How to write a Horror Story - SENIOR STUDENTS

Hello my dear seniors!!

Here is the promised video from which you will get ideas to write an effective spooky story. Watch the video and write down the following tips to make your writing suspenseful. Use the different elements /characters /images/symbols that you have always found scary and start writing. Your classmates will vote for their favourite ones so try to put your heart into it. Click on the link below and remember... the spookiest the better💀

Tips to start the school year out right.

Hello Everyone!!


Now that you have already got started and you got to know the school, here are some interesting tips to make the most of your EALO experience. Watch the following video  and see if you agree. Which of the ideas do you consider really useful?
Pay attention to her advice, grab a pen and a piece of paper, use headphones if you have background noise, set up subtitles when needed and watch. Remember to post a comment by Friday 19th. oct.

a) What personal information do you get about her? Education level/ Job?

b) How does she describe herself?

c) What electronic devices/software/apps does she use?

d) Can you name the diferent materials she uses to update her agenda?

e) What word has she forgotten ?

BONUS QUESTION

f) What did she have to prepare for Friday?

Arantxa's English Site: NOVEDADES PEvAU

Arantxa's English Site: NOVEDADES PEvAU: On this page you can keep updated about the Prueba de Evaluacion del Bachillerato para el Acceso a la Universidad. Here are the new guidelin...

Dear Seniors,


Don't miss the opportunity of reviewing the Use of English section!! Click on "NOVEDADES PEvAU" and  learn from what has already been prepared for previous callings and the corrections proposed.

Arantxa's English Site: GRAMMAR

Arantxa's English Site: GRAMMAR:



Hi Seniors!!Check out the new exercises on Reported Speech and the new test on Relative sentences on the GRAMMAR SECTION.
As for you, Junior students, Passive voice is here to stay!! Click on the GRAMMAR section and try them out!



Have a wonderful long weekend and review a little bit.

FINAL TASK JUNIOR STUDENTS "I wonder...so I ask"

Hello dear Juniors!!

Here is the description of the final task coresponding the third term.  This time, as you already know, is about a survey ( or a poll) on a topic that interest you and write a report about it.

Here is the DESCRIPTION OF THE TASK, read it carefully. as always , it is groupwork. The idea of the FINAL TASK is to apply previous knowledge and develop key competences through cooperative learning. Try your best, compromise and have fun asking the questions!!

Here is some material you may check before and during the task.

HOW TO WRITE A SURVEY REPORT

Be ready to hand the written report and the video on June 8th. Pay attention to other important dates when your should finish some of the materials.
Do your best and go get some answers!!!Go team!!

Writing Section in the PEvAU test * Checklist*

Hello dear seniors!!
As you already know, being aware of how a test will be corrected is key to succeed it. Have a look at the Evaluation Criteria that PEvAU (CLICK HERE) correctors are going to take into account. Here is IDEA!
Why don't you prepare your Check List, according to these criteria and adapt it to your personal mistakes. Remember it does not have to be long and complicate , but brief and effective!!


EXAMPLE of Check List

I wrote subjects before verbs ( Eg. It is important because it implies )✅
I follow the order Adjective+ noun ✅
I wrote " In addition" correctly✅
...

Here are all the compositions from previous LOMCE exams to organise your vocabulary banks.

• How do animals help people? Explain.
• What travel destinations would you like to visit? Give reasons.
• A balanced diet is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Discuss.
• What kind of TV programmes or series do you like best? Why?
• Would you like to study abroad? Give reasons.
• Do you consider new technologies necessary for everyday life? Give reasons.
• Discuss the pros and cons of the use of smartphones.
• Practising sports or playing videogames? Discuss.
• What do you think about viral videos? Discuss.
• Do you think you are a lucky person? Why?
• Nowadays, boys and girls have the same opportunities in life. Discuss.
• What can you do to keep healthy and/or fit?

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

Hi Everyone!!!

Here is an interesting film review about Marvel's latest release. Have you already watched it? are you a Marvel fan? Check this article on The Guardian (UK) and see if you can explain the following vocabulary and expressions. Use an English-english dictionary to check meaning. Study the context and try to offer a valid definition and /or explanation.

