INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Yesterday, in class, we talked about the importance of 25 November, and the need to remember women killed by their partners or ex-partners. We also concluded that we still have long way to go before equality between men and women becomes a reality.

Finally, we watched some videos on the topic, but we didn´t have time to watch the following, which I recommmend you to see now. 

14th November, 2014

CAPITAL CITIES: SAFE AND SOUND

Here you have last Fridays song. Sorry for the delay, but I really couldn´t post it before. As you know, it was chosen by Marina (thank you Marina) and, apparently, you liked it a lot. So, I would be very grateful if you can comment on  it. Did you really like it? Why (not)?

FRIDAY SONG
This week´s Friday song is for homework. Here you have my proposal. Will you answer the following questions? (You can either write the answers in "comments" or bring them to class on Tuesday)
1. Who is this song by? (Explain in two lines who the singers/band are)
2. This is the theme song of a very famous film. Actually, the video is made of scenes from the film. Do you recognize it?
3. If you have seen the film, can you briefly explain what it is about? (two lines)
4. In you opinion, what is the song about? What are the singer´s feelings? (two lines)

To cellebrate Halloween night, 1BACH students wrote some very creepy stories. Using, as inspiration, a sentence given by the teacher (sentences taken from extracts in different books, graffiti drawings on walls, etc.) they created some really original stories. Those we have selected are among the best:

- The Horror Film by Raquel Fernández Pérez.
- The Mannequins by Karen Domínguez Pérez.
- Shadow of a Mad Man by Germán Santos Prada.

Last 30th October we revisited The History of Halloween in 1BACH class. After watching a video and answering some questions related to it, we chose some introductory sentences to start some creative, creepy horror stories. I´m looking forward to reading them!

BIG, BIG WORLD (EMILIA)

ZOMBIE (THE CRANBERRIES)

Thank you Ada and Cristina, for choosing, and preparing, this great song for today´s class. It gives us the chance to talk about some important events in the history of Ireland. 

You can, as usual, comment on the song´s lyrics or video as you see fit. However, I would like to ask a simple question that you could answer easily. Here it goes: The song talks about "...the same old thing since 1916...". What happened in Ireland in 1916?

MARLANGO. PEQUEÑO VALS

IRONIC. Alanis Morissette

THE SUN, THE TREES (RUSSIAN RED)

2 ESO A

RUSSIAN RED ( THE SUN, THE TREES)

TWIST & SHOUT (THE BEATLES)

2 ESO A

THE BEATLES (TWIST & SHOUT)

DEAR MISTER PRESIDENT (4NON BLONDES)

1 BACHILLERATO

DEAR MR. PRESIDENT (FOUR NON BLONDES)

HAPPY (PHARREL WILLIAMS)

Here you have the first FRIDAY SONG we used to wellcome the new school year!

1 BACHILLERATO

PHARREL WILLIAMS (HAPPY)

WORLD BOOK AND COPYRIGHT DAY

HAPPY WORLD BOOK AND COPYRIGHT DAY

“That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you're not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.”
― F. Scott Fitzgerald

OUR SCHOOL

Here you´ve got some examples of 3ESO student´s work during this term. The topic was "School: What do we know about it?"

SWEET FAREWELLS

From now on, April the 6th will be marked, in the history of cinema, as that in which the legendary actor, Mickey Rooney died. He appeared in more than 300 films and TV programs working with many famous actresses such as Elizabeth Taylor, Judy Garland and Audrey Hepburn. His personal life was also notable: he married eight times and had no less than twelve children! I post a video, entitled "Mickey Rooney Jitterbugs with a Woman Twice his Height", that I hope you enjoy:

But today is also signaled as the 20th anniversary of the death of Kurt Cobain, lead singer of the American grunge band Nirvana. I am sure you have heard of him, or at least, his songs might ring a bell...

EVER

To my 3ESO students:

Yesterday we were talking about PRESENT PERFECT and the uses of EVER. Here is another example I heard today. What do you think about it? Will you be able to post or send me a mail with an accurate translation?
"Every person you will ever meet, knows something you don´t"

ADOLFO SUÁREZ

March 23. Adolfo Suárez, Spain´s first elected Prime Minister, dies at 81.

A White House spokesperson (Caitlin Hayden) remarks:

"We were saddened to learn of the passing of former Prime Minister Adolfo Suarez of Spain. As the first elected prime minister after the restoration of democracy, Prime Minister Suarez was instrumental in helping Spain transition to a more pluralistic society, free market economy, and parliamentary system of government. He helped Spain become the nation it is today -- a leader in the international community and an example to other countries struggling to find their path to a freer and more open society and government, rule of law, and economic development. On behalf of the American people, we extend our condolences to his family and to the Spanish people."

From: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2014/03/24/

WITH SYRIA

"Let us make this the last anniversary marked by bloodshed"

13th March, 2014- Third Anniversary of Syria conflict.
Bansky (famous graffiti artist), Idris Elba (actor) and the rock band Elbow, work together in the creation of this short to remind us of the conflict, and the need to stand with Syria.

PIPAS

GOO GOO DOLLS "Come to me"

To cellebrate St. Valentine´s Day, we also listened to this lively song by Goo Goo Dolls: "Come to me"

PAPERMAN

To celebrate St. Valentine´s day, we watched this amazing short by Disney, and tried to write a story, a dialogue or a poem, based on it.