Why are healthy family relationships important?- Choose one reason from all the ones given in the text and write it down. Then we will share our choices.
2-STORY CORPS VIDEOS
3-AGONY AUNT- Read and do the activities
It is important to avoid conflict. See the example
1- What is it like to be you?
2-When do you feel most like yourself?
3-When do you feel least like yourself?
4-How could you change yourself so that you felt more like yourself?
5-What do you dream of doing in the future?
6-Think about the next six months, thwelve months, two years and five years. What kinds of activities could you be doing now that might help you do what you want in the future?
Write down the answers to these questions. Pick one to share with the class. Start by rephrasing the question.
2- LISTEN TO THIS SONG. WRITE DOWN THE QUESTION THAT APPEALS TO YOU THE MOST AND SHARE IT
1-Which of the Human Rights is connected with these extracts?
2-Find out some more information about each of the situations:
a)Where does the story take place? When? Can you give any more details?
b)What is the present situation of this issue?
- Here you have examples of relative clauses . Use the examples to create your own relative sentences about Human Rights
WATCH FROM 8:11
Now, imagine Miley Cyrus a few months from now. Make a list of all the things she did, from the list of things she planned to do in the song. Use the Past Simple Example:
She bought herself flowers.
Think of someone in your family you look up to. Answer these questions about him/her
Watch from minute 3.
Roald Dahl´s father and uncle were entrepreneurs.
How did they start?
What did they invest in?
What was their lifestyle like when they became successful?
What qualities did they both have?
1-WHAT IS ART FOR YOU? (Activity 1 - Motivation)
a) Watch this video
b) DO YOU REMEMBER...?- FILL IN THE GAPS:
Art is anything that stirs ____________ in you
Art gives us the opportunity to _______ stories,_________ history and tap _____ our emotions in a way that few ______ __________ can
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PROJECT WORK PRESENTATION:
1-Choose 3 paintings from the ones on these links: (if you have your own favourite painting and it is not on the links, just let me know as well)
https://www.theartist.me/art/25-greatest-modern-art-paintings-all-time/
https://owlcation.com/humanities/20-Greatest-Paintings-of-Modern-Art
2. Send an e-mail to your teacher with the three names in order of preference
3- When you get the teacher´s answer with the painting assigned to you you can start your research. You will have to do a 3 minute presentation covering the following aspects about your painting:
A- Who painted it?
B-When was it painted?
C- Where can you see it?
D- What is it made of?
E- Some interesting fact about the painting or the painter.
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2-FIND SOMEONW WHO (Activity 5): Have you ever...?- Copy the questions in your notebook. Ask your partners. Try to find at least someone who has had each experience and write their name next to the question.
3- WHAT´S IN A PICTURE?. Pictures talk to us. (Activity 11)
a) Watch this video
4- SOMETHING IN COMMON? - (Activity 13)
Painters have been fascinated with capturing musicians practicing their art for hundred of years. See some examples:
1- What do these pictures have in common?
2- About each work:
a) Does it tell a story?
b) Does it report history?
c)Does it stir emotions in you?
( It reminds me of... / It evokes/triggers a feeling of... in me/ It makes me feel......)
BoteroHenri Matisse
Picasso
Renoir
Manet
Goya
Velázquez
Banksya)-Click on their names to see their work
b)-Choose from the adjectives here to describe the work of one artist of your choice (at least two). You can also use different modifiers from the list.
c)- Find out this information about your favourite artist in "a".
Date and place of birth- Education- Beginning- Current life
Write a short paragraph about your artist, and add your opinion about his/her artwork.
EXAMPLE:
Lady Pink was born in Ecuador in 1964. She is 59 years old. She grew up in New York and she started writing graffiti very early. While she was still in high school she was already exhibiting paintings in art galleries . She painted subway trains from 1979-1985. Today she has established herself in the fine arts world and her paintings are highly prized by collectors. I think her artwork is dazzling and unique.
