“We are all alike, we are all people… but we are different”
Are you ready for this challenge?
I’m sure you are. You can do it!
Set of activities 1: here you are going to learn and review vocabulary about people’s physical appearance and body parts.
Activity A.
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To describe someone’s appearance, you will often use characteristics of the body. First, read the following lists with some handy words you can use to describe a person’s appearance:
You can come back, check and study these two lists as many times as you need!
Activity B.
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Watch the following video. Pay attention to the way they use some words from the vocabulary list to describe people’s physical appearance:
Activity C.
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Now it is time for you to practice the vocabulary!
Here you will find a vocabulary exercise to help you learn the words. Observe the pictures and read/listen to the words. Then match them with the pictures.
Don’t forget to click on the "Finish" button to see your results.
Activity D.
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Follow the link and work on the interactive worksheet. Observe the images and read the descriptions. Match the name with the correspondent picture by dragging the name’s banner.
Don’t forget to click on the "Finish!!" button and then on the "Check my answers" option to see your results.
Well done!
You have finished the first set of activities!
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Ok, let’s continue!
Set of activities 2: in this section you are going to review some vocabulary about clothes and accessories. To describe someone’s appearance, you will also need these words.
Activity E.
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Here you have a list with some helpful words you can use to describe the clothes items a person is wearing. Check and study this list as many times as you want!
Activity F.
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A fun way to review your vocabulary is singing. Watch the following video, learn the song and sing along!
Activity G.
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Here you have another opportunity to practice!
Visit the interactive worksheet and follow the instructions. First, you need to select the correct word for each picture, and then you need match each person’s number with the correct description.
Don’t forget to click on the "Finish!!" button and then on the "Check my answers" option to get your results.
BONUS ACTIVITY!
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If you feel like you want to practice this vocabulary a little bit more, click on the image to solve the clothes interactive crossword. Have fun!
Nice effort!
You have finished the second set.
Keep going!
Set of activities 3: after learning and practicing the vocabulary, it is now the time to focus on how to write a description.
Activity H.
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Watch the following video where different people's appearances and personalities are described. Pay special attention to the questions used in the conversations.
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Activity I.
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Click on the icon to work on an interactive worksheet about describing diverse people.
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Activity J.
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Follow the link and you will find a worksheet. Download and print the file. Then complete the worksheet, take a picture of each page, and save them because later you will need to send you work to the teacher’s email.
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You have done great!
Another activity-set down!
You are almost there!
FINAL TASK:
“Describe your best friend”
Now is the time for you to write a complete description of your best friend.
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Follow the instructions:
1. Create a Word document (or any other text processor document).
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2. Write a title. For example, you can write “My best friend Isabel”. Write your friend’s name instead of Isabel.
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3. Paste a full-length photo of your best friend. This means a photo where you can see your friend’s whole body (from head to toes).
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4. Write a very detailed description below the photo. You should write minimum 10 sentences.
Have in mind all the vocabulary you learnt, the questions included in the last video (activity I), and the facts and questions from the last worksheet (activity J). For example: Who is your best friend? How old is he or she? What does he or she look like? What is he or she wearing? What does he or she like to do?
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5. Check your text and correct any grammar or spelling mistake.
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6. Send an email to the teacher, including two files: a) the Word document with your best friend’s photo and description, and b) the photos you took during the Activity J.
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e-mail: juana.correahe@amigo.edu.co
You have completed the QUEST!
I'm proud of you!