Our blog is a success, people!

Hello people! Our blog has had 1279 visits so far!! Great! Thanks to your effort! This entry is for you to practise comparatives. Once you feel that you have practised a lot go and solve the assignment. Remember there are two submission dates: May 17th & May 24th. 

Link 1. Comparatives quiz.

http://www.english-zone.com/spelling/comp5.htm

Link 2. Comparatives. Complete the sentences.

http://www.1-language.com/englishcourse/unit25_grammar_exs.htm

Link 3. Last but not least...! More comparatives.

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/adjectives-adverbs/adjectives/exercises

Practise & practise!! :)

Love,

Miss Yanina

JailHouse Rock! No more crime! ;)

Hello people! How are you? Remember that we are having a test next class. Study & practise!!! :)

Here you´ll have a listening activity about crime. Enjoy!

Link 1. Listening: Crime.

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=6685

Link 2. Story. Complete with the past simple & past continuous.

http://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-239cont17.php

Link 3. Song: Jailhouse Rock. (by Elvis Presley). You can dance a good rock and do the activity. ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRu3tw9fYxE

Listen and complete with the past simple & past continuous. 

The warden _______(throw) a party in the county jail.
The prison band ______ (be) there and they ______ (begin) to wail.
The band ______(jump) and the joint __________ (begin) to swing.
You should've heard those knocked out jailbirds sing.
Let's rock Everybody, let's rock.
Everybody in the whole cell block
  ___________ (dance) to the Jailhouse Rock.

Spider Murphy __________(play) the tenor saxophone,
Little Joe ______(blow) on the slide trombone.
The drummer boy from Illinois ________ (go) crash, boom, bang,
the whole rhythm section ________ (be) the Purple Gang.
Let's rock Everybody, let's rock.
Everybody in the whole cell block
  ___________ (dance) to the Jailhouse Rock.

Number forty-seven _______ (say) to number three:
"You're the cutest jailbird I ever did see.
I sure would be delighted with your company,
come on and do the Jailhouse Rock with me."
Let's rock Everybody, let's rock.
Everybody in the whole cell block
___________ (dance) to the Jailhouse Rock.

Run, run, run, run

The sad sack __________(sit) on a block of stone
way over in the corner weepin' all alone.
The warden ________(say), "Hey, buddy, don't you be no square.
If you can't find a partner use a wooden chair."
Let's rock Everybody, let's rock.
Everybody in the whole cell block
___________ (dance) to the Jailhouse Rock.

Shifty Henry _______ (say) to Bugs, "For Heaven's sake,
no one's lookin', now's our chance to make a break."
Bugsy _______ (turn) to Shifty and he ________ (say), "Nix nix,
I wanna stick around a while and get my kicks."
Let's rock Everybody, let's rock.
Everybody in the whole cell block

___________ (dance) to the Jailhouse Rock.

Can you dance rock? Are you good at dancing? What is your favourite  music style? What is Jail House Rock about? Why do you think I chose this song? Did you like the song? It´s an oldie but it was a hit in those times!

Well, study & enjoy!

C U on Thursday!

Kisses,

Miss Yanina

More Music! Bon Jovi (It's my life)

Hello beautiful people? How are you? Did you enjoy the TIC-TAC-TOE? Well, for this week we are going to work with a new song because you all express how much you enjoy this type of activities. :)

It's also optional. You can copy and paste the activity and bring it to class. 

Do you know Bon Jovi? And what about his song "It's my life"? 

Link 1. Song. Optional activity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx2u5uUu3DE&ob=av2n

a) Listen to the song and complete the lyrics with THE, A,AN, - (or nothing).

This ain't .............. song for .............. broken-hearted

No .............. silent prayer for .............. faith-departed

I ain't gonna be just .............. face in .............. crowd

You're gonna hear my voice

When I shout .............. it out loud

<>()<>

Chorus

It's my .............. life

It's now or .............. never

I ain't gonna live forever

I just want to live while I'm alive

(It's my .............. life)

<>()<>

My heart is like .............. open highway

Like .............. Frankie said

I did it my way

I just wanna live while I'm alive

It's my .............. life

<>()<>

This is for .............. ones who stood their ground

For..............Tommy and .............. Gina who never backed down

Tomorrow's getting .............. harder make no mistake

.............. Luck ain't even lucky

Got to make your own breaks

<>()<>

Chorus

It's my .............. life

It's now or .............. never

I ain't gonna live forever

I just want to live while I'm alive

(It's my .............. life)

