2 ESO: Music and More: The New York Philarmonic

Learn about music with the New York Philarmonic Orchestra

Travelling to the heart of thanksgiving

Thanksgiving: A journey through time

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Learn about thanksgiving here 

Watch the cartoon and complete the lyrics of the song

Practice the Thanksgiving Vocabulary

50 motivational quotes: Make your choice!

Choose your favourite quote and discuss it either orally in class or as a composition. Also, look into the author.

1. You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind. Unknown Author
2. Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking. William B. Sprague
3. It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed. Theodore Roosevelt
4. Fortune favors the brave. Publius Terence
5. He who hesitates is lost. Proverb
6. Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Albert Einstein
7. Constant dripping hollows out a stone. Lucretius
8. Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal;nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude. W.W. Ziege
9. There is only one success--to be able to spend your life in your own way. Christopher Morley
10. To climb steep hills requires a slow pace at first. Shakespeare
11. People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily. Zig Ziglar
12. That some achieve great success, is proof to all that others can achieve it as well. Abraham Lincoln
13. People seldom see the halting and painful steps by which the most insignificant success is achieved. Anne Sullivan
14. Ones best success comes after their greatest disappointments. Henry Ward Beecher
15. What would you attempt to do if you knew you would not fail? Robert Schuller
16. Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable. Theodore N. Vail
17. Our greatest battles are that with our own minds. Jameson Frank
18. Triumphs without difficulties are empty. Indeed, it is difficulties that make the triumph.Unknown Source
19. For every mountain there is a miracle. Robert H. Schuller
20. The true measure of a man is not how he behaves in moments of comfort and convenience but how he stands at times of controversy and challenges. Martin Luther King Jr.
21. Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors. African Proverb
22. We will either find a way, or make one! Hannibal
23. In order to discover new lands, one must be willing to lose sight of the shore for a very long time.Anonymous
24. He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life. Muhammad Ali
25. Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped. African Proverb
26. If you can't make a mistake, you can't make anything. Marva Collins
27. We learn wisdom from failure much more than from success; we often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do; and probably he who never make a mistake never made a discovery. Samuel Smiles
28. A life spent in making mistakes is not only more honourable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing. George Bernard Shaw
29. There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth - not going all the way, and not starting. Buddha
30. If you want to increase your success rate, double your failure rate. Thomas Watson, Sr
31. Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm. Winston Churchill
32. I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate. George Burns
33. Who has never tasted what is bitter does not know what is sweet. German Proverb
34.  In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins - not through strength, but through persistence. Buddha 
35. Who dares wins. Winston Churchill
36. Leap and the net will appear. Julia Cameron
37. If you learn only methods, you'll be tied to your methods, but if you learn principles you can devise your own methods. Ralph Waldo Emerson.
38. You see things and say, 'Why?", but I dream things and say, 'Why not? George Bernard Shaw
39. The smoothest way is full of stones. Yiddish Proverb
40. Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without one. Chinese Proverb
41. Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars. Les Brown
42. The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it. Moliere
43. May you live all the days of your life.Jonathan Swift
44. There are no short cuts to any place worth going. Unknown author. 
45. Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together. Vista M. Kelly
46. Don’t be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will never begin. Grace Hansen
47. Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. Mark Twain
48. Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.Ralph Waldo Emerson
49. It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. Seneca
50. Pay no attention to what critics say; no statue has ever been erected to a critic. Jean Sibelius
    

2 ESO: SNAKES AND LADDERS GAMES

PRESENT TENSES GAME   SNAKES AND LADDERS GAME

DESCRIBING PEOPLE: PHYSICAL TRAITS

ONLINE VOCABULARY ACTIVITY

Describing people 1

Describing people 2

1ST BACHILLERATO: VIDEOCLIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR LISTENING

EAT, PRAY AND LOVE

Watch the videoclip and answer the questions:
1. How long has Liz either "been with a guy or breaking up with a guy"? _______________________.
  For the past 15 years
  Since she was 15
  15 times

2. Liz's friend thinks Liz will miss her _______________________.
  friends and family
  job
  city

3. Liz wants to _______________________.
  increase her ability to work harder
  recover her appetite for life
  find the perfect spaghetti recipe

4. Liz thinks that Italy is a place where she will be able to _______________________.
  get excited about life again
  relax
  go on a diet

5. Liz's friend thinks that Liz ________________________.
  should go back to college
  should go talk with a college kid
  is behaving in an immature way
 

HANGMAN: PRESENT TENSES GAME

HANGMAN

GET A SPOOKY HALLOWEEN!

