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4.3. Objects and mysteries

Dictionary

Investigate

Picto Investigate.

Definition:

To try to get all the facts about something, especially an event or loss.

Para tratar de obtener todos los hechos acerca de algo, especialmente de un suceso o pérdida.

Example:

The detective investigates the loss of the backpack.

El detective investiga la perdida de la mochila.

Spanish word:

Investigar

Audio:

Made of

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Definition:

To create something.

Crear o hacer algo.

Example:

The ring is made of gold.

El anillo está hecho de oro.

Spanish word:

Hecho de

Audio:

1. Objects and places

RetorAsking about places and objects is important to solve mysteries. Look at these examples. 

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Video transcription:

  • What and Where? Objects and places.
  • What? Objects. 
  • Computer, book, calculator, ball, desk, keys, bottle, projector.
  • Is it big? Is it small? Is it blue?
  • Is it heavy? Is it light?
  • Is it made of wood? Is it made of metal? Is it made of plastic? Is it made of glass? 
  • Where? Places.
  • Class, canteen, playground, library, garden, gym, computer room.
  • Is the desk in the garden? Yes, it is. No, it isn’t.
  • I hope you learnt a lot about objects and places. See you soon. Bye!

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Definition:

To create something.

Crear o hacer algo.

Example:

The ring is made of gold.

El anillo está hecho de oro.

Option A: Match & write.

Match the object with its picture and then write the object.

Accede al recurso Match and write

You can print the worksheet and fill it out on paper.
 

Option B: True or false.

Look at the picture, read the sentence and answer true or false.

Option C: Listen to the text and choose

Listen and complete the text.

Today we are going to learn some really important aspects about objects and places. Here you have some questions about objects:

Is it made of , or metal?

Is it or ?

Is it red, or green?


Do you understand? 

In addition, we can add some information about places:

Is the in the ?

Is the in the ?

Now, in pairs, think about an object and a place and ask questions.

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Option D: Describe and draw the object

Invent an amazing object for a good observer. Draw and describe how  it is made, the size and what it is used for.

Accede al recurso Describe and draw

You can print the worksheet and fill it out on paper.

2. Solving mysteries in groups

3. Will you be able to solve a real case?

To reach a goal, you should be a good strategist. That is, having methods, techniques, “tricks” to get to where you want to be before or more easily.

Now I am going to teach you a strategy, take advantage of it to reach your challenge!

The strategy is to connect all previous knowledge to be able to solve a mysterious disappearance like a great detective.

You can find everything you need about this strategy in the following link to the Learn to Learn Competition Guide.

Go for it, you will do great!

¿Necesitas más ayuda?

Para llegar a una meta, es conveniente que seas un buen o buena estratega. Es decir, tener métodos, técnicas, “trucos” para llegar antes o de forma más fácil donde tú quieres.

Ahora te voy a enseñar una estrategia, ¡aprovéchala para alcanzar tu reto!

La estrategia es conectar todos los conocimientos previos para poder lograr resolver como un gran detective una misteriosa desaparición.

Podrás encontrar todo lo que necesitas sobre esta estrategia en el siguiente enlace a la Guía de la Competencia de Aprender a Aprender.

¡Ánimo, que lo harás genial!