Week 7

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

English

Reminder: we only speak English during this lesson

Today's programme

- looking back at last week's lesson
- looking forward
- study and learning vocabulary exercise
- Halloween quiz
- writing; letter to future self

Learning goal: you write a letter to your future self, you know what you are being scored on

Week 1 12 September	Introduction and activating your online license
Week 2 19 September	Placement test, activating and working on NuEngels Online
Week 3 26 September	Reading placement test TOA, working online
Week 4 3 October	Restaurant vocabulary and working online
Week 5 10 October	Grammar: future , vocabulary and working online
Week 6 17 October	Listening and working online
Week 7 24 October	Writing; a letter to future self
Week 8 8 November	Electives
Week 9 16 November	Testweek ; test during class

Looking back at last week's lesson

- reading vegans

Looking back: regular programme

Looking back: challenging programme

Looking forward

Test in testweek in Teams

Reading
Use of English (translating the tenses)
Language card vocabulary --> learn the words from page 1

Vocabulary exercise study and learning

grammar and vocabulary advanced boek Unit 29

Halloween quiz

When is Halloween?

1. October 21
2. October 25
3. October 31
4. November 1

Where does Halloween originate from? 

1. Ireland
2. Scotland
3. England
4. United States

What is the original name of Halloween?

1. All Hallow's Eve
2. All Hail's Eve
3. All Havens Eve
4. All Holy Eve

What do you call the orange fruit where you can carve out scary faces?

1. Pumpkin
2. Carrot
3. Tomato
4. Cucumber

How long does Halloween last in China?

1. 1 day
2. 1 month
3. 3 days
4. 4 months

Halloween is known as Teng Chieh and the people place food and water in front of photographs of the relatives of people.

They want to guide the way back to earth (with food and water)

What do you use hollowed 

out pumpkins for on Halloween?

1. As a lantern
2. As food
3. As a stool
4. As a mask

Halloween is a religious celebration.

1. True
2. False

Halloween was first celebrated for end of the harvest and the start of winter.

1. True
2. False

What is not a Halloween tradition?

1. Trick or treat!
2. Decorating a tree
3. Costumes
4. Carving pumpkings

Halloween comes from All Hallow's Eve. 

What does Hallow mean?

1. Scary
2. Strange
3. Empty
4. Holy

What does 'Trick or treat' mean?

1. 'Give me treats or I'll play a trick on you!'
2. 'Give me treats or you are mean!'
3. 'Give me treats or I won't come back !'
4. 'Give me treats for Halloween!'

The Halloween colours of orange and black are symbols for what?

1. Harvest and death
2. Day and night
3. Sun and the moon
4. Fire and ash

What the pumpkin is related 

to which fruit or vegetable?

1. Tomato
2. Sugar Beet
3. Carrot
4. Cucumber

scar-         -meter

Scary or not?

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Scary or not?

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Scary or not?

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What did you think of this spooky lesson?

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writing

In a few moments you are going to write a text to your future self. First, we are going to discuss a few important points.

Introduction

Writing skills are essential when learning a new language, especially at the B1 level. Writing allows us to communicate our ideas and thoughts effectively.

Explain the importance of writing skills in learning a new language, and how they contribute to effective communication.

Planning your writing

Before writing, it is essential to plan your text. This will help you to structure your ideas and have a clear idea of what you want to say.

Explain the importance of planning your writing and how to do it effectively. Provide some tips and strategies that students can use.

Structuring your text

A well-structured text is easier to read and understand. It should have an introduction, body, and conclusion, and each paragraph should have a clear purpose.

Explain the structure of a well-written text, and provide some examples. Encourage students to practice writing their own texts following this structure.

Vocabulary

Using the appropriate vocabulary is crucial when writing in English. It is essential to choose words that are relevant and appropriate for the context.

Explain the importance of using the appropriate vocabulary when writing in English. Provide some strategies that students can use to improve their vocabulary.

Grammar and punctuation

Correct grammar and punctuation are essential when writing in English. They help to convey your ideas clearly and accurately.

I is always with a capital letter.

Explain the importance of using correct grammar and punctuation when writing in English. Provide some examples of common grammar mistakes and punctuation errors.

Editing and revising

Editing and revising are essential when writing in English. They help to improve the clarity and coherence of your text.

Explain the importance of editing and revising your text, and provide some strategies that students can use to do it effectively.

Letter to your future self

introduction
- say hi to yourself and explain why you are writing (and on which date) Tell something about where you are in life right now.
dreams and goals
- what do you want to achieve in 3  years time? which steps do you have to take to get there? Why are these goals important to you?

personal growth
- what characteristics (sincere, open-minded, kind, brave) or skills do you want to improve? What are your values and believes? (honestey, determination, kindsness etc.)

your professional life and school
- what do you think that you will have learnt here in school and during your internships? 
closure
write that you believe in yourself and that you will manage!

www.futureme.org

What are you being scored on?

- use of vocabulary
- grammar (tenses, verbs etc.)
- word/sentence order
- lay-out
- use of punctuation
- structure and organisation
- tone and style

Before you start

- prepare! Do not start writing immediately but jot down some words and try to find a coherence ( you will receive a white sheet for notes)

- write your work in Microsoft Word first. Then copy and past your work in an email to me [e-mail] AND on the FutureMe website. Fill in your personal email address or your Talland address. 

- at the end write down on which points you would like to receive feedback

- write at least 250/300 words