A Room of my Own

Guy Fawkes Day

2011-12-02T10:46:00.002+01:00

Hi, dear students. I have prepared a new interactive activity for you:

It is about Guy Fawkes Day or Bonfire Night, as it is also called. It is a tradition which has been celebrated in England for more than 400 years. With this activity, you will get to know the origins of such tradition and the way young English people celebrate it nowadays. Besides, you will learn new vocabulary in English and practise the Passive!

I hope you like it!!

Happy Halloween!!!

2011-10-31T21:24:00.003+01:00

Happy Easter!!

2011-04-16T00:26:00.002+02:00

April Fool's Day

2011-04-01T00:05:00.004+02:00

This is a listening comprehension about April Fool's Day created by Chris Cotter. If you find it very difficult, you can always try the reading comprehension first. Clicking on the "Handout" icon at the bottom of the page, you will find a set of questions to work with. Good Luck!!

However, if you still think the activity is too hard, watch the following video, where you will learn some useful expressions related to joking. Enjoy yourselves!!!

St. Patrick's Day

2011-03-15T21:17:00.005+01:00

Saint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on March 17th. It is named after Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.

This would be a good day to get to know a bit of Irish history and culture, don't you think?

We are going to take a quiz and see how much you know about this holiday.

Saint Patrick's Day Quiz

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St. Valentine's Day

2011-02-12T20:37:00.005+01:00

1) What do you know about St Valentine? Do you know who he was? Did he really exist?
Here is a quiz about this festivity. Let's see how much you know.

2) Now you are going to read the true story of St. Valentine. Read carefully and then answer the questions.

3) You can also read and complete a text called 21 Reasons Why I Love You.

4) Finally, listen to a beautiful song regarding this subject, My Funny Valentine.

It is sung by Frank Sinatra, who dedicated the song to his daughter Nancy:

While you are listening to the song, try to fill in the gaps with a suitable word from the list below:

Greek, comic, day, yet, speak, heart, care, work, change, mouth.

My Funny Valentine

Sweet _______ Valentine

You Make Me Smile With My _______

You're Looks Are Laughable,

Unphotographable

______ You're My Favourite ______ Of Art

Is Your Figure Less Than _______

Is Your ______ A Little Weak

When You Open It To _______

Are You Smart

Don't _______ A Hair For Me

Not If You ______ For Me

Stay Little Valentine Stay

Each _____ Is Valentine's Day

What You May not Know about...

2011-02-11T16:58:00.003+01:00

Interesting Stories About Valentines Day Imp

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U4 - FILM REVIEW

2007-02-13T15:49:00.008+01:00

Pay attention to the underlined sentences. They are written using the PASSIVE VOICE.

Activity 1.- Choose one of the following films and click on the link to find some information.
1. VALENTINE'S DAY
2. AVATAR
3. THE WOLFMAN
4. UP
5. CELDA 211
6. AGORA
7. INVICTUS
8. NEW MOON
9. SHERLOCK HOLMES
10. ARTHUR AND THE REVENGE OF MALTAZARD

Activity 2.- Write a short essay showing:

- The title of the film / Type of film.
- Director, actors, screenplay.
- Plot summary.
- Prizes or awards.
- What you enjoyed most.
- Best scene.
- Recommendation.

And, of course, USE PASSIVE SENTENCES. Save your work in your English folder and send it to my e-mail address. I'm looking forward to reading it!!

UNIT 4

2007-02-11T17:09:00.001+01:00

Would you like to become an inventor? This is your opportunity! Write about an interesting invention you know or you want to invent and send it to my e-mail address.
What can it do? What kind id Ig Nobel Prize do you think it should get? Why?

In this unit we have seen the different uses of the PASSIVE in English. If you still have problems with the grammar, have a look at this link about Active and Passive Voice in English. The explanations are given in Spanish!!!
Now you must be able to distinguish between active and passive sentences. Show me what you know! Do this exercise.
And maybe this one...
GREAT!!!! THESE ARE MY STUDENTS!!!

Welcome

2007-01-25T13:30:00.006+01:00

Welcome on board!! This year you are in E.S.O. 4. For some of you, this will be your last year at school. I expect you to work hard so that you can pass this course successfully. However, I would like you to have a good time, too. Good luck!!!

Valverde, year 2007/08

Do you remember this picture? I took it in September. Why don't you introduce yourselves so everybody can get to know you?

I'M WAITING FOR YOUR COMMENTS!!!