Class 8

A mind map created by a student from class 8a using Popplet



Mind maps - a type of diagram (= simple plan) with lines and circles for organizing information so that it is easier to use or remember - Cambridge Dictionary



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Make a Sway about an English speaking country or Croatia.

Use the New Zealand Sway to give you ideas.

Which facts are relevant and need to be included in the presentation?

What is not relevant?

What information would you share with foreigners about Croatia?

Past tenses - Past Simple vs Present Perfect


I have been to Spain. ( during my lifetime)

I have met the Pope. I have seen the Niagara Falls. (talks about our experience; we don't need to know when it happened)



I went to Spain in 2004, 2007, 2008 and 2012. ( specific past - with a time expression)

I went to the States in 2008. Then I visited Washington DC, New York and the Niagara Falls. ( a time expression stating the exact time in the past)


I have just finished marking tests. (emphasis on just - link to the present)

I corrected the tests 3 hours ago. ( definite past)


I have lived here since 2008. ( I started living here in 2008 and am still living here)

My brother has been a member of the school reading group since last year. ( he started last year and is still attending the meetings)



Past Simple and Past Continuous


While I was doing my homework, the postman came. (long action - doing homework interrupted ba a short action)

While I was eating, my sister was sleeping. (long actions)