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Instructions. Watch the video and decide if the statements are true or false . Click on the image to watch the video. 1.      Pilgrims invited local Native Americans to share a meal with them. 2.     Thanksgiving became an annual tradition until two hundred years later. 3.     The first thanksgiving was in 1621. 4.     Indians gave rabbit as a gift to the colonists. 5.     Thanksgiving menu was originally venison, Indian corn, fowl and pumpkin. 6.     In 1989 president George Washington enabled the first Ever National Thanksgiving Holiday which took place on Thursday 26 th December. 7.     Modern Thanksgiving meals are turkey, pumpkin pie, mashed potato, stuffing and cranberry sauce.

Click on the picture. While you read you can listen to some Scottish music. Hope you enjoy it! Music History Scotland   Quiz

Now it´s time to know more about an Indian festival called Dipawali. Click on the image and find it out, then answer the questions. 1.       What does Diwali mean? 2.     When is it celebrated? 3.     What does it represent? 4.    How long does it last? 5.     What do Indi people do on the 4 th day?

It´s interesting to know about other´s culture and this time we will learn more about the BONFIRE NIGHT celebration. Where, when and why do you think it is celebrated? Let´s find it out. Quiz

Writing is one of the most beautiful ways to express our feelings , thoughts , experiences , etc. This time, you will get creative and use your imagination because it´s story time! First of all, you will check the parts of a story. Ready? Click the image and find out what you need to write your own story . Here are some useful links: §   Translate the phrases to Spanish. PAST TIME ADVERBIALS . §   Now let´s see if you know what they mean. PAST TIME ADVERBIALS §   Read the explanation and learn how to narrate a story. NARRACIONES . EXTRA ACTIVITY Finally, click the following image and choose the story you like. Then do the exercises

Learn how and when to use the past simple. Then do the exercises to practice what you have just read. Past Simple Past Tense Matching Game   -  questions A trip to London   - Listening exercise EXTRA ACTIVITIES The Canterville Ghost   - Reading exercise Davy Crockett   - Reading exercise A step back in time   - Story Present or past?   - Listening exercise Listening to a Story J.K. Rowling   Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar 3  

Now that you have already practised the irregular verbs, it´s time to listen, read, practise and play with the REGULAR VERBS that we use to talk about past events or stated which have finished.  Let´s have a look!! Regular Verbs  In that webpage you will watch a video, check the grammar point and practise it with three different exercises that you can print, do and check answers. PRONUNCIATION OF THE PAST SIMPLE REGULAR VERBS (ED) Though all the verbs end in -ed the pronunciation is not the same. It depends on different aspects. In order to practise pronunciation click here .   EXTRA ACTIVITIES Grammar Challenge  

In this section we will study the irregular past tense verbs and how they are grouped so that you can memorise them easier. Instructions: 1. Click  here  and watch the video. 2. Read and listen to the categories. Then copy them on your notebook. 3. Go to Past Tense IrregularVerbs Lis t   and print the list. Paste it on your notebook.  In this website you can have another  past tense irregularverbs list 4. Answer the exercises Irregular Verbs Past Tense irregularverbs EXTRA ACTIVITIES If you love games these are for you!! Have fun!  Verb Wheel Spelling activity Match exercise Speed word 

Click here , take notes and do the exercises.   Print the exercises. Don´t forget to check and correct your answers in the website. EXTRA ACTIVITIES Prepositions of time

EXTRA ACTIVITY Watch the video and answer the questions What is there in the living room? What are there on the table? Is Susan´s dining room small? Is there a wardrobe in Susan´s bedroom? Is there a fridge in the kitchen?   Do they have similar things in their bedrooms and kitchens?

In the following links you will learn and practice vocabulary for getting around a city. Understanding Prepositions: In English there are some prepositions we need to express place. Watch the video about "PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE" and write down on your notebook the following information about  prepositions .  Click here       What is a preposition?     How can you find a preposition? Write three examples given in the video.     What are the prepositions and their meanings in English mentioned in the video?     What other prepositions of place are shown in the webpage? These videos will help you understand the grammar of prepositions: Part 1, prepositions of location  UNDER    IN    ON Part 2,   more detailed  prepositions of location  Part 3,  Where am I? And here are some fun flash cards to remind you of  prepositions of pla...

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Instructions: 1.       Click on the picture. 2.     Read the information. 3.      Go at the bottom of the page and click on  TEST 3. 4.     Print the page and answer the exercises. 5.     Go back to the webpage, check and correct your answers.