Hello, Class!
Here's your homework for Tuesday.
Holes: Read chapters 18-19-20 and answer the following questions.
Chapter 18:
1. What are the boys doing this morning?
2. Why does Stanley think this is a good idea?
3. What does Zero ask Stanley to do? How does Stanley react?
4. They say that digging holes builds character. How do you think Stanley has changed since he arrived at Camp Green Lake? Make a list of the changes.
Chapter 19:
1. What happened at night? What does Stanley realize about the boys?
2. Explain what happened with the Sunflower Seeds.
3. Why did Stanley take responsibility for something he didn't do?
Chapter 20:
1. How does Stanley feel when he's being taken to the Warden? Why?
2. What's special about the Warden's nail polish?
3. Why does she hurt Mr Sir?
MACMILLAN PRACTICE ONLINE
From Unit 1 People do:
PET paper 2 part 1
Chatroom introduction
If you haven't given me Writing part 2, please do so on Tuesday.
Also, think about this question: Why do you think collecting things is such a popular hobbie? Find out about different things that people collect and tell the class!
See you on Tuesday,
Miss Ale
Friday, 19 August 2016
Friday, 12 August 2016
Homework for Tuesday 16th August
Hello, class!
Here's a reminder of the homework for next class!
Writing worksheet: follow the guidelines to write your first creative story!
Online platform: For Tuesday, you need to have finished Unit 1 activity 1 (that was for last class), and do activities 2 and 3 for this week. Remember I can see who's been working and who hasn't.
Holes: read chapters 15-16-17. Think about the following questions to answer in class.
Chapter 15:
1. How does the Warden know everyone's names?
2. Why does Stanley say they were looking in the wrong place?
Chapter 16:
1. Why was X-Ray so cheerful in the wreck room?
2. How did the Warden act the following morning? Did her attitude change? Why?
3. What did Stanley's mom say in her letter? What does this tell you about Stanley's family? What kind of family are they? What does Stanley's father do?
Chapter 17:
1. How long did the boys in group D dig around X-Ray's hole?
2. How did the Warden feel that morning? How has her attitude changed from the first morning? Write a list to compare it.
3. What happened to Stanley?
Make sure you continue to add information to the timelines and remember to add one for "K.B."
See you at school!
Here's a reminder of the homework for next class!
Writing worksheet: follow the guidelines to write your first creative story!
Online platform: For Tuesday, you need to have finished Unit 1 activity 1 (that was for last class), and do activities 2 and 3 for this week. Remember I can see who's been working and who hasn't.
Holes: read chapters 15-16-17. Think about the following questions to answer in class.
Chapter 15:
1. How does the Warden know everyone's names?
2. Why does Stanley say they were looking in the wrong place?
Chapter 16:
1. Why was X-Ray so cheerful in the wreck room?
2. How did the Warden act the following morning? Did her attitude change? Why?
3. What did Stanley's mom say in her letter? What does this tell you about Stanley's family? What kind of family are they? What does Stanley's father do?
Chapter 17:
1. How long did the boys in group D dig around X-Ray's hole?
2. How did the Warden feel that morning? How has her attitude changed from the first morning? Write a list to compare it.
3. What happened to Stanley?
Make sure you continue to add information to the timelines and remember to add one for "K.B."
See you at school!
Tuesday, 2 August 2016
Homework for Tuesday 9th August
Hello, darlings!
For next class, remember to do the Exam Choice from the booklet (That's the Reading comprehension and the two listenings. I will email you the audios because I can't upload MP3s here)
You must also read chapters 13 and 14 of Holes and answer these questions in the folder to discuss in class:
Chapter 13:
1. Describe the object that Stanley found.
2. How long has Stanley been in Camp Green Lake?
3. What did Squid think the object was?
4. Who will show the object to mom?
5. Why does Stanley suggest showing it the next day?
6. Why did Stanley move up the line at the water truck?
Chapter 14:
1. Why do you think X-Ray snapped at Stanley?
2. What happens after X-Ray gives the tube to mom?
3. Describe the warden.
4. Why do you think the Warden is interested in the object?
Some of the words in the questions may be new for you. I have underlined them so that you can find them in the chapters and look for the meaning in the disctionary.
Finally, you need to do Activities 1 and 2 of Unit 1 in the Macmillan practice online platform. The website will show me your results, so I will know if you did the activities or not.
See you next Tuesday!