Welcome to Owl Hall

1st YEAR BACHILLERATO: READING TECHNIQUES

Hi everyone! As commented in class, click on the link to find out some useful reading techniques. See you!

SUMMARISING 

ENERGY CHALLENGE

QUIZ ON ENERGY: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?

READING 4: SPARED

SPARED

READING 3: A Child's Life Inside a Cult

A Child's Life inside a Cult

READING

FREE E-BOOKS

READING 2: CAMP CONFIDENTIAL

CAMP CONFIDENTIAL

Smurf yourself

READING 1: Diary of a Wimpy Boy

Reading: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

A word a day with weboword

POETRY ARCHIVE

The Archive is a great place for students to research and learn about poetry. But it's also a place for you to explore and enjoy, to listen to old favourites, make new discoveries, relax or just listen.

http://www.poetryarchive.org/childrensarchive

Marina Cano 1A: A song to my mother

Dear Mom, Mari Carmen Vera,

My gift is my song.

I love you,

Your daughter,

Marina

Jose Jordán 1A To my Mom

Because she is happy

Mom, you are like a rose because you are beautiful

Mom you are the best because you are a sun

Mom, you are like a Goya because you're a gem

Mom, and now give me a kiss because I love you

Oliver Heredia and Adrián Rejón 1B: Only the love of a Mother

Only the love of a mother supports,
when everyone gives up.

Only the love of a Mother forgives,
Only the love of a mother honors,
no matter what you've been doing.

Only your Mother's love endures,
There is no other earthly love,
larger than that of a Mother.

Maria Jesús Ruiz 1ºB

FOR MY MOTHER.

Precious Mum:
I love you I love you,
with deep affection
and sincere love.
I have a virgin,
close to us,
without your true love,
What will become of me?

By maría jesús 1B

Ana María Ramírez 1ºB: Happy Mother's Day!

M is for the miracle of existence

O is for the letter of love

T is the tenderness of seeing you

H is the happiness that you have every day

E is for the smile that you have
R IS FOR THE BEST MOTHER

To my mother, by Ana María Ramírez

Jose Moreno 1B: ON MOTHER'S DAY

On mother's day
I say:
I love my mother
because she is like a flower.
She makes me smile.
Have a good day mum!
Bye!

Laura Mesa, 1 B: Mother's Day

My mummy 
¿A pigeon? ¿a fairy?
¿A piece of cloud in the garden?
¡start ! ¡miracle!
¡Ah no! She is my mummy

Melani Jiménez: Mother's Day

Happy mother's day!

By  Melani  Jimenez Insúa 1B
Pinos Puente  cerros de los infantes

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR AWESOME PARTICIPATION ON EASTER DAY!

Dear students and colleagues,

Thank you very much for your incredible participation on Easter Day.

An Easter Scuba-Diver

Sponge Bob

Quite different ideas of how to decorate Easter eggs: see baby chick on the right!

Egg in a basket

Full basket of wonderfully decorated eggs!

The winner egg: "I'm ill"

Eggs are ready for "Egg Jarping"

Maya Bee also came to the party!

Funny Easter!

An original Homer Simpson Easter Egg

MOTHER'S DAY POEMS/SONGS/LETTERS...

On May 1st we celebrate Mother's Day. 

Why don't you write a poem/song/letter to her? Send a picture or photo of something she would love to see and it'll be published in the blog.

MAKE YOUR OWN EASTER BONNET

Design your Easter Bonnet.


EASTER BONNETS TO MAKE

Paper Plate Bonnet Materials Paper plate Construction paper Crayons or markers Glue Yarn Instructions Kids can decorate a paper plate any way they wish. Glue on pieces of pastel paper, color flowers on plate, use your imagination. Tie yarn to each side of plate so it can be tied under child's chin.

Cone Easter Bonnet Materials Construction paper Crayons, markers or stickers Tape or stapler Scissors Elastic thread or ribbon Instructions Kids can decorate a piece of paper with crayons or markers, drawing pictures - or gluing on magazine or card cutouts. Add any streamers, ribbons or other decorations. Make hat by folding paper into a cone shape, tape or staple together. Cut bottom so it is even. Staple a length of elastic thread or ribbon on each side to hold hat on.