Avengers: Infinity War article.

1."chase cinema's tail"
2. " a poor relation"
3. "career-defining highlights"
4."stick with me"
5. "standalone film"
6. "grasp"
7."pay off"
8."self-contained episode"


Do not rush to answer. Relax, read and  enjoy. Be ready to post a comment by Monday 7th.

THE GRAVE OF THE MAN WHO NEVER WAS. 75th. ANNIVERSARY

Hello Everyone!!💀📜
April 2018 is the 75th. anniversary of one curious episode in European history that took place in Huelva  and changed the course of events of World War II.
 The so called "Mincemeat Operation" involving Britain , contributes to the British legacy of our city, so here is a brief listening activity on the topic. Listen to Tom Scott's video , use subtitles if needed,  and post a comment with the answers

Enjoy !!

QUESTIONS FOR SENIOR STUDENTS (2nd. bachillerato)

1.Who was found floating out of the coast of Huelva and what was he carrying?

2.What was the letter they mention about?

3.How did the Germans get the letter and what were the consequences?

4.What was the real identity and origin of the corpse floating on the coast? How did he get there?


QUESTIONS FOR JUNIOR STUDENTS. (1st. Bachillerato)

5.When exactly was the body found?

6.Who did the British want to cheat?

7.What three adjectives are associated to the real identity of the man who was found?

8.What corrections did they make on the grave?

TV Series Report SENIOR STUDENTS

Hi Everyone!!

This is your so expected FINAL TASK for the third marking period of the year. As we agreed, you have been watching a specific TV series in English for a long time now and that effort is finally going to pay off . Follow the template that I enclose for the written report and check the final task section for more specifications about the task evaluation. Enjoy the task!!

CLICK HERE TO GET TEMPLATE 

( REMEMBER TO DELETE THE TEXT IN RED)

ORAL TASK JUNIOR STUDENTS " MY FAVOURITE TV SERIES"

Hello everyone!📺💗📺💗📺💗📺💗📺

Here is the guideline for you to prepare your oral task ( oral expression and oral interaction). As you know , the aim of this oral assignment is to talk about aTV series of your choice that you have been following in English. You must approach the series from different points of view ( plot, technical details, genre) in order to, finally  recommend it to your classmates or to a particular type of audience. Follow the different steps to prepare your notes.
Remember you cannot read from a piece of paper but you can carry your notes of factual information ( dates, names, acronyms, etc) so you can have a quick glimpse to them. Your peers and the teachers will ask you questions at the and of your talk.

1. INTRODUCTION

Introduce the name and the technical data of the TV series you have been watching in English. Identify the genre (sitcom, thriller, drama...) , the length (seasons and episodes) and how long have you been watching it. Inform your classmates about awards/nominations it may have won

2. PLOT

What is it about? Summarize the plot and/or explain the structure of the series (please do not give datails about the denouement (spoiler alert!)

3. CHARACTERS 

Talk about the main characters of the TV series ( names, possible stereotyped character, brief comment about personality...) and save your favourite character to the end.

3.1 YOUR FAVOURITE CHARACTER

Make a description of your favourite character, explain why you prefer him/her. Talk about the actor/actress that plays that role.

4. THE VOCABULARY YOU LEARNT FROM WATCHING THE SERIES

Teach your classmates some interesting words you picked from the series, explain how you learned them (looking them up, just paying attention to context, from subtitles...)

5. OPINION AND RECOMMENDATION

Finally give your opinion (Check the presentation to get some ideas) and try to think what kind of viewers would enjoy the show.

DOWNLOAD THIS DOCUMENT HERE

THE LEGO HOUSE . Listening comprehension 2º Bach.

TIME FOR A SONG🏠💖!!

One of the best things about concerts is that we get to listen to the artist actually talking and sharing their thoughts with the audience, which always come in handy for the English teacher 😛, who  is in the search for new authentic material that may interest their students.

So, here is the deal, listen carefully to the dialogues and comments during this concert. This is a listening activity for general comprehension and specific vocabulary acquisition, so the lyrics are just below in order to check the spelling of some of the expressions.

