November 10th

In this class, we reviewed questions with Was there a/an _____? and Were there any _____?

Homework:

. Workbook - page 131.

. Creative Tasks - pages 53, 54 and 59.

Don't forget to read the book "The shooting star" and to study for the dictation !!!

See you next Thursday!!!

November 5th

In this class, we studied sentences with there is, there are (Present Simple) and there was and there were (Past Simple). You also learned some new vocabulary words. For example: old tires, wasteland, chemicals, bike path...

Examples of sentences:

There was a road.

There were some old tires.

There weren't any trees.


Homework:

. Creative Tasks - pages 53, 54 and 55

. Workbook - page 130

See you all next week!!!

November 3rd

In this class, we studied the three forms of sentences in the past:

. Affirmative - I watched TV on Sunday.

. Interrogative - Did you watch TV on Saturday?

. Negative - I didn't watch TV on Saturday.

Homework:

. Creative Tasks - pages 49, 51 and 52.

. Workbook - pages 126 and 127.

See you on Thursday!!!

October 29th class

Hello, students! In this class, we learned how to make questions in the Simple Past.

Example:

. Did you do your homework this morning?

Yes, I did. / No, I didn't.

Homework:

. Creative Tasks - pages 46, 47, 48 and 49.

See you next class!

October 27th class

In this class, we practiced the Past Simple. We also studied affirmative sentences using verbs in the Past Simple. We studied some regular verbs (played, wanted, loved...) and some irregular verbs, that are not ended in -ed (went, thought, had, went, was / were...).

Example:

. We watched television and went to the movies in the 1960s.

Homework:

. Workbook - page 125, exercise 3 (to be graded / para nota)

See you all next class!!!

October 22nd class

Hello, students!!!

In this class, we studied the Past Simple. When we talked about life in the `60s, we studied questions and answers in the past.

Example:

Did you watch television in the `60s?

Yes, we did.

No, we didn`t.

October 20th class

In this class, we reviewed the subject of the test. Then, you did the Written Test.

See you on Thursday!!!

October 15th class

Hi, dear students. In this class, we did many exercises to review the Present Continuous. We also went to the MIMIO room (interactive board).

The Written Test is on Tuesday, October 20th - next class.

October 8th class

Hi, dear students. In this class, we reviewed the use of the Present Continuous and also did many exercises in the 'Creative Tasks' book.

Homework:

. Creative Tasks - pages 41, 42 and 43.

Don't forget!!! (Não esqueçam!!!)

Written Test - October 20th (Teste escrito - 20 de Outubro)

October 6th class

In this class, we corrected many exercises (homework) and you created beautiful posters using the structure of the Present Continuous.

Ex.: He is playing tennis.
They are studying.

October 1st class

In this class, we continued using the Present Continuous. We also listened to an Avril Lavigne's song - "I'm with you". Espero que tenham gostado!

Homework:

Creative Tasks - pages 31, 32, 34, 35, 36 and 37.

Enjoy your weekend!!!

September 29th class

In this class, we studied the Present Continuous (I am playing volleyball). We also practiced asking and answering questions with What and Where.

Examples:

What are you doing?

Where are you going?

September 24th class

Oral Test

Our September 22nd class

Hi, dear students! In this class, we reviewed the Present Continuous in the affirmative form.

Example:

He is studying now.

We also studied the interrogative form of the Present Continuous.

Are you studying?

Yes, I am. / No, I am not.

Não se esqueçam de estudar para o "Oral Test", que será na aula de quinta (September, 24th).

See you all on Thursday!!!

September 17th class

In this class, we studied the Present Continuous (-ing). It is used to define an activity that is happening now.

Example:

The boy is running.

Homework:

Workbook pg. 116

Have a good weekend!!!

See you on Monday!

September 15th class

Hi, dear students!

In this class, we reviewed countable and uncountable nouns. We did some exercises in the MALL (computer's room) and in the MIMIO (interactive board) room. Espero que tenham gostado e aproveitado!!!

* Aqueles alunos que obtiveram alguma nota abaixo da média (75) no boletim (report card), não esqueçam de trazê-lo assinado pelos pais na próxima aula.

See you next class!

September 1oth class

In this class, we reviewed the correct use of some / a / an, according to the type of noun (countable or uncountable). We also practiced new expressions, like healthy eater, junk food, vegetarian...

Homework:


.Workbook - page 115

. Creative Tasks - pages 26, 27 and 28

Have a good weekend and see you next Tuesday!!!

September 8th class

Hi, dear students. In this class, we studied names of some types of food. We also studied the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. We practiced the correct use of a, an or some.

Examples:

I have an apple. / I have some apples. (Countable noun)

I have some rice. (Uncountable noun)

Homework:

. Workbook - page 114

. Creative tasks - page 25 (exercises 1 and 2)

See you on Thursday!!!

