ADJECTIVES

WATCH THE VIDEO 1 AND VIDEO 2.
REVISE THE RULES.
DO THE ONLINE QUIZ.
YOU CAN DO MORE PRACTICE HERE.

AN ISRAELI HERO

Write 7-9 sentences about an Israeli hero from the past or someone modern.

Write his/her name

When and where he/she was born

Describe the heroic act
Express your opinion about it
What lesson can we learn from it
If possible, attach the link to the Internet sites giving information about this peron.

For reference see the book Fast Forward p.49 ex.B.

Birthdays

(activity based on unit 1, Outlook)

What is zodiac? What is a horoscope?

      Watch the video about 12 signs of the zodiac.

Listen to what astrological signs are like.

                     Read your daily horoscope and your week horoscope.

Fill in the table.

My birth date		My zodiac sign		My day/week will be…	My lucky day this week	The way I should behave…

5.   Answer these questions:

Did you like your horoscope? Explain your answer.
Do you think horoscopes may help people to succeed in life better?
Should people fully rely on their horoscopes?

What did you learn about the signs of the zodiac and horoscope? 

6. Read the story of your zodiac sign. Summarize it in your own words.

Hanukkah Activities

                        

• Watch a video about Hanukkah.         
  
• Read the story.
  
• Hanukkah word search.
  
• Unscramble the words.
  
• Listen to the song. Read the lyrics and sing together.
  
• Adam Sandler sings
        Hanukkah song.
  
  
                                                             Happy Hanukkah!
  
  
  
                  

PRESENT SIMPLE AND PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

 

1. Watch video 1 about everyday activities-Present Simple
2. Revise how to use Present Simple here and here.
   
3. Watch video 2 about Present Progressive.
   
4. Watch video 3 – Present Progressive-Questions and Negatives        
   
5. Revise Present Progressive here.
   
6. Practice Present Simple and Present Progressive.
   
   More practice here and here.
   
7. Read stories in Present Simple.
   
8. Listen to the story in Present Progressive.
   

 
                                                                

TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR SPELLING

The links below contain some useful information about spelling and ways to improve it.

link 1

link 2

Interactive Spelling Bee

                                                       Enjoy Your English!

FUN IN THE SHOPPING MALL

ACTIVITY 1. Watch the video and answer these questions.

1. Name 2 biggest shopping malls from the video.
2. What activities do modern malls offer (מציעים) their visitors? Choose from the list: shopping, eating out, skating, skiing, rafting, swimming, playgrounds for kids, movies, recreation areas, zoos, parking lots, beautiful design.
   
3. What do you usually do in the mall?
4. Which of the malls from the video would you like to visit?
5. What would you like to do in these malls?
6. What is your favorite shopping mall in Israel?
7. What else can people do in a shopping mall?
8. Do you think shopping malls is a good idea? Why?

ACTIVITY 2. Listen to the song. You can sing it too.

ACTIVITY 3. Make a flyer for the "BIG" shopping center in Yokneam.

Draw its map. Write a list of shops. Invite visitors.

Make your flyer colorful and attractive.

Post your flyer in the blog.

 

Placement Test-grade 10

לכבוד תלמידי כיתות ט' והוריהם 8/09/2010





הנדון: שיבוץ באנגלית לקראת כיתה י'

ברצוננו להביא לידיעתכם שכל התלמידים המעוניינים לשפר\לשנות את השיבוץ שלהם באנגלית יוכלו לעשות זאת אחרי השלמת החומר ומבחן שיבוץ באנגלית שיתקיים ביום ד' ב-6.10.2010.

מועמדים ל4 ו5 יח''ל יעשו אותו מבחן. הכניסה ל 4 יח''ל תתאפשר מציון עובר 60 ול- 5 יח''ל מציון עובר 85.

חומר למבחן:

1. 
   
   
   הבנת הנקרא – טקסט אינפורמטיבי או ביוגרפיה
   
2. 
   
   
   כתיבת חיבור– מכתב לחבר (80 מילים ל 4 יח''ל ו 100 מילים ל 5 יח''ל)
   
3. 
   
   
   דקדוק: Tenses (Present Simple and Progressive; Past Simple and Progressive; Future simple; Present Perfect Simple and Progressive; Past Perfect); Passive- Active Voice; Adjectives (Comparatives and Superlatives); Adverbs; Relative Pronouns; Conditionals and Time Clauses; Reported Speech.
   

ניתן להשתמש במילון Oxford אנגלי-אנגלי- עברי

בהצלחה לכל התלמידים,

צוות אנגלית

העתקים:

עדה שמש, מנהלת ביה''ס

טלי קליש, מנהלת פדגוגית

אוולין עמוס, מנהלת בית ט'-י'

קרו בביקר-שלום

מחנכות

Revise your grammar.                     Good Luck!
 

An Ordinary Hero (an ECB activity)

What makes an ordinary person a hero? Do you know any 'ordinary' people who have characteristics similar to those of superheroes? What makes these people special?

You are going to read about ordinary people who have been singled out as heroes because they have performed challenging deeds or motivated people to support important causes.

Choose one of the heroes listed and complete the activity An Ordinary Hero (download the activity page ). You may want to read the descriptions before you choose.

Prepare a presentation about the hero you have chosen. It may be:

• a letter to the hero thanking him or her
• a poster
• a PowerPoint presentation
• a role-play
• a letter to a newspaper
• an advertisement in a newspaper, on television or radio

Post your presentation in the blog.

Read and evaluate one of your friends' posts. Use the rubric page.

Modals and Semi-Modals

Revise Modals and Semi-Modals.

Practice Modal Can online.

Practice Modal Must on line.

Play the game. - optional!

Listen to the story. Do the worksheet.                   Enjoy your English!

Eating Out in an Usual Restaurant

People all over the world like to eat out - it's easy, affordable (in many cases) and FUN!

So many people, so many tastes. Every place is different for its environment, service and menu. Some restaurants seem to be quite ordinary and are very often dull. You would never step in there unless you are really starving. Others, suggest incredible combinations of food and fantastic atmosphere of exploring something unknown.  Eating out in such an usual restaurant may become an unforgettable experience and will make you "hungry" for more.

I invite you to explore the world of delicious tastes mixed with creativity and challenge!

Follow me to the unusual restaurant sites:

1. Browse 3-4 sites.
http://restoran.us/trivia/unusual.htm

http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2009/06/20/10-unusual-and-creative-restaurants/

http://www.forbes.com/2006/12/18/most-unusual-restaurants-forbeslife-cx_ls_1219mostunusualrestaurants.html

http://www.walletpop.com/specials/worlds-most-unusual-restaurants/

http://www.walletpop.com/specials/worlds-most-unusual-restaurants/

Choose ONE place and fill in the information about it in the attached QUESTIONNAIRE

Submit your answers.

2. Read the answers of the other pupils.


3. Answer: 1. What  restaurant did most of the pupils choose to eat out? Why? Do you agree with their choice? Explain.
Submit your answers.


4. How to evaluate service in a restaurant? Read this article to learn about it.


5. Are you a "supertaster"? Do the quiz and you'll know it.

6. Create your own unusual restaurant. Design an Internet page for your restaurant. Include all the necessary information such as kind of cuisine, menu, prices, accessibility, atmosphere, etc. Advertise  your restaurant as a special place and invite customers to visit it.
Blog your restaurant!

                                                                         

                                            Bon Appetit!