Umber has cooked delicious tasty cookies and she is going to show us how to make them. If you have problems understanding the video, click on the file below to read the transcript. Bon profit!
English Tasks (18-22 May) :3º ESO B, 1º Bach B,C
3 ESO B (Aula Virtual)
1. Make a comic strip about your experiences during the quarantine ( like the example) with expressions learnt during this course.
2. Listening: A child describing pictures to experts
3. Video about difference between Britain and UK
4. Make up your own story tale (Once upon a time …)
5. Umber’s Quiz.
1 Bach B, C (Aula Virtual)
1 Make a comic strip about your experiences during the quarantine ( like the example) with expressions learnt in units 1 and 2
2. Description of a friend or an acquaintance
3. Difference between USED TO and GET USED TO
4. Past Tense Contrast
5. Video about difference between Britain and UK
6. Writing :Make up your own story
7.Listening: USED TO Songs
Schools in Scotland vs Spain (Umber’s Diary)
I worked in two schools in Almería for five months and I noticed some differences between the school systems in Spain and Scotland.
The first very noticeable difference is that pupils in Scotland are obliged to wear school uniform every day whereas Spanish students are allowed to wear whatever they want. High school children/teenagers will typically wear a white shirt, a tie, trousers or a skirt, a blazer and black shoes. We even had a uniform for PE (Physical Education). I liked wearing a uniform in school because it meant I didn’t have to decide what to wear to school everyday. However some students would prefer to wear whatever they wanted and we would sometimes have debates about this in English class.
Another difference I have noticed is the timetable. In Almería classes would begin at 8:15am and finish at 2:45pm but in Scotland high school begins at 8:45am and finishes at 3:35pm. I found it strange that there was no lunch break in between classes in Almería. In Scotland we have 2 classes then a break for 15 minutes. Then another 2 classes followed by the lunch break which lasted 45 minutes and then another 3 classes. However in my old high school we would finish at 2:45pm on Wednesday and Friday. On Monday,Tuesday and Thursday we would finish at 3:35pm.
In Almería students would stay in the same class for a lot of their classes. Teachers would go to their next class depending on what lesson they were teaching next. However in Scotland it is the students that have to walk to their different classes and the teacher stays in the same classroom.
Questions
- Do you think Spanish school students should wear a uniform? If yes/no, why?
- Which school timetable(Scottish or Spanish) do you prefer and why?
- Would you like to experience school in a different country? If you could choose a country to go to school in for a month, which country would you choose?
The use of Technology : Umber’s diary
Hello everybody I hope you are all well! Today I wanted to discuss the use of technology during lockdown. There are many pros and cons to using technology during this time but in my opinion there are more positives than negatives.
Thanks to technology we are able to keep in touch with our family and friends that we are not able to see at the moment. We can use apps like FaceTime, Skype and Zoom to see our loved ones online and chat to them. Although it is not the same as seeing them in person , it is still an excellent way to connect with other people. I have been doing Zoom calls with my cousins almost every day. We do a quiz about general knowledge and have a new host every week. It is a fun activity for us as we learn new facts and talk to each other simultaneously!
People also use social media applications (apps) like Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter to keep busy and entertained. As a result there has been an increase in screen time on mobile phones. I don’t think there is a problem with using social media apps. However I think that they should be used in moderation. We need to give our eyes a break from looking at screens and should try to do other activities like reading a book, doing a jigsaw puzzle or drawing. A negative aspect of social media is the constant stream of information we receive from news outlets and other websites. It is good to stay updated with the news and to know what is going on in the world. On the other hand an overload of information can increase anxiety and worries. Remember to do everything in moderation!
Questions
1- Write down the words in bold and write their meanings.
2- Write a short paragraph about your opinion on using technology (social media, TV, game consoles) during quarantine.
3- How do you use technology during this time?
Umber’s Quiz
In my previous diary post I mentioned that I did quizzes with my cousins. I decided to create a quiz for you to do at home! (Its not too difficult)
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Who painted the Mona Lisa?
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What is the capital of Scotland?
