AN INFOGRAPHIC ABOUT A STORY: Learning situation 2nd ESO

 

This term we have been talking about films , TV programmes and games, we have read and written reviews  and for our final project we have decided to create our own infographics of some well- known stories. You can have a look at them below; we hope you enjoy them!

By Candela, Hugo Menéndez y Sara

Martin Gancedo y Pepe

Alicia y Nayara

Hugo Fernández y Manuel García 

Unai y Carlos Farpón

Ainara y Nora

Martín y Carla

 Llara y Vega

Paloma e Iris

Tania and Sarah

MY IDEAL TIMETABLE: Learning situation 1st ESO B

 

This term we have been learning about different schools, their timetables and the subjects studied by students around the world. That’ s why students in 1st ESO B have designed their ideal timetable. Have a look at the results here:

Nora Echeverría, Javier Menendez and Ruben Martinez

Julián Álvarez and Manuel Antonio Valle

Hugo Abad and Jimena Maxide

Antonio Fonseca and Leo Suárez 

Catalina Carús and Aitor Pérez 

Elena Cespón, Carmen Jiménez and Sofía Valdés

INSPIRING PEOPLE: Language situation 3rd ESO Diversificación

 

Everybody has someone they admire either because of their achievements, their personality, their profession or their role in history. We have decided to prepare a presentation about students' “ INSPIRING PEOPLE” and why they chose them. We hope you find it interesting.

1ST ESO: UNIT 2: ME TIME

 Let's talk about FREE TIME and SPORTS!

1. FREE TIME FLIPCARDS: use these flashcards to study and revise the vocabulary in this unit; test yourself to see how much you remember!

2. ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY HANGMAN: play the game to brush up frequency adverbs

3. LIKES AND DISLIKES CARDS: look at the pictures and write a sentence about your likes/dislikes. Then, flip the card to check.

4. WHACK-A-MOLE GAME: DO, GO, PLAY COLLOCATIONS: have some fun and revise the use of these verbs with sports.

5. WHEEL: QUESS THE QUESTION: spin the wheel and try to write a correct question about the words in bold.

UNIT 2: THEN AND NOW (2nd ESO)

Do you like history and learning about the past? Then you will be a fan of museums. Before you start working, take some time to explore the fascinating British Museum:

This unit is about contrasting the past with the present. As always, we start studying some new vocabulary: EVERYDAY OBJECTS. Try this matching activity to revise it:

In the reading, we learn about how The Aztecs, one of the most ancient civilizations in the world, changed the world. If you are curious and want to learn more about them, we have the perfect video for you:

Now, you should take some time to revise the PAST of the verb TO BE and THERE WAS/THERE WERE. Here you have some practice:

EXERCISE 1

WORKSHEET

You can also test yourselves with this 

KAHOOT

You need to revise or study the modal verb COULD, to talk about past abilities. Just click on the word to see how it works and do some practice.

When talking about the past, PAST TIME EXPRESSIONS are essential, try this EXERCISE to practise them.

The next step is to learn about LIFE EVENTS. If you can answer this QUIZ, it means you have no problems with this vocabulary 😉!

Time to learn the PAST SIMPLE and practise it:

EXERCISES

Want to practise it in a more fun way? Try this game, it's an escape room activity and in a museum!! Just click on the picture to start the adventure...

Finally, we studied how to talk about past habits and states, with USED TO. Again a game can help you practise it but in a fun way:

USED TO GAME

The writing of the unit is AN EMAIL TO AN E-PAL. You can find some more tips here:

AN EMAIL TO A NEW FRIEND

That was a lot of work, wasn't it? Here you have another game (and related to the past) to keep practising your English and to have fun at the same time 😉:

 

INSTITUTIONAL PROJECT 4th ESO: Visit to Oviedo, the Fine Arts Museum and Tour of "La Regenta"

On 29th October,  students in 4th ESO went on a school trip to Oviedo. There, they learnt many things about the city, the artworks in the Fine Arts Museum,  the story of the magnificent book written by Leopoldo Alas Clarín, "La Regenta" and the places in the city where the novel took place. 

They