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STARSLANGUAGE FOCUS: Clothes vocabulary, possessive -’s

Backstage* at the BRITSOn February the 24th, It’s the BRITS! This is an award* show for British musicians. Many pop stars come to sing – and to see if they are winners.

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BEFORE YOU READWhat British pop stars do you know?

PRACTISELanguage Lab Online learning unit on this page!maryglasgowplus. com/languagelab

Lady Gaga loves crazy clothes! What does she wear to the show? Read and draw!Lady Gaga has got blue high heels, a black hat, and black gloves. Her dress is yellow, blue and orange.

It’s time to go on stage*, but there’s a problem: the wardrobe is messy*! Help the stars find their outfits*!

Read about the stars’ clothes, and match the pictures to the star!

Ed is twenty-four years old. He’s got red hair. Ed is one of the world’s favourite British singers! He wants to sing Thinking Out Loud. He wears a green checked* shirt, a pair of jeans, and blue trainers.

Ellie, the twenty-nine year old singer wins an award tonight! She needs to collect it on stage. She wears pink high heels, gold shorts, and a pink T-shirt.

In 2015, Sam wins six BRIT Awards! Sam is here to present* an award this year, and he needs his suit! Sam wears a blue jacket and blue trousers, brown shoes, and a white shirt.

Paloma is also here to present an award! She is famous for her amazing voice, and her amazing clothes! Paloma wears a dress with yellow flowers and a black belt. She’s got a pair of black high heels.

DRAW IT!

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Ed’s clothes: Ellie’s clothes: Sam’s clothes: Paloma’s clothes:

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CLICK CULTURETHE BRIT AWARDS• Robbie Williams has more BRIT awards than anyone else! • The first BRIT Award show is in 1977.• There are twelve awards. • Three awards are for international artists.

Ellie Goulding

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Sam Smith Paloma Faith

Lady GagaEd Sheeran