7th. GRADERS: LEARNING ENGLISH WITH MOVIES

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9th. GRADERS: READING COMPREHENSION 2

READING COMPREHENSION 2

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Living in the 70's

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was a fantastic experience in the midst of a unique culture. These were the days of pet rocks, mood rings, water beds, crystals, incense, and wild color. There were fads, changing times, and a few troublesome events. The fact that I was older, and more aware of the world, contributed greatly to my 70's awareness. With that said, what exactly did happen in the 70's? Women's liberation, more awareness toward nuclear activity, environmentalism, more sophisticated rock and roll, and oil crises for starters.

1975 brought an end to the Vietnam conflict with the fall of Saigon. Lots of wars were being waged on the planet involving Russia and Afghanistan, and Arabia and Israel. People's awareness and anger over the Vietnam conflict resulted in massive anti-war protest marches that often turned ugly. Kent State University ended with four deaths. Mandatory busing was initiated in an effort to desegregate schools. This too led to, and often resulted in violence.

Microwave ovens, home VCR's,the first general microprocessor, and C-programming language appeared in the 70's. The discovery of "Hippiedom" which began in the mid-60's, waned by the mid-70's. The discovery of "black holes" by Steven Hawking elevated peoples' awareness of our universe. The Disco movement reached boiling levels in America in the latter half of the decade. The 70's culture seemed to bring out a more mindful generation that, by and large, were open to newer thinking and revolutionary ideals. Though unemployment and inflation was high, the era was a grand party time for many.

9th. GRADERS: SONG: 23 BY JIMMY EAT WORLD

Let's identify the verbal forms in the song 

9th. GRADERS / LISTENING ACTIVITY

Translate and explain the 3 phrases we talked about in class. 

PARAGRAPH COMPLETION EXERCISE 9th. GRADERS

For these exercises, complete the paragraphs with the most appropriate sentences, so that the paragraph flow is not broken. Select the correct answer from the dots. 
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1.

I was only 4 years old when my dad was working with elephants, lions and tigers. ----. When I was 14, I was already taking care of and raising baboons and lion cubs, leopard cats and other animals. At 17, I began working professionally with elephants. I did that for about 8 years and then gave it up. I have been working in the construction business since then.


A) Elephants and many other animals are just like people
B) Therefore, I always had animals around me
C) You have to love them unconditionally
D) But nothing would happen to elephants
E) They are the type of animal that demands food all the time

2.

You need a total of about 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Here is the good news. ----. Five or ten minute sessions of physical activities throughout the day are just as good for you. These may include walking, jogging, running, and riding a bike.

A) It will give you lots of ideas for staying fit and healthy
B) He regularly takes physical education classes at school
C) You should turn off that television and get moving instead
D) A program called "The Fitness Fighters" was started
E) This does not have to be done all at one time

3.

----. And they are certainly right. Sunscreen protects your ski n from ultraviolet light rays. Too much ultraviolet is bad for your skin. If you spend a long time outside without any sunscreen on, you might get a sunburn because of the ultraviolet rays.

 A) Ultraviolet light can get rid of bacteria in eggs and apple and make   them safer to eatB) Your parents tell you to wear sunscreen when you're outside in the summer

C) When we are outdoors, we are exposed to pollens and dust, and other
        irritants
D) However, they can also trigger asthma attacks, which are more serious
E) It seems to be the safest way to make food safer before we buy it

PARAGRAPH COMPLETION EXERCISE 8th. GRADERS

For these exercises, complete the paragraphs with the most appropriate sentences, so that the paragraph flow is not broken. Select the correct answer from the dots. 
PRINT AND ADD IT TO YOUR FOLDER.

1.

I was only 4 years old when my dad was working with elephants, lions and tigers. ----. When I was 14, I was already taking care of and raising baboons and lion cubs, leopard cats and other animals. At 17, I began working professionally with elephants. I did that for about 8 years and then gave it up. I have been working in the construction business since then.


A) Elephants and many other animals are just like people
B) Therefore, I always had animals around me
C) You have to love them unconditionally
D) But nothing would happen to elephants
E) They are the type of animal that demands food all the time

2.

You need a total of about 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Here is the good news. ----. Five or ten minute sessions of physical activities throughout the day are just as good for you. These may include walking, jogging, running, and riding a bike.

A) It will give you lots of ideas for staying fit and healthy
B) He regularly takes physical education classes at school
C) You should turn off that television and get moving instead
D) A program called "The Fitness Fighters" was started
E) This does not have to be done all at one time

9th GRADERS - NEW SONG: PAUL AND SIMON GARFUNKEL / SOUND OF THE SILENCE

ORAL PRACTICE
Try to follow the lyrics of the song

7th Grade - NEW SONG / SWITCHFOOT: DARE YOU TO MOVE

ORAL PRACTICE:
Try to follow the lyrics of the song.