Ok Guys, that is what you need to study!
Second conditional
Present perfect
Present perfect Continous
Past Perfect vs simple past
Reported Speech
Phrasal Verb
Link to study http://www.thomas.org.br/new_ctj/thomas_flex/flex_class/stuff_efolder.php?folder=59&menu=#3
quarta-feira, 3 de dezembro de 2008
Past Perfect explanation and Movie Activity
Past Perfect
FORM
[had + past participle]
Examples:
You had studied English before you moved to New York.
Had you studied English before you moved to New York?
You had not studied English before you moved to New York.
We use the past perfect to describe an action that happened before another in the past!
a) I arrived in My English Class at 8:00
b) The teacher corrected the homework at 7:40.
When I arrived in my English class the teacher had already corrected the homework.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ MOVIE TIME ACTIVITY ( Borrowed once again from Claudio Azevedo's Blog)
Assessing Simple Past x Past Perfect
Casino Royale: 4’04
Watch the video segment and write ( 1 ) in the parentheses of the action that took place first and ( 2 ) in the parentheses of the action that happened later.
Ex:
( 1 ) James Bond took a plane to the Bahamas.
( 2 ) He drove across the island to the hotel.
a)
( ) He crouched to tie his shoe string.
( ) He gave his car keys to the bellboy.
b)
( ) Two guys gave Bond their car keys by mistake.
( ) Bond crashed their car in the parking lot.
c)
( ) He threw the car keys away.
( ) He entered the hotel lobby.
d)
( ) He made a reservation at the hotel
( ) He saw the images of the parking lot in the surveillance room.
Now fill in the blanks of the exercise below with the simple past or the past perfect forms of the verbs in parentheses. You may use "already" if it is applicable.
a) When he _____________ (drive) across the island to the hotel, James Bond ___________ (take) a plane to the Bahamas.
b) When Bond _________________ (crouch) to tie his shoe string, he ______________ (give) his car keys to the hotel bellboy.
c) Two guys _____________ (give) Bond their car keys by mistake when he ____________ (crash) their car in the parking lot.
d) Bond _________________ (throw) the keys away when he ______________ (enter) the hotel lobby.
e) When he ____________ (make) a reservation at the hotel he ________________ (see) the images of the parking lot in the surveillance room.
FORM
[had + past participle]
Examples:
You had studied English before you moved to New York.
Had you studied English before you moved to New York?
You had not studied English before you moved to New York.
We use the past perfect to describe an action that happened before another in the past!
a) I arrived in My English Class at 8:00
b) The teacher corrected the homework at 7:40.
When I arrived in my English class the teacher had already corrected the homework.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ MOVIE TIME ACTIVITY ( Borrowed once again from Claudio Azevedo's Blog)
Assessing Simple Past x Past Perfect
Casino Royale: 4’04
Watch the video segment and write ( 1 ) in the parentheses of the action that took place first and ( 2 ) in the parentheses of the action that happened later.
Ex:
( 1 ) James Bond took a plane to the Bahamas.
( 2 ) He drove across the island to the hotel.
a)
( ) He crouched to tie his shoe string.
( ) He gave his car keys to the bellboy.
b)
( ) Two guys gave Bond their car keys by mistake.
( ) Bond crashed their car in the parking lot.
c)
( ) He threw the car keys away.
( ) He entered the hotel lobby.
d)
( ) He made a reservation at the hotel
( ) He saw the images of the parking lot in the surveillance room.
Now fill in the blanks of the exercise below with the simple past or the past perfect forms of the verbs in parentheses. You may use "already" if it is applicable.
a) When he _____________ (drive) across the island to the hotel, James Bond ___________ (take) a plane to the Bahamas.
b) When Bond _________________ (crouch) to tie his shoe string, he ______________ (give) his car keys to the hotel bellboy.
c) Two guys _____________ (give) Bond their car keys by mistake when he ____________ (crash) their car in the parking lot.
d) Bond _________________ (throw) the keys away when he ______________ (enter) the hotel lobby.
e) When he ____________ (make) a reservation at the hotel he ________________ (see) the images of the parking lot in the surveillance room.
Reported Speech movie activity
This is a very another activity borrowed from Claudio's blog! It is a nice way to practice reported speech! Hope you enjoy it!
