Exam units 0-6 : 4º ESO

Dear students,
as usual, here you have the contents and dates for next exams. Here you can download and revise for the exams :
https://docs.google.com/document/d/19vMNDgNt2ZKQXpgotM5Y1IfO5Nyv__V3yHkk7js2Fvc/edit?usp=sharing.

In my personal webpage, you can do and self-correct some exercises about the passive. Have a look at it. 

Exam units 0-6 : 2º ESO A

Dear students, 
Here you have the link to the contents and dates of the exams of units 0-6 :
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qkbu1QgcGD_AramgPTO200f9M5fuCV7PKE5kHuemP8A/edit?usp=sharing
Please, study. You are in time to get good marks.

Exam units 0-6 : 1º ESO AB

Dear students,
Here you have the exam dates for the exam of the units 0-6. If you click on the link you will have access to the contents. Good luck.
Tuesday 8th March : All About Britain + Reading + Writing + Listening 1
Wednesday 9th March : Oral exam with Lynnae
Thursday 10th March : Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing 2, Listening 2
Please, remember that you need to pass the exam : All About Britain to pass the evaluation. Here you have the link to the contents :
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rbvYRcMPH7KkSbGpxKjbS9KrFDfF5JfKcqIJ-j0KYFI/edit?usp=sharing

Homeless animals

As you know, today in class I asked you to write a comment stating your opinion about homeless animals. Here you can see the comments I collected during the class : 

Silvia : "I don't know how people can do these horrible things to their pets. If don't want a big dog, you should get informed of how the puppy is going to be when  it is old."

NMM  : "I think that animals are fantastic creatures and even better than some human beings. When you abandon an animal, you neglect part of your family."

Marina : "In my opinion, people who abandon their dogs, don't have a heart / they have a heart of stone."

Vitorino : "I hate people who mistreat animals They should be sent to jail."

Chiquito19 : "Animals are very important and abandoning them is a terrible crime."

Paula : "I think that dogs are the best pets and the people who neglect and mistreat pets are really cruel." 

Girby : "Domestic animals are good because they provide company."

The best composition of the month : art (4º ESO C)

As you know, we have just finished the unit a bout art and I asked you to describe and analyze your favourite work of art or masterpiece. I want to sahre with you some of the best essays, including the ones of two students, David Arnes Hernandez and David Coronado Velaz. Here you have them.

From : http://www.artelista.com/obra/7585361273099938-cazadores-acosados-por-una-jauria-de-perros.html

Hunters stalked by dogs (by David Arnes Hernandez)

"This work of art was painted by Manuel Macias Avila. It is a Realistic painting. It is a landscape of a morning of hunting. It is painted on canvas using oil.

It represents ten gryhounds running towards two hunters. In the foreground, I can see a lot of angry dogs running. On  the right-hand side, I can see two hunters carrying a shotgun in the lower right corner. In the background, there is a hill, wehre the ten greyhounds are running.

If you ask me, the hunters are scared because a pack of greyhounds are going after them. In my opinion, this painting represents the fear of the two hunters. The colours are faded because the atuhor wants to transmit the movement of the greyhounds toward the hunters.

This painting reminds me of the good morning and afternoon hunting. I think it is wonderful, nice and lively."

Colourful bull (by David Coronado Velaz)

From : https://www.pinterest.com/pin/360288038915115155/

"This work of art was painted by Raúl Canestro and it belongs to the figurative period. It is a representational painting. 

It represents a bull in the countryside. In the foreground, I can see bull. In the backgroun, I can see the bullring.

In my opinion, this painting represents freedom. The colours are lively because the authors wants to trasnmit happiness and joy.

I love this painting because it is beautiful, it expresses a lot of feelings with just a few touches. I think this painting is extraordinary."

Thank you for your work. What do you think about your classmates' analysis and your classmates' works of art ? I really like both pictures because they are so unconventional. I like the idea of the frightened hunters, the hunters being hunted. What is your opinion ? Write comments ! 

