Saturday English Language Programme Homework
Mar 29, 2025
March 29, 2025
IN CLASS:
corrected homework
reviewed the causative
writing tasks
preparation for end-of-year show (The Beatles)
HOMEWORK:
Cambridge pg 41 (writing a letter) use pg 40 for help
Workbook pgs 70-71 (reading)
PreFCE pg 169 (grammar - causative)
Student pg 141 #5 and 6 pg 144 #4 and 5 (grammar) pg 175 (causative - rules)
Companion pgs 147-148 (grammar - causative)
End of Year Exams
April 5: listening and writing
April 12: grammar and reading
May 3: speaking and vocabulary
End-of-year show (The Beatles)
Emily: Who are the members? (PowerPoint slides)
Brandon/Paris: What does 'Beatlemania' mean? (definition)
Constantinos: How did the band form? (the timeline)
Alex: What makes them popular? (list)
Polina: Top 5+ popular songs by The Beatles (list)
Wang: 5+ fun facts about The Beatles (list)
*link here for a free PowerPoint
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/free-office-online-for-the-web
Mar 22, 2025
March 22, 2025
TEST TAKING TIP
Skimming is reading rapidly in order to get a general overview of the material. Scanning is reading rapidly in order to find specific facts. While skimming tells you what general information is within a section, scanning helps you locate a particular fact.
IN CLASS:
corrected homework
team teaching
listening, writing and reading tasks
HOMEWORK:
Cambridge pgs 85-86 read #1-6 and complete #7 on pg 87 (writing essay)
Workbook pg 85 Unit10 review (unit review)
PreFCE pgs 180-181 and complete 179 (vocabulary)
Student pg 146 #2 and 4 pg 147 #6 and 7 (pre-writing tasks)
Companion Unit 12 pgs 139-140 and complete 140 (vocabulary)
End of Year Exams
April 5: listening and writing
April 12: grammar and reading
May 3: speaking and vocabulary
Mar 15, 2025
March 15, 2025
IN CLASS:
Collect Cambridge writing pg 38
Correct FCE pg 79 (grammar - defining/non-defining)
Correct Workbook pgs 64-65 (reading and vocabulary) and pg 68#1+2 (vocabulary)
Correct Student pgs 134-135 #1-6 (pre-writing)
Review defining/non-defining (Companion; FCE; or student book)
QUIZ: grammar: defining/non-defining *test booklet Unit 11 GRAMMAR ONLY
EXTRA TIME: Student book pg 135 (writing #8 @ playing computer games)
HOMEWORK:
Cambridge pgs 35-37 (writing prep)
Workbook pgs 66 #3-4 and pg 67 #1-2 (grammar) and pg 69 (essay writing)
PreFCE pg 82 #D and E and pg 83 #B (grammar)
Student pgs 114-115 (reading exam task)
Mar 8, 2025
March 8, 2025
A scarab is an important symbol in ancient Egyptian religion. It is the shape of a dung beetle that rolls balls of dung to lay its eggs inside. The beetle was connected to the early morning sun, called Khepri. People believed Khepri rolled the sun over the horizon at sunrise. The scarab symbol, Kheper, represents life, growth, and change. Because of these meanings, scarab amulets were popular in ancient Egypt.
IN CLASS March 8
Corrected homework
Grammar: relative clauses (defining and nondefining)
videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFmfoeTkhH0 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCXrVcO09V8
Quiz 10: reading, vocabulary, writing *from test booklet
HOMEWORK March 15 (Ms Anna Barich will substitute the class as I will be away on a school trip - thank you again for your understanding in advance)
Cambridge: 38 (writing @ sports outside)
Workbook: pgs 64-65 (reading and vocabulary) and pg 68 #1-2
PreFCE: pg 79 (grammar - relative clauses)
Companion: pgs 138+ (Unit 11 vocabulary) and pg 136 relative clauses rules
Student: pgs 134-135 #1-6 (writing prep - essay) and pgs 174-75 relative clauses rules
Quiz relative clauses
Mar 1, 2025
March 1
IN CLASS March 1
Collect Cambridge 119 (writing @ teens cooking)
Correct Workbook pg 52 (reading) and pg 53 (vocabulary)
PreFCE pg 153 (reported speech)
Student pg 104 # 1, 4 and 5 and pg 109 # 1-4 (vocabulary)
Test 9: reading, vocabulary, grammar (reported speech) *from test booklet
EXTRA TIME: Cambridge book pgs 109-118
Writing: Essay
Many jobs that have traditionally been done by humans are now being done by computers or machines. Some
jobs, however, should probably be done only by humans.
