As usual, here you have a compilation of digital resources that will help you with the new contents of unit 5. 馃挭馃挭馃挭
First, here you have a double matching activity. In the first part you will listen to the different audioclips you need to assing to their correct images. In the second, you need to read the sentences to match them with their images.
Now, you need to listen to the audioclips in order to select the right image about each one of them! A fun way to practise your listening skill!
In the next one, you need to listen to the audioclips and drag the words provided in order to form correct sentences. A mixture of listening and reading skills. Do your best!
In order to keep practising your reading skill, here you have another digital activity. You have to read a text and put the images into the right order as they appear on it.
Finally, here you have an activity to help you with your writing skill. Read the definitions provided and write the activities they refer to. Good luck!
Today we are going to deal with Easter! First, here you have a video where you can learn lots of things about this celebration. It also includes a song, feel free to sing along if you feel like it!
Now, it is time to put all we have learned into practice! Here you have an entertaining online game in which you can practise with some vocabulary items related to Easter.
Easter is one of the major festivals in the UK and it is full of customs, folklore, and traditional food! It occurs at a different time each year, any Sunday between March 22nd and April 25th.
Not only is Easter the end of winter, it is also the end of Lent (a time of fasting in the Christian calendar). It is therefore a time for fun and celebration!
The Friday before Easter Sunday and the Monday after are a bank holiday in the UK. Over Easter, schools close for two weeks there.
Easter Eggs
Easter eggs are a symbol of spring and new life and a very old tradition!Exchanging and eating them is a popular custom in many countries. In the UK, before they were replaced by chocolate, Easter eggs were real chicken eggs. The eggs were hard-boiled and dyed in different colours and patterns. Bright colours represent spring and light.
"Egg rolling" is a traditional game in whichreal eggs are rolled against one another or down a hill. The owner of the egg that stays uncracked the longest is the winner!
Another game is "egg tapping". You can hold an egg in the palm of the hand and bang against your opponent's egg. The loser is the one whose egg breaks first.
Nowadays people give each other chocolate Easter eggs, usually filled with sweets. In Britain children hunt for chocolate Easter eggs hidden by the Easter bunny around the house or garden.
Easter Bunny
The bunny is the symbol of Easter and it seems to have its origins in Germany. Rabbits are a symbol of fertility! However, Easter bunny (rabbit) may actually be an Easter hare. The hare was allegedly the companion of the ancient Moon goddess. In the UK children believe that if they behave "Easter Bunny " will leave chocolate eggs for them.
Hot Cross Buns
Hot cross buns, now eaten throughout the Easter season, were first baked in England to be served on Good Friday. They are small and sweet buns with fruit inside, such as raisins or berries. Before baking, a cross is made on top of the bun. After baking, some sugar icing is used to fill this cross.
An old rhyme was often sung by children awaiting their sugary treat:
"Hot cross buns,
hot cross buns,
one a penny, two a penny,
hot cross buns.
Give them to your daughters,
give them to your sons.
One a penny, two a penny,
hot cross buns."
Morris Dancing
Morris dancing is a traditional English form of folk dance which is also performed in other English-speaking countries such as the USA and Australia. The roots of morris dancing seem to be very old, probably dating back to the Middle Ages.
Now you have enough information about Easter. It's time to play!
In this entry you can find some resources to help you face the new unit about wild animals!
First, here you have a funny game that will help you get used to the new vocabulary items. Just listen to the audioclips and select the animal that is being described.
Now, here you have another game in which you have to listen to the definitions in order to pair up these animal cards. Do your best!
In the following one, you have to read some descriptions about the animals we are learning, once you are sure, please, select the one being described.
Finally, in order to practise the written form of the new vocabulary items, here you have a crossword to solve.
Every 14th February Valentine's Day is celebrated by giving flowers, candy, chocolates, and cards to those we love.
We do this in honour of St. Valentine. But, who was St. Valentine? Watch the following video in order to find out more about him and this celebration.
Another famous figure from Valentine's Day is Cupid (which means "desire" in Latin). In Roman mythology Cupid was the son of Venus, the goddess of love. Cupid is often said to be a cheeky boy who goes around wounding both gods and humans with his arrows, causing them to fall in love.
Feel like singing to love? Here you can watch a karaoke version of one of the most romantic songs on Earth!
Finally, click on the following heart so you can play with some online games about Valentine's Day:
