Thursday, 27 September 2018

The legend of King Arthur

Hi guys!

have a look at the following websites...

http://www.kingarthursknights.com/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Round-Table-Arthurian-legend 

... and then write a text (50-100 words) concerning this topic.

Few suggestions:

Who is King Arthur?
Is he a real person or only a legend?
Why is he so famous?
Where was his life set?
Do you remember one of his adventures?
Who are Guineviere and Lancellot?
etc...

Then post your paragraph here.


Thursday, 30 August 2018

Networking


Hi Students!! You find here the task for the next lesson.

Pre-phase activity (warm up at home)

Look at the picture.
Questions:
1. What does it represent in your opinion?
2.  Is communication important nowadays? Why?
3. Which device and application do you use to communicate with your friends?

Answer the question with a post-it on the lino wall.  Here is the link:

http://linoit.com/users/cristinaVR/canvases/NETWORKING%20

After lesson activity (at home)

Click on this link http://questgarden.com/200/74/1/181029043737/
and do the TASK

Sources:
Quiz 2

Tuesday, 21 August 2018

Saturday, 9 June 2018

Amazing Reading Project

Hi everybody!!

Help me create our English Class Library!

We are going to participate in the 'Amazing Reading Project' this year.
We'll read short and adapted books only for pleasure, and you'll get a participation certificate.
We'll organize a DISCOVERY DAY, in which we'll prepare our personal lapbook.
But be careful!! only if you want to take part in a real Olympics Reading Game...you'll win a BOOK!

So let's choose the books together, then you'll read the ones you prefer. We will exchange them within us.
When you finish reading a book, just complete the following book list:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m--iOWDTITd17DRIwVhpPXTxIfSlsVkf/view?usp=sharing




Music Tour

Music Tour Part 1

Hey guys!
Do you like music?
What is your favorite music?

Have you got any idea of the type of music the last generations listened?

Here is the POP MUSIC history of our parents!!

READ it then answer the following questions with a post (you'll find the questions at the end of the text).

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQi1u37NTETtRMyaHkV7D7IWENe8-WsA/view?usp=sharing

WAR POETS

Hi guys!

Let's have a literature lesson:

- Who were the war poets?

- Which war are we talking about?

- How was life in the trenches?

Watch the video below and the following site link, then answer with a post.

http://www.nfb.ca/film/front-lines-the-trenches/

http://www.warpoetry.co.uk/owen1.html



STU-TEACH grammar

Hi guys!!

Here is a study maps for the past simple as a sample:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dExF5sBbQYKbr6YoHMLNtAkoLSz3NwoL/view?usp=sharing

Try your own, too!!

Add a post with your maps before presenting it in class!

Your Teacher.

Friday, 25 May 2018

The Widzard of Oz

Here's some information:

https://www.skuola.net/libri/meraviglioso-mago-oz-scheda-libro.html

http://www.scuolanticoli.com/cineforum/Oz.htm

students say:
http://scuola.repubblica.it/sicilia-palermo-smsbisacquinosede/tema/il-mago-di-oz/

General Themes:
- Believe in your chances
- Self-exception
- Look over the appearances
- Personal identity

Now click on this link and work in class...
http://questgarden.com/199/98/6/180804160338/ 


See the Venn Diagram attached, you have to use it for the character's description:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GWpVXivJBy1dWi5UtUD_GK9dNF_oHvEv/view?usp=sharing 

Remember! Don't cheat on the Internet!!

HOW TO DO IT
Choose 2 characters (better than the main ones) and write at least 3 similarities they have in common in the center of the diagram and  3 differences each character has in the bigger/lateral part of the circle.

Extensions

Choose one of the following activities:



Option 1
Download the sheet below and do the comprehension. Then give it to the teacher.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hMY6G6osc5JdfgfhSJfryqPfA7GdygwC/view?usp=sharing


 
Option 2
Now click on the following website and create a Comix stript on your personal version of the story. Post the link to the final work.
https://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/



TOM SAWYER

Hi Students!

Do you like Comix??
Okay, let's create a comix in the group.

PROJECT:
Time: 24-28 Sept. 4 lessons
Task: Create a comix on Tom Sawyer's story (summary)
Aim: Students will be able to SUMMERIZE creatively a story from an adapted version of the novel 

GROUPWORK
Procedure:

STEP 1: in the group choose the scene that in your opinion better the spot (maximum 7)
and assign each scene to each student

STEP 2: (EACH Student) Re-read the paragraph of the book and choose the elements you need: characters, what they say, scenery, etc. Share your idea with the group. (All scenes must be connected).

STEP 3: Create the scene online. Here below the link below:
https://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/ 

STEP 4:  Get ready to explain and present your work to the class 

EVALUATION see attached file below (RUBRIC)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12DSTNj8touQssKkTgVkMIf9hFHLOTeEb/view?usp=sharing  

Post your final work here:
http://linoit.com/users/cristinaVR/canvases/Tom%20Sawyer%20-%20comix%


Here you can find all the information about M. Twain's book:

https://www.studenti.it/le-avventure-di-tom-sawyer-trama-analisi-romanzo-twain.html 

It can help you, but remember you must use English then!! 

Here is the final work:


Monday, 14 May 2018

SUMMER ACTIVITY

Hi Students! 
Summer is coming at least!
Help me to decide our reading for this year:
Click on the icon 'I love reading' on the left column of the page. Have a look to the readers level 2 or 3. And write a post with your favourite. I'll pick up within the 5 which receive more agreements.
But be careful! You've got only a pair of weeks, until 26th May, no more!
Enjoy!!

Dialogue writing