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The Spotted Zebra (or: how the giraffe got its long neck)
This story is the product of a writing task. The idea is to explain certain things like the neck of the giraffe or the trunk of an elephant in a rather fanciful way. It can be used both as a reading activity and as a starter for a similar writing task. As I�m not a native speaker there might be some mistakes in the text. If so, please tell me.
Level: elementary
Age: 13-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 1


 
questions with to be
This language support enables S. to ask different questions with the verb "to be".
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Type: grammar-guide
Downloads: 1


 
Lady Madonna (advanced version)
Sheet 1: Lady Madonna in a completely new version - the pun version! S listen to the song and change the words. The discussion about the meaning of the pun version could be quite interesting. Sheet 2: Three questions in order to think about the meaning of the lyrics. The song seems to be quite easy at first sight. However, it is rather tricky, ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: others
Downloads: 4


 
Questions about time
There is another file by me, called �Time Mindmap�, which helps to work with this worksheet. It is a content-based activity where S learn a lot about time. They practise the �Does ...� - questions and giving answers as well. There is language support included which helps S to discuss the answers.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 0


 
questioning - bank robbery
The students just know / practice the past of the verb to be. One S. is a DC the other Ss. are probably witnesses of a bank robbery. The DC questions the witnesses and they answer his questions. That�s a good starter for lessons about the past.
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 6


 
Message In A Bottle
The Police song "Message In A Bottle" - S. listen to the song and try to answer questions. They probably have to look up some vocabulary. The discussion about the answers might be quite interesting, depending on the level of the class. On a very elementary level, the S. could explain their answers in their mother tongue.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 5


 
Time Mindmap
This is the mindmap which is helpful in combination with my other worksheet, �Questions about time�.
Level: elementary
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 2


 
questions
A multiple-choice worksheet: find the correct answer to the question.
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 1


 
Pronouns with the British Royal Family
This worksheet is all about the repetition of the possessive and personal pronouns. There is a link to Wikipedia where an interactive picture is available. I hope you�ll like as much as my students! Best regards, Tom
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 11


 
Where are the things in my kitchen?
Two sheets with different exercises, oral and written.
Level: elementary
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 11