4 things today!

I hope you have all seen the great film about the life of Nelson (and Winnie) Mandela and his long walk to freedom.

Remember to write a reflection about an event in his life which was significant for his final destiny (max 100 words)

Today we are going to do four things:-

1. An assessment of the course ONLINE

www.leksand.se/kurs

Please log in and follow the instructions

2. Return the text books to the library

3. 4 Candy tests are available...

The usual rules- first all correct entry on First Class wins

Here they are

1. Quiz number 8

2. Quiz number 9

3. Quiz number 10

4. Quiz- term in review

4. We will have a look at your National Test essay today very briefly

Next Tuesday is the Free Air Day (Fresh air) and hence no class.

Next Friday (and the following Tuesday) will be our opportunity to talk about your grade and see the entire National Test..

Don't end up in the stocks this week-end

Film today and Tuesday

Today and Tuesday we are going to watch a feature film about the life of a famous person.

During each half of the film I want you to choose one event which had a big impact on the life of this person and write about 100 words explaining what happened and how this affected the person and the circumstances at that time

No lesson tomorrow

Don't forget that you have No English class tomorrow!

Compensation for Reading and Listening.

Our National test is on Wednesday in 1203 at 8 a.m.

No class today- compensation for the test on THURSDAY

Should we get involved and speaking (NP)

How many ( if any) of you saw the documentary in the series called "Dox" last night about Edward Snowden?

The title of the film is "CitizenFour"

I can really recommend it as a preparation for our topic in the Writing examination- Should we get involved?

The documentary is a very intimate picture of Edward Snowden- filmed in a hotel room in Hong Kong together with two investigative journalists and where the famous Snowden interview is filmed....

Otherwise today you need to read the articles in the handout and discuss them.

Check out especially the initial questions on the first page and make a word list of key words on the different topics.

At the same time there are seven people who have the last opportunity today to do the "Speaking" examination- on the topic of respect.

This is our last lesson before you will do the Writing examination next Thursday..

Use it very sensibly. I will be rotating between the classroom and the language lab (Lingotek). So, ask questions if you need help..

Same procedure as last time!

See Tuesday's blog!
 At the beginning of the lesson we will distribute the preparation material for the WRITING part of the National Test.

Today and Tuesday you will have the opportunity to read the texts and discuss them with your classmates.

These handouts are PERSONAL and have to be signed out. They must be returned at the beginning of the WRITING test.

Today at least 8 people need to do the speaking.

First come first served!

Three alternatives- all good

Today you have three alternatives for the English class.

Alternative 1
Since the Lingotek is free today there is an opportunity to do the Speaking part of the National Test (max. 8 people- 4 pairs)- First come first served.

Alternative 2 is concerned with your report. Remember you should use AT LEAST one English source..

If you are getting to the end of the Report then it is time to start writing your abstract. Here are some helpful links:

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Abstract

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/656/1/

http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/abstracts/

Your abstract should be written in correct neutral English and with the focus on the material and not on YOU. 

Alternative 3 is to prepare for the rest of the national test by working on past papers and exercises:

Here is the link:
http://nafs.gu.se/prov_engelska/exempel_provuppgifter/engelska_6_exempeluppg

and some more information to help you:-

http://www.studienet.se/nationella-prov/engelska/6