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:

• 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 2D 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 3D 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 4D PS:

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Summer assignments for 4D TT:

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3D PS Practice in using some modal verbs

Activity Menu

STARTER

Exercise on expressing obligation with "have/has to + base form of the verb"
Exercise on expressing lack of obligation with "do/does not have to + base form of the verb"

MAIN COURSE

Exercise 1 and Exercise 2 on expressing obligation and lack of obligation
Exercise 1 , Exercise 2 and Exercise 3 on giving advice
Exercise 1 , Exercise 2 and Exercise 3  on expressing obligation and prohibition
Exercise on expressing lack of obligation and prohibition

Quiz 1 about the semi modal verb "have to"
Quiz 2 about the modal verb "should"

DESSERT

Test 1 , Test 2 , Test 3 , Test 4 on your abilities in using modal verbs accurately.

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"

3D PS Preparatory Activities for the Test on 14th Dec 2017

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 English word/phrase,
• the Italian 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)

3D PS Extra exercises on making comparisons in English

To do extra practice in making comparisons with the comparative & superlative structures, go to
- www.learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
- www.ego4u.com
- www.myenglishpages.com
- www.englishgrammar.org

3D PS The Basics of Grammaring

PUNCTUATION MARKS

THE PARTS OF A SENTENCE

THE PARTS OF THE SPEECH

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.