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MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE

Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.

Rita Mae Brown

ENGLISH
Creative Writing Challenge: "The Lost Toy" 🧸✨

Let's unleash our imaginations and embark on a storytelling adventure!

The Prompt:

Imagine your favourite toy has suddenly come to life! But there's a twist - they've lost their memory and don't know who they are or where they belong.

Your Mission:

  1. Describe your toy: What kind of toy is it? What does it look like? What are its special features?

  2. Develop the story: How does your toy come to life? Where does it go on its adventure? Who does it meet?

  3. Write a story with a beginning, middle, and end, focusing on the toy's journey of self-discovery and finding its way back home.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Include dialogue between your toy and other characters (real or imagined).

  • Add descriptive details and sensory imagery to bring your story to life.

  • Illustrate your story with drawings or create a comic strip.

  • Share your stories on social media using #EdExpress!

This activity encourages creativity, imagination, and storytelling skills. Let's bring our toys to life and embark on a magical adventure!

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LANGUAGE
Bonjour! Basic French Vocabulary 🇫🇷

Let's explore the beautiful French language and learn some essential words and phrases!

Today's Focus: Greetings and Introductions

  • Bonjour! (Hello!)

  • Bonsoir! (Good evening!)

  • Au revoir! (Goodbye!)

  • Comment allez-vous? (How are you? - formal)

  • Comment vas-tu? (How are you? - informal)

  • Je vais bien, merci. (I'm fine, thank you.)

  • Je m'appelle... (My name is...)

  • Comment vous appelez-vous? (What's your name? - formal)

  • Comment t'appelles-tu? (What's your name? - informal)

  • Enchanté(e). (Nice to meet you.)

Challenge:

  • Practice these phrases with a friend or family member.

  • Try to use them in real-life situations (if you meet someone who speaks French).

  • Create flashcards to help you memorize the phrases.

Bonus Challenges:

  • Learn some basic French vocabulary, such as numbers, colours, or days of the week.

  • Listen to French music or watch French-language videos to improve your pronunciation.

  • Find a French-speaking penpal or online community to practice your skills.

Share your French language learning journey on social media using #EdExpress!

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: What do you call a nose that won't work?

A: Lazy!

Ed - Your UK Home Education Companion

Keep exploring, keep learning, and keep having fun!

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