HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. DICKENS!

Today we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of one of the most important Victorian writers, Mr. Charles Dickens. The English department is preparing some activities to approach Dickens' world to our students. You can join us in the celebration commenting on this entry or on Twitter by using the hashtags #Dickens2012 and #englishtdp.

Today's doodle by Google

“My meaning simply is, that whatever I have tried to do in life, I have tried with all my heart to do well; that whatever I have devoted myself to, I have devoted myself to completely; that in great aims and in small, I have always been thoroughly in earnest.”

David Copperfield

WELCOME TO A NEW COURSE!

We are starting the new course 2011-2012. Welcome to this blog.

Just for fun!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxUm-2x-2dM&feature=player_embedded

Things to remember...

Unit 1 Level 1 Introducing Yourself

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MY HERO : A SCHOOL PROJECT

In Hachiko, the film we recently watched, the hero was a dog

and it was a beautiful story of love and loyalty.

There are many other heroes ( men, women, children, even animals)

whose story could also be worth telling.

Why don't we have a look at some of those stories?

Task 1

Read the summary of some of the stories in this website

http://myhero.com/myhero/go/theteachersroom/selectedStories.asp

Task 2

Decide what kind of story you're going to tell.

Use the following questions as a guide for your writing.

• Who is your hero?

• Where and when did he/she live?

• What did he/she do?

• Why is this person important for you / for other people / for the rest of humanity..?

Important!!

Use Google Docs to write your essay.

(Remember to allow the teacher see and EDIT your page!!)

Once your writing has been corrected, you can copy and paste it in your personal blog.

GOOD LUCK!! 

COUNTABLE AND UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

 Let's learn a few things about... Countable and uncountable nouns

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INTRODUCING THE PAST SIMPLE

Past simple

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QUESTION WORDS REVISION!!!

Questions words

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IT'S SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!!!!!

leprechaun

Watch this video and learn new things about Ireland and Irish traditions. Then answer the questionaire. Happy St. Patrick's day!!!!

QUESTIONAIRE

1- Where is Ireland?

2- How far is Ireland from New York?

3-Is West Virginia larger than Ireland?

4- How many provinces has Ireland got?

5-How many counties has Northern Ireland got?

6- What happened during the Great Potato Famine?

7-What does the Irish flag symbolize?

8- Why is Ireland called”The Emerald Isle”?

9- What does the shamrock symbolize?

10-How did St.Patrick explain the Holy Trinity?

11-What's the real national symbol of Ireland?

12- What's the capital of Ireland?

13- How big is the Guinness factory?

14-Who established the Guinness company?

15- How many beers does an Irish drink every year?

16- How many people kiss the Blarney stone every year?

17- Why are the Cliffs of Moher so famous?

18- Where was St. Patrick born?

19- How many people visit Ireland every year?

20- How many people in the world say they have Irish ancestors?

COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE FORMS

Comparatives and superlative forms

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You can use this powerpoint presentation to study and review the comparative and superlative forms.

English Portfolio

Now that you all have your own blog  you're going to use your English Portfolio to keep track of your language learning as it happens and also record your language achievements and experiences.