Review previous lessons

Jan 23, 2024
Lesson 30/70 45min

Hi Sasha and Yulia!

Homework: Workbook page 110

We'll finish Unit 15,

Quizlet Unit 15

https://quizlet.com/456190768/family-and-friends-4-unit-15-flash-cards/

Jan 18, 2024
Lesson 29/70 45min

Hi Yulia,

Homework: Lemonade Stand Questions

ESL Fast Reading: Shopping for a backpack

https://www.eslfast.com/kidsenglish3/ke3/ke3037.htm

Discussion Questions:

https://wuxiesl.blogspot.com/2012/04/esl-discussion-questions-about-bags.html

Jan 17, 2024
Lesson 28/70 45min

Hi Sasha,

Homework: Lemonade Stand Questions

ESL Fast Reading: Shopping for a backpack

https://www.eslfast.com/kidsenglish3/ke3/ke3037.htm

Discussion Questions:

https://wuxiesl.blogspot.com/2012/04/esl-discussion-questions-about-bags.html

Jan 15, 2024
Lesson 27/70 45min

Hi Sasha and Yulia!

Homework: Workbook page 108-9

We'll continue Unit 15,

Quizlet Unit 15

https://quizlet.com/456190768/family-and-friends-4-unit-15-flash-cards/

Jan 12, 2024
Lesson 26/70 45min

Hi Yulia!

Homework: Nutcracker book report

ESL Fast Reading: Lemonade Stand

https://www.eslfast.com/kidsenglish3/ke3/ke3033.htm

Discussion Questions.

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1707/170723-lemonade.html

Jan 10, 2024
Lesson 25/70 45min

Hi Sasha!

Homework: Nutcracker book report

ESL Fast Reading: Lemonade Stand

https://www.eslfast.com/kidsenglish3/ke3/ke3033.htm

Discussion Questions.

https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1707/170723-lemonade.html

Jan 9, 2024
Lesson 24/70 45min

Hi Sasha and Yulia!

Homework: Quizlet Unit 15

We'll start Unit 15,

Good News, Bad News

Quizlet Unit 15

https://quizlet.com/456190768/family-and-friends-4-unit-15-flash-cards/

Dec 29, 2023
Lesson 23/70 45min

Hi Yulia!

Homework Questions about Papa Panov.

Today we'll read and discuss a story about a little cat called Mia in

"Mia's Nutcracker Ballet."

Dec 27, 2023
Lesson 22/70 45min

Hi Sasha!

Homework Questions about Papa Panov.

Today we'll read and discuss a story about a little cat called Mia in

"Mia's Nutcracker Ballet."

1. The Prince asks Clara to go with him to:

The toy store

Mia's house

A tea party

His kingdom

2. Who dances a very special ballet at the kingdom?

The prince

The delicate flowers

The elephants

The Sugar Plum Fairy

3. Who is the main character in the Nutcracker Ballet?

Clara

Mia

Ava

The Sugar Plum Fairy

4. Who became a handsome prince?

The Mouse King

Fritz

The Nutcracker

Clara's godfather

5. What is the "frosting" that covers Mia's home and the kingdom?

Sugar cream

Rain drops

Snow

Hail

6. What does Mia see outside her window that appears to dance like ballerinas?

The moon

Her cat

Snowflakes

The trees blowing in the wind

7. Why does Fritz throw Clara's toy nutcracker to the ground?

He's jealous that it's not his present.

He thinks it's a silly present.

He wants to show-off to all the children.

He's embarrassed because the children laughed at it.

8. Which ballet story does Grandpa share with Mia?

Swan Lake

Cinderella

Sleeping Beauty

The Nutcracker

9. What did Clara experience when she slipped out of bed to visit the nutcracker?

The room became enormous.

The Christmas tree grew bigger and bigger.

The gray mice came out of every corner.

All of the above

10. What do the people of the Land of Sweets ask Clara?

If she could dance for them

If she could stay with them forever

If she could be their new princess

If she could tell them about her home land

11. Why does the Prince thank Clara with a special snowflakes song and dance?

She allowed Fritz to play with him.

She was very kind to him.

She sewed him royal clothes.

She put him on her special shelf.

12. Who dances a very special ballet at the kingdom?

The prince

The delicate flowers

The elephants

The Sugar Plum Fairy

Book Report

1.The title of my book is:

2. The most important character in the story is called:

3. What happens to the main character in the story:

4. Has anything happened to you, or maybe to a friend, that is like what happened to the main character in the story? Tell us about it.

5. List five different things that happened in the story.

6. Pick just one out of the five things that happened in the story that you think is the most important.

7. Why did you pick this event as being the most important one to the story?

8. What was your favourite part of the story?

9. If you could change just one thing in the story, what would it be?

10. Would you tell a friend to read this book? Why or why not?

Dec 26, 2023
Lesson 21/70 45min

Hi Sasha and Yulia!

Homework page 104-5 Workbook

Today we'll continue in Unit 14 p 115

Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/544934873/family-and-friends-4-unit-14-family-relatives-flash-cards/?funnelUUID=59fef92c-8226-4e09-a8f0-4a553cf0e567

Starfall The Nutcracker

https://www.starfall.com/h/ftr-music/tchai/?sn=ftr-music--fun-to-read

Dec 22, 2023
Lesson 20/70 45min

Hi Sasha and Yulia!

Homework page 103 Workbook

Today we'll continue in Unit 14 p 115

Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/544934873/family-and-friends-4-unit-14-family-relatives-flash-cards/?funnelUUID=59fef92c-8226-4e09-a8f0-4a553cf0e567

Dec 20, 2023
Lesson 19/70 45min

Hi Yulia !

Homework 10 Questions about Writing a Story

Today The Reading is for Christmas.

Papa Panov's Special Christmas.

- Who is the main character in the story?
- Where does Papa Panov live?
- What task does the old shoemaker have to do on Christmas Eve?
- Describe Papa Panov's personality. What kind of person is he?
- How does Papa Panov feel when he encounters different characters throughout the story?
- How is the setting important to the story?
- Why do you think the author chose Christmas Eve as the time for the story?
- What do you think is the main message or lesson of the story?
- How does the theme of generosity and kindness play a role in Papa Panov's Christmas?
- What do you think will happen to Papa Panov after the events in the story?
- If you were to continue the story, what would you add to it?
- How is Papa Panov's Christmas different from or similar to your own holiday traditions?
- Can you think of other stories or movies with a similar theme of kindness and generosity?
- Are there any words or phrases in the story that you didn't understand? Let's discuss their meanings.
- Can you find synonyms for words like "generosity" and "kindness" used in the story?
- How did the story make you feel? Why?
- Have you ever experienced a situation where helping someone brought you joy?
- If you were to rewrite the ending of the story, how would you change it?
- Imagine you are one of the characters in the story. How would you feel and what would you do?
- In what ways does the story reflect the spirit of Christmas in your culture?
- Are there similar stories or traditions in your country during the holiday season?