• Write an essay describing some of the jobs you think should be done only by humans, rather than by
machines or computers.
• Include specific reasons and details to support your opinion
HOMEWORK March 8
Cambridge 137 (writing @ chatting)
Workbook pgs 54 - 55 (grammar ONLY)
PreFCE pg 156 (vocabulary)
Quiz 10: reading, vocabulary, writing, and grammar (reported speech)
Feb 22, 2025
February 22, 2025
Covered Feb 22:
Collect Workbook writing pg 63
Correct Student pgs 102-103 (reading)
Correct Workbook pg 62 (use of english)
Correct Companion pgs 111 (vocabulary)
Review reported speech Mastering the Use of English pgs 152-153
Correct Mastering the Use of English pg 151
Teach Companion pgs 113- 115 (reported speech) and complete pg 116
EXTRA TIME: Cambridge book pgs 109-118 (whatever they can manage, and they may work in pairs
HOMEWORK:for March 1:
Cambridge 119 (writing @ teens cooking)
Workbook pg 52 (reading) and pg 53 (vocabulary)
PreFCE pg 153 (reported speech)
Student pg 104 # 1, 4 and 5 and pg 109 # 1-4 (vocabulary)
Test 9: reading, vocabulary, grammar (reported speech)
Feb 15, 2025
Februray 15, 2025
I will be away on February 22 and March 1. Ms Anna Barich and Ms Elena Agaitsi will be covering the classes :)
Covered:
Corrected homework
Grammar: reported speech (video for extra help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yozQMk1FbOU)
Quiz: conditionals
Homework for February 22
Pre-FCE: pg 151 (reported speech) and rules on pgs 152-153
Workbook: pg 62 (language) and pg 63 (writing)
Student: pgs 102-103 (reading)
Student: pgs 172-173 rules (reported speech)
Companion: Unit 9 pgs 105-111 (vocabulary) and pgs 111-115 (rules - reported speech)
Quiz: reported speech
Feb 8, 2025
February 8, 2025
FYI:
Eight of the most annoying tourist habits [https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/travel-troubles/300835473/eight-of-the-most-annoying-tourist-habits]
Covered:
Corrected homework: pair/group work
Grammar: conditionals (video for extra help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXp0ETWXbWo)
Writing: for details
Listening (Unit 8)
Test: Unit 8 (writing, reading and vocabulary)
Homework for February 15
Pre-FCE: pgs 89 and 97 (conditionals) and rules on pgs 90 and 98
Workbook: pgs 58-59 (reading and vocabulary) and pgs 60-61 (grammar ONLY) and rules on pg 174
Student: pgs 116 and 121(vocabulary ONLY)
Student: pgs 122-123 #1, 3, 5 and 7 (descriptive language for writing)
Companion: Unit 10 pgs 117-126 (vocabulary) and pg 127-128 (rules) and pg 129 (conditionals)
Quiz: conditionals
Feb 1, 2025
February 1, 2025
Trolltunga (meaning: troll's tongue) is a rock formation situated about 1,180 metres above sea level in Vestland county, Norway
Covered:
Corrected homework: pair/group work
Reviewed passive voice (intensely)
Writing: for details
Quiz: passive voice (twice! - for better understanding)
Homework for February 8
Pre-FCE: pg 64 D & E (passive voice)
Workbook: pgs 46-47 (reading) and pg 50 (vocabulary)
Student: pg 96 #2-4 (grammar) and pgs 171-172 (passive rules)
Handout for writing (formal email) click here
Companion: pg 103 review passive voice rules
Test: Unit 8 (reading, vocabulary and writing)
Jan 25, 2025
January 25, 2025
PLEASE bring to class your Cambridge English Second edition First for Schools Trainer book (click here)
Covered:
Corrected homework
Grammar: passive voice (video for help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x4K9INW2Zg)
Test Unit 7 (reading, vocabulary, writing and gerunds/infinitives)
Homework for February 1
Pre-FCE: pg 63 (passive voice)
Workbook: pg 43 #1+3 (sequencing)
Student: pgs 86-87 #1+2, 4+5, 7+8 (sequencing and descriptive langauge) and pgs 171-172 (passive rules)
Handout for writing (opinion essay) click here
Companion: Unit 8 pgs 96-102 (vocabulary) pg 103 review passive voice rules
Quiz: passive voice
*for fun: https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-video-lessons/grammar-practice/general-grammar-practice/passive-voice-or-active-voice/mr-bean-stuck-in-a-lift-active-passive-voice/159396
Jan 18, 2025
January 18, 2025
On Saturday January 25th classes will end at 14.00 . We will have parent teacher meetings between 14.00 and 15.00.
