Canada's regions and provinces

Good afternoon class!

This week we have been learning about the geography of Canada.

Here is a nice map for you to study:

Here's a map with the regions from Discover Canada.

Geography Practice

Study provinces and territories here.

Take a test about provinces here.

Study the capitals above. Notice they are marked with an o on the first map.

Take a quiz about capitals here.

Try a puzzle of Canada. Put the pieces in the right places. Click here.


Regions

Study about the regions of Canada at citizenshipcounts.ca
Here is the link for regions: Regions 1
                                             Regions 2



Grammar

Take a quiz on comparatives here. 
Review with a video and practice comparatives here.


Fast finishers

Watch this song. Leave a comment telling me about the comparative adjective that is used.
Click here.

Minimize this window. Click on "My Canada".
Enter your first name. Click on Regions. Choose Beginner.

Computers, Dictionaries, and Introductions

Review

This is the iPAD video from yesterday. Let's use it to turn off "Autoplay" You can also use it to review and listen again. Click here

iPADs

if you want to learn more about iPADs you can visit this website and select a video. Click here.

Spelling

Practice spelling iPAD words here.

New to computers?

If you are new to using a computer mouse, you can practice and learn here.

You can learn more about using the internet  with google chrome here.

If you liked that, you can learn more here.

Dictionaries

My favourite dictionary for learning English is Merriam Webster's Learner's Dictionary.

Task: Choose 5 words from yesterdays class.
Search for them in this online dictionary. 
Write the best definition (choose from 1,2,3 etc) and write the part of speech.
Post this as a comment. Sign your name.

Introductions
Task: if you haven't written an introduction, see last weeks blog for an example and instructions. Your teacher will save your work to a USB.

If you did complete this, I have feedback for you.

Welcome Back to School-Introductions

Hello Class!

Welcome back!

This week we have been learning about introductions.

Listen

Listen to people introducing themselves and their friends. They spell their names.
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This is the "Meeting a Neighbour" video, listen and fill in the blanks.

What topics do they speak about? Are they polite or impolite, and why?

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Watch and listen to this video. Why is everyone so excited to meet this man?

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Watch and listen. Who is the new person? What does Rachel say to introduce her?
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Extra Challenge

This one is more difficult.

Listen and read about two people who talk to each other after a long time. 

Do they say "Nice to meet you"?

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Computer Skills

Type an introduction for yourself.
Use Microsoft Word

My name is Jocelyn and I'm from Niagara Falls. I live in Windsor with my husband. I like to read, hike, and garden.