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

do you know.."What's this"?

Hi Everybody! How about a little trip to Christmas Town? Have you already met Jack Skelleton? Well,follow him in his discovery of Christmas and since he does not seem to know what all the Christmas elements are...maybe you can help him to find out 🎄🎅.

Watch the clip and answer the questions below. Please post the answers before Thursday 21st.

 

Q1. Identify at least 8 different Christmas decoration elements, Eg. Christmas lights..
Q2. He uses "Instead of" to make comparisons; what action is he comparing?
Q3.What does he mean when he says "Have I possibly gone duffy?"

Ho, Ho, Ho! here comes the ... CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

So, 3 weeks for Christmas means it's time for a Christmas Special🎅🎄. I have picked this Sainsbury's ( Supermarket chain) Commercial picturing the  British Christmas holiday through this festive song " Every bit of it". Enjoy the ad , sing along if you feel like ( there is a karaoke version at the end), and then take some time to answer FOUR of the following questions. Please ,post the answers.

1. What is the connection between the tv classics on Christmas and the word cheese?
2. There are two typical british appetizers ( considered pastry) mentioned in the clip,
one is round and the other one is implicit in "you bring the pigs , and I bring the blankets... What are they?
3. Who do they refet to with " both the in-laws"?
4.  The kid on a sheep costume mentions a particular speech on TV. Who gives it? In his opinion ,do they pay attention?

5. What Christmas rituals do you share with the ones presented on the commercial?
6. What typical British rituals or christmas traditions differ from yours?

Do you want to know more about the commercial?  Read the article published on The Telegraph, It may come in handy for your next final task "TV Spot".😉

and the winners are...

Here are the results of your voting, These seven stories will be included in the new release of the school magazine MATADERO 2017. Congratulations!!!

BEST STORY 2ºA

SOS, by Lola Sánchez


BEST WRITTEN 2ºA

Snowflake, by Carmen Nielsen-Hidalgo


MOST ORIGINAL 2ºA (Tie)

The Monster, by Marta López

Amnesia by Sofia Oliver



BEST STORY 2ºB

Flowers , by Laura Gil


BEST WRITTEN 2ºB

Autumn, by Olga Cervera

MOST ORIGINAL 2ºB

Nope, by Blas López Veloso

Micro Stories Senior Students

Brevity is the soul of wit...

It is hard to write a good story, but we have the BEST students 😉, love, drama,  science fiction, horrror story...everything has come out.

Click on this link and enjoy the micro stories from 2ºA, a story in 150 words (maximun), free topic, just a few expressions regarding the word "TIME".


 and  click here to be amazed with  2º Bachillerato group B, even shorter, 80 words using some reference sentences from an exercise on the book.


Now vote your 3 favourite stories, the categories are:

BEST STORY
BEST WRITTEN STORY
MOST ORIGINAL STORY


Congratulations to all the contributors , excellent job!!!

ENGLISH JOURNAL PROJECT 2nd and 1st BACHILLERATO (re-posted)

And again , here is a new opportunity to improve your term grades. If you like keeping diaries and telling stories , check out this homework assignment and see if it interest you, if it is so you will be able to increase your mark up to "1 point". It is a good system  not only to improve vocabulary , but also to practice grammar , not to mention writing skills.

English Journal project description:

• At least 24 entries ( of different  lengths) on a variety of topics. 
• Write using varied vocabulary and an appropriate grammar
• write on past stories, an event you attended, something interesting that has happened to you to express a feeling ( joy, anger...), to talk about a future plan, a song you like...
• Write in English ( use dictionnaries below to help you)

macmillandictionary.com

wordreference.com

diccionario.reverso.net

• Enjoy every entry, write on a regular basis ( twice a week, everyday...), and do your best.
• Add pictures, drawings, anything you would like to attach to illustrate your work.
• Keep a "new vocab" page to store your precious newly acquired words ;-)
• Hand in your Journal Project before December 11th.

GAME OF THRONES AND THE WAR OF THE ROSES. LISTENING

LISTENING TASK 1º BACH ( A AND B)  Due date Mon, 13th November

Here is a post dedicated to those fans of the HBO series who still may not know the similarities between the fiction and actual historical data. In case you aren't a viewer of the show, pay attention to this intriguin episode in English History. Check out this video about the similarities and write a comment answering the questions.
Feel free to use English subtitles when needed.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

1. What two English noble families are mentioned on the video?

2. What were the emblems of every family?

3. What happened to the two children improsioned by Richard III?

4. Are you a Game of Thrones fan? 

if yes)   did you find interesting learning about English History with this video?

if no)    would you like to learn more about English History or watch the show after watching this video?

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL 2017

Hello everyone!! This activity is a good one for SLEEPY HOLLOW lovers and at the same time you can refresh your movie related vocabulary.
Have you seen the film?.  Watch the video and answer 4 of the questions below. Please post the answers on the blog before Monday 7th Nov. Have a great Halloween night!!

QUESTIONS

1. How many films by Tim Burton are mentioned at the beginning of the “Behind the Scenes” section?
2. What details do they give when they present Jonny Depp’s character “Ichabond”?
3. How do they describe the problem they have in the village of Sleepy Hollow?
4. “He’s a man of flesh and blood”, says Jonny Depp. Could you explain what he means?
5. What is one of the strongest appeals of the story for Tim Burton?
6. What served as an ispiration for Johnnny Depp while preparing for his character?
7. What details do they give about the original character of Ichabond on the novel By Washington Irving?
8. What film related vocabulary can you identify?