If you prefer to also meet me between 9.00 and 9.45, please send me an email so we can plan the appointment.
Covered:
Corrected homework
Grammar: gerunds and infinitives * you can Google YoutTube videos to help you with the rules
Writing an formal letter
Speaking pg 176-177
Homework for January 25
Pre-FCE: pg 115 (gerunds/inifinitives) and 118 #C and D
Workbook: pgs 42 #3-4 (grammar)
Student: pg 78-79 #2, 3 and 6 (reading) and pg 81 (rules)
Handout for writing (a formal letter) click here
Companion: Unit 7 (gerund and infiitive) 91-92 and 95 #1-2 review Unit 7 vocabulary
Test: Unit 7 vocabulary, reading and writing
Berlin - Take My Breath Away (Official Video - Top Gun)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx51eegLTY8
Jan 11, 2025
January 11, 2025
Covered:
Corrected homework
Units 1-6 (vocabulary, writing and reading) test
Writing an informal email
Speaking pg 176-177
Homework for January 18
Pre-FCE: pg 143 (comparative/superlatives) pgs 145-146 (rules) and review (grammar - past perfect tenses pgs 35-37)
Workbook: pgs 40-41 (reading)
Student: pg 80 (vocabulary) and pg 85 #1 (vocabulary) and pg 84 #3 and 6 (grammar)
Student: pg 176 Unit 7 with pg 83 for help (speaking)
Handout for writing (model and useful language) click here interview someone about a celebration
Companion: Unit 7 (vocabulary) and pgs 80 and 93 - grammar review past perfect simple/continuous and comparatives/superlatives)
Quiz: grammar - past perfect simple/continuous and comparatives/superlatives
Dec 21, 2024
December 21, 2024 (Last Day of 2024)
Take trip into the past - visit Nafplion [It is the birthplace of the modern Greet state. The first Greek parliament assembled here. The great political visionary, Ioannis Kapodistrias left his last breath here. Walk the 999 steps up!]
Covered:
Corrected homework
Unit 6 (grammar - question tags and pronouns) quiz
Writing an informal email
Speaking and Listening (Unit 6)
Homework for January 11: we RETURN !
Pre-FCE: pg 60 (grammar review) pgs 35 and 37 (grammar - past perfect tenses)
Workbook: pgs 38 (#1-4) and 39 (#1-3) and #5 (writing - informal email)
Student: pg 69 #2-4 (grammar) and pgs 74-75 and 188 (writing help)
Handout for writing help (model and useful language) click here
Student: pg 71 speaking exam task
Companion: Units 1-6 review (vocabulary and grammar)
TEST: Units 1-6 (grammar and vocabulary) and ONE writing (either an article, an email, an essay or a story)
Dec 14, 2024
December 14, 2024
What do teenagers really want for Christmas? (according to Teen Vogue)
- Most Popular Gift on TikTok: Owala UO Exclusive FreeSip 32 oz Water Bottle
- Best Tech Gift: Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Console
- Best Beauty Gift: Bubble Skincare 3-Step Hydrating Routine Bundle
- Best for the Teen Who Has Everything: Nike Sportswear Men's Pullover Club Hoodie
- Best Unique Gift for Teens: The Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit
- Best Inexpensive Gift for Teens: Amszke Shoulder Bag
Covered:
Corrected homework
Unit 5 (reading, writing and vocabulary) test
Writing an informal email
Kidzbook visit
Homework for December 21: (4 days till Christmas!) LAST DAY and we RETURN January 11
Pre-FCE: pg 164 D and E (pronouns)
Workbook: pgs 34-35 (reading ONLY exercise)
Student: pg 68 #1-3 (vocabulary) and pg 73 #1-3 (vocabulary)
Companion: Unit 6 pgs 77-78 (vocabulary) and pg 83 (grammar)
Writing (handout essay about computer games) click here
Quiz: Unit 6 (grammar pronouns and question tags)
[Argumentative-Essay-Outline click here]
[Transition words click here]
Dec 7, 2024
December 7, 2024
What do think Christmas will be like in 2050? By 2050, it is also very likely that we will be celebrating Christmas with more virtual guests in the home. Some families today are not able to celebrate Christmas altogether due to substantial geographical distances. Wow!
ATTENTION for next week:
Covered:
Corrected homework
Unit 5 (grammar modals) quiz
Writing an argumentaive essay
Listening tasks (Unit5)
Homework for December 14: (11 days till Christmas!)
