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Advent Calendar
Dec 24, 2023
Lesson 10/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
Homework finish reading Dickens'
A Christmas Carol
Today: We'll discuss the story
The top Christmas carol in the UK is
O Holy Night based on a French poem.
How does Dickens create a vivid and atmospheric setting in the story, especially during the Christmas Eve scenes?
How does the setting contribute to the overall mood of the novel?
How does the setting contribute to the overall mood of the novel?
What are 3 important lessons to be learned from this story?
How is the theme of redemption explored in the story?
In what ways does the novel reflect on the importance of generosity and compassion during the holiday season?
Compare and contrast the different ghosts (Past, Present, and Yet to Come). How do they contribute to Scrooge's transformation?
How is the Cratchit family's celebration different from Scrooge's solitary Christmas Eve? What does this reveal about their characters?
Discuss the symbolism of the chains that Marley wears and how it relates to the theme of redemption
Explore the symbolism of the various Christmas traditions and symbols in the story, such as the Christmas tree and the Christmas feast.
How do the themes of A Christmas Carol still resonate in today's society?
Are there modern "Scrooge-like" characters in real life? How can the lessons from the novel apply to contemporary issues?
Compare and contrast Dr. Seuss's Grinch character with Scrooge.
How is Christmas celebrated in the story, and how does it compare to how you celebrate Christmas in your culture?
Discuss the cultural and historical aspects of Victorian England as portrayed in the novel.
Dec 16, 2023
Lesson 9/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
Homework p 87 in Grammar book
Today: 3 Classic Christmas: readings
Twas the Night Before Christmas
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/17135/pg17135-images.html
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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in London
He was selfish and stingy.
Fred was his nephew.
He was sitting alone in his living room.
Dec 9, 2023
Lesson 8/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
Homework page 102 Workbook
We'll continue on page 116 Speaking in Student book and Grammar book.
Quizlet 12: https://quizlet.com/393433749/family-and-friends-6-unit-12-flash-cards/
Dec 2, 2023
Lesson 7/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
Homework page 98 Workbook
We'll begin Unit 12 Holiday Time page 114 in our Student book.
Quizlet 12: https://quizlet.com/393433749/family-and-friends-6-unit-12-flash-cards/
Nov 25, 2023
Lesson 6/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
Homework was 10 Questions about jobs
https://esldiscussions.com/j/jobs.html
Today we'll finish Unit 11 by reading about poems, page 110.
Then, we can read a very famous little American poem:
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Nov 18, 2023
Lesson 5/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
Homework was 10 Questions about jobs
https://esldiscussions.com/j/jobs.html
Today we'll talk about AI and university
exams.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2301/230123-a-i-in-assignments-4.html
Nov 11, 2023
Lesson 4/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
Homework was 10 Questions about jobs
https://esldiscussions.com/j/jobs.html
Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/391442655/family-and-friends-6-unit-11-flash-cards/
Then, page 109 Review of Reported Speech Comands and Requests
Oct 21, 2023
Lesson 3/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
Homework was page 81 in Grammarbook.
Then, a more interactive lesson using
ESL Fast. You will share your screen with me and do the activities for a Reading called First Day of the Job.
https://www.eslfast.com/begin4/b4/b4001.htm
We'll have a Discussion with these questions:
Oct 14, 2023
Lesson 2/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
Homework was page 93, 94 in Workbook
Today: p 109 Reported Speech Commands
Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/391442655/family-and-friends-6-unit-11-flash-cards/
Oct 7, 2023
Lesson 1/ 45min
Hi Alexandra!
Welcome back!
Today we'll begin Unit 11: Space Travel
Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/391442655/family-and-friends-6-unit-11-flash-cards/