1. VCOP

2. Vocabulary An verb is an action word like run, play or build. An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing? The waiter calmly ….. The dancer carefully …. The taxi driver angrily …. The young girl tearfully ….

3. Connectives “ but ” or “ so ” ? Which is the best connective? It was very dark outside …. I took my torch. I heard an owl hooting … I couldn ’ t see it anywhere. I love making cakes … I don ’ t like doing all the washing up afterwards. I was really good at the weekend … so Mum let me do some baking with her. “but” or “so”? Which is the best connective? I love making cakes… I don’t like doing all the washing up afterwards. I was really good at the weekend… so Mum let me do some baking with her.

4. Openers I will try to.... This year I will..... By the end of the year...... What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? What is the most interesting way to finish these sentences?

5. Punctuation Missing Punctuation I'm a little bit older, a little bit wiser, a little bit rounder, but still none the wiser. im a little bit older a little bit wiser a little bit rounder but still none the wiser Rewrite this sentence, with the correct punctuation

7. January is named after Janus, the god of the doorway; the name has its beginnings in Roman mythology, coming from the Latin word for door (ianua) – January is the door to the year.

8. A New Year's resolution is a commitment that a person makes to one or more lasting personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. This goal must be reached by the Next New Year. Keep in mind that this is a goal, not a wish and should be something that you as a person could achieve.

9. Your task is to write at least three targets for yourself this year...

11. I will do my homework in time. I will go to bed before 10.00. I will drink milk and water, and limit fizzy drinks. I'll never give out personal information such as my name, home address, school name or telephone number on the Internet or to strangers. I'll be nice to other kids. I'll be friendly to kids who need friends - like someone who is shy, or is new to my school I will wear my seat belt every time I get in a car. I will apply sunscreen before I go outdoors on a sunny day. I will try to find a sport or an activity that I like and do it at least three times a week! I will brush my teeth twice a day I will wash my hands after going to the bathroom and before eating. I will clean up my toys. Here are some ideas from last year’s class... What do you think?

12. I will eat at least one fruit and one vegetable every day, and I will drink more water. I will take care of my health through physical activity and nutrition. I will resist peer pressure to do things I know to be wrong. I will choose non-violent television shows and video games, and I will spend only one to two hours each day - at the most - on these activities. I will be nice to my parents, teachers and elders and show respect to them. I will help out in my community - through volunteering, working with community groups or by joining a group that helps people in need. When I feel angry or stressed out, I will take a break and find constructive ways to deal with the stress, such as exercising, reading, writing in a journal or discussing my problem with a parent or friend. When faced with a difficult decision, I will talk with an adult about my choices. I will be careful about whom I choose to befriend, and always treat the other person with respect.

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14. My New Year Resolutions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.