I WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

This is my Christmas present for all of you!!

COLDPLAY Christmas Lights

Listen to the song and read the lyrics, how are these words pronounced?

Christmas night  another fight    
Tears we cried a flood
Got all kinds of poison in
Poison in my blood
I took my feet
To Oxford Street
Trying to right a wrong
Just walk away
Those windows say
But I can't believe she's gone
When you're still waiting for the snow to fall
Doesn't really feel like Christmas at all

Now write your own poem with the words in bold.

WERE YOU WAITING FOR THESE VIDEOS? HERE THEY ARE!!

ROLE PLAYS (SECOND PART)

SITUATION 2:

STUDENT A:

You are a shop assistant in Brown Thomas in Dublin. You like your job and you are getting tired of those posh people who buy in this department store. A client wants to buy a horrible coat and you must tell nice things to him/ her as their good taste, their beauty…. You try to be patient but sometimes you can´t.

You must use the following words: pen, train, belt, flower.

STUDENT B:

You are a rich man/ lady who always buys very expensive stuff in Brown Thomas in Dublin. You like the shop assistants to tell you nice things about your good taste or you beauty but in fact your taste is horrible. You want to buy a leopard coat that doesn’t fit you.

You must use the following words: tennis, winter, eye, washing-machine

SITUATION 3:

STUDENT A:

You & your friends are having a great party at home. Your neighbours are old people and almost deaf! But suddenly, your neighbour knocks on your door saying he is going to phone the police.

You must use the following words: carpet, table, car, morning.

STUDENT B:

You are an old man /lady who is watching TV at home at night. Your neighbours are students of the University of  Newcastle who usually throw parties at home and you are fed up so you decide to knock on their door and complain about it.

You must use the following words: telephone, glasses, sky, underwear.

SITUATION 4:

STUDENT A:

You and your friend are at the supermarket, you want to buy some alcoholic drinks to booze-up. You realize you have no money and suddenly you see that your friend has put the bottle under his/her coat. S/he wants to steal it!! You disapprove your friend’s idea. Tell her/him about it!

You must use the following words: night, parents, money, schooL

STUDENT B:

You and your friend are at the supermarket, you want to buy some alcoholic drinks to booze-up. You realized you have no money and decide to steal one bootle. Try to convice your friend that it is a good idea.

You must use the following words: money, notebook, teacher, policeman.

PROBLEMS WITH MODAL VERBS??

I'm sure you won't have any problems after watching this video.

Now, it's time to revise modal verbs for Tuesday's exam:

0	I ________ speak English very fluently.	Ability (negative modal)
1	We ________ pay for you.	Intention
2	He doesn't sing very well now, but he ________ sing beautifully when he was a child.	Past ability
3	You _______ eat those mush­rooms; they _______ be poison­ous.	Advice (negative modal) Possibility
4	It _______ rain, but I doubt it.	Possibility
5	I ________ write English well, but I have trouble speaking.... You _______find yourself an English boyfriend...that way you'll improve quick enough!	Ability Advice
6	_______ help you, madam?	Po­l­ite request
7	You ________ forget to pay the rent tomorrow. The owner is very strict about paying on time.	Obligation (negative modal)
8	___________ we go to eat some ice cream?	Intention
9	Jenny's ring is enormous! It ________ cost a fortune.	Possibility
10	_______ I borrow your car this week­end? No because I _______ need it if I go shop­ping.	Per­mission Possibility
11	That job is only open to university graduates. You __________ have at least a bachelor's degree to apply.	Obligation

                                                                                                             Adapted from internet

MORE EXERCISES:

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz.pl/modal_quiz.htm

http://www.englishpage.com/modals/interactivemodal1.htm

"Life's like a play; it's not the length but the excellence of the acting that matters" Seneca

THE STUDENTS OF 4TH ESO (EUROPEAN SECTIONS) ARE GREAT ACTORS & ACTRESSES!!

ROLE PLAY

DEFINITION: The deliberate acting out of a role (possibly a role that one would not normally occupy), as part of group therapy or of a learning session directed towards understanding that role or the situations with which this occupants have to cope.

SITUATION 1:

STUDENT A: You meet a stranger in a train, s/he keeps talking about his/her problems with his/her wife/ husband. You’ve got a headache and want to sleep but you don’t want to be rude, so you try to listen to him/her but you can’t stand him/her anymore!

