SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS


Summer assignments for 2A AFM:
  • click here to download assignment directions.
  • click here to download the English syllabus 2019-2020.
Summer assignments for 3 RIAF:
  • click here to download assignment directions.
  • click here to download the English syllabus 2019-2020.
Summer assignments for 3A RIM:
  • click here to download assignment directions.
  • click here to download the English syllabus 2019-2020.
Summer assignments for 4A RIM:
  • click here to download assignment directions [click here to view the answer key]
  • click here to download the English syllabus 2019-2020.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 5th June 2020


On your coursebook "Language For Life B1",

1) read the article on the greenest island in the world on p 152;

2) do #1,2,3 pp 152-153;

3) check the answer key here.

4) Would you live on Eigg? Why? Why not? Write down your impressions of the Scottish island in the comment box below - try to expand your response as much as possible by adding descriptive details. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3 RIAF / 3A RIM HOMEWORK 5th June 2020

1) Watch the video tutorial below.


2) Do exam practice pp 22-23, pp 64-65, pp 100-101, pp 118-119, pp 136-137, pp 154-155 on your coursebook.

3) Click here to see the keys.

4) Download the score table below and use it to keep a record of your scores.


5) Write your score for each exam practice in the comment box. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 29th May 2020

THE PASSIVE STRUCTURE

1) Watch the video below.


Watch the video again and take notes on your notebook in a new section dedicated to "The Passive Structure".

2) Download here a worksheet to do some practice in the Passive Structure. Print it. Then, read and study the grammar explanation and after that, do the 6 exercises suggested.

3) Click here to see the keys to the 6 exercises. Compare them to your answers and check what you have done.

4) In the comment box below, list 3 things that you have learnt in today's English lesson, 2 things you find easy/challenging about the Passive Structure and 1 question you still have about the Passive Structure. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3 RIAF / 3A RIM HOMEWORK 29th May 2020


Take control of what you learn and choose the best activities that suit your needs and preferences.

Here are various online activities to practice for the B1 Preliminary Exam for students like you working toward an intermediate level on the CEFR scale.

In the comment box below, list 3 things that you have learnt in today's English lesson, 2 things you find easy/challenging about the B1 Preliminary tasks and 1 question you still have about the B1 Preliminary tasks. Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3A RIM HOMEWORK 28th May 2020


Do you feel you need to build some confidence in writing articles?

Here are various activities to help you develop your skills for the B1 Preliminary Writing Part 2 Article Writing:

2A AFM HOMEWORK 27th May 2020

The Passive Structure

Today's lesson focuses on grammaring. You are going to work on your coursebook "Language for Life B1".

1) Complete #6 p 61

2) Study section A p 146

3) Complete #7 p 61, #1,2 p 147

4) Click here to see the keys to the exercises.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, write them in the comment box below.

3 RIAF HOMEWORK 27th May 2020


Do you feel you need to build some confidence in writing articles?

Here are various activities to help you develop your skills for the B1 Preliminary Writing Part 2 Article Writing:

BOOK CLUB - Meeting No6 28th May 2020

The club meets every Thursday at 3 pm. Our next virtual meeting is on 28th May 2020.

If you would like to join, please send an email to Ms Ribotta.

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LOVE IN SHAKESPEARE

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
adapted by Jennifer Gascoigne

A feminist story, created at a time when the only tools available were anti-feminist tools.


"I can't wait to meet here", Petruchio said. "I love women with spirit".

Will it be love at first sight? Or will Petruchio change his mind?

Download here the passage we are going to read in our sixth virtual meeting.

4A RIM HOMEWORK 26th May 2020


👉 Go to our padlet.
👉 Read two reports written by some classmates of yours.
👉 For each report, write two positive comments and one comment for your classmate to work on - focus on the content and ideas rather than accuracy.

In the end, in the comment box below, list
  • what you did well while writing your own report,
  • what you found more challenging while writing your report,
  • what you need to work on in your next piece of writing.
Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.











5A RIM Test Preparation

Study Guide


3A RIM HOMEWORK 22nd May 2020


👉 Go to our padlet.
👉 Read two articles written by some classmates of yours.
👉 For each article, write two positive comments and one comment for your classmate to work on - focus on the content and ideas rather than accuracy.

In the end, in the comment box below, list
  • what you did well while writing your article,
  • what you found more challenging while writing your article,
  • what you need to work on in your next piece of writing.
Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

3 RIAF HOMEWORK 22nd May 2020


👉 Go to our padlet.
👉 Read two articles written by some classmates of yours.
👉 For each article, write two positive comments and one comment for your classmate to work on - focus on the content and ideas rather than accuracy.

In the end, in the comment box below, list
  • what you did well while writing your article,
  • what you found more challenging while writing your article,
  • what you need to work on in your next piece of writing.
Remember to choose "anonymous" as an identity, but write your name and the initial of your surname before starting to write.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 22nd May 2020


Today's lesson focuses on vocabulary. You are going to work on your coursebook "Language for Life B1".

1) Complete #3 p 58

2) Translate the words in the wordlist section "consumerism and the environment" p 149

3) Complete #1,2,3 p 148, # 5 p 59

4) Click here to see the keys to the exercises.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, write them in the comment box below.

3A RIM Articles Wanted!

Fatto con Padlet

👉 Go to our padlet.
👉 Read the writing task carefully.
👉 Click the + button and start writing your article.

The assignment must be completed by Thursday 21st May 2020 at 5 pm.

3 RIAF Articles Wanted!

Fatto con Padlet

👉 Go to our padlet.
👉 Read the writing task carefully.
👉 Click the + button and start writing your article.

The assignment must be completed by Wednesday 20th May 2020 at 5 pm.

2A AFM HOMEWORK 20th May 2020


Today's lesson focuses on vocabulary. You are going to work on your coursebook "Language for Life B1".

1) Complete #1, 2 p 62

2) Translate the words in the wordlist section "environmental issues" p 149

3) Complete #4,5 p 148

4) Click here to see the keys to the exercises.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, write them in the comment box below.

5A SIA Test Preparation

Study Guide


BOOK CLUB - Meeting No5 21st May 2020

The club meets every Thursday at 3 pm. Our next virtual meeting is on 21st May 2020.

If you would like to join, please send an email to Ms Ribotta.

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LOVE IN SHAKESPEARE

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
adapted by Jennifer Gascoigne

A feminist story, created at a time when the only tools available were anti-feminist tools.


Download here the passage we are going to read in our fifth virtual meeting.

4A RIM H/W 19th May 2020

On your notebook create a new section dedicated to B2 First Writing a Report. Take your notes there!

1) Watch the video tutorial.



2) Look at the report below. The words and expressions in bold are all inappropriate because they are too informal. Find more appropriate alternatives and make the report perfect.


3) Click here to see the answer key.