Watch the movie segment and decide who said each of the following lines:
-Lucy (Sandra Bullock)
-A Doctor
-A Nurse
-A Police Officer
1) Will you marry me? ____________________________
2) Are you okay? _______________________________
3) There’s a train coming and it’s fast. ________________
4) Are you family? ______________________________
5) She’s his fiancée. _____________________________
6) I need to ask you a few questions. _________________
7) He is in a coma. ______________________________
8) He was pushed from the platform at the train station. ___
9) She jumped on the tracks. ______________________
10) She saved his life. _____________________________
Now rewrite the sentences, using reported speech:
EX: 1) Lucy asked if he would marry her.
2) Lucy asked if he was okay.
Now rewrite the sentences, using reported speech:
EX: 1) Lucy asked if he would marry her.
2) Lucy asked if he was okay.
Watch the movie segment and decide who said each of the following lines:
-Lucy (Sandra Bullock)
-A Doctor
-A Nurse
-A Police Officer
1) Will you marry me? ____________________________
2) Are you okay? _______________________________
3) There’s a train coming and it’s fast. ________________
4) Are you family? ______________________________
5) She’s his fiancée. _____________________________
6) I need to ask you a few questions. _________________
7) He is in a coma. ______________________________
8) He was pushed from the platform at the train station. ___
9) She jumped on the tracks. ______________________
10) She saved his life. _____________________________
Now rewrite the sentences, using reported speech:
EX: 1) Lucy asked if he would marry her.
2) Lucy asked if he was okay.
Now rewrite the sentences, using reported speech:
EX: 1) Lucy asked if he would marry her.
2) Lucy asked if he was okay.
Reported Speech
Usage: We use reported speech when we want to report something that someone said.
We Change the verb tenses in the following way
Simple present----------Simple past
simple past-------Past Perfect
Present perfect-------Past Perfect
Will---------------Would
Can--------------Could
May-----Might
Here is some practice for you: Report what people said:
“I have read ten books”, my friend told me.
“I may be absent next week”, I told my teacher.
“You should go out more”, my mom told me!
"I told my friends that I had played nintendo when I was young."
“You are late”, the teacher told me.
“I don’t live in Brasilia”, I told my friend.
“I didn’t do my homework”, I told the teacher
“I played nintendo when I was young”, I told my friends.
We Change the verb tenses in the following way
Simple present----------Simple past
simple past-------Past Perfect
Present perfect-------Past Perfect
Will---------------Would
Can--------------Could
May-----Might
Here is some practice for you: Report what people said:
“I have read ten books”, my friend told me.
“I may be absent next week”, I told my teacher.
“You should go out more”, my mom told me!
"I told my friends that I had played nintendo when I was young."
“You are late”, the teacher told me.
“I don’t live in Brasilia”, I told my friend.
“I didn’t do my homework”, I told the teacher
“I played nintendo when I was young”, I told my friends.
quarta-feira, 26 de novembro de 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
Hi my dear students, we won't see each other tomorrow since it is a very special holiday in the United States, and it is also my favorite. It is a day to gather with friends, family, and thank god for everything we have.In case you would like to know more about this special date access:
http://www.kidsturncentral.com/holidays/usthanksgiving.htm
There are some fun extra activities as well!!
Happy holiday!
kss,
Marina
terça-feira, 25 de novembro de 2008
Speech class on Making a Living
Hi everybody,
Watch your speech class and write comments! You guys did a great job! I'm so proud of this class!
Claudio's
MIrassol Boy
Tatiane
Luciano
Watch your speech class and write comments! You guys did a great job! I'm so proud of this class!
Claudio's
MIrassol Boy
Tatiane
Luciano
What is your love story?
Hi Guys,
Here is my short story of how I met my husband. I hope you enjoy it!
I met my husband on a Christmas day, on an airplane, in 1999. I had never been to Natal before, and I was going to spend my vacation in there. I was going with three friends, but two of my friends missed the plane, so I ended up sitting next to Henrique. We started talking and we found out that I had already met his sister and his brother, but I hadn´t met him. Henrique and I had a friend in common, who is actually a teacher at CTJ, Angela May. Henrique was actually going to Canavieiras in Bahia, he was going to stay at Angela's father's house.When we came back from our vacation we tried to meet many times,but it never seemed to work. One day, a friend of mine, Alena ( who used to be a CTJ teacher)was in Brazil on vacation, and Angela decided to have a goodbye dinner for her. On this day Henrique and I met each other again and started dating. We have been together for almost 9 years and we have two beautiful kids.
sábado, 15 de novembro de 2008
Present perfect "Alvin and the chipmunks"
Hi guys, this is a great way to practice the present perfect! This activity was kindly given to me by Claudio our coordinator, who has a wonderful blog:
http://moviesegmentstoassessgrammargoals.blogspot.com/
I hope you like it.
