Celebrating Canada!

We had fun today!  It's not quite Canada Day yet, but thanks for celebrating the last day before exams with such enthusiasm!  Thanks to the great photographers!   Here are some photos taken by Gustavo and Souf!

Hero Presentations!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLYECIjmnQs

Speaking of people who have made a difference- love this video!

Studying for the exam?:  These videos might help! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKi56cPUSFk

This is a good little video about Point of View

Characterization:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2azHSzIdWZE

Figurative language:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K9pd6h9JT0

Only a little while left- you can do it!

FIFA Women's World Cup Anthem

Listen to the new FIFA Women's World Cup Anthem - Amazing song and video!  Do the quiz and let Mrs. B. know your results.



http://www.eslvideo.com/eslvideo_quiz_highint.php?id=23735

Are you going to any of the FIFA events?  Are you watching any on t.v?  Who do you hope to win?

If this were the last day of your life, what would you do?

How much do you know about Canada?

How much do YOU know about Canada?

Take these quizzes- let Mrs. B. know your results.

http://www.canadadayquiz.com/questions.cnc

http://lizardpoint.com/geography/canada-quiz.php

Watch this video:  What makes Canada special?
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-radio-and-tv-18086952

What does Canada mean to you?   Post your ideas below...

Steve Jobs

We have been writing our own stories, researching heroes, or people who have made a difference.

Click on this link and watch the video.   Do the quiz and tell the teacher your score.

http://www.eslvideo.com/eslvideo_quiz_int.php?id=17329

What words of advice will you take from him?   What words resonated (struck you) deeply?

• What does it mean to be a visionary? What makes Steve Jobs different than a fortune teller? 
• Jobs contends that you need to LOVE what you do in order to be great at it. Do you agree or disagree? Why? 
• What words of advice will you take from him?   What words resonated (struck you) deeply?  Why?

Write your comments below!  Looking forward to hearing your great ideas.

Speaking of the future - When you are done, work on grammar quizzes (click the link along the side)  # 99 and 350.  

How much time do you spend on your phone?

 Watch this video - then try the quiz - let me know how you do?

http://www.eslvideo.com/eslvideo_quiz_int.php?id=22469

How much time do you spend on your phone?    Do you think you ever miss seeing the real world around you?  Give an example...  Put your comments below!

  We are also practicing commonly confused words.  Go to the grammar quizzes on the right - try #327 and 41.  Have fun!