I'm glad to say that the oral (muntliga) test went very well for most students.
When it comes to the reading test, the results varied a lot. It's my opinion that we have to practice more on similar kinds of tests during the next semester.
This week, we're going to watch a movie called “the Wave” during the Monday lesson. It's a story about a class that study Nazi-Germany, which you do in your History class with Helena. If you miss the lesson or if you want to watch the movie again – go to: https://sites.google.com/site/engelskalovgardesskolan/home/hoerfoerstaaelse/the-wave
We will hopefully do the hearing apprehension test during the Thursday (9a,c) and Friday (9b) lessons. Then you're going to answer questions while you're listening to one or more people speaking English.
The last test will be essay writing. You'll do this test in week 50. Prepare yourself by looking at the feedback you've gotten on your written English on your English blog. You can also practice on your grammar in the “Improve your English” booklet. If you've lost it, go to: https://sites.google.com/site/engelskalovgardesskolan/home/grammar
Good luck! Åsa
Monday, December 6, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Instructions for the oral presentation and the literature discussion
The class is divided into 3-4 discussion groups.
Every lesson, one group will leave the classroom and join Åsa in the ”group room”.
The rest of the students have to stay in the classroom.
Sit by yourselves - not next to another student.
Work in your booklet ”Improve your English” individually.
If you have any questions, ask a classmate (whisper) or do another exercise while you wait for Åsa to return to the classroom at the end of the lesson.
No one is allowed to leave the classroom during the lesson! Åsa will check the attendance at numerous of occasions.
The key to the exercises will be handed out at the end of each lesson.
You are supposed to finish a number of exercises for each lesson, otherwise you will have to do it as your homework!
If you behave and work well, you will get to listen to the radio (Lugna favoriter) during the lesson.
Every lesson, one group will leave the classroom and join Åsa in the ”group room”.
The rest of the students have to stay in the classroom.
Sit by yourselves - not next to another student.
Work in your booklet ”Improve your English” individually.
If you have any questions, ask a classmate (whisper) or do another exercise while you wait for Åsa to return to the classroom at the end of the lesson.
No one is allowed to leave the classroom during the lesson! Åsa will check the attendance at numerous of occasions.
The key to the exercises will be handed out at the end of each lesson.
You are supposed to finish a number of exercises for each lesson, otherwise you will have to do it as your homework!
If you behave and work well, you will get to listen to the radio (Lugna favoriter) during the lesson.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Literature discussions – starting in week 45
Today is your last day on your work practice. I'm looking forward to seeing you all on Monday again. Now it's back to school with a pretty hectic month ahead, even though you have a week off for fall/autumn break in week 44.
Here are some information about what happens after week 44.
You are going to discuss the book you've read together with classmates in groups of 5-6 students. I'm going to observe the groups and grade both how well you present your book and how well you participate in the discussion. Therefore, there can only be one group at a time. The rest of the students will get a booklet each with English exercises that will help you improve your written English. It's important that you all behave and work well during the following 1-2 weeks so that I can concentrate on the group that has their oral presentation and discussion.
Here is some information that is interesting to know about your books:
1.Title
2.Author
3.Number of pages
4.Level of difficulty
5.The story
6.The characters
7.Your impression
8.Grade
Here are some questions to pull during the discussion:
How long did it take to read the book?
Did you borrow the book from school?
What did you learn from reading the book?
Which character did you like the most?
What was the most interesting part of the book?
Was the book on the right difficulty level for you?
Would you recommend the book?
And so on...
It's important that you prepare yourself before the presentation and the discussion. We'll talk more about this on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Åsa
Here are some information about what happens after week 44.
You are going to discuss the book you've read together with classmates in groups of 5-6 students. I'm going to observe the groups and grade both how well you present your book and how well you participate in the discussion. Therefore, there can only be one group at a time. The rest of the students will get a booklet each with English exercises that will help you improve your written English. It's important that you all behave and work well during the following 1-2 weeks so that I can concentrate on the group that has their oral presentation and discussion.
Here is some information that is interesting to know about your books:
1.Title
2.Author
3.Number of pages
4.Level of difficulty
5.The story
6.The characters
7.Your impression
8.Grade
Here are some questions to pull during the discussion:
How long did it take to read the book?
Did you borrow the book from school?
What did you learn from reading the book?
Which character did you like the most?
What was the most interesting part of the book?
Was the book on the right difficulty level for you?
Would you recommend the book?
And so on...
It's important that you prepare yourself before the presentation and the discussion. We'll talk more about this on Monday.
Have a great weekend!
Åsa
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Homework during your work practice
You are supposed to blog twice about your work practice during week 41 and 42.
Write in your own blog – don't comment in this one!
I will receive an email as soon as you've published your comment in your blog. In return, you will get a comment from me on your blog within a few days. If you don't get a comment – please email me on asa.erichsen@gunnared.goteborg.se as soon as possible. There might still be problems with some of the blogs!
If you don't know what to write about, you can always answer the following questions:
Where are you doing your work practice?
When do you start and finish your days?
