Sara Ribotta's English Corner: 2D PS 2017-2018

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SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS

Summer assignments for 1D PS:

click here to download assignment directions.
click here to download directions for the remedial test in August 2018.
click here to download the English syllabus 2017-2018.

Summer assignments for 1D TT:

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click here to download directions for the remedial test in August 2018.
click here to download the English syllabus 2017-2018.

Summer assignments for 2D PS:

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click here to download directions for the remedial test in August 2018.
click here to download the English syllabus 2017-2018.

Summer assignments for 3D PS:

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click here to download directions for the remedial test in August 2018.
click here to download the English syllabus 2017-2018.

Summer assignments for 4D PS:

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Summer assignments for 4D TT:

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2D PS Preparatory Activities for the Test on 7th May 2018

Activity Menu
Unit 9

STARTER

Prepare your own vocabulary list (places in town pp. 102 + notes & things in town p. 103 & problems in town p. 108 + notes). On your notebook, write down

the Italian word and
the English equivalent.

OR check that your vocabulary list is completed.

MAIN COURSE

Go to p. 226 and revise how to form "be + going to + verb", then do some exercises

here's an exercise to practise "be + going to + verb" for intentions for the future (1)
here's an exercise to practise "be + going to + verb" for intentions for the future (2)
here's an exercise to practise "be + going to + verb" for intentions for the future (3)

AND / OR go pp. 172, 226 and revise how to form the Present Continuous tense, then do some exercises

here's an exercise to practise the Present Continuous tense for future arrangements (1)
here's an exercise to practise the Present Continuous tense for future arrangements (2)
here's an exercise to practise the Present Continuous tense for future arrangements (3)
here's an exercise to practise the Present Continuous tense for future arrangements (4)

DESSERT
Do some exercises in the use of either "be + going to + verb" or Present Continuous to talk about the future

here's an exercise to practise the Present Continuous / "be + going to + verb" (1)
here's an exercise to practise the Present Continuous / "be + going to + verb" (2)

REMEDIAL ACTIVITIES @ Club Linguistico

You are allowed to attend 10-hour meetings @ Club Linguistico (first floor, language lab) to do remedial activities and improve your skills in English.

For 1D TT students:

create your glossary related to classroom objects and language (p. 301, 305 + notes): write the heading "classroom object and language" in a blank page of your notebook, list all the words, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.
create your glossary related to the body (p. 306): write the heading "body" in a blank page of your notebook, list all the words, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.
create your glossary related to the family (p. 307): write the heading "family members" in a blank page of your notebook, write the words in your notebook, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.

study and do exercises about subject personal pronouns and object personal pronouns.
study and do exercises about the Present Simple of the verb "be" and "have got".

For 1D PS students:

create your glossary related to classroom objects (p. 10 + notes): write the heading "classroom object" in a blank page of your notebook, list all the words, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.
create your glossary related to everyday objects (p. 14-15): write the heading "everyday objects" in a blank page of your notebook, list all the words, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.
create your glossary related to hobbies and free time activities (p. 24-25): write the heading "hobbies and free time activities" in a blank page of your notebook, write the words in your notebook, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.

study and do exercises about subject personal pronouns and object personal pronouns
study and do exercises about the Present Simple tense ("be", "have got", all verbs)
study and do exercises about the prepositions of time (at, in, on)

For 2D PS students:

create your glossary related to family members (p. 58 + notes): write the heading "family members" in a blank page of your notebook, list all the words, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.
create your glossary related to feelings and character (p. 59, 80, 81 + notes): write the heading "feelings and character" in a blank page of your notebook, list all the words, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.
create your glossary related to the parts of the house, furniture, the types of houses (p. 68-69 + notes): write the heading "house" in a blank page of your notebook, list all the words, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.

study and do exercises about the possessive case (whose?, saxon genitive, possessive adjectives, possessive pronouns)
study and do exercises about the Past Simple (verb "be", regular and irregular verbs)

For 3D PS students:

create your glossary related to animals (p. 90, 94): write the heading "animals" in a blank page of your notebook, list all the words, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.
create your glossary related to geographical features (p. 90, 91 + notes): write the heading "geographical features" in a blank page of your notebook, list all the words, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.
create your glossary related to weather conditions (p. 97): write the heading "weather conditions" in a blank page of your notebook, list all the words, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.
create your glossary related to places in town and things in town (p. 102, 103 + notes): write the heading "town" in a blank page of your notebook, list all the words, learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, the translation into Italian.

study and do exercises about the comparative structure
study and do exercises about the superlative structure
study and do exercises about future arrangements with the Present Continuous
study and do exercises about intentions for the future with "be going to"

For 4D PS students:

do reading comprehension activities on www.ngllife.com (choose an article, select "read more", look at the glossary and the key words, read and listen to the article, and answer the questions). You must read at least 10 articles.