QUESTIONS

1.What comments do Taylor Swift make at the beginning  regarding the audience's effort to attend the concert?
2. What conditional sentence does Taylor Swift use to present Ed Sheeran?
3. According to the song, are the two people involved in the story together? What Expressions give you the clue?
4. What words or expressions establish the paralellism between the Lego House and Love?
5. How many expressions using "out of + noun" could you identify? Could you explain the general meaning of it?
6. What final request does she have for the audience? Could you identify the exact words?

I'm gonna pick up the pieces

And build a Lego house
When things go wrong we can knock it down

My three words have two meanings
There's one thing on my mind, it's all for you

And it's dark in a cold December, but I've got ya to keep me warm
And if you're broken I'll mend ya
And keep you sheltered from the storm that's raging on now

I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now

I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now

I'm gonna paint you by numbers and color you in
If things go right we can frame it, and put you on a wall

And it's so hard to say it but I've been here before
And I'll surrender up my heart and swap it for yours

I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now

I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind, I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now

Don't hold me down
I think my braces are breaking and it's more than I can take

And if it's dark in a cold December, but I've got ya to keep me warm
And if you're broken I'll mend ya
And keep you sheltered from the storm that's raging on now

I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now

I'm out of sight, I'm out of mind
I'll do it all for you in time
And out of all these things I've done I think I love you better now

I'm out of touch, I'm out of love
I'll pick you up when you're getting down
And out of all these things I've done, I'll love you better now

Autores de la canción: Chris Leonard / Ed Sheeran / Jake Gosling

News on "Arantxa's Site" front!!

Hello everyone!! 👋Here is some updating of new posts and tasks on the blog.

FOR my brilliant JUNIOR STUDENTS 

• There is a new test on the recently created Quiz and Test Page . Please make sure you check this section and have your homework done by the date proposed. Remember you can practice before taking the test on the GRAMMAR SECTION.
• If you haven't done it yet. Post a comment on the Harry Potter activity, there are questions specifically created for you.( 1 to 4).
• Check the section INTERESTING APPS AND WEBS, see the new January proposal and post a comment.

FOR my incredibly talented SENIORS.

• There is a new WRITING activity in the writing section.
• Those of you who haven't had the time yet, remember to post a comment on the Harry Potter activity, there are questions specifically created for you.( 5 to 8).
• Check the section INTERESTING APPS AND WEBS, see the new January proposal and post a comment after trying it out.
• Keep on working on the FINAL TASK "TV COMMERCIAL", check the new material uploaded on the FINAL TASK PAGE.

CHECK MY PRESENTATION ON TIPS FOR WRITING YOUR "FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY"

Translating Harry Potter...the challenge!

Hello Everyone!

Congratulations to those fans of "The boy who lived", here is an interesting Talk about the challenge of translating J. K Rowling's master piece . Whether you are a fan or just know about the saga, I'm sure  this material full of curiosities and interesting data will absolutely draw your attention.

Have fun watching it and post an answer to the following questions. Hey, Junior Students!, They are classified according to level, but feel free to jump to a senior question if you like. Hope you like it 😉

JUNIOR STUDENTS QUESTIONS

1. When was Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone first published?

2. How many languages has it been translated into?

3. In which language has the last name "Snape" been translated into "Piton"? Why?

4. List 3 chraracters whose names might be difficult to translate because of alliteration, word play or connotation*?

SENIOR STUDENTS QUESTIONS

5. Why was the task of translating Harry Potter particularly challenging?

6. Why were some of the proper names of the characters changed for some of the translated versions?

Please mention one example.

7. What different tricks did translators use to overcome cultural barriers regarding food translation?

8. Imagine a new name for Hogwarts  (in Spanish). Explain your own translation.

*alliteration
*wordplay
*connotation

NEW ISSUE OF MATADERO MAGAZINE

Hello and Happy New Year to you all🎇🎇🎇

Our School Magazine has been released . As we mentioned on a previous post , the winners of our Micro Stories contest have a specific section on the issue. Check the results on this link . You can share through social media if you like. Congratulations to all contributors and editors.

MATADERO MAGAZINE