Alvin and the Chipmunks: 6'48
Watch the movie segment. Pay attention to the activities the characters have performed during that day. Write CH if one of the chipmunks, Alvin, Simon or Theodore, performed the activity, DA if Dave (the man) did it, BO if both Dave and the Chipmunks performed it, and NO if nobody has performed it during the segment.
1. ( ) Watch TV
2. ( ) Open the food cabinet to steal something to eat.
3. ( ) Skate around the kitchen.
4. ( ) Play tennis.
5. ( ) Pour cheetos into a bowl.
6. ( ) Hide in the kitchen cabinets.
7. ( ) Remove the kitchen utensils from the cabinets.
8. ( ) Throw a jar at Dave's head.
9. ( ) Faint.
10. ( ) Read a book.
11. ( ) Speak English.
12. ( ) Turn on some kitchen appliances.
13. ( ) Throw the chipmunks out of the house.
14. ( ) Try to reeenter the house.
15) ( ) Call the police.
16) ( ) Close the window shades.
17) ( ) Sweep the floor.
18) ( ) Stand in the rain.
19) ( ) Sing songs in the garden.
20) ( ) Dance very happily.
Now write sentences using the present perfect sentence. You CANNOT start the sentence with the word "nobody". You may add "already" or "yet" if it's possible.
EX: Dave has watched TV
The chipmunks have opened the food cabinet to steal something to eat.
http://moviesegmentstoassessgrammargoals.blogspot.com/
I hope you like it.
Alvin and the Chipmunks: 6'48
Watch the movie segment. Pay attention to the activities the characters have performed during that day. Write CH if one of the chipmunks, Alvin, Simon or Theodore, performed the activity, DA if Dave (the man) did it, BO if both Dave and the Chipmunks performed it, and NO if nobody has performed it during the segment.
1. ( ) Watch TV
2. ( ) Open the food cabinet to steal something to eat.
3. ( ) Skate around the kitchen.
4. ( ) Play tennis.
5. ( ) Pour cheetos into a bowl.
6. ( ) Hide in the kitchen cabinets.
7. ( ) Remove the kitchen utensils from the cabinets.
8. ( ) Throw a jar at Dave's head.
9. ( ) Faint.
10. ( ) Read a book.
11. ( ) Speak English.
12. ( ) Turn on some kitchen appliances.
13. ( ) Throw the chipmunks out of the house.
14. ( ) Try to reeenter the house.
15) ( ) Call the police.
16) ( ) Close the window shades.
17) ( ) Sweep the floor.
18) ( ) Stand in the rain.
19) ( ) Sing songs in the garden.
20) ( ) Dance very happily.
Now write sentences using the present perfect sentence. You CANNOT start the sentence with the word "nobody". You may add "already" or "yet" if it's possible.
EX: Dave has watched TV
The chipmunks have opened the food cabinet to steal something to eat.
segunda-feira, 10 de novembro de 2008
Answer
This is a post and a challenge for you! Can you figure out which perfect tense you are supposed to use in each verb ( simple or continuous)? Then, post it and also tell us what you have been doing/have done lately!
Guys, I´m sorry IHaven't bee posting(post) as much lately, the fact is that I Have bee (be) busy with my webtool online final project and other interesting stuff I have been doing(do)!! I also have been doing(do) a lot of examns, because I need to undergo a surgery at the end of the year, it is nothing serious, but I can´t delay it anymore. I have been learning
(learn)about some very nice sites on the internet like flickr,diigo,postposterous,wikipedias etc. I have been trying(try)to use some of the tools by myself first, so that I can use them with our class later. I have also watched many interesting videos in the YOUTUBE! I will post some links for you later! And what about you? What have you been doing(do)lately?
kss,
Marina
Guys, I´m sorry IHaven't bee posting(post) as much lately, the fact is that I Have bee (be) busy with my webtool online final project and other interesting stuff I have been doing(do)!! I also have been doing(do) a lot of examns, because I need to undergo a surgery at the end of the year, it is nothing serious, but I can´t delay it anymore. I have been learning
(learn)about some very nice sites on the internet like flickr,diigo,postposterous,wikipedias etc. I have been trying(try)to use some of the tools by myself first, so that I can use them with our class later. I have also watched many interesting videos in the YOUTUBE! I will post some links for you later! And what about you? What have you been doing(do)lately?
kss,
Marina
quarta-feira, 5 de novembro de 2008
What have you been doing?