September 3rd class

Hello, everybody!

Nesta aula, fizemos uma revisão da matéria estudada até então. Then, vocês fizeram o primeiro Written Test. Espero que tenham ido bem nos testes.

Tenham um bom fim de semana e aproveitem o feriado!!!

Have a good weekend and enjoy the holiday!!! See you on Tuesday!!!

September 1st class

Hello, dear students! In this class, we made "the big English quiz", on pages 52 and 53, rounds 1 to 6.

The test is going to be on Thursday (September 3rd). Study for it. We are going to make a review before the test (Vamos fazer uma revisão antes do teste).

Homework:

. Workbook, pages 112 and 113.
. Workbook, page 53 - rounds 7 and 8.

See you on Thursday!!!

August 27th class

In this class, you created your own questionnaire, about a "Perfect friend".

We also practiced the correct use of the frequency adverbs.

Ex.: I am always honest.

I never forget my homework.

August 25th class

Hello, dear students. In this class, we practiced frequency adverbs (advérbios de frequência), like always, often, sometimes, hardly ever and never.

Homework:

. Creative Tasks - pages 15 and 16.

See you on Thursday!!!

August 20th class

In this class, we practiced names of activities that you do when you get home after school (atividades que vocês fazem quando chegam em casa depois da escola). Then you had to write a paragraph about yourself - to be graded (para nota).

Don't forget to study for the dictation. It is going to take place next class (será na próxima aula).


Have a good weekend!!!

August 18th class

Hi, dear students! In this class, you interviewed each other asking what time you do some daily activities.

In the second period of the class, we practiced the simple present, times and daily activities in the MALL (Multimedia Access Language Learning). Espero que tenham aproveitado!

Homework:

. Creative Tasks - pages 10 and 12

See you on Thursday!

Enjoy the week! (Aproveitem a semana!)

Hello, dear students.

Enjoy your week, ok? Make comments on our blogger.

See you on Tuesday, right?

Bye...

Our August 13th class

Hello, guys. In this class, we studied some daily activities (atividades diárias) and some time expressions (expressões de hora). For example:

. I get up at seven o' clock. (7:00)

. I arrive at school at half past eight. (8:30)

Homework:

Workbook - page 106

Have a great weekend!!!

August 11th class

Hello, dear students!

Nesta aula, reforçamos o uso correto do final -(e)s nos verbos relativos à terceira pessoa do singular e inserimos algumas palavras novas ao nosso vocabulário. Além disso, assistimos a uma parte do filme "The Game Plan" e em seguida, fizemos um exercício referente a ele. Espero que todos vocês tenham gostado! A propósito, dêem sua opinião a respeito. Make comments, please.

See you on Thursday!

Homework:

. Workbook page 105 - Exercise number 4 (to be graded).

August 6th class

On Thursday, August 6th, we practiced the -(e)s ending in the third person singular.

For example:

She plays tennis.

He goes cycling.

Homework:

Creative Tasks - page 6

Workbook - page 105 (exercises 1, 2 and 3)

Have a good weekend!

Our August 4th class

Hi, dear students.

In this class, we studied the simple present. We also practiced some daily activities, such as playing video games, going cycling and reading magazines.

Homework:

. Workbook - pg. 104
. Creative Tasks - pgs. 2, 3 and 4

See you all on Thursday!

Welcome, students!

Level: Juvenile 2 Class: 25

Teacher: Estêvão Campos de Paiva

E-mail address: estevaocampos@hotmail.com

Book: Creative English 1


1. The structure of the course:


a. Three Units (4, 5 and 6)

b. Three Tests

c. Test Dates and Holidays

. Written Test 1 – September 3rd
. Midterm Oral Test – September 24th
. Written Test 2 – October 20th
. Written Test 3 – November 19th
. Final Oral Test – November 24th

. Holiday - Teacher’s Day – October 13th
. Holiday - Thanksgiving – November 26th

d. Passing Average: 75

Written Tests x 4
Oral Participation x 2
Written Work x 2
Oral Tests x 2
Final Average by 10


2. Criteria of Evaluation:


a. Written Exercises – late homework, - 10 points.

b. Oral Participation – Attendance, Punctuality, Homework, Attitude, Fluency, Structure and Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Use of English and Overall Participation


3. The School Rules:


a. No bubble gum, no eating, no drinking, no cell phone in class at any time.

b. The “Normas Institucionais” and the “Informativo” are available on the Casa ‘website’: www.thomas.org.br. Parents should read these documents too.

c. “Plantão de Dúvidas”: Dates will be available on the 2nd week of class.

d. The final grades will be available on December 14th, on the Casa ‘website’: www.thomas.org.br.

e. Missing any test will result in making arrangements in the “secretaria” for a make-up test. The make-up tests will be given on stipulated dates following each regular test.

f. Absences: The maximum limit of absences per semester is 12 class periods.

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