May 3, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on May 3rd and homework for May 10th

classwork:

grammar: Use–pp.127, exs.8 and 9 and pp.129-132 and student’s book–p.129 and 133, plus all pages in unit 11

speaking: unit 11

reading: workbook–pp.70 and 71 (unit 12)

listening: student’s book–p.130 and workbook–p.66

writing: pp.134-135 (unit 11)

homework: 

student’s book–p.128 (vocabulary 1), p.129 (grammar 1), p.132 (vocabulary 2) and p.133 (grammar 2)

workbook–all of unit 11

revise for test--go over all grammar notes in the student's book and English in Use

optional: 

TOKYO CAPSULE HOTEL TOUR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNhBiw9pgUo

1.Would you ever consider staying at a place like this?

2.What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages?

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Apr 12, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on April 12th and homework for Easter break

Don't forget to practice the lyrics to "Hey Jude" and also learn the ones in "All You Need Is Love", which you will be singing with the other groups at the end.  I'm posting everything here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5nFPKQ1d4I

All You Need Is Love - The Beatles tribute - Lyrics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWP80rXP4cM

classwork:

grammar: student’s book–p.121 (grm 2)

listening: student’s book–p.124 (video) and p.130 (unit 11)

writing: student’s book–pp.122-123

reading: student's book--p.115 (unit 10) and pp.126-127 (unit 11)

speaking: enterntainment with pictures and short videos

homework:

student’s book–p.115 (reading), p.116 (vocabulary 1) and p.120 (vocabulary 2)

workbook–pp.58-59 (reading and vocabulary); p.60 (grammar 1), p.61 (vocabulary 2), p.62 (grammar 2)

English in Use--pp.117-122 and pp.123-127, only exercises 8 and 9 on this page and p.128

HAPPY EASTER!

Apr 5, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on April 5th and homework for April 12th

Make sure you learn the lyrics to "Hey Jude" BY HEART!!!

classwork:

reading: “products” and unit 10

grammar: student’s book–p.117 (reported speech)

listening: student’s book–p.118 and workbook–p.60

speaking: entertainment (videos and pictures)–

homework:

student's book--p.104 (unit 9: vocabulary 1), p.108 (vocabulary 2)

workbook--p.53 (unit 9: vocabulary 1), p.55 (vocabulary 2), p.54 (grammar 1), p.56 (grammar 2), p.58 (unit 10: reading)

companion--unit 10, pp.104-108
 

optional:

Gorgeous Video: Rock Climbing in Oman (National Geographic)

https://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/magazine/00000144-0a1c-d3cb-a96c-7b1dfc370000?source=relatedvideo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCWLtyTmX3o

1.What is deep water soloing (1:08)?

2.What happens to the water when you go high enough (1:20)?

3.What do you think a ‘veteran’ (2:00) rock climber is?

4.What does ‘landscape’ (2:51) mean?

5.What do you think ‘highlight’ (3:24) means?

Have a great weekend!

Mar 29, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on March 29th and homework for April 5th

classwork:

reading: "All Summer in a Day," Ray Bradbury

grammar: student’s book–p.109 (passive–2) and "ESL Brains/How Bubble Gum Is Made"

listening: workbook–p.54 and /”Cockatoos Rival Children in Shape Recognition”+ “How Geckos Move Across Water” + “Polly Wants a Video Chat”, with unit 9

writing: sb–pp.110-111

speaking: science and technology

Here are the rest of the answers to the reading comprehension questions on "Bridge to Terabithia":

Chapter 12

1. Why do you think the author chose this title for the final chapter?
   The final chapter is titled "Building the Bridge," which symbolizes Jess's efforts to create a physical bridge to Terabithia, replacing the fallen tree that previously served as their crossing. Metaphorically, it represents Jess's journey toward healing and his decision to honor Leslie's memory by sharing the magic of Terabithia with others, particularly his sister May Belle.

2. Why did Jess want to do the milking?
   Jess wanted to resume milking the cow, Miss Bessie, as a way to return to normalcy and regain a sense of routine after Leslie's death. Engaging in familiar chores provided him with a semblance of control and stability during his grieving process.

3. What did he make in Terabithia?
   In Terabithia, Jess constructed a funeral wreath from a pine bough to honor Leslie, the queen of Terabithia. He laid the wreath in the sacred grove as a tribute to her memory.

