teacher
	Meeting new friends
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Hello, hello ! You´ve got a friend in me.

Hi guys,

Two songs to welcome all my pupils back to school.

The first one is " Hello, hello" by Dan Zanes.

The other song is called " You´ve got a friend in me" .

Believe it or not, teachers are always thinking of you.

Lyrics:

Every day brings more

than the day before

open any door

and say hello hello hello.

It’s the same bright sun

shines on everyone

and though the clouds may come

just say hello hello hello

Every day is new

so wonderous and true

and a friend comes wandering through

and says hello hello hello.

I spy with my little eye

my shoes grew wings and learned to fly

up into the morning sky,

and they said hello hello hello

my shoes just said hello hello hello

my friends just said hello.

shalom(hebrew)

hola(spanish)

chow(italian)

bonjour(french)

moshi moshi(japanese)

salaam(arabic)

yo bo say(korean)

neeha(chinese)

chesh(polish)

Going back to school with a positive attitude!

Hi again!.

I know, relax time is over!. With the new school year right around the corner, it’s time to prepare you for the transition back to the classroom. There are ways to make the return to school less stressful : choose a nice school bag, school clothes and supplies, begin wake-up and bedtime routines a few weeks before school starts, talk to your parents about school and your classmates. Most important, remember that if you have a positive attitude towards school, sucess follows. It´s a good moment to start doing our best.

Answer these questions about you and your school:

What grade are you in this year?
What do you like/dislike about your teacher(s) this year?
What qualities would the perfect teacher have?
Are there any new teachers or kids? What do you think about them?
If you could be in any grade, what grade would you be in? Why?
What is your favorite subject? Why?
What is your favorite time of day at school?
What are your goals for this year?.

Now, watch these kids talking about they like best about school.

Check out my post from last years for more information about school rules and resolutions for the new school year.

See you at school, guys!.