Unit 2. Ready, Steady, Secondary! Learning Portfolio
Activity 3. First day of secondary school
Shonny is starting Year 7 in England. In the video, she will tell
us about how she feels about starting secondary school.
Part 1. Getting prepared
1. What is happening to Shonny tomorrow?
Tomorrow Shonny is going to secondary school.
2. What is different about her UNIFORM in secondary
school?
In secondary, she’s got to wear a tie, blazer and shirt.
3. How does Shonny describe her time at primary school?
Primary school was fun.
4. Name TWO things Shonny is taking with her for her first
day
Shonny is taking pencilcase and a dictionary of English
and French.
5. What is Shonny excited about?
She is excited about making lot of new friends, taking new classes, joining the drama
club ( because she loves acting)
6. What is she worried about?
She is worried about missing the bus and getting lost in the school.
7. What does she use to express her feelings about her first day?
She uses
8. How do the emojis represent Shonny’s feelings?
The emojis represent exited, a little nervous and meeting new friends
Part 2. How did it go?
1. How does Shonny feel about her first day of school?
Shonny feels excted, nervous and is looking forward to meeting new friends.
2. What happened in the morning?
In the morning, Shonny eats a banana, she gets a planner, she sees her form room.
3. What has been the best bit about starting secondary school?
The best bit has been having more independence, getting her way around.
4. What has been the hardest part?
The hardest part has been remembering all the names.
5. What are her final emojis after her first day and what do they mean?
Her final emojis are celebrating, happy, the bus and new friends.
Interesting vocabulary
I need to / I’ve got to… wear, take, etc.
I’m excited about something / doing
I’m looking forward to something / doing
I’m worried about something / doing