4. Why did May Belle follow him?
   May Belle followed Jess because she was concerned about him and wanted to offer her support. She sensed his sadness and aimed to be there for him during his time of grief.

5. What does this chapter show us about their relationship?
   This chapter highlights the deepening bond between Jess and May Belle. Jess's rescue of May Belle from the precarious tree bridge demonstrates his protective nature and growing sense of responsibility. It also signifies his recognition of May Belle's potential to share in the imaginative world of Terabithia, indicating a shift in their relationship toward greater closeness and mutual support.

6. Why did Jess think he was in trouble on Monday morning?
   On Monday morning, Jess feared he was in trouble because he anticipated that his classmates and teachers would blame him for Leslie's death, given that he was her closest friend. He was anxious about facing their reactions and the possibility of being held responsible.

7. What did Mrs. Myers say to him?
   Mrs. Myers expressed her condolences to Jess, acknowledging Leslie's uniqueness and the profound impact of her loss. She shared her own experience with grief, mentioning the death of her husband, and offered her support to Jess, encouraging him to reach out if he needed anything.

8. How do you feel about her now?
   Mrs. Myers's empathy and personal sharing reveal a compassionate side that contrasts with her earlier stern demeanor. This interaction portrays her as a more understanding and supportive figure, deepening the reader's appreciation for her character.

9. What does Jess feel he learned in Terabithia?
   Jess realizes that the magic and strength he experienced in Terabithia were not solely dependent on Leslie but were also within himself. He learns that he possesses the creativity and courage to face challenges and that he can carry forward the lessons and memories of Terabithia into his life.

10. What did Bill and Judy give him?
    Leslie's parents, Bill and Judy, gave Jess all of Leslie's books and her watercolor set, recognizing the close bond he shared with their daughter and wanting him to have mementos of her.

11. Why was his mother nervous?
    Jess's mother was nervous because she was concerned about Jess's well-being following Leslie's death. She was likely anxious about how he was coping with the loss and wanted to ensure he was handling his grief.

12. Why do you think Bill couldn't give P.T. up?
    Bill likely couldn't give up P.T., Leslie's dog, because P.T. was a living connection to his daughter. Keeping P.T. allowed Bill to maintain a tangible bond to Leslie's memory.

13. Why does Jess suggest to May Belle that she might tell the secret to Joyce Ann?
    Jess suggests that May Belle might eventually share the secret of Terabithia with their younger sister, Joyce Ann, to include her in their imaginative world. This indicates Jess's desire to keep Leslie's spirit alive by passing on the magic of Terabithia to others.

14. Why do you think he makes May Belle queen?
    Jess makes May Belle the queen of Terabithia to honor Leslie's memory by continuing the legacy of their shared kingdom. Appointing May Belle as queen symbolizes Jess's acceptance of Leslie's death and his commitment to preserving the imaginative sanctuary they created together.

homework:

writing task–student’s book, p.111

English in Use: pages 107,108,109,110-just exercise 7, 111,112,113,114--just exercise 6,115 and 116

workbook–p.52 (reading)

Hey Jude: https://www.google.com/search?q=hey+jude+the+song&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS968US968&oq=hey+jude+the+song&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQLhiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQLhiABDIHCAYQLhiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQLhiABNIBCDg5OTBqMWo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:fc25387c,vid:uNv_Bu_L6C8,st:0

the lyrics: 

Lyrics

Hey Jude, don't make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.

Hey Jude, don't be afraid.
You were made to go out and get her.
The minute you let her under your skin,
Then you begin to make it better.

And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain,
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders.
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool
By making his world a little colder.

Hey Jude, don't let me down.
You have found her, now go and get her.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.

So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin,
You're waiting for someone to perform with.
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude, you'll do,
The movement you need is on your shoulder.

Hey Jude, don't make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her under your skin,
Then you'll begin to make it
Better better better better better better, oh.

Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude...
(repeat X number of times, fade)

optional: Plastics 101 | National Geographic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggh0Ptk3VGE

1.How is plastic made?

2.What are the effects of plastic on the environment?

3.What is being done to combat this?

