*Indian street kids starting their own bank

This week we are reading an article about street kids in India. It is important to remember with all this talk about money, that many people simply don't have any. Read this story, and learn all the words!

This is homework for

9CD: Monday 8th of September
9EF: Thursday 11th of September

Optional: Take a look at this thought provoking series of photos of where children sleep.

*An act of kindness

Sometimes in life, your heart tells you to do something unexpected. Read the story of a boy who chose to follow his heart, and really made a difference in someone's life.

a) Read the text "An act of kindness" and learn all the words.
b) If you were handed 10 000 Norwegian kroner to give to someone. Who would you give it to? It can be a person or an organization. Give good reasons for your answer. Write 1/2 a page.

This is homework for 9CD for Wednesday 10th of September.
This is homework for 9EF for Tuesday 9th of September.

*IDIOM OF WEEK 36

Find out what we mean when we say time is money. Put the idiom in an interesting context in your rough book. Share in class.

*5 reasons to look for a summer job

Some of you have already spent parts of your summer working. Having your own money gives you liberty, and gives you a taste of what it is like being an adult. In addition it will give you work experience that will make it easier to land a better job in the future.

Homework:
a) Read the text "5 reasons to look for a summer job" in Perspectives magazine. Learn all the words.
b) Imagine you are applying for a job at the local grocery store. The boss wants you to write a text about your best assets are, that will come in handy in this job. Write 1/2 a page. If you like, you can start like this: "My best quality is.............. In addition I....... (and then continue.)


This is for: 9 CD Monday 1st of September.

This is for: 9 EF Thursday 4th of September.



Optional: Here are some tips for the job interview! 

*Millions

We would like you to read an excerpt from a novel called "Millions" written by Frank Cottrell Boyce (it is to be found in Perspectives Magazine). It is a fantastic story about two boys finding a lot of money. Maybe some of you would like to read the whole novel after reading this?The book was made into a film in 2004, if you have seen it, we would love your verdict! Write a comment to this post. Share your thoughts!

Homework: 9CD this is for Wednesday the 3rd (although we will not talk about it until the 8th because of the camping).

Homework: 9EF this is for Tuesday the 2nd (although we will not talk about it until the 4th because of the camping).
Optional:

• Watch the trailer from the movie here.
• If you want to learn good ways to talk about a movie, read the review here (a bit difficult, but we bet you're up for the challenge!)

*The Positives of Giving Kids Pocket Money

The theme for the following weeks is: MONEY. Up until recently, your parents have been providing what you need, but many of you probably start craving other things than what your parents are willing to provide. Maybe you would like a new jacket, even though you already have one that is just fine? Or maybe you just want to have the liberty to go to the movies without having to ask anyone for money.

This week we want you to read "The positives of giving kids pocket money" from Perspectives Magazine.

Homework:

Read the text, and learn the words on the side. 

9CD: this is for Monday 25th.

9EF: We've already worked with the text in class, but read through it once more. Bring your notes from the class last Tuesday and meet up at computer room 119A on Tuesday 26th. 

Optional:
Pocket money has gone up - read teens opinions. What is your opinion? We would love for you to share with a comment.

*Convince me! (Transition)

We have announced that we will focus a lot on writing this year. It is going to be lots of hard work, but it is also going to be extremely rewarding. Managing to write good essays (in any subject) is a form of art, and once you feel on top of it, it will benefit you in all subjects. 

We start by repeating something we have already spent time learning: Transitional words. This week we would like you to argue your point. Choose ONE of the following statements:

1) "Children should not receive pocket money for helping out at home, they should do so without getting paid."

2) "It is important to be rich to be happy."

Decide if you agree or disagree with the statement you have chosen. 

Now take a look at this chart:

Now write a text where you share you opinion, and use one transition word from each group (first paragraph, second, etc.)  Start your text like this:

"In my opinion......

(up to one page).

9AB: This is homework for Thursday 28th. Bring a copy if you write on a computer.
9CD: This is homework for Monday 25th. Bring a copy if you write on a computer.

9EF: This is homework for Tuesday 26th. Bring a copy if you write on a computer. Remember that you are to meet up at computer room 119A.

*Idiom of the week

Each week you will get a new idiom, and you have to be able to explain it in English. This week´s idiom is "to make a dollar out of 15 cents". Share in class.

9CD: Homework for Wednesday 27th.

9ABEF: Homework for Thursday 28th.