PATTERN:
NAME was born in______ in _________. EDUCATION- BEGINNINGS- CURRENT LIFE- PERSONAL OPINION
Tupac Shakur- The Rose That Grew From Concrete
Did you hear about the rose that grew
from a crack in the concrete?
Proving nature's law is wrong
It learned to walk with out having feet.
Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams,
it learned to breathe fresh air.
Long live the rose that grew from concrete
when no one else ever cared.
Analysis (ai): This poem is a metaphor for resilience and determination. It compares the cracked concrete of an urban environment to the challenges faced by marginalized individuals. The rose represents hope and beauty emerging from adversity, defying limitations and societal expectations.
Like other works by Tupac Shakur, the poem explores themes of social injustice, poverty, and the power of personal agency. It reflects the harsh realities of life in marginalized communities during the 1990s, where violence and oppression were prevalent. However, the poem also offers a message of hope and resilience, encouraging individuals to persevere despite the challenges they face.
…So he paused. And the Grinch put his hand to his ear.
And he did hear a sound rising over the snow.
It started in low. Then it started to grow.
But the sound wasn't sad! Why, this sound sounded merry!
It couldn't be so! But it WAS merry! VERY!
He stared down at Whoville! The Grinch popped his eyes!
Then he shook! What he saw was a shocking surprise!
Every Who down in Whoville, the tall and the small,
Was singing! Without any presents at all!
He HADN'T stopped Christmas from coming! IT CAME!
Somehow or other, it came just the same!
And the Grinch, with his grinch-feet ice-cold in the snow,
Stood puzzling and puzzling: "How could it be so?"
"It came with out ribbons! It came without tags!"
"It came without packages, boxes or bags!"
And he puzzled three hours, till his puzzler was sore.
Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before!
"Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store."
"Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!”…
Listen to the story
1-ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS:
1- Why do you think the Grinch hated Christmas so much?
2- Think of different words that can be used to describe the Grinch.
2- Why do you think the Whos still celebrated their Christmas after the Grinch had stolen their presents and food?
3-Why do you think the Grinch changed his mind and brought back the food and toys to the village?
4-What message is Dr Seuss bringing us through this story?
2-WRITE A CHRISTMAS CARD INSPIRED IN THIS STORY:
Think of the final message and copy what you consider to be the most important message in the book.
Draw the Grinch. You can follow the indications in the video below or do it your own way.
I Am Offering this Poem
b) Did you go to the kindergarten when you were little? When did you start? For how long did you stay there every day? Did you like it?
c) What is your favourite subject now? Has it always been your favourite subject or have you changed?
d) What are you good at?
e) What is your least favourite subject?
f) Have you ever had individual tuition? on what subject? For how long? Did you like it?
g) Do you have extracurricular activities in the afternoon? what do you do? Do you like it?
h) In your opinion: What qualities should a good teacher have?
i) What kind of student are you? Define yourself with some adjectives
j) Do you like your class this year? Why? / Why not?
2- Ask the same question to everybody in your group and make notes of their answer
3- Write down all the questions chosen in your group- Just the questions
4- Get all the information about the student in your slip of paper by asking all the members of the team and write a text about this person and his /her experience about education.
Follow up: Add a lie to the paragraph. Read it aloud to the class . They must guess what is incorrect (the other members of the team can´t speak now)
THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION
DIFFERENT SCHOOLS
After learning about other types of school, in pairs, write down and then act out a dialogue like the one with the student of a Japanese school ( pretend you interview a student at a different type of school)
Find out about the following type of schools:
Eco-Friendly Schools
Boarding Schools
Vocational schools
Montessory schools
Schools for the Performing Arts
Military Schools
Religious Schools
Life through my bloodshot eyes would scare a square 2 death poverty,murder,violence and never a moment 2 rest Fun and games are few but treasured like gold 2 me cuz I realize that I must return 2 my spot in poverty But mock my words when I say my heart will not exist unless my destiny comes through and puts an end 2 all of this
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Click here to find a padlet we will make together with our questions on crime
