CHRISTMAS: Sing along with Cascada!

Lyrics | Last Christmas lyrics

THANKSGIVING: "Origins&History"

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States. It is celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday in November. So, this year it's going to be next 28th November. On this day, families gather together, and many people say prayers of thanks for the years blessings. In many homes, a big dinner of roast turkey and dressing is served. Thanksgiving is traditionally a harvest festival. Similar festivals are celebrated in many parts of the world to give thanks after the years crops have been safely harvested. Canada also celebrates  Thanksgiving but during the second Monday in October. Now watch these videos to learn more!

After watching these videos, visit these links to complete your Thanksgiving Dossier:

- Picture Dictionary 1:  
http://www.mes-english.com/flashcards/files/thanksgiving1.pdf

- Picture Dictionary 2:  
http://www.mes-english.com/flashcards/files/thanksgiving2.pdf

- Wikipedia:  
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgiving
- Enciclopaedia Britannica:  
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/590003/Thanksgiving-Day
- Thanksgiving Day Organisation:  
http://www.thanksgiving-day.org/
- Holidays Thanksgiving:  
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/thanksgiving-day
- All about Thanksgiving:  
http://www.rumela.com/events/events_november_thanksgiving.htm
- Holidays on the Net:  
http://www.holidays.net/thanksgiving/
- A kid's Heart Thanksgiving:  
http://www.akidsheart.com/holidays/thanks/thmain.htm

HALLOWEEN: "Origins&History"

Check out this presentation explaining the origins and ways to celebrate Halloween. You can also click on the two Halloween links I added below the presentation. Then post your own comments explaining the origins and ways to celebrate Castanyada. Come on! Show this Catalan Tradition to the world!

Halloween History

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Halloween Link 1          Halloween Link 2

Reading TEST (Split Class)

Hi everyone! This week we are going to finish the reading of the book: The Secret of Oldstone Hall. In this post I am going to upload the all the chapters, so you can read the story again on the blog, ok? Remember that there will be a little TEST in a couple of weeks, so study the vocabulary we have explained in the classroom and look at this post to check that you remember all the details!

The Secret of Olstone Hall

Oldstone Hall Activities

Reading (Tom Sawyer)

Hi everyone! Yesterday you did the reading TEST of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Was it difficult? I hope not! Well, if you have 5 minutes, take a look at this cartoon to see the story you have just read, ok? Have fun!

Reading TEST (Split Class)

Hi everyone! This week we are going to do the reading TEST of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. In this post I am going to upload all the chapters with the mp3 story, so you can listen to the story again on the blog, ok? I recommend you to follow the reading with your own books. Remember to study the vocabulary we have explained in the classroom for the test and reread the book to check that you remember all the details!

UNIT 9: Sing Along with Keane!

Did you like the song? Then here it is for you to sing along!

Song lyrics | Somewhere Only We Know lyrics

TREASURE HUNTS: "New York, New York"

Do you like adventure? Do you recognize this picture? Have you enjoyed your first Treasure Hunt? Really? Then check out this one about New York. Click on this link and follow the treasure hunt. Write down your answers in a word and post them as comments. Then, in groups of 4, choose any city you like from around the world! Finally, create your own treasure hunt for the rest of your classmates. Come on! Show your favourite city to the class.

DIFFERENT ROLES IN EVERY GROUP:

Each one will have a different charge and responsability. There will be a:

SPEAKER: make sure every voice is heard, present the group’s work to the class and focus work around the learning task

WRITER: note down all the ideas and write on the board during the presentation.

MESSENGER: briefly leave the group to ask questions or to get supplies and announce when time is up.

RESEARCHER: get information surfing the Internet and check spelling, data, links, graphic sources for accuracy and correctness.

ALL GROUP MEMBERS SHOULD:

• Contribute to brainstorming ideas.

• Communicate your ideas openly.

• Listen to your team mates.

• Remember:

“ALL FOR ONE AND ONE FOR ALL!”




AT THE END OF THE ACTIVITY:
After preparing your own Treasure Hunts, you will become "Teachers"! Yes, you will have to punctuate your classmates work, following the accomplishment of these items:
1. Original Questions and an original Final Task.
2. Varied and Interesting links (not only Wikipedia...)

3. Well written (with no grammatical mistales).
4. Title and Introducion of the city.
5. Easy to find the Answers looking at the links. 

ARE YOU READY? THEN LET'S START!!!

UNIT 6: Sing Along with Take That!

I hope you will enjoy this song very much! Have Fun!!!

Song lyrics | Shine lyrics

English Speaking Countries

Show how much you know about English speaking countries by taking this Quiz. Have fun!!!

Now, open a word document and do the following tasks:

1. Which picture did you like the most? Why?

2. Do you know any of the places you have seen? Have you visited any of these cities with your family, friends, etc. in the past?