What do you get to do there? Is it fun?
Describe your boss and your colleagues?
What does it feel like going to a job instead of school?
How do you get to your work practice?
Do you get anything to eat or do you have to bring your own food?
Write in your own blog – don't comment in this one!
I will receive an email as soon as you've published your comment in your blog. In return, you will get a comment from me on your blog within a few days. If you don't get a comment – please email me on asa.erichsen@gunnared.goteborg.se as soon as possible. There might still be problems with some of the blogs!
If you don't know what to write about, you can always answer the following questions:
Where are you doing your work practice?
When do you start and finish your days?
What do you get to do there? Is it fun?
Describe your boss and your colleagues?
What does it feel like going to a job instead of school?
How do you get to your work practice?
Do you get anything to eat or do you have to bring your own food?
Monday, October 4, 2010
The most common mistakes in the letters
Here are the most common mistakes in the letters. You will all get individual comments on your private blogs. Although, it might be interesting for you to see what most students have to practice on.
Big letters:
I (jag)
Names
In the beginning of sentences
Possessive pronouns:
my – mine
your – yours
his – his
her – hers
its -
our – ours
their – theirs
Genitive - where to put the apostrophe:
my sister's bike - min systers cykel
my sisters' bikes - mina systrars cyklar
Shorten words (put the apostrophe where the letter you left out was supposed to be):
It is – it's
Does not – doesn't
I am – I'm
Verbs – present tense:
He, she and it in present time add “s” =
I play – he plays
We run – she runs etc.
Irregular verbs in present tense:
Are: Have: Do:
I am have do
You are have do
He/she/it is has does
We are have do
You are have do
They are have do
Plural:
With “s” :
one car – many cars
one song – many songs
Irregular plural:
one man – many men
one child – many children
If you want to study grammar - go to: https://sites.google.com/site/engelskalovgardesskolan/home/grammar
Big letters:
I (jag)
Names
In the beginning of sentences
Possessive pronouns:
my – mine
your – yours
his – his
her – hers
its -
our – ours
their – theirs
Genitive - where to put the apostrophe:
my sister's bike - min systers cykel
my sisters' bikes - mina systrars cyklar
Shorten words (put the apostrophe where the letter you left out was supposed to be):
It is – it's
Does not – doesn't
I am – I'm
Verbs – present tense:
He, she and it in present time add “s” =
I play – he plays
We run – she runs etc.
Irregular verbs in present tense:
Are: Have: Do:
I am have do
You are have do
He/she/it is has does
We are have do
You are have do
They are have do
Plural:
With “s” :
one car – many cars
one song – many songs
Irregular plural:
one man – many men
one child – many children
If you want to study grammar - go to: https://sites.google.com/site/engelskalovgardesskolan/home/grammar
Sunday, September 26, 2010
So many nice English blogs!
I'm very impressed by the blogs that I've been reading this weekend. It's both fun to read and nice to watch. Keep up the good work!
By the way - make sure that you have added me on: inställningar -> epost och mobil -> blog send address : asa.erichsen@gunnared.goteborg.se
Then I will receive an email each time you add something on your blogs!
Åsa
By the way - make sure that you have added me on: inställningar -> epost och mobil -> blog send address : asa.erichsen@gunnared.goteborg.se
Then I will receive an email each time you add something on your blogs!
Åsa
Monday, September 20, 2010
What are we going to do during the lessons?
You are going to read books until week 43. That means that you are supposed to read both during the Englishlessons and during your workpractice in week 41+42. You're also supposed to read at home instead of doing other English homework during this period of time.
Use your blog to reflect on what you're reading during the following weeks!
In week 45, you're going to participate in groupdiscussions about the book/books (the litterature) you've been reading.
Use your blog to reflect on what you're reading during the following weeks!
In week 45, you're going to participate in groupdiscussions about the book/books (the litterature) you've been reading.
A letter to Åsa - here are the questions
Answer the following questions:
What is your name?
How old are you? When is your birthday?
Describe your family.
What are you interested in?
Describe at least one of your friends.
Which subject in school is your favourite? Why?
Describe where you live. I don´t want your address - I want a description!
What have you been doing during the summerholidays?
How do you think your life will look like in ten years time?
You are allowed to use a dictionary, to ask a friend or the teacher!
What is your name?
How old are you? When is your birthday?
Describe your family.
What are you interested in?
Describe at least one of your friends.
Which subject in school is your favourite? Why?
Describe where you live. I don´t want your address - I want a description!
What have you been doing during the summerholidays?
How do you think your life will look like in ten years time?
You are allowed to use a dictionary, to ask a friend or the teacher!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
How are we going to use this blog?
It's my intention that we are going to use the blog for some of the English assignments during this semester.
You are also free to use the blog during your sparetime if you want to inform me about something or if you want me to give you advice about your written English.
You are also free to use the blog during your sparetime if you want to inform me about something or if you want me to give you advice about your written English.
Welcome to my blog
Finally I've started an English blog. Now it's your turn!
I'm really looking forward to reading your blogs.
I'm really looking forward to reading your blogs.
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