F2F Class Notes _26th May (Harmony)***
Next Class: finish making example sentences, and review the vocab.
School Vocabulary:
Blackboard/Chalkboard
globe: a circular map
eg. The teacher showed us where China is on the globe.
bulletin board/ cork board: a board to post things on, usually with tacks or staples
eg. In the class, the teacher always puts important things on the bulletin board.
bulletin: a piece of news.
eg. My tv show was interrupted by a new bulletin.
thumbtack (silent b): the pointy thing used to post things on the wall/ on the bulletin board.
eg. The teacher always uses thumbtacks with the bulletin board.
magnet: metal that is attracted to other metal/ usually to stick things onto the fridge.
eg. Harmony’s fridge is filled with pictures drawn by her nephews and held by magnets.
overhead projector: A box with a light, that projects special paper onto a screen.
eg. An overhead projector is an important tool.
projector: a general term for something that projects onto a screen (usually connected to a computer.)
eg. We use a projector at the office.
pull-down screen: a screen that you can pull down from the ceiling.
eg. A pull-down screen is always used with the projector.
cubby: a spot for kids to hang their coat and shoes.
eg. In the classroom I saw a cubby behind the desks.
stool: a chair with no back.
easel: a wooden/plastic stand to hold pictures/boards/ artwork etc. on.
bookcase: a place to store books.
backpack: a schoolbag, or a bag that you carry on your back with two straps.
tape: sticky stuff
pencil sharpener: device to sharpen pencils.
highlighter: special markers for showing important stuff.
glue stick/paste: sticky liquid/gel to stick stuff together.
crayons: a colouring tool made from wax, usually for little kids.
pen cap: the top to a pen
playground: fun climbing area for kids.
school grounds/ sports field/ sports track
security guard: someone in charge of keeping things safe.
gym/gymnasium: an indoor sports area (usually for basketball/volleyball etc.)
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