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Wednesday 2 September 2015

Verbs: Make and Do !



Today we are going to be discussing Make and do !

Lets go!

The words do and make are often confused. They have very similar meanings; however, there are some differences as well. In this lesson, we will explain the correct usage of do and make. We will look at the uses of make and do through context of a story and also create an agenda - things we make and do daily.


Lesson aim:

To look at the majour differences between make and do – followed up with some exceptions and a few exercises in class.

Lesson objectives:

By the end of the session, you will know the rules and some handy expressions with make and do.

Lesson vocabulary:


Exceptions to the rule of thumb regarding make and do !




LET’S PRACTICE:


I have to ___ a telephone call.

a. do
b. make


She didn't ___ her best so she felt sad.

a. do
b. make


It was the first time she didn't ___ the beds.

a. do
b. make


She was late so she didn't ___ breakfast for them.

a. do
b. make


He ___ the assignment, but forgot to bring it to school.

a. did
b. make


He has to ___ the housework before he can go.

a. do
b. make


There are so many decisions to ___.

a. do
b. make


Did you ___ a reservation for tonight?

a. do
b. make


Did he ___ the doctor's appointment yet?

a. do
b. make


He was busy ___ the food shopping.

a. doing
b. making


He ___ a lot of research.

a. does
b. makes


The people wanted to ___ peace.

a. do
b. make


The children are ___ too much noise.

a. doing
b. making


It was a pleasure ___ business with you.

a. doing
b. making


I must ___ my homework before I go to bed.

a. do
b. make


Why does he always ___ a promise and then break it?

a. do
b. make


A famous movie star is going to ___ an appearance here tonight.

a. do
b. make


I will ___ the dinner dishes.

a. do
b. make


You can ___ the dinner.

a. do
b. make


You are going to have to ___ some changes here.

a. do
b. make


Can you tell me how much money he ___?

a. does
b. makes


Can you ___ me a favour and lend me some money?

a. do
b. make


She spends too much time ___ her hair and nails.

a. doing
b. making


I think he is trying to ___ trouble for you.

a. do
b. make


Hurry up and ___ a decision.

a. do
b. make

Medicinal herbs and remedies !

Today we are going to be discussing and identifying herbs –




Health doesn’t come from plastic bottles. Vitality grows naturally from the way you live your life. Deep down, people already know this.

This is your online doorway into the wild and wonderful world of plant medicine.

Lesson aim: 

To share with you, the history of medicinal herbs and plants, to help you identify them and also to share secrets about how to make a meal taste like magic - this is invaluable knowledge that you can pass down to your children and grandchildren!



Lesson objectives: 

By the end of the lesson, you will have increased your vocabulary and general knowledge of herbal remedies.


Vocabulary: 

Words related to herbs and plants, aided by pictures.


Lets go!

Im going to start with a brief history of herbs:
The use of plants as herbs has been important to all cultures since long before history was recorded. Hundreds of tribal cultures have used wild and cultivated herbs for medicinal and food purposes for thousands of years. Herbs are mentioned in Genesis, the first chapter of the Bible, and throughout its text. As civilizations developed so did the knowledge for the use of herbs.







The study of herbs is well-documented. Evidence of early herb gardens dates to Europe in the Middle Ages. Egyptian schools of herbalists have existed since 3000 B.C. Scholars were interested in herbs medicine, cosmetics, cooking, history, and folklore. Most herbs are symbolic.