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Dec 24, 2023
Lesson 10/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
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Homework finish reading Dickens'
A Christmas Carol
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Today: We'll discuss the story
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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?
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How does the setting contribute to the overall mood of the novel?
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How does the setting contribute to the overall mood of the novel?
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What are 3 important lessons to be learned from this story?
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How is the theme of redemption explored in the story?
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In what ways does the novel reflect on the importance of generosity and compassion during the holiday season?
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Compare and contrast the different ghosts (Past, Present, and Yet to Come). How do they contribute to Scrooge's transformation?
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How is the Cratchit family's celebration different from Scrooge's solitary Christmas Eve? What does this reveal about their characters?
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​Discuss the symbolism of the chains that Marley wears and how it relates to the theme of redemption
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Explore the symbolism of the various Christmas traditions and symbols in the story, such as the Christmas tree and the Christmas feast.
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How do the themes of A Christmas Carol still resonate in today's society?
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Are there modern "Scrooge-like" characters in real life? How can the lessons from the novel apply to contemporary issues?
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Compare and contrast Dr. Seuss's Grinch character with Scrooge.
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How is Christmas celebrated in the story, and how does it compare to how you celebrate Christmas in your culture?
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Discuss the cultural and historical aspects of Victorian England as portrayed in the novel.
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Dec 16, 2023
Lesson 9/10 45min

Hi Alexandra!
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Homework p 87 in Grammar book
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Homework was 10 Questions about jobs​
https://esldiscussions.com/j/jobs.html
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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
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Nov 18, 2023
Lesson 5/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
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Homework was 10 Questions about jobs​
https://esldiscussions.com/j/jobs.html
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Today we'll talk about AI and university
exams.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2301/230123-a-i-in-assignments-4.html
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Nov 11, 2023
Lesson 4/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
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Homework was 10 Questions about jobs​
https://esldiscussions.com/j/jobs.html
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Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/391442655/family-and-friends-6-unit-11-flash-cards/
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Then, page 109 Review of Reported Speech Comands and Requests
Oct 21, 2023
Lesson 3/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
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Homework was page 81 in Grammarbook.​
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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
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We'll have a Discussion with these questions:
Oct 14, 2023
Lesson 2/10 45min
Hi Alexandra!
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Homework was page 93, 94 in Workbook​
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Today: p 109 Reported Speech Commands
Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/391442655/family-and-friends-6-unit-11-flash-cards/
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Oct 7, 2023
Lesson 1/ 45min
Hi Alexandra!
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Welcome back!
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Today we'll begin Unit 11: Space Travel
Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/391442655/family-and-friends-6-unit-11-flash-cards/