For 4D TT students:

create your glossary related to the tourism industry: write the heading "the tourism industry", list all the words (p. 13, 15, 17, 20, 21), learn the exact spelling and, if necessary, translation into Italian.
do reading comprehension activities on www.ngllife.com (choose an article, select "read more", look at the glossary and the key words, read and listen to the article, and answer the questions). You must read at least 5 articles.

For 5D PS students:

study the topics "English as an International Language" and "Shakespeare as a literary institution"

2D PS Practice in making comparisons in English

STEP 1
On your coursebook Get Thinking 1, complete the mind map on p 220.

STEP 2
To do extra practice in making comparisons with the comparative & superlative structures, have a look at

an exercise about the comparative adjectives.
an exercise about the comparative and superlative adjectives.
an exercise (1) / exercise (2) about the comparative structure.
an exercise (1) / exercise (2) about the superlative structure.
an exercise about the form of the comparative and superlative structure.
an exercise about the use of the comparative and superlative structure.

You can choose the exercises that best fit your needs.

2D PS Preparatory Activities for the Test on 12th Dec 2017

Activity Menu
Units 5-7

STARTER

Prepare your own vocabulary list (character adjectives pp. 80-81 & feelings p. 58). Write down

the English word,
the Italian equivalent, and
if possible, the opposite meaning.

OR check that your vocabulary list is completed.

MAIN COURSE

Go to pp. 190-191 and revise how to form the Past Simple of the verb "be", then do some exercises

here's an exercise to practise the Past Simple of the verb "be" (positive and negative forms only)
here's an exercise to practise the Past Simple of the verb "be" (question form only)
here's an exercises to practise the Past Simple of the verb "be" (all forms - positive, negative and question forms)

AND / OR go pp. 198, 208, 209 and revise how to form the Past Simple of the regular/irregular verbs, then do some exercises

here's some exercises to practice the Past Simple tense
here's an exercise to practise the Past Simple of the irregular verbs (positive form only)
here's an exercise to practise the Past Simple of the regular verbs (positive form only)
here's an exercise to practise the Past Simple of the regular / irregular verbs (negative and question forms)

DESSERT

Test yourself on www.examenglish.com

2D PS Extra exercises on the possessive case

Extra lesson on the possessive adjectives, taken from the grammar book Get Inside Language by Michael Vince:

For extra practice in the possessive adjectives, please click here to download a worksheet or go to

Here a video to revise the topic.

For extra practice in possessive pronouns, please go to

Extra lesson on the saxon genitive, taken from the grammar book Activating Grammar by Angela Gallagher and Fausto Galuzzi:

For extra practice in the saxon genitive, please click here to download a worksheet or go to

Assignment "A Museum of Me"

Create your own "Museum of Me":

collect some magazines, scissors and glue (+ traditional) or use a mosaic maker like this bighugelabs.com/mosaic.php

choose 5 pictures that mean something to you (e.g. your interests, past experiences, aspirations and dreams) and make them into a poster collage,

prepare a unique presentation and be ready to exchange info about you in two lessons' time.

Here the rubric which will be used to assess the oral test (1st mark for the first term)

Main Info English Classes 2017-2018

5 GOLDEN RULES

1) Stand up and say "good morning" when the teacher steps into the class (do not chew gum, do not put make-up on, do not wear caps).

2) Keep your desk tidy.

3) Bring materials to class and complete assignments.

4) Speak English in class.

5) Do your best in class and at home.

MATERIALS

coursebook,
ring binder (or notebook) with 2 sections 1) Use of English (grammar and vocabulary) and 2) Writing,
pens and pencils.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Please download it here and read it carefully.