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Mar 22, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on March 22nd and homework for March 29th

classwork:

reading: Terabithia–finished reading chapters 12 and 13, did analysis of and notes on both, and finished posters

plus student’s book–p.103 (reading, unit 9)

grammar: student’s book–p.105 (passive–1)

listening: student’s book–p.106 and workbook–p.54

homework:

study for progress test 4 (units 7 and 8)

reading comprehension questions on Terabithia, chapters 11,12 and 13

workbook–p.52 (reading)

optional: What Makes Gum Chewy? | Ingredients With George Zaidan (Episode 5)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T48ZHsfLHQA

1.What do you think the expressions “from scratch” and “trial and error” mean (5:03)?

2.What is his gum like when he first puts it in his mouth?  What makes it softer?

3.What do you think “withstands your mouth” means

Have a great weekend!

Mar 15, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on March 15th and homework for March 22nd

classwork:

grammar–sb, p.97 (grammar 2) and English in Use–p.96, exs.8 and 9

reading–Terabithia: read chapter 11 and analyzed chapters 9,10 and 11 (worked on notes, too!)

listening–student’s book, p.100 (video, unit 8)

vocabulary--quiz on first half of unit 8

writing--finished going over mistakes in writing on progress test 3

homework:

English in Use–pp.98,99,100,101--just ex.7 and p.102,103,104,105--just ex.6 and p.106 (unit 8, grammar 2)

student’s book–p.96 (vocabulary 2)

workbook–p.49 (vocabulary 2)

companion–second half of unit 2

optional: What did people do before anesthesia? - Sally Frampton

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBlcU4GdxCc

Write a summary of the video.

Have a great weekend!

Mar 8, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on March 8th and homework for March 15th

classwork:

grammar–sb, p.93 (grm 1, unit 8)

reading–Terabithia: summaries and analyses on chapters 8,9 and 10, AND worked on posters

listening–student’s book, b, p.94, Exam Task and workbook, p.48

unit test 7

writing: went over mistakes in writing on progress test 3

homework:

student’s book–p.92 (vocabulary 1)

workbook–p.47 (vocabulary 1) and p.48 (grammar 1)

companion–first half of unit 8

English in Use–pp.pp.92,93,94,95,96–just exercise 10 and p.97 (unit 8, grammar 1)

optional: 

Explore the World's Largest Underwater Cave | National Geographic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA5yuMITwM4

1.Where is the world’s largest underwater cave?

2.How long is the cave?

3.The cave holds an important large fresh water reserve that supports great _______________.

4.What kind of sites have been found inside the cave?

Have a nice weekend!

Mar 1, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on March 1st and homework for March 8th

classwork:

speaking: travel, with pictures, physical ones (in pairs!)

writing: student’s book, pp.86 and 87 (unit 7–story), went over mistakes they keep making--progress test 3 and Khan Academy video on wrting a story

grammar: unit 7, part 2 and Use–p.84, exs.8 and 9

reading: student's book--pp.90 and 91

listening: unit 8 videos

homework: 

student’s book–p.84 (vocabulary 2) and p.87, Exam Task (writing task)

workbook–pp.42 (grm 1), p.43 (vocabulary 2), p.44 (grammar 2)

Use–pp.87,88,89,90--exercises 6 and 7 (grammar 2) and p.91

study for unit 7 test

optional:

Tigers 101 | National Geographic

•Feb 8, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK3dav4bA4s

1.(0:02) ”With their _______________ orange fur and black stripes, tigers have become_______________ of beauty, power and the importance of _______________ .”

2.(0:15) What is a “subspecies”?

3.(0:17) When did tigers first appear on earth?

4.(0:24) What’s an “ancestor”?

5.(0:37) “The most numerous subspecies is the Bengal tiger.”  What is the narrator saying here about the Bengal tiger?

6.(0:43) What do the adverb “approximately” and the phrasal verb “accounting for” mean?

7.(1:12) How are tigers different from lions?

8.(1:20) What do a tiger’s webbed toes facilitate them with?

9.(1:50) What does the white tiger lack?

10.(2:33) What three things have led to the decline in the tiger’s population?

11.(2:42) How much of an impact did the above have on the tiger?

12.(2:54) Is there optimism about the future of the tiger?

