Gestures

When we move a part of our body to send a message, we use gestures. However, some gestures don't mean the same in different parts of the world.

See if you can match the country to the gestures in this quiz.

What do you usually do when you meet your friends? And your family members? How is this different from meeting your neighbours or teachers?

Check-In

 November might be colder, but it’s a great month to warm up our awareness about our amazing bodies! From our head to our toes, every part plays a role—and sometimes, they need a little extra care.

So, how do you feel today? Is your nose stuffy? Are your legs tired? Does your back ache after sitting too long? 

Let’s think about how our bodies feel and what they need!

What do you do when you don't feel well?
Which body part do you use most in school?
What advice would you give to someone with a headache?

Can you complete these?

I use my arms to ... and my legs to ... .
To protect my eyes, I ... .
When I have a cold, I usually ... .
If I have a sore throat, I ... .

Let's take care of our bodies, because every part deserves a little kindness!

Hallowe'en

Children around the world celebrate Hallowe'en on 31 October. They wear spooky and funny costumes, go trick-or-treating, and enjoy exciting activities with friends and family. Some carve pumpkins, while others decorate their homes with Hallowe'en crafts. What is your favourite Hallowe'en costume? What would you wear to a Hallowe'en party and why?

A Day to Remember

 Everyone has a day they will never forget. It might be a celebration, a trip, a competition, a family gathering, a school event, or a moment when something unexpected happened.

Think of a special experience from your life and write about it.

Write 100-120 words in 3 paragraphs: 

• Paragraph 1 (The Beginning): What happened? When and where did it happen? Who was with you? How did you feel at the start?
• Paragraph 2 (The Experience): What happened next? What were you doing? Describe the place, people, and activities. How did your feelings change during the experience?
• Paragraph 3 (Looking Back): How did the experience end? Why was it special or memorable? What did you learn from it? How do you feel about it now?

Remember to:

• Use past tenses.
• Organise your ideas into 3 paragraphs.
• Use linking words such as first, then, next, after that, finally.
• Describe your feelings (excited, nervous, proud, surprised, grateful, relieved).
• Write 100-120 words.

A Scary Experience

 Think about a scary experience you had in the past. Write about it in 80-100 words.

Organise your writing into 3 paragraphs:
Paragraph 1: Where were you? Who were you with? What was the weather like? What happened first?
Paragraph 2: What happened next? Pay attention to the order the events happened!
Paragraph 3: What happened in the end? How did you feel?

Past Tenses

Do you know the difference between the past simple and the past continuous? Let's see!

Past Continuous Tense

Where were you at 11 o'clock last night? What were you doing? Were you sleeping or playing games?

Today we're talking about actions happening at a specific time in the past. Watch the video for some examples.