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What are the names of the seven dwarfs in the movie Snow White?
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Which country has a maple leaf on their flag?
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What are the four oceans called?
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What is the name of Harry Potters pet owl?
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Which planet is closest to the sun?
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How many sides does an Octagon have?
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Who wrote Oliver Twist?
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In English , what is the yellow part of the egg called?
- Guess these celebrities
Going for a walk: Umber’s diary
Join Umber, our language assistant, for a walk around her house in Scotland and send me a brief description.
If you find difficult to understand it, have a look at the transcript in this file
English: 3º ESO B , 1ºBach B and C (04-08/05 Tareas)
3 ESO B
1.Realizar los siguientes ejercicios de la unidad 6 del
workbook online ( información sobre el acceso en el
aula virtual):
Página 49: 1,2,3 (Online) y envíame al aula virtual las repuestas del 4 y 5
Página 51 1,2,3 (Online) y envíame al aula virtual las repuestas del 4 (Grammar)
Página 53: 1,2,4 (Online) y envíame al aula virtual las repuestas del 3 (Listening)
Página 54: 3,5 (Online) y envíame al aula virtual las repuestas del 4(Grammar)
Página 55: 1(Online) (Grammar)
2Ver el video de la tarea 16 del aula virtual y responde las preguntas sobre el mismo.
La tarea para el alumnado de PMAR la mando a su correo.
1 Bach B,C
Todas las actividades se detallan en el aula virtual (donde se tienen que descargar 3 archivos adjuntos)
- Realizar dos pruebas de PevAU (una, esta semana y otra la siguiente).
- Hacer una composición (A for and against essay) sobre las ventajas y desventajas del confinamiento.
- Ver el video en el aula virtual.
- Las actividades para el alumnado suspenso en el segundo trimestre aparecerán en el aula virtual en esta semana.
“Hero” by Family of the year
Listen to the lyrics of this song and try to relate it to the situation we are living during these days.
Tongue Twisters in English :Umber’s Diary
Here are some tongue twisters (trabalenguas) in English to try at home, try to say the words quickly!
I scream, you scream, we all scream, for ice cream!
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Where’s the peck of pickled peppers that Peter Piper picked?
I saw Susie sitting in a shoe shine shop.
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck, if the woodchuck could chuck wood?
He would chuck, he would, as much as he could,
And chuck as much wood as a woodchuck would,
If a woodchuck could chuck wood.
She sells sea shells by the seashore
And the shells she sells by the seashore are sea shells for sure.
All I want is a proper cup of coffee,
Made in a proper copper coffee pot
I may be off my dot
But I want a cup of coffee
From a proper coffee pot.
Tin coffee pots and iron coffee pots
They’re no use to me –
If I can’t have a proper cup of coffee
In a proper copper coffee pot
I’ll have a cup of tea.
Baking Delicious Cupcakes : Umber´s Diary
Baking
Hello everybody I hope you are all well. Recently I have noticed the increase in home baking as people are staying at home because of the virus. Many people are keeping busy by trying new recipes and cooking/baking. I went to the supermarket and couldn’t find any flour or baking powder because a lot of people are buying items that are needed for baking. People are uploading pictures of what they have made on social media platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. A very popular trend on TikTok is making Dalgona coffee. There are many videos online demonstrating how to create the coffee.
Here is a simple recipe to make cupcakes 🙂
Equipment
- A large bowl
- Weighing scales and measuring spoon
- Wooden spoon, whisk (or fork)
- Cupcake cases
Ingredients
- 125g caster sugar
- 125g butter
- 125g self raising flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
Method
- Preheat the oven
- Mix the butter, sugar and vanilla extract together in a bowl
- Add the eggs
- Sift the flour
- Beat everything together until the mixture is smooth
- Use a tablespoon to half fill each case with the cupcake mixture then put them in the oven. The cupcakes should take 20 minutes to bake. Enjoy! (decorate if you want)
Questions
- Do you enjoy baking or cooking? What do you like to bake or cook?
- What is your favourite dessert and food?
- Write out the words in bold and write down the meaning.