3. Which one would you like to visit in the future? Why?

4. Describe your favourite picture. You can add a picture to your description, if you want.
5. Email your answers to your teacher. You will find the email address on the right of this post.

 DON'T FORGET...   

UNIT 5: Sing Along with Mcfly!

I hope you will enjoy this song as much as you did in the classroom! Let's Rock&Roll!!!


Song lyrics | Surfer Babe lyrics

Treasure Hunt: What's this blog about?

Welcome to your ENGLISH BLOG!

To begin with, you are going to do a Treasure Hunt on this blog. Work in pairs and answer the questions in a word. Then post your answers as comments.
DON'T FORGET TO WRITE YOUR NAMES!

1. There is one photo on the right of this post. Where do you think it is from, the UK or the USA? Can you name the city?
2. What section do you see at the very top of the blog? What's the meaning of its title?
3. What is the website address of your coursebook? What activities can you find in it?
4. How many "English" dictionaries can you find on this blog? What are their names? What is Wordreference? And Babel Fish? Can you find any dictionary online on this blog?
5. Name 2 British newspapers and 2 American newspapers. Look at the websites of the British and American TV channels. Is there any programme that you know of?
6. Imagine that you want to watch a movie in original version (English) with subtitles. Can you name the movie theaters you can go?
7. What is the address of the British Council in Barcelona? What is the address of the Institut d'Estudis Nord-Americans in Barcelona? Can you take First Certificate or Proficiency tests at the British Council? 
8. Look at the Cyber Listening Lab. Try one of the online dictations. What is VOA? And ELLLO?
9. Is there any game online? And where can you see videos?
10. Look at the archive section and classify the posts according to at least 5 different categories. Is there any other way to get to this posts apart from the archive section?
THE GREAT QUESTION: Now that you have visited your English blog, can you tell me which uses can you think for this blog to help you in your English learning process?

Did you find the answers to all the questions? Now post them as comments!

Treasure Hunt: What's this blog about?

Welcome to your ENGLISH BLOG!

To begin with, you are going to do a Treasure Hunt on this blog. Work in pairs and answer the questions in a word. Then post your answers as comments. DON'T FORGET TO WRITE YOUR NAMES!

1. There is one photo on the right of this post. Where do you think it is from, the UK or the USA? Can you name the city?

2. What section do you see at the very top of the blog? What's the meaning of its title?
3. What is the website address of your coursebook? What activities can you find in it?

4. There are links to how many English dictionaries? Which ones? What is Wordreference? And Babel Fish?

5. Name 2 British newspapers and 2 American newspapers.Have a look at the websites of the British and American TV channels. Is there any programme that you know of?

6. What are the movie theaters you can go to watch a movie in English with subtitles?
7. What is the address of the British Council in Barcelona? What Cambridge tests can you take at the British Council? What is the address of the Institut d'Estudis Nord-Americans in Barcelona?
8. Have a look at the Cyber Listening Lab. Try one of the online dictations and post the title of it. What is VOA? And ELLLO?
9. Is there any game online? And where can you see videos?
10. Have a look at the archive section and classify the posts according to at least 5 different categories. Is there any other way to get to this posts besides the archive section?
THE GREAT QUESTION: Now that you have visited your English blog, can you tell me which are the purposes of this blog? Why can it be useful to help you in your English learning process?


Did you find the answers to all the questions? Now post them as comments!

UNIT 3 : Sing Along with Nelly Furtado!

You loved that song in the classroom, so I hope you will sing along! Have Fun!!!



Song lyrics | I'm Like A Bird lyrics

UNIT 2 : Sing Along with Britney Spears!

I know that you think Rock&Roll is old-fashioned, but give it a try! Come on! Sing along!

Song lyrics | I Love Rock & Roll lyrics

Ok, ok... I know that you preferred the second one, but Rock&Roll is not that bad... Yes, I know, you prefer Rihanna... So... Sing along!




Song lyrics | Don't Stop The Music lyrics

ACTIVITAT AMB WIKIS: "Wikooperate"

Have you ever thought about Christmas? Have you realized how different we celebrate that holiday from other countries? Well, give it a thought and write your opinion about "Christmas" in your new wiki, called "WIKOOPERATE" and join two discussions: Your opinion about this holiday and then the origin of Santa Claus. Have fun!!!

Teaching Quotes

In case you have forgotten, teaching is hard sometimes. Here you are some quotes you can read to encourage you to keep on learning, and to encourage ME to keep on teaching!!! :-p

The Art of Teaching

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New Technologies

La meva experiència TiC

Avui he començat un curset de formació sobre les "Llengües i les TIC" al IES Ferran Casablancas. És evident que la realitat que ens envolta està immersa en les noves tecnologies i, per tant, també les hem d'incloure en el nostre ensenyament. No sé molt bé com me'n sortiré, ja que a mi les noves tecnologies m'agraden molt, però no sé fins a quin punt seré capaç d'aplicar-les a l'aula! Ja us aniré informant.

*ESTER*