February 6, 8, 9, 10

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February 6
Exploring grammar - The passive:  past simple
p. 97 #2 Complete the table
         #3 Complete the text
         #4 Convert the sentences
         
Homework:  Passive-Past simple 
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/passive/exercises?simple-past
https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/passive/exercises?02

February 8
Research political blogs

Writing a blog
Format
A blog post must have a title as well as the date, time and writer details. It need to be set out like a real web page, with the address bar and other features such as archive, share and subscribe. Remember that a blog is a public, interactive space, so invite readers to leave commenbts at the end.

Conventions

• An eye-catching title, for example, "You don't know me - until now".
• Write in the first person, "I".
• Use an informal style
• Use short sentence and catchy phrases to grab your readers' attention.

Kid blogs
http://libdemchild.blogspot.pt/ 
http://foodieatfifteen.blogspot.pt/
http://www.glosonblog.com/

February 9
Writing Assessment - Criterion C, D
Brief:  Imagine that you were the president last year. Write a blog post about how you spent your country's money.

• Include an eye-catching title
• Use the past simple passive of the following verbs:  build, close, create, produce, spend.
• Use semi-formal style (you are the ex-president, after all)

February 10
Criterion C, D - Oral Presentations