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GRAMMAR: PRESENT PERFECT VS PAST SIMPLE

20 Outubro 2023, 09:30 • Gaile Parkin

Presentation on the differences between present perfect and past simple.

Game to practise the two tenses correctly.

Pairwork exercises.

Tutorial/4^th hour work: further clarification and exercises.

Homework: Explore, learn and practice vocabulary relating to feelings, liking and disliking (vocabulary book units 43 and 44).

The passive

19 Outubro 2023, 17:00 • Alexis Hannah Somerville

The passive:

form, uses, active vs passive

Essay writing - further practice

17 Outubro 2023, 17:00 • Alexis Hannah Somerville

Speaking practice: futures

Essay homework: common errors

Useful linking words

Essay planning

Focus on content and register

Note: the exam is delayed until Tuesday October 24th due to the severe weather warnings. On Thursday Octover 19th, the lesson will be on Zoom.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT PERFECT TENSE

17 Outubro 2023, 09:30 • Gaile Parkin

Quick exercise to review and practise the vocabulary learned for homework.

Overview of the structure, meaning and use of the present perfect tense and its contrast with the past simple.

Game: Find someone who has…

Pairwork practice of the exercises in the Coursebook (to be finished for homework).

WRITING PRACTICE

13 Outubro 2023, 09:30 • Gaile Parkin

Quick review of vocabulary learned for homework, and answering the question “What’s it for?”

In pairs, students blindly selected a card from each of 5 categories and used them as elements in brainstorming and producing a written piece. Students then read their pieces to the group.

Tutorial/4^th hour work: Writing an individual piece including 5 different blindly-selected elements.

Homework: Explore, learn and practice vocabulary relating to media and crime (vocabulary book units 37 and 39).