BOOK DAY - 23rd APRIL

On 23rd April Book Day is celebrated. This year we're going to do an activity about the American author Mark Twain.

Mark Twain is one of America's most important writers of all the times. He became very popular with two of his books: "The adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "The adventures of Tom Sawyer". He was even called the "Father of American Literature."

He lived in Connecticut, north east of the USA, in a big house that nowadays is a museum you can visit. As we can't go there (too expensive!) you can visit it on-line and learn things about the author, the house, his books, the museum, etc.

Now, go to this LINK and answer the questions below:

1. If you wanted to visit the museum, how much would it cost you? When would you be able to visit it? (Hours and days).
2. When and where was Mark Twain born?
3. Mark Twain was a pseudonym, which was his real name?
4. Did he have any children?
5. What happened to Mark Twain in 1870?
6. When was "The adventures of Tom Sawyer" published?
7. Go to "The House" and click on "Virtual Tour". How many rooms and floors are there? Choose one room and describe the picture you see.
8. Go to "The Mark Twain Store" and choose an object you would like to buy, say why.

If you finish, for an EXTRA mark, you can write down more information about Mark Twain or/and the house.

IF I WERE A BOY

HERE YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO AND SING ALONG! KEEP PRACTISING YOUR CONDITIONAL SENTENCES!

* REMEMBER! 2nd CONDITIONAL:

If + past simple, Would + infinitive
If I were a boy, (I think) I would understand.