3 Nov 2009

Do you care how you look like?

This is kind of a project! It's called a Scavenger or Treasure Hunt and it will help you to build up your vocabulary about descriptions. Besides, you are asked to learn about some past and present subculture movements round the world. You will need to make an extra effort and work out solutions to people's strong opinions about appearances. This is due on Mon, 30th november.

Click on the link bellow, read carefully and follow the instructions:


THE RIGHT IMAGE

Bonfire Night

Watch and pay attention to every detail in this video.



Answer the following questions:

>Who was Guy Fawkes?
>Which year did he try his plot?
>Which historical reasons are behind?
>How did he end up?
>List some of the words you have learned in this video and add them up to your vocab booklet.

20 Oct 2009

Terrifying stories

1. Listen carefully to the thrilling stories happened in Cardiff Royal Infirmary:


Answer the following questions:

    >What did he see when, after feeling something was behind, he turned?
    >Why does Gareth say not to be scared?
    >Who is the lady of the portrait hanging on the walls at the hospital?
    >How has the hospital ended up?

2. Read the questions below, then watch another frightening video about evil spirits:

    >What is the name of the girl?
    >Who is she with?
    >What is the voice who is calling her, male or female?
    >What does she start doing?
    >What does she see at the end of the clip?



Ok, after so many thrilling tales you probably feel like partying on All Hallows day. Pick a costume out of the picture and give the teacher its description in writing.



Alternatively, you can choose to write about a spooky folktale from your town or village.

Both writing pieces should have, at least, 60 words and are due on Mon, 26th october.

Have a nice, scary weekend!!

Haunted History of Halloween

Click on the heading above to see a video and discover how Celtic people in Ireland played an important role on what is this modern (and traditionally considered American) holiday.

Then, follow the instructions to carve your own Jack O'Lantern.

9 Oct 2009

Use your brains!

Do you know what the term analogy is?

It has to do with relationships among words that your mind builds for reasons unknown. Try out this set!

Swap cards

Follow the thumb to make compound words.

Making a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (7 Steps)

Making a sandwich can be easy but ... what happens if it's made of butter and jelly? You DO tell me!