Simple Past Tense

You will recognize and pronounce frequently used words in the past tense. In the simple past tense, we talk about events in the past (yesterday, last month, etc.) Regular past tense verbs end with -ed.

Review these four videos daily for one week.

Pronunciation of the Final 'ed' of Past Tense Verbs
http://www.manythings.org/b/e/4426

How to Pronounce 'ed' Endings
http://www.manythings.org/b/e/4365


How to Say -ed endings in English


[t], [d], or [Id] ? Pronunciation of Past Tense




Quiz: Simple Past Review
http://a4esl.org/q/f/x/xz39met.htm

Be sure to find other lessons on Many Things.org and Activities for ESL.


Look at this cartoon: Road Runner Grammar. Copy & paste the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3PrjDh89sQ&feature=related


Now take this quiz. It reviews present, past and future tenses.
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/verbs/quiz236.html


Both of these songs have many verbs in the past tense.

Yesterday, Once More by the Carpenters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR1v3MZcHDw

Yesterday, by the Beatles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G6IxcmgblA&list=UUQGYtNKeLTbUFcYLT1MaTEw&index=1

Feelings and Emotions

Continue to build vocabulary about feelings and emotions.

http://www.manythings.org/b/e/4470

After watching, find a new lesson on Many Things.org.

Two Zoos

These websites are basic reading materials. Read them for information.

The San Diego Zoo is located in the state of California.
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/kids/

Joan Embry from the San Diego Zoo was on The Tonight Show.  Get ready to laugh!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbIxzigxfQw&list=PL194245C6955E1324&feature=endscreen&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4KLW0ZobH4

The National Zoo is in Washington, DC.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/

Zoo Atlanta opened in 1889. The size is 40 acres. 1300 animals live there. This is a good place for you to visit.  Take your family or friends.



http://www.zooatlanta.org/

If you know a child, look at these together.

A Big Picture: Austin, TX and Boston, MA

Two Cities



These cities are good places to live in the USA. Read about them. Try to comprehend (understand) the content of the text (sentences.)

Austin is a city in the state of Texas. Copy and paste the links.
http://www.austintexas.org/visitors/plan_your_trip/

Many a Texas man has sung about The Yellow Rose of Texas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT0SgcYI1Qg


Boston is in Massachusetts.

The Today Show visited Boston. Watch this video: Taking in the Sights of Boston.

http://www.today.com/video/today/50821122/#50821122

http://www.cityofboston.gov/visitors/

Dave Loggins sings:  Please Come to Boston.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT0SgcYI1Qg


Read about Atlanta. Find someplace new to visit. Take your family or friends.

http://www.atlanta.net/


Read and listen to more about Boston, plus other cities.

http://www.elllo.org/english/Points/PT06-Cities.html

Continue listening on Elllo.org. Find a new topic.

Who is More Famous? Jennifer Lopez?

Let's comprehend English. A good way is to watch movies in English. Use closed captions in English. This will make you a better independent reader.



Rent the video The Wedding Planner, starring Jennifer Lopez. First look at the preview. 
The Wedding Planner

Enjoy a movie in English!

Geography Features

You will continue building vocabulary. The video, Physical Features of the Earth, reviews geography features. Enjoy the pictures.
Physical Features of the Earth

Look at the Appalachian Trail in Georgia:
Hike the Appalachian Trail

Now see Georgia's second highest mountain.
Rabun Bald

You should plan a trip to the Appalachian Mountains in Georgia.

Or plan a trip to all 50 states.  Play the game Know Your States.
http://jimspages.com/States.htm

View this video to explore the Mississippi River.
Explore the Mississippi River

Look at geography features.

Death Valley



Death Valley National Park is the largest park in the continental 48 states.
 Learn about Death Valley. Read the material for information.

National Geographic

http://www.gorp.com/parks-guide/death-valley-national-park-outdoor-pp2-guide-cid8944.html


Now watch the video: Have You Ever Had to Adjust to a Hot Climate? Take the video quiz. The computer will check your answers.

http://elllo.org/video/0876/V891KatiaClimate.htm

Next, find a new lesson on Elllo.org.

Who is More Famous? Meg Ryan?

Watching movies is a great way to learn English. Use the subtitles. Make sure they are in English. This will help you read independently. You will build your vocabulary.

I recommend You've Got Mail, starring Meg Ryan. Rent this and watch. First watch the trailer.

 



 



"You've Got Mail"

Work on comprehending (understanding) spoken English with this listening activity on DVD Movie Rentals.
http://www.esl-lab.com/like1/like1.htm

Find more activities on ESL Lab.com.

Seeing Eye Dogs

 

The Seeing Eye: New Beginnings

Watch the video to learn more about this topic. 
New Beginnings

Now, read and listen to a story. The family trains dogs for blind people. Follow the directions.
http://www.elllo.org/english/0001/003-Matt-Dogs.htm

Next, listen to a new story on Elllo.org.

Glacier National Park



Now look at this video from Glacier National Park in the state of Montana. Look at all the different landforms.
Scenery

To improve your English, you must DREAM BIG.   This song is for my students.
"Dream Big"

This video is from The Today Show (NBC News). Jenna Bush Hager visits Glacier National Park.
"The TODAY Show"

This videos are from the CBS News program, Sunday Morning. Watch Glacier National Park.
"CBS Sunday Morning"
nature -Montana's Glacier National Park

Breeds of Dogs

 

Continue building vocabulary. Review breeds of dogs in the United States. 
The Most Popular Dog Breeds

Now, read and listen to a story about Mary's dog. What breed is her dog?
Take the quiz. The computer will check your answers.
http://www.elllo.org/english/0351/380-Mary-Dogs.htm

Next, find another story on Elllo.org. Read. Listen. Follow the directions.

Below are two stories about dogs.  You will read for meaning.  Complete the five activities.  They will help you build vocabulary. 

City Council Passes New Dog Barking Law
 http://www.eslfast.com/eslread/ss/s117.htm

The Park That Went to the Dogs
http://www.eslfast.com/eslread/ss/s285.htm

This site, ESL Fast, has 365 stories.  Read one each day.  In one year you will be a better reader.