Pre-FCE: pg 56 C and D (modal review) and pg 59 (vocabulary)
Workbook: pg 33 #5 (writing - argumentative essay) and pg 32 #1-3 (vocabulary)
Student: pg 56 (vocabulary) and pg 61 #1-3 (vocabulary)
CHECK THESE OUT!:
How to write and Argumentative Essay - Planning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAUKxr946SI&t=5sn
How to write and Argumentative Essay - An Example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZKUeEBryOk
Companion: REVIEW pgs 61-67 (vocabulary) Unit 5
TEST: Unit 5 (reading, vocabulary and argumentative essay)
[Argumentative-Essay-Outline click here]
[Transition words click here]
Nov 30, 2024
November 30, 2024
Did you know this about the Christmas tree? Amazingly, historians think the origins of this festive tradition may date back to the Romans and Ancient Egyptians who used evergreen plants and garlands as symbols of everlasting life. Wow!
Covered:
Corrected homework
Unit 4 (reading, writing and vocabulary) test
Grammar: modals
Writing an argumentaive essay
Thanksgiving turkeys
Homework for December 7: (18 days till Christmas!)
Pre-FCE: pgs 53 (modals)
Workbook: pgs 28-29 (reading) and pgs 30 -31 (grammar ONLY)
Student: pgs 62-63 #8 (an argumentative essay)
CHECK THESE OUT!:
How to write and Argumentative Essay - Planning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAUKxr946SI&t=5sn
How to write and Argumentative Essay - An Example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZKUeEBryOk
Companion: pgs 61-67 (vocabulary) Unit 5
Quiz: Unit 5 (modals)
[Argumentative-Essay-Outline click here]
[Transition words click here]
Nov 23, 2024
November 23, 2024
What if you woke up in the morning and you were 100 feet tall?
Covered:
Corrected homework
Unit 4 (grammar - future tenses) quiz
Grammar: future tenses review
Writing an article
Speaking
Homework for November 30:
Pre-FCE: pgs 49-50 (vocabulary) and 192-193 (glossary)
Workbook: pg 26 (vocabulary)
Student: pgs 42-43 (reading) and pg 39 #9 (writing) write an article @ health and use readings from the unit for help
[for extra help look at the handout (the handout for an article)]
Companion: pg 60 grammar review Unit 4
Test: Unit 4 (reading. vocabulary and writing an article)
Nov 16, 2024
November 16, 2024
Where to go! Kite festival at Santiago Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
The town of Santiago Sacatepéquez in Guatemala celebrates All Saints' Day on 1st November with a kite festival. Hundreds of spectacular giant kites with colourful designs are made by locals and flown over the cemetery on this day. It's a wonderful spectacle and worth a visit
Covered:
Corrected homework
Unit 3 (reading, vocabulary and writing) test
Grammar: future tenses
Writing an article
Speaking
Homework for November 23:
Pre-FCE: pg 43 (review) and pg 44 (future)
Workbook: pg 21 #5 (writing) and pgs 22-23 (reading)
[for extra help look at the handout (the handout for an article)]
Student: pg 44 #2, 4 and 5. and pg 49 #1-3 (vocabulary)
Student: MUST reread rules to 'speaking' exam' practices (pgs 47 and Unit 4 pgs A176-B177) WILL BE ASSESSED
Companion: vocabulary review Unit 4 (pgs 49-56)
Quiz: Unit 4: grammar - future
Nov 9, 2024
November 9, 2024
So you Know: World Freedom Day, commemorates the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, symbolizing the triumph of freedom over oppression. This day celebrates the spirit of liberty and democracy, honouring those who have fought for the right to live free from authoritarian regimes.
Covered:
Corrected homework
Unit 3 (grammar and listening) quiz
Grammar: perfect tenses and quantifiers/articles
Writing an article
Homework for November 16:
Pre-FCE: use of langauge (pgs 190-191) complete pg 32
Workbook: use of English (pg 20) and writing prep (pg 21) # 1 and 3 [for extra help look at the handout (the handout for an article)]
Student: grammar and use of English review (pg 33 #3 and 6) and (pg 36 #2, 5 and 8) and (pg 37 #1 and 2)
Companion: vocabulary review Unit 3 (pgs 36-42)
Student: Speaking pg 176 (test 3 speaker A) and pg 177 (test 3 speaker B) [use pg 35 for help]
Test: Unit 3: reading, vocabulary and writing a story
Nov 2, 2024
November 2, 2024 Happy November!
My favorite holiday is Daylight Saving Time because we get an extra hour of sleep.