My favourite movie : Frozen (by Lynnae Williams)

As you know we are seeing a unit about TV and films. Lynnae prepared this presentation so that you can talk about your favourite programmes or films. Do this composition in a separate piece of paper with your name on it by next Tuesday.

Films in original version in Van Dyck ! Don't miss them !

Dear students,
once again you can watch really interesting films in original version ! I know you are having exams right now but I'm pretty sure you can manage to watch at least one of these films ! Here you have all the trailers and dates. Watch them ! Remember is 5 euros for one film and 10 euros for 3 films ! If you speak French, Portuguese or Italian you can also see some interesting films. 

The Danish Girl (29th February)

Carol (2nd March)

45 Years (8th March)

Macbeth (10th March)

The suffragettes (14th March)

Brooklyn (15th March)

The Youth (16th March)

The best compositions of the month : The Shannara Chronicles

Dear students, 

You will have to write a review about your favourite TV programme or film. David Torralvo was really hardworking and prepared it in advance. Here you can read - and admire - his essay about the Shanara Chronicles :

The Shannara Chronicles by David Torralvo (1º ESO A)

The Shannara Chronicles is a fascinating, exciting and enjoyable TV series that talks about the Ellcryss, a sacred tree that protects the four lands from demons and when it gets sick, its leaves start falling. 

At the same time this happens, the Elven princess Amberle makes "the trial of the chosen" and gets to be the chosen one. Then, when she touches the Ellcryss as part of the ritual, she starts having visions of the future with demons killing people. This is because each leaf of the Ellcryss represents a free demon and the first demon that appears is the Dagda Mor, a druid demon.

At that time, Will, a half-elf, travels to Albolon to become a healer, because of this mother's death. In her last moments, Will's mom gave him some elven stones that can only be activated in Will's hands. While Will is travelling to Arbolon, he meets Eretreia, a rover that steals his elven stones. 

Meanwhile, people in Arbolan are trying to save the Ellcriss. The last druid, Allhan, wakes up from its druid sleep that lasted for three hundred years. He goes to the palace to help the elves to save the world from the demons. 

In Arbolon, due to the princess Amberle's visions, she, Will and Eretreie must go on a mission to find the Bloodfire or the place where a seed of the Ellcryss can be grown to save all the four lands and return all demons to the place. 

This series is based on a book series called The Shannara Chronicles by Terry Brooks; a series of books that I am looking forward to reading.

The Ellcryss. Image taken from : http://fangirlnation.com/2015/10/10/the-four-lands-is-in-grave-danger-in-the-nycc-2015-trailer-for-the-shannara-chronicles/ellcryss/

Princess Amberle. Image taken from :http://www.tvguide.com/news/shannara-chronicles-poppy-drayotn-amberle-hero-four-lands/ 

Dagda Mor. Image taken from : http://www.mtv.com/news/2718170/the-shannara-chronicles-druid-language-game-of-thrones/

From : http://www.hollywood.gq/2015/10/stunning-new-shannara-chronicles.html

Good job, David. The rest : why don't you give The Shanara Chronicles a shot ! Maybe you will fall in love with the series, much like David did. Anyway, here you have the trailer. The series seems really interesting, enjoyable and related to adventures and mythology ! 

Comparatives

Dear students,
this unit we will be learning how to make comparatives. This is why I prepared this presentation so that you can practise your comparisons. I hope you enjoy it !

The best composition of the month : community service

As usual, when I ask you to write essays, I like to include here a model written by you (and corrected by me) so that you learn from your classmates and improve your writing. This time I asked you to write an essay answer the question : "should community service be required of every citizen ?" I am including one remarkable piece of writing, written by your classmate Sofía Hermida Manjón. I hope you like it:

The importance of community service by Sofía Hermida Manjón (2º Bachillerato A)

Community service is something that it is nice to do but it is voluntary and most people think it is not necessary. So, should community service be required of every citizen ?