This is a post and a challenge for you! Can you figure out which perfect tense you are supposed to use in each verb ( simple or continuous)? Then, post it and also tell us what you have been doing/have done lately!
Guys, I´m sorry I__________ (post) as much lately, the fact is that I________ (be) busy with my webtool online final project and other interesting stuff I __________(do)!! I also ________(do) a lot of examns, because I need to do a surgery at the end of the year, it is nothing serious, but I can´t delay it anymore. I _________
(learn)about some very nice sites on the internet like flickr,diigo,postposterous,wikipedias etc. I ___________________(try)to use some of the tools by myself first, so that I can use them with our class later. I __________also watched many interesting videos in the YOUTUBE! I will post some links for you later! And what about you? What___________you___________(do)lately?
kss,
Marina
Guys, I´m sorry I__________ (post) as much lately, the fact is that I________ (be) busy with my webtool online final project and other interesting stuff I __________(do)!! I also ________(do) a lot of examns, because I need to do a surgery at the end of the year, it is nothing serious, but I can´t delay it anymore. I _________
(learn)about some very nice sites on the internet like flickr,diigo,postposterous,wikipedias etc. I ___________________(try)to use some of the tools by myself first, so that I can use them with our class later. I __________also watched many interesting videos in the YOUTUBE! I will post some links for you later! And what about you? What___________you___________(do)lately?
kss,
Marina
domingo, 2 de novembro de 2008
where I am now
Hi Everyone, This is the Place I blog from! It is a cozy and silent place where nobody disturbs me!! i usually blog listening to music, especially MPB which is my favorite!
kss
kss
terça-feira, 14 de outubro de 2008
If I Could...
Dear all, what a great pleasure to be here with you. Even if I am far, on the waters of Key West, Florida, we can connect and learn from one another.
If I could, I'd be there in person to interact with you, but due to geographical distance, here's my message to all of you.
I'm looking forward to your views on how your life could be different...
domingo, 12 de outubro de 2008
What Would You do If You Had a Million Dollars?
Following is a video of the song "If I Had a Million Dollars" by the bared naked Lady. Watch it and tell me what you would do if You had a million dollars.
Would you stop working? What would you buy? Would you give any money away? would go anywhere?
Enjoy it!
Would you stop working? What would you buy? Would you give any money away? would go anywhere?
Enjoy it!
segunda-feira, 6 de outubro de 2008
WELCOME IN
Hello guys,
Here it is...what you have been dreaming of, a space for you guys to talk about ANYTHING you want just as far as it is in English!!! Blogging is a great way to share ideas and to practice your English! I expect you to contribute to our blog as well, don't just wait for me to post topics, ok?!
Oh, by the way...., guesss what?! MIRASSOL does exist http://maps.google.com.br/maps?hl=pt-BR&tab=wl&q=MIRASSOL%20SP yes, our friend Gilberto is not lying!!! Sorry Gilberto, had to pick on you.... : )! Well, enter the Mirassol site and give me your opinion, should we go there with Gilberto on vacation?
kss,
Marina
Here it is...what you have been dreaming of, a space for you guys to talk about ANYTHING you want just as far as it is in English!!! Blogging is a great way to share ideas and to practice your English! I expect you to contribute to our blog as well, don't just wait for me to post topics, ok?!
Oh, by the way...., guesss what?! MIRASSOL does exist http://maps.google.com.br/maps?hl=pt-BR&tab=wl&q=MIRASSOL%20SP yes, our friend Gilberto is not lying!!! Sorry Gilberto, had to pick on you.... : )! Well, enter the Mirassol site and give me your opinion, should we go there with Gilberto on vacation?
kss,
Marina
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