This is the English blog for CEIP García Lorca in Alcalá de Henares! It is here to help students and their families practice and improve their English. This blog was created by the English language assistants and English teachers at the school. Please enjoy!
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
6º Animals
Questions:
- What is your favourite animal and why?
- Are people animals? What separates humans from animals?
- Which animal is the most dangerous?
- What should you do if a bear approaches you?
- Do you like dogs? Why do people call the dog, man’s best friend?
- Do you enjoy going to the zoo? Some people consider zoos to be cruel environments for animals. What do you think?
- Where is the best place to see animals in your country? In the world?
- Are you a vegetarian? What makes some people give up eating meat?
- Which animal is most helpful to humans?
- If you could be any animal (besides human), which animal would you like to be?
- Who would win in a fight between a tiger and a lion?
- What do you think about hunting animals? Would you like to try it?
Monday, November 16, 2020
Thursday, November 12, 2020
6º Describing Pictures
Describe the pictures:
Where in the picture?
In the background...
In the foreground...
On the left...
On the right...
In the middle of the picture...
Prepositions:
next to
in front of
behind
near
on top of
under
What is in the picture?
In the picture I can see ...
There’s / There are ...
There isn’t a ... / There aren’t any ...
SAY WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS
The man is ...ing
The people are ...ing
It’s raining.
If something isn’t clear
It looks like a ...
It might be a ...
He could be ...ing
Maybe it’s a ...
Thursday, November 5, 2020
6º Present perfect
How to form:
Questions:
- Have you ever ridden an animal?
- Where have you traveled?
- What sports have you played?
- Where is the best place you have ever been?
- What’s the craziest thing you have ever done?
- What interesting foods have you eaten?
- What are some unique accomplishments you have done?
- Have you ever screamed at someone in public?
- Who is the greatest person you have ever met?
- How long have you studied English?
- What is the best and worst restaurant you have eaten at?
- What have you done a lot this week?
- What is the most exciting thing you have ever done?
- What have you done too many times?
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
6º: Landscapes and Places
- What are some of the advantages of living in a city?
- What are some of the disadvantages of living in a city?
- Do you know the neighbours who live near you?
- What's your favourite city? Why?
- What city do you live in?
- What is your hometown famous for?
- What’s your favourite part of town?
- Does your town have any festivals? What happens at the festivals?
- Where do you usually go in your town?
- What city would you like to visit?
- What activities can you suggest to a person if they visit your town?
- What is your favourite restaurant in your town?
- Describe your town. Is it big or small?
- Where do you go shopping in your town?
- How do you get to school in the mornings?
Part 2: Let's have a conversation about the picture.
Compare and Contrast the pictures
Describe the picture
What is in the picture?
In the picture I can see ...
There’s / There are ...
There isn’t a ... / There aren’t any ...
Say what is happening with the present continuous
The man is ...ing
The people are ...ing
It’s raining.
Where in the picture?
In the background...
In the foreground...
On the left...
On the right...
At the top/bottom of the picture ...
In the middle of the picture ...
On the left/right of the picture ...
next to
in front of
behind
near
on top of
under
If something isn’t clear
It looks like a ...
It might be a ...
He could be ...ing
Maybe it’s a ...
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