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Thursday, May 29, 2025

Shopping Project

 Shopping Project

Choose two classmates to work with.  Pick three things you all want to shop for.  Bring receipts to class.  Compare prices and quality from different stores.  Use comparative and superlative sentences to report to the class.



These lyrics shouldn't be "you better." They should be "you'd better." "Had better is an even stronger "must" than "must" or "have to"

Do you think this mom gave good advice? What do you have to do this weekend? Is there anything you'd better do?

Friday, May 23, 2025

Did you understand? Were you tired?

 


Practice was or were

The verb to be is one of the most common irregular verbs.  
It has it's own pattern for simple past -- NO DID!
Don't use "did" or "do" as question words if the main verb is any form of to be.

Where were you today?
Were you okay in class today?
Was the grammar difficult?
Were you at home?  Why? Was a child sick?  Were you sick?
Are you traveling this weekend?

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Memorial Day -- NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY!!

On Memorial Day, we remember people who died in military service.  We also often shop, have barbecues, and go to outdoor pools and water parks.  Many outdoor pools open on Memorial Day.

Do you like to shop?
  


Springfield Mall Sales 




Leesburg Outlet Sales

Fair Oaks Sales

Things to Do for Families with Children


At the end of the day, many military units play "Taps" at bedtime.  "Taps" is often played at military funerals.  It's rare to hear lyrics except in Boy Scouts.  "Safely Rest" (not "Bob Good Night") is usually the last line.



One of my students suggested the following song as a tribute to military families.  
Can you find which word is not spelled correctly?





What are you doing for memorial day?  (I plan to relax!)

Health Problem Vocabulary

 



Practice using have/has

Words about ailments

Words about the body and medical equipment

Practice using a few words about symptoms on Learning Chocolate

Intermediate symptoms on Learning Chocolate

Do you work as a caregiver?  Study Vocabulary for Medical Reports and reading practice for CNAs


Wednesday, May 21, 2025

You don't have to

 


Is this the worst Elvis song?  It's a good example of "don't have to.'  What do you have to do?  What are some things you don't have to do?

Medicine (Just a spoonful of sugar!)

(Skip to :23)


Link to class activity:  Practice Health Vocabulary -- Prescriptions  (Bottom right-- Medicines)

Types of Medication

Prescription Label Vocabulary

Do you take any medicines?  Do they have side effects?  Do you take Vitamins?


Monday, May 19, 2025

I should probably go to bed...

 




What time should you go to bed?  What time do you go to bed?  What time did you go to bed last night? What do you like to do at night?  How much sleep do you usually get?