You must use the following words:  book, seat, food, photograph.

STUDENT B: You meet a stranger in a train, you are having problems with your wife/husband. You don’t have many friends to talk about it, s/he seems a very sympathetic person and you decide to tell him/ her about it. S/he wants to sleep but you don’t mind!

You must use the following words: newspaper, computer, school, bed.

THANKSGIVING DAY (2)

After watching the video "THE FIRST THANKSGIVING STORY", write a diary as if you were one of the pilgrim who went to America. Describe your journey, your feelings, your fears... the best composition will be published on this blog, and the author will have extra marks in the following exam!!

Here you have the compositions you have written, all of them are great!! I think it is fair to publish all! Congratulations! and keep it up!

 

Nothing good ever comes of violence.

How can you contribute to stop school violence?

·  Speak to a teacher. If you think a conflict with another student may result in a fight, address the problem with a trusted adult that can help you deal with and fix the problem.

·  Be empathetic. Consider the situation from the other student's perspective. For example, if a classmate is picking on you and you know that he has a hard life at home, think about what feelings he might have that are causing him to behave in this manner. While these events don't make it OK for him to be mean to you, it makes it easier for you to understand why he is doing what he is doing.

·  Ignore instigators. Walk away from anyone who tries to engage you in a fight. ·  Do not yell. Shortly after voices are raised, punches are thrown. Yelling can turn a simple disagreement into an all-out brawl. Control your noise levels to keep the situation under control.

·  Step away from the situation. If the situation escalates, leave. This will likely defuse the problem, at least momentarily, and give you time to get help.

WORDS ALSO HURT!!

Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book.

4th ESO European Sections:
Here it is the book we are going to read this year.

 THE BIG MISTAKE. ed. Black Cat. Vicens Vives.  ISBN/EAN: 9788431642457

Six mystery and horror short stories.

David is looking forward to a quiet week by the sea with his girlfriend, but things don't turn out as expected... Who stole the diamond necklace? Inspector Baker has been promised promotion if he can solve the case. Will he succeed?... Trudy is depressed and miserable. She isn't getting on with her parents. She's not the only one with problems though... Three young boys start digging in a garden. What exactly are they looking for?A stimulating collection of original stories, all with a twist in the tail!

DID YOU KNOW THAT MARK, OUR LANGUAGE ASSISTANT, IS A CELEBRITY?

YES! He was interviewed two years ago... why? Read the article and find out!

http://ts18.gazettelive.co.uk/2009/07/hartburn-mans-graduation-thanks-to-bone-marrow-donor.html

COOKING IN ENGLISH... coming soon!

How many words do you know realated to cooking?

First, we should learn some vocabulary... then, action!!

• cook: prepare food for eating by using heat.
  Cook the sauce for 15 minutes.
• bake: cook something in an oven.
  Bake the cake for 45 minutes.
• boil: cook something in boiling water.
  Boil the rice for about 15 minutes.
• braise: cook meat or vegetables in a small amount of liquid in a closed container.
  Braise the meat for 30 minutes.
• fry: cook something in hot fat or oil.
  Fry the potatoes for 10 minutes.
• grill/broil: cook something on a metal frame with bars across it, above strong direct heat.
  Grill the meat for 20 minutes.
• barbecue: cook food on a metal frame over a fire outdoors.
  They always barbecue some meat when they go to the club.
• roast: cook something in an oven or over a fire, on a spit.
  Roast the chicken over an open fire.
• poach: cook something in gently boiling water.
  Poach the eggs for 5 minutes.
• steam: cook something in steam.
  Steam the vegetables lightly.
• stew: cook something slowly in liquid.
  Stew the meat for one hour.
• stir-fry: cook something in hot oil for a short time and keep it moving in the pan.
  Stir-fry the onions for 20 seconds.
• toast: make bread or other food brown by placing it close to heat.
  She toasted the cheese sandwiches.
• microwave: cook something in a microwave oven.
  Microwave the meat for 7 minutes.

SUGGEST RECIPES FOR OUR COOKING LESSON IN ENGLISH!  Remember we have just 55 minutes!

WHY THIS NAME?

My students of 4ºSSEE love this video, that's why I've decided that this would be a funny name for our blog. What do you think?

THANKSGIVING DAY 2010

THOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THANKSGIVING?

WATCH THIS VIDEO AND FIND OUT!