<>()<>

My heart is like .............. open highway

Like ..............Frankie said

I did it my way

I just wanna live while I'm alive

'Cause it's my .............. life

<>()<>

[Solo]

<>()<>

Better stand tall

When they're calling you out

Don't bend, don't break, 

Baby, don't back down

<>()<>

Chorus

It's my .............. life

It's now or .............. never

I ain't gonna live forever

I just want to live while I'm alive

(It's my .............. life)

<>()<>

My heart is like .............. open highway

Like .............. Frankie said

I did it my way

I just wanna live while I'm alive

It's my .............. life

<>()<>

Chorus

It's my .............. life

It's now or .............. never

I ain't gonna live forever

I just want to live while I'm alive

(It's my .............. life)

<>()<>

My heart is like .............. open highway

Like Frankie said

I did it my way

I just wanna live while I'm alive

'Cause it's my .............. life!

<>()<>

Optional: Enjoy the song. You can submit the song if you want. Add some info about Bon Jovi's biography for next class.

Comments you can make by answering these questions in the blog.

Did you like the song? What is it about?

• Do you want to change everything about your life, or do you only want to change a few things?
• Do you want to move to a different area?
• Do you require a different circle of friends?
• Do you feel your life is being wasted?
• Do you feel capable of achieving something beneficial to yourself?
• Do you feel capable of achieving something beneficial to others?

Link 2. Grammar. Theory (in Spanish + examples).

http://www.aulafacil.com/Ingejerc/Lecciones/Lecc19.htm

Link 3. Grammar. Practice.

http://www.aulafacil.com/Ingejerc/Lecciones/Ejerc19.htm

That's all! C U next class!

Love,

Miss Yanina

Optional. Music! Jelous Guy- The Beatles

Some quiet music to relax and practice English at the same time! :) 

Do you like The Beatles? Have you got a boyfriend or girlfriend? Are you a jealous person? Are you jealous of your friends?

Well, this song is about jelousy. 

Enjoy the video and then do the activity below! 

 Link 1. Jealous Guy- The Beatles. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzhyKn1ThpU&feature=related 

Link 2. Activity.


Copy and print the activity. You can take it to school next class. :) 


http://www.etni.org.il/jealousguy.htm

Link 3. Fun! How Jealous are you? %%

http://www.gotoquiz.com/how_jealous_are_you 

Link 4. Song translation.

http://www.musica.com/letras.asp?letra=856772


Enjoy! Give me your opinion!


Miss Yanina

Lesson 2. Past simple & Past Continuous

Well, well, well... we have 30 participants! Great! This week you can do more activities to practice the past simple and the past continuous! :) Enjoy!!


Link 1. 


http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/tenses/simple_past_progressive.htm


Link 2. 


http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=734


Link 3. 


http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/pastsimpleorcontinuous/exercise1.html


Link 4. 


http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/pastsimpleorcontinuous/exercise2.html


Link 5.


http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/pastsimpleorcontinuous/exercise3.html


You can do the activities and write down your results! Then, tell me about your experience in class!!!


Read you around,


Miss Yanina :)

 

Lesson 1. Radio Ga Ga (Queen)

Hello my dear students!

As promised, here you have the link for the song: Radio Ga Ga by Queen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VYfJ_XZUiA&feature=related

Here you´ll find some links to practise Past Simple & Past Continuous.

Link 1: Past simple or Past continuous?

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-paspro/exercises

Link 2: Past simple or Past Continuous?

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-paspro/exercises?ex02

Link 3. Past Simple. Story: The Frog and the Princess. Listening activity. Complete.

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=2088

Enjoy! Hope you like the experience!

C U at school!

Leave your comments!

Love,

Miss Yanina

Welcome!

Hello there! This blog is for 3° A & 3° B from Gabriela Mistral School.

I´m your teacher, Yanina Crimi, and this blog is for you to work online. Participate as much as possible.

1. Become a member/follower (you need a yahoo or gmail account).

2. Make comments.

3. Do the activities :)

4. Do the surveys.

5. Watch videos.

6. Use google translator.

My presentation

Hello! My name is Yanina. My family and friends call me Ya or Yani. I´m a teacher of English. I´m from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I have got a boyfriend. I live with my family and my two dogs. My favourite colour is pink. My birthday is on March, 29th. I´m an Aires. I work at two private schools, at Sports Journalists School & at Universidad CAECE. I like listening to music and dancing. I´m a fan of River Plate. What about you?

Read you around,

Yanina