On the one hand, community service is something that does not need a lot of effort and it is an incredibly enriching experience. Helping other people can make you feel like you have something ot offer and you can increase your sense of self-efficacy. Furthermore, volunteering has health benefits because it improves both your physical and your mental health. By doing community service, you can also improve your sense of responsibility. 

However, on the other hand, community service should not be required to people having health or mental problems. It should only be required to people who are able to take care of some situations like, for example, feeding the homeless or helping the elderly.

To sum up, this voluntary work should be required to everybody who is able to do this kind of activities that community service involves, given that it is profitable both for volunteers and for the state. 

From : http://ourweekly.com/news/2013/nov/27/helping-feed-homeless-thanksgiving/

From : http://cliparts.co/community-service-clip-art

Thank you Sofía for your work ! The others : stop by to revise this composition and improve your writing ! 

Analyzing a work of art

Dear students,
For next day, you will have to analyze a piece of art. To do that, follow the guidelines I gave you in class today. Remember to include a photo of the piece of art in your composition. Here is Lynnae's presentation. I hope it will be a good model. Come on ! Start analyzing your favourite piece of art right now. No excuses.

TV and films

Now that we have learnt some adjectives to describe TV programmes and films, why don't we put that into practice ? Have a look at this presentation and describe the following TV programmes using the adjectives on page 72. 
Use some of the following expressions to give your opinion : 
- In my opinion, this film is ...
- If you ask me, this programme is ...
- I think that this programme is ...
- I consider that this film is...
Ok, let's begin. Here you can see the presentation. Enjoy : 

Is it real ?

Today, we have started a new unit about TV and films. The first activity I proposed is to tell me if you think some events are real or not. Here you have the answers to the activity.
1. Scientists study giant squid : TRUE. Have a look at the video :

                 2. Lightning hits building : TRUE. Have a quick look : 

3. Tornado lifts house in Florida :  AMAZINGLY TRUE ! 

Save Our World

As you know, we are currently seeing natural disasters in class. As you know, the world is in danger because of global warming, pollution and greenhouse effect. Listen to this video and answer the questions: 

1. What natural disasters are mentioned in the video ?


2. What renewable energies are mentioned in the video ?


3. According to the video, what materials can we recycle ?


4. What other things can we do to save our planet ?


Did you enjoy the video ? Then, watch it again and post a comment.

The best composition of the month : my favourite sport

Hello students,
Last week I asked you to write a composition about your favourite sport, following the book's guidelines and Lynnae's presentation as a model. Well, after careful reading and correction, I chose to publish a very good composition written by one of your classmates, Silvia García Bellido. Please read it and post a comment to your classmate ! 

My favourite sport (by Silvia García Bellido, 1º ESO B)

"My favourite sport is football. I think it is easy and fun too. To play it, you need two teams. Each team can have any number of players. You also need a football too. Some of the rules are the following : 
- You can't touch the football with your hands or arms, except if you are the goalkeeper. 
- You have to score in the rival's goal.

To play football, it is recommended to play with sport clothes, but  it isn't compulsory. To win, you have to score more goals in the oponent's team than the rival team in your goal. When you are playing, you can be a goalkeeper, a defender, a midfielder or a striker / forward. The goalkeeper must stop the shots / shooting of the players of the rival team . A defender has to stop the rival's attack. A midfielder 'steals' the footbball and it passes it to the front. The forward has to score goals in the rival's goal. I think that this sport is one of the best sports ever and it is really popular in my country."

From : http://footage.framepool.com/en/shot/658251520-stopping-a-ball-shot-at-goal-offensive-action-goalkeeper

From : http://www.resultados-futbol.com/foto/andres-iniesta-dispara-espana-marcar-gol-al-portero-holanda-maarten-stekelenburg-su-partido-futbol-copa-mundo-2010-final-estadio-futbol-city-johannesburgo_184765

From : http://mx.fanscup.com/chivas-guadalajara/photo/festejando-con-estadio-lleno-d/5177536,325

Well done, Silvia ! I didn't know you were such a football fan ! In bold I have highlighted the words related to football useful for you, such as the name of the different players or other important football-related things. Anyway, come on, post Silvia a commment and try to write you r best compositions and maybe one day your essays will be the best composition of the month. 