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Feb 23, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on February 22nd and homework for February 29th

If you want, next Saturday you can come dressed for Carnival!

classwork:

speaking: travel–”The Most Beautiful Metro in the World”, “What is it like to sleep in Icehotel?”, “It’s time to check in at Twilight Zone Tower of Terror”, “Skycream”, and “House of Mirrors” (videos in Close-up B1/unit 7–add to contents) and pictures on “accommodation”

reading: Terabithia--chapters 7 and 8 (went over reading comprehension questions) and  analyzed chapters 7 and 8, and worked on posters

vocabulary quiz on first half of unit 7

homework:

read chapters 9 and 10 in "Bridge to Terabithia" and do the reading comprehension questions

companion--second half of unit 7

optional: 

Octopuses 101 | Nat Geo Wild

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSyEZAm8nb8

Questions

1.How many hearts does an octopus have?

2.How is an octopus’s blood different from that of a human’s?

3.What’s so special about an octopus’s arms?

4.How long do most octopus species live?

5.Their life spans are so short due to the reproductive process.  Explain.

6.What do octopuses use their ink for?

7.Octopuses are good at camouflaging themselves and some of them can even imitate __________.

8.What is a mimic octopus capable of doing?

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Feb 15, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on February 15th and classwork for February 22nd

classwork:

progress test 3 (units 5 and 6)

grammar: student’s book, p.81 (grm 1) (unit 7)

listening: student’s book, p.82 and workbook, p.42

reading: student’s book, pp.78-79 (rdg, unit 7)

Terabithia: chapters 7 and 8 (went over reading comprehension questions) and  analyzed chapters 5,6 and 7 

homework:

student’s book–p.80 (vocabulary 1)

workbook–pp.40 and 41 (reading, unit 7)

Use–pp.81,82,83,84--just ex.7 and p,85

companion–first half of unit 7

optional: City versus country life--HarvardX

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-4hL_4IBsM

1.What do you think a ‘feline’ (0:12) is?

2.Why has the male mouse come to the city?

3.What does he say about Amazon Prime (0:28)?

4.What does the female mouse say in response to this (0:49)?

5.What do they each say about traffic (1:00)?

6.What do they say about jobs (1:29)?

7.What are the advantages of living in a city?

8.What do you think ‘urban’ (1:55) means?

9.What’s one disadvantage of living in the city?

10.What do you think ‘novelty’ (2:20) means?

11.What does the female mouse ask the male mouse to do before he leaves the city?

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Feb 8, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on February 8th and homework for February 15th

Please don't forget to bring a USB if you're interested in one of the books we talked about today!

classwork:

grammar: extra, in Pearson Pre-Intermediate: p.137, ex.87b; p.138, exs.a and b; p.139, exs.88c,d and e; p.140 (conditionals--all); p.141,exs.90a,b,c and d; p.143

speaking: travel

listening: sb–p.76 (video in unit 6)

reading: Terabithia–chapter 7 and went over comprehension questions from chapters 5 and 6

homework:

student’s book–p.72 (voc 2)

Terabithia--read chapter 8 and do the reading comprehension questions

study for progress test 3 (units 5 and 6)

optional (back, by not so popular demand!):

Extreme Animal Relationships | Earth Unplugged

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doB6fyzoO68

1.What does ‘symbiosis’ mean?

2.What are ‘mutualistic’, ‘commensalistic’ and ‘parasitic’ relationships?  Give an example of each in your explanation.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Feb 1, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on February 1st and homework for February 8th

classwork:

grammar: sb–p.73 (grm 2) and "Grammar Practice for Intermediate Students", Pearson: p.131, exs.79a,b,c and d

reading: pp.66 and 67 (unit 6) 

speaking: sports, with pictures

listening: sb–p.70 and wkbk–p.36

homework:

workbook–pp.37 and 38

companion--pp.68-70

Terabithia--read chapter 6 and do the reading comprehension questions

student's book--p.75, Exam Task

Have a great weekend!