Straw Hat Easter Bonnet

Materials

• Straw Hat
• Artificial flowers, ribbons, bows and such
• Glue 
• Elastic thread or ribbon

Instructions
Get a straw hat from craft or department store. Decorate it with artificial or natural flowers, Easter decorations (eggs, hens, rabbits), ribbon, bows and other fun stuff. Using glue, attach various items around the brim of your hat. Attach ribbon to sides of hat for a tie.

CHEER UP! EASTER'S ON ITS WAY!

DYEING AND DECORATING EASTER EGGS

Easter is on its way! Learn how to decorate and dye eggs in the following video. 

The most creative egg will be chosen from 1A and 1B and will be awarded a prize!!!

Option 1: How to decorate easter eggs

Option 2: How to marble easter eggs

HAVE FUN!

SPEAKING SELF-ASSESSMENT SHEET, 1ST YEAR

1. Introduce yourself/your friend
2. Can you spell your surname/name?
3. How old are you?
4. Where are you from?
5. Where do you live?
6. How do you spell "fantastic"?
7. How do you pronounce "sausage"?
8. When were you born?
9. When is your birthday?
10. What's the meaning of "you're welcome"?
11. What's the time?
12. What do you do?
13. What does your father/mother do?
14. What kind of music do you like?
15. What do you like doing in your free time?
16. What time do you usually get up?
17. What do you do at weekends?
18. Talk about your daily routine.
19. Have you got brothers or sisters?
20. Talk about your family (brothers, sisters, age, job...)
21. Describe a friend. What does he/she look like?
22. What's the weather like today?
23. What's the temperature like?
24. What are you doing now? Have you got plans for the weekend?
25. How often do you go to the cinema?
26. How do you get to school?
27. What's your favourite film?
28. What sports do you enjoy?
29. What's the date today?
30. Can you describe the classroom?
31. Look at the picture on page 85, what's happening?
32. What are you wearing?
33. What's your bedroom like? Is there a computer?
34. What's your favourite food/drink?
35. Do you prefer meat to fish?
36. What fruit do you like the most/least?
37. What vegetable do you like the most/least?
38. If you were a drink, what would it be?
39. Open your fridge and have a look, what's in there?
40. Can you sing or dance?
41. How do I get to the nearest supermarket?
42. Is there a library in your village? Can you tell me the way to it?
43. What did you do yesterday? 
44. What time did you go to bed last night?

Laura's City

In my city the weather is good it's sunny and warm.

The temperature is about 25-26 degrees centigrade.

In Laura's city there are some parks. There are shops and cinemas.There aren't any cars.

People use bikes and rollerblades.In my city there are ice-cream

shops. In Laura's city the people are happy with their jobs.

They do sports and walk with their families.

WHAT DOES IT SAY HERE?

NEW AND EXCITING JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD By Nerea, J. Antonio and Lucia

VENEZUELA

We went from Granada in the plane. It cost 1000 euros in Iberia.

Venezuela there are approximately 28833000 inhabitants. The official language is Spanish.

The first day we were in hotel Gran Meliá (Caracas) the menu we cost 30€ per person.

The second day we were saw the monument to the curts.

GABON

We visited Gabon in Africa. It cost 500 euros. It has 1190000 inhabitants and the official language is French. 

The first day we were in Libreville and we stayed in Novotel Rapantchonb. We dined in the restaurant Le Phare Du Large. 

The second day we visited the cathedral of st Marie and Nkembo.

AUSTRALIA

Later we travelled the Oceania. It cots 8741 €.

In Oceania we visited Australia. It has got 22000000 inhabitants. The official language is English. 

The first day we went shopping and we bought clothes. We stayed in park Hyatt Sydney.

The second day we had lunch in the restaurant is café Sydney; Price 37€.

We visited the Stonehenge. It is very beautiful.

VENICE

In Europe we visited Venice. The trip to Venice cost 73. Has 534.189 inhabitants, the official language is Italian.

  The first day we stayed in the Hotel American Dinesen, it cost 113. And we have lunch in the restaurant A Beccafico; price 10 – 73. And we went shopping in Venice.

 

The second day we took a gondola ride tough the Grand Canal that though all Venice

And we went to San Marco square.

INDONESIA

Later we travelled Indonesia (Asia) in the plane. It cost  2157 €.

Indonesia there are approximately 234893000 in habitants. The official language is Indonesian. (bahasa Indonesia).

 

The first day we were in the restaurant Bali (Borobudur).We cost the menu 20€ per person. We went in plane.

The second day we saw the Budist monument of Borobudur. Here is a picture of it!!

 

We stayed at the hotel and later we returned to Granada by plane.