The Hall of Fame

I think most o fyou love doing sport, don't you ? That is why I decided to choose this song for you to listen to it. It is about being constant and hardworking in sport. Listen to the song and complete the lyrics with the missing words (very easy, I think). Then, watch the video and answer the questions : 

"Hall Of Fame"

(feat. Will.I.Am)

Yeah, you can be the greatest

You can be the _________ (1) 

You can be the King Kong banging on your chest.  

You could beat the world

You could beat the world 

You could talk to God, go banging on his ________ (2) 

You can throw your hands up

You can beat the clock (yeah)

You can move a mountain

You can break ____________ (3)

You can be a master

Don't wait for luck.

Dedicate yourself and you gon' find yourself

Standing in the hall of fame (yeah)

And the world's gonna know your (4) ________ (yeah)

'Cause you burn with the brightest flame (yeah)

And the world's gonna know your (4) _________ (yeah)

And you'll be on the walls of the hall of fame

(Chorus)

You can go the distance

You can run the mile

You can walk straight through hell with a smile

You could be the hero

You could get the gold

Breaking all the records they thought never could be broke

Yeah, do it for your people

Do it for your pride

How you ever gonna know if you never even try?

Do it for your country

Do it for your ____________ (4)

'Cause there's gonna be a day when you’re…

(Chorus) 

Be a _______, be a _________, be a ______, be a _________ (5) 

On the walls of the hall of fame

Be students

Be _____________ (6)

Be politicians

Be preachers

(Yeah)

Be believers

Be leaders

Be astronauts

Be champions

Be truth seekers

Be students

Be ______________ (6) 

Be politicians

Be preachers

Be believers

Be leaders

Be astronauts

Be champions

Chorus

(You can be a ____________ (5) )

You could be the greatest

(You can be a_________)

You can be the best

(You can be a __________)

You can be the King Kong banging on your chest

(You can be a ____________)

You could beat the world

(You can be a ____________)

You could beat the war

(You can be a _______________)

You could talk to God, go banging on his door

(You can be a ____________)

You can throw your hands up

(You can be a ____________)

You can beat the clock(yeah)

(You can be a ___________)

You can move a mountain

(You can be a ___________)

You can break rocks

(You can be a _____________)

You can be a master

(You can be a ____________)

Don't wait for luck

(You can be a _____________)

Dedicate yourself and you gonna find yourself

(You can be a ____________)

Standing in the hall of fame.

Questions :

1. What sport does the boy like doing ?

And the girl ?

2. What problem does the girl have ?

3. Why does the boy go to the gym ? Why does he become a boxer ?

4. What do you think is the 'message' of this song ?

Mr. Bean goes to a judo class

Hello students,
Since we are about to finish the teaching unit of sports, I thought it may be a great idea to watch a funny video. And who could be funnier than Mr. Bean ? Here you have the video. There are some grammar questions about the simple past (that we haven't seen yet in class) that you can do it if you feel like.

Unit 5 questionnaire

Dear students, 
We are about to finish unit 5 and start unit 6, so I thought it would be a good idea for you to revise all the contents with this questionnaire. You know how it works, write your name and surnames and answer the question. 
READ THE QUESTIONS VERY CAREFULLY ! Good luck ! 

Video-questionnaire baseball and American football

Did you pay attention to Lynnae last Tuesday ? Let's find out. Have a look at this video I prepared for you. It includes some questions. I hope you enjoy it ! 
Baseball and American football on PhotoPeach  
 Baseball and American football on PhotoPeach

My favourite sport

Dear students,
As I promised, here you can see Lynnae's presentations again about baseball and American football

American football



Baseball



Please, post a comment and say which one you prefer and why and remember : you have to write a compostion about your favourite sport for next Wednesday (or before). Come on, bloggers ! Let's post some comments.