Jan 25, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on January 25th and homework for February 1st

classwork:

unit 5 test

grammar: sb–p.69

speaking: fashion, with pictures

writing: student's book, p.75, Exam Task (unit 6–opinion essay)

homework:

English in Use–pp.65,66,67,68,69 and 70 (unit 11)

companion–pp. first half of unit 6

workbook–pp.34,35 and 36 (reading, vocab 1, and grm 1)

student’s book–p.68 (writing task--unit 6)

Terabithia–comprehension questions on chapter 5

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Jan 18, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on January 18th and homework for January 25th

classwork:

grammar: sb, part 2: p.61

reading: Terabithia posters (chapters 1-4)

speaking: houses, with videos and pictures

homework:

study for unit test 5

workbook–p.32

Terabithia–read and do comprehension questions on chapter 5

Jan 11, 2025 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on January 11th and homework for January 18th

classwork:

reading: student's book--pp.54 and 55, Terabithia–LitCharts, chapter 4, plus writing–in assigned pairs–reflections of internal thoughts, ideas and feelings and external influences of characters, to be ready to transcribe them onto the posters next week

grammar: unit 5, part 1 –p.57

speaking: fashion, with pictures 

listening: unit 5, student’s book and workbook–pp.58 and 30

writing: unit 5, student’s book, pp.62 and 63

homework:

workbook–pp.30 and 31 reading, vocabulary--part 2 and grammar--part 1

companion–rest of unit

English in Use–grammar, part 1 in unit 5: pp.59,60,61,62,63 and 64

student’s book–p.60 vocabulary, part 2 and writing task on p.63

Bridge to Terabithia-- In order to be prepared for the next step in the project we'll be working on next week, you need to be able to cite (point to) an extract in the book to back up each bullet point you've written on the characters' internal and external conflicts.  The external conflicts involve their interactions with their families, school and friendships, while the internal conflicts involve the characters' emotional struggles. To be able to understand their internal conflicts requires the reader to get inside the head of the character they're analyzing.  Everything is open to interpretation as long as you justify your opinions.

Dec 21, 2024 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on December 21st and homework for Xmas break

classwork:

progress test 2

reading:  Terabithia–LitCharts, units 2,3 and 4, plus started writing–in assigned pairs–reflections of internal thoughts, ideas and feelings and external influences of characters, to be ready to transcribe them onto posters next class

speaking: Xmas pictures, video on making a gingerbread house

homework:

companion: pp.55,56 and 57

student's book: p. 56 (vocabulary)

workbook: pages 28 and 29 (reading and vocabulary)

Terabithia: reading comprehension questions on chapters 3 and 4

Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!  See you in 2025!

Dec 14, 2024 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

Classwork on December 14th and Homework for December 21st

classwork:

reading: Terabithia–from unit 4, p.58: 1.finished chapter 4 2.and summarized and analyzed chapters 1-4, 3.started writing reflections of internal thoughts, ideas and feelings and external influences of characters, to be ready to transcribe them onto the posters next week

grammar: Use–p.43, exs.8 and 9; p.49 (grammar 2)--pp.__________

speaking: fashion, with pictures

homework:

workbook–pp.25 and 26

companion–rest of unit 4

English in Use–grammar, part 2: pp.49-52

study for progress test 2, which is on units 3 and 4!

Here are some extra exercises, with answer keys, to help you study for defining and non-defining clauses!

https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/b1-b2-grammar/relative-clauses-non-defining-relative-clauses

Dec 7, 2024 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on December 7th and homework for December 14th

classwork:

test: unit 3

grammar: sb, p.45 and Use–p.38, exs.8 and 9 and p.39

listening: sb and wkbk, including video

reading: finished reading chapter 4 in “Bridge”  and did questions.  Also discussed project.

speaking: questions on fashion, plus pictures 

homework:

companion–1st 3 pages of unit 4

Use–pp.40,41,42,43--just exercise 7 and p.44

student's book–p.44, 48 and 51--writing task

wkbk–pp.22,23 and 24

Nov 30, 2024 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on November 30th and homework for December 7th

classwork:

grammar: Use–p.38, exs.8 and 9; p.39

reading: Terabithia–read chapter 4, up to p.53 and do questions, in pairs and student’s book–pp.42 and 43 

writing: student’s book–pp.50 and 51

listening: "The Addams" with put-in-order cards

homework: 

workbook–pages 16,17,18,19 and 20

study for unit test 3

optional: deserts/National Geographic--

Deserts 101 | National Geographic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4crvs-KTBw

Go over vocabulary and then do questions!

barren/wasteland/reveal/landscape/region/humidity/moisture/evaporate/diverse/ecosystem/

continent/evolve

1.What are the hottest deserts on earth?

2.(1:35)”_______________ their _______________ to water, coastal deserts remain _______________.”

3.(1:54)_______________ deserts experience extreme temperatures and receive very little precipitation, they are still important habitats for plants and animals.”