For next class, remember to do the Exam Choice from the booklet (That's the Reading comprehension and the two listenings. I will email you the audios because I can't upload MP3s here)
You must also read chapters 13 and 14 of Holes and answer these questions in the folder to discuss in class:
Chapter 13:
1. Describe the object that Stanley found.
2. How long has Stanley been in Camp Green Lake?
3. What did Squid think the object was?
4. Who will show the object to mom?
5. Why does Stanley suggest showing it the next day?
6. Why did Stanley move up the line at the water truck?
Chapter 14:
1. Why do you think X-Ray snapped at Stanley?
2. What happens after X-Ray gives the tube to mom?
3. Describe the warden.
4. Why do you think the Warden is interested in the object?
Some of the words in the questions may be new for you. I have underlined them so that you can find them in the chapters and look for the meaning in the disctionary.
Finally, you need to do Activities 1 and 2 of Unit 1 in the Macmillan practice online platform. The website will show me your results, so I will know if you did the activities or not.
See you next Tuesday!
Tuesday, 5 July 2016
Homework for Tuesday 12th July
WRITING:
Re-write your Robin Hood story paying attention to the comments I made.
In general:
Re-write your Robin Hood story paying attention to the comments I made.
In general:
- write the retelling in PRESENT TENSES
- leave a line between paragraphs
- mark the beginning of the paragraphs with indentation
PREZIS:
If you haven't finished your prezi, you can still edit it. Email me for the password!
HOLES:
Review chapters 1 to 12 for the test we will have on Tuesday. How should you revise? Check the previous blog entries for questions on every chapter!!
See you next class!
Miss Ale
Tuesday, 28 June 2016
Homework for Tuesday 5th July
Yay! July is here! Only two more classes til winter holidays!
Reading Part 2: you must do the full photocopy, including the strategies. If you have any doubts, email me!
Greek Gods Project: Email your research and the sport you chose for your God/Goddess. Remember to look for pictures of the God, the sport and any other related images to include in our Prezi.
Holes: Read chapters 11 and 12.
Questions for Chapter 11:
Questions for Chapter 12:
Reading Part 2: you must do the full photocopy, including the strategies. If you have any doubts, email me!
Greek Gods Project: Email your research and the sport you chose for your God/Goddess. Remember to look for pictures of the God, the sport and any other related images to include in our Prezi.
Holes: Read chapters 11 and 12.
Questions for Chapter 11:
- Does Xray see very well?
- Why does Xray want Stanley to tell him first when he finds something?
- Does the biggest boy usually become the leader? What kind of boy usually becomes the leader?
- Why does Stanley like the name Caveman?
- Who is the biggest boy in the group now?
- What's Xray's real name?
Questions for Chapter 12:
- What does Stanley think he wants to do with his life?
- What does Magnet want to do?
- What did Stanley see Zero do?
- Why is Mr Pendansky asking these questions?
Tuesday, 21 June 2016
Homework for Tuesday 28th
Here's your homework for next week.
1. Why was Stanley so achy? (Why did his body hurt?)
2. Why did he have to put on his hat after the sun came up?
3. What did Stanley find in his hole?
4. Who did he give it to?
5. What do you think the Warden is interested in?
SPANISH SPEAKER: Martina. She will make a time-line of her life, highlighting the most important events, and talk about that.
- You have to write a summary of yourself like the ones about Stella, Mike and Juan.
- From the Booklet on page 16, do activity 16 (Present Perfect Practice)
- Do research about your God or Goddess and find a sport that you think that God/Goddess represents.
- "Holes" Chapter 10
1. Why was Stanley so achy? (Why did his body hurt?)
2. Why did he have to put on his hat after the sun came up?
3. What did Stanley find in his hole?
4. Who did he give it to?
5. What do you think the Warden is interested in?
SPANISH SPEAKER: Martina. She will make a time-line of her life, highlighting the most important events, and talk about that.
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
Homework for Tuesday 21st
Hello, class!
Here´s your homework for Tuesday 21st June.
Do the Reading Activity from the PET copies.
Remember there are some tips to help you.
Finish page 13 of the booklet.
READ HOLES CHAPTERS 8 AND 9. Answer the questions to discuss in class.
Chapter 8: write a description of the yellow-spotted lizzard.
CHAPTER 9:
1. Why did Stanley like the cold, short shower?
2. Why did X-Ray say that digging a hole is fun?
3. Why does Stanley lie to his mum in the letters?
4. Who is the Caveman?
Next class, I will choose any two people to tell us about the story so far. Be prepared!
Here´s your homework for Tuesday 21st June.
Do the Reading Activity from the PET copies.
Remember there are some tips to help you.
Finish page 13 of the booklet.
READ HOLES CHAPTERS 8 AND 9. Answer the questions to discuss in class.
Chapter 8: write a description of the yellow-spotted lizzard.
CHAPTER 9:
1. Why did Stanley like the cold, short shower?
2. Why did X-Ray say that digging a hole is fun?
3. Why does Stanley lie to his mum in the letters?
4. Who is the Caveman?
Next class, I will choose any two people to tell us about the story so far. Be prepared!
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