ARE YOU READY FOR SOME "MACBETH"?

Hello everybody and welcome back!!

As you already know we are preparing something really exciting regarding the FINAL TASK for junior students. Check out this introduction of Shakespeare's MACBETH and post the answers for the following questions before Monday 21st. Enjoy the Tragedy!!!

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS.

1) What two names do they use to refer to the play?
2) Where  and when was it first performed?
3) Was Queen Elisabeth I alive by the time the play was performed? If not, who was ruling England at that time?
5) What historal source did Shakespeare use to get inspired before writing Macbeth?
6) What two sections of the theatre are mentioned? What kind of audience used these sections?
7) What are four themes that ,according to the video, appear in the play?


FINAL QUESTIONS.

These are the questions that require a recond viewing and and more reflected answer.

8) The video mentions "AMBITION POWER AND VIOLENCE that spoke directly to the politics of Shakesperean time and continue to echo in our own". Try to explain briefly what that sentence means using your own words.

9) "In the early 17ths. England was politically precarious". Please, give a brief explanation. You can use terms from the text if needed.

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)