Covered:
Corrected homework
Unit 2 (reading, vocabulary and writing) test
Grammar: perfect tenses
Listening Unit 2 (test)
Homework for November 9:
Pre-FCE: grammar review (pg 26) complete pg 27 and preview grammar (pgs 134-135) and complete pg 133
Workbook: reading (pgs 16-17)
Student: writing a story (pg 27 #5 and 8) *use last week's handout for extra help (click here) or this link: https://teacherphill.com/cambridge-b2-first-fce-how-to-write-a-story/
Companion: grammar review - perfect tenses/countables/articles Unit 3 (pgs 44-47)
Companion: vocabulary review (pgs 36-42) complete pg 42
Quiz: Unit 3: grammar (perfect tenses/countable and uncountables/articles) and listening (U2)
Oct 26, 2024
October 26, 2024
Happy October 28th to all!
“Freedom isn’t the ability to say yes, it’s the ability to say no.”
Covered:
Corrected homework
Unit 2 (grammar) quiz
Halloween pumpkin heads
Speaking Unit 2 (solving problems)
Homework for November 2:
Pre-FCE: vocabulary (pgs 30-31) and grammar preview (pg 26)
Workbook: reading (pgs 10-11)
Student: vocabulary (pg 25) and writing (pg 26 #1, 2 and 4)
Companion: vocabulary review Unit 2 (pgs 22-30)
Writing: a story do ONLY ex 5! (click here)
Test: Unit 2: vocabulary, reading, writing and listening
Oct 19, 2024
October 19, 2024
Halloween weekend! Students may come dressed up in a costume without allowing any sort of weapons or full-face masks.
FUN FACT: About 75% of the human brain is made of water.
Covered:
Corrected homework
Unit 2 (vocabulary) and Past tenses
Test Unit 1 (reading, vocabulary and writing)
Listening Unit 1 continued
Halloween Haiku (poem)
Homework for October 26:
Pre-FCE: vocabulary and grammar review (pgs 23-24)
Workbook: grammar (pg 12-13)
Student: reading and vocabulary (pgs 18-19 #3 + 5)
Companion: vocabulary review (pgs 22-30) and review past tenses (pgs 32-35)
Writing: email about sports (click here)
Quiz: Unit 2: past tenses
Oct 12, 2024
October 12, 2024
Did you know? Allodoxaphobia is the fear of other people’s opinions.
Covered:
Corrected homework
Student: writing practice (informal email) (pg15 #8)
Quiz: present simple/continuous; articles and expression
Listening Unit 1
Homework for October 19:
Pre-FCE: grammar: past tenses (pgs 17-20 A-F)
Workbook: vocabulary review (pg8 #1-3)
Student: using pg 15 as extra help for the informal email: to be used with the handout (click here)
Companion: vocabulary review (pgs 5-14) and past tenses (pgs 32-35)
Test: Unit 1: reading; writing; vocabulary
Oct 5, 2024
October 5, 2024
**SEE last week's post about BOOKS for the course
Welcome to: Polina, Emily, Constandinos, Wang, Alex and Paris!
Covered:
Pre-FCE: present simple and continuous; stative verbs and articles (pgs 7-11)
Workbook: grammar review (pgs 6-7)
Student: reading and writing practice (informal email) (pgs 6-8 and 14-15)
Homework for October 12:
Pre-FCE: vocabulary (pgs 12-15 and 188-189) [click here]
Workbook: reading (pgs 4-5) and writing and email (pg 9 #5) [click here for PDF]
Student: vocabulary (pg 8 #6-7/ complete #2-3 and pg 13 #1-3) [click here] [writing]
Companion: vocabulary (pgs 5-14) [click here for PDF]
QUIZ: present simple and continuous/ stative verbs/ articles (use Companion pgss 15-19 for review)
Oct 3, 2024
Welcome to Pre-FCE
Good afternoon everyone!
This is a reminder in how to reach me: mvoulgaris@isa.edu.gr
How to see homework and announcements: isa.edu.gr - Saturday English language Programme - Homework - Ms maria Voulgaris
Required materials for class:
- folder for papers/handouts
- an A4 notebook for notes and writing assignments
- writing tools (pens, pencils, highlighters; sharpener and an eraser)
- a Greek/English/Greek dictionary
The following are the books for our course:
|
*PRE FCE CLASS |
New Close-up B1+ SUPER PACK FOR GREECE (SB + SPARK & WB & Companion & Testbook & NOTEBOOK) |
National Geographic |
9782023230010 |
|
*PRE FCE CLASS |
REVISED Towards Mastering Use Of English for Pre-FCE Student's Book |
Burlington Books |
9789963478934 |
|
*PRE FCE CLASS |
First For Schools Trainer Six Practice Tests without answers |
Cambridge |
9781107446045 |