4.What do you think “precipitation” (1:58) means?

5.How does the saguaro cactus survive?

6.(2:25)”Highly _______________ to survive in such a harsh environment, desert wildlife is particularly _______________ to _______________ changes.  Existing deserts have become less _______________ because of rising temperatures that dry up _______________ water resources and increase the _______________ of wildfires.  Additionally, new desert areas are beginning to form through _______________.”

Why does this occur?

7.Where is the youngest desert on the planet and how was it formed?

8.Is it possible to stop desertification?

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Nov 23, 2024 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on November 23 and homework for November 30th

classwork:

listening: student's book--p.34, workbook--p.18 and “Do Animals Understand Death?”

grammar: student's book--part 2, p.37

speaking: nature–weather, climate change, natural phenomena–with pictures

reading: "Bridge to Terabithia"--chapter 3

vocabulary: quiz on unit 3 (first half)

writing: essay plan

homework:

companion–the rest of unit 3

Terabithia–questions on chapter 3

English in Use--pp.35,36,37, and 38--only exercise 7

Thanksgiving composition: write an essay using the following prompt as your starting point--

Over 2.5 billion people in the world live on less than two dollars a day. More than 780 million people are without access to clean drinking water, and 1.5 billion people live with no electricity. There are many things we should be grateful for on a regular basis, don’t you think? 

optional–”The Addams Family: Happy Birthday, Grandma Frump” (The link is at the top of the printout I gave you!)

Nov 16, 2024 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on November 16th and homework for November 23rd

classwork:

reading--student's book, pp.30-31

grammar--student's book, p.33 and extra grammar--"Perfect English" (present perfect, simple and continuous)

listening--student's book, p.34 and workbook, p.18

speaking--"Lights Off", "Nature Makes You Happy", "Planet Earth 1", "What Really Happens to the Plastic You Throw Away"

writing--informal email (unit 3)

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/learner-english/

homework:

student's book--pp.32 and 36 (vocabulary 1 and 2) and p.39, Exam Task

companion--first 3 pages of unit 3

English in Use--pp.25-33, but only exercise 7 on p.33

optional--

Octopuses 101 | Nat Geo Wild

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSyEZAm8nb8

Questions

1.How many hearts does an octopus have?

2.How is an octopus’s blood different from that of a human’s?

3.What’s so special about an octopus’s arms?

4.How long do most octopus species live?

5.Their life spans are so short due to the reproductive process.  Explain.

6.What do octopuses use their ink for?

7.Octopuses are good at camouflaging themselves and some of them can even imitate __________.

8.What is a mimic octopus capable of doing?

Nov 2, 2024 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on November 2nd and homework for November 9th

classwork:

grammar: part 2, with extra grammar

writing: unit 2, with extra notes

Terabithia:chapter 1: read and discuss (Lit Charts) Close Reading Organizer - Chapter 1 and reading sample answers 

speaking: pictures of restaurants–physical, in pairs

listening: sb and wkbk and video in unit 2

homework:

English in Use–pp.20,21,22,23--just exercise 7, 24 (grammar 2)

workbook–p.14 (grammar 2)

student’s book–p.27, Exam Task (writing)

companion–the rest of unit 2

Have a great weekend!

Oct 26, 2024 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on October 26th and homework for November 2nd

 Don't forget to bring “Bridge to Terabithia” to class next week!

classwork:

grammar: student’s book–part 1, p.21 and extra grammar practice ("Perfect English" and “Grammar Practice for Intermediate Students," Pearson)

speaking: Halloween–Ten Haunting Facts About Halloween, Halloween History/National Geographic,

Trying TO CARVE A SIMPLE AND SCARY HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN FACE BY BOBBY DUKE ARTS!, etc. and pictures of costumes and Halloween activities

test on unit 1

homework:

companion–the first 3 pages of unit 2

English in Use–pp.15,16,17,18--only ex.7, and p.19

student’s book–p.20 (vocab 1)

workbook–p.11 (vocab 1)

optional: We Are What We Eat: Afghanistan | Nat Geo Live

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwlDCHeOpKE

Also, this is the link for "The Addams Family" episode that you weren't able to access from the other link--

The Addams Family Goes To School (Full Episode) | MGM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQlB4jSy-3Q

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Oct 19, 2024 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on October 19th and homework for October 26th

classwork:

reading: sb–p.19

speaking: pictures and videos

listening: student’s book--p.22 and workbook--p.12

writing: Ted on writing scary stories (video) and discussion

grammar: student's book--p.21, exs.1 and 2 

homework:

study for unit 1 test

workbook–p.10

write a suspenseful story, in the spirit of Halloween!  I'm including the link of the video we watched and discussed in class here, in case you want to watch it again--

How to make your writing suspenseful - Victoria Smith

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-make-your-writing-suspenseful-victoria-smith

optional: "The Addams Family"

https://archive.org/details/The.Addams.Family/Addams+Family+Season+1+(1964)/Addams+Family+101+The+Addams+Family+Goes+to+School+(09-18-64).avi

Have a great weekend!

Oct 12, 2024 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

Classwork on October 12th and Homework for October 19th

October 12:

classwork:

vocabulary quiz

writing: sb–pp.14 and 15

grammar: sb–part 2 and "Perfect English: Present Simple or Present Continuous? Exercise 1" and "Present Continuous--Mixed Exercise 2"

listening: workbook–p.6

speaking: food–with pictures and video

homework:

English in Use--pp.4,5,6,7,8--only ex.7, 9,10,11,12,13--only ex.7 and p.14

workbook--pp.7 and 8

The following video exercise is optional!!!

We Are What We Eat: Afghanistan | Nat Geo Live

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwlDCHeOpKE

1.This talk is about the “evolution of diet”.  What do you think the speaker means here?

2.What is it that differentiates Little Pamir from the rest of Afghanistan?

3.Who are the Kyrgyzs?

4.What grows there?

5.What do you think a “pastoralist nomad” is (1:06)?

6.What job do young boys do?  And girls?

7.What is their house like?

8.Where do they get the flour to make bread?

9.Do they use money?

10.(5:15)What does the photographer mean when he says, “There’s no waste.  You can’t afford waste.”?

11.How did he get the nickname ‘eye-eater”?

Have a great weekend!

Oct 5, 2024 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on October 5th and homework for October 12th

Please also get the following books--

Close-Up English In Use B1 Student's Book 2021

and

BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA PB

Paterson, Katherine

Εκδότης Puffin , ISBN 9780141359786

Also, these are the books we'll be using this year--

Close-up B1, National Geographic, 3rd edition: student book, workbook, companion

classwork:

grammar–student’s book, p.9, on board and in notebooks

listening–student’s book, p.10

speaking–on a deserted island

writing–unit 1, sb–pp.14-15

homework:

companion–next 3 pages

workbook–pages 4,5 and 6--the grammar section

The following exercise is optional, so you don't have to do it!

Teens Talk About Family

1.How do some of these teens feel about their parents and siblings?

2.What kinds of problems do these kids have?

3.Do you share any of these feelings?

4.What are “pros and cons’?

5.How does the first girl feel about her parents?

6.What is the next speaker’s relationship with his parents like?

7.(0:24)Who does the next girl talk to when she has something on her mind?

8.Why does the next boy find it difficult to talk to his parents?

9.What does the girl with the long red hair think about her responsibility of taking care of her little one-year-old brother?

10.(1:05)What does this boy’s family mostly argue about?

11.(1:18)Do these two siblings get along well?

12.(1:40)Does this boy have any siblings?

13.He says that “being an only child has its pros and cons.”  What does he mean by that and what does he say are the pros and cons of such a situation?

14.(2:01)The next boy thinks the best thing about having a sister is that “he always has somebody to _______________ _______________ or _______________ _______________ _______________.”

15.What does the African American boy say about his sister?

16.(2:22)How does the girl with the long red hair feel about having an older sister?

17.How does the blonde boy react to his sister’s dancing in public?

18.What does the African American boy call his sister?

19.(3:05)How does this boy feel about being an only child?

Sep 29, 2024 | Teacher: Kristina Jardin <kjardin@isa.edu.gr>

classwork on September 28th and homework for October 5th

Welcome to D-class, everyone!  I'm sure we're all going to have a fun, productive and rewarding year!

classwork:

speaking–professions, with pictures 

reading–unit 1 in Close-up B1, sb–pp.6 and 7

listening–end of year test

writing–story

homework:

student’s book–p.8 (vocab)

companion–learn the vocabulary on the first 3 pages in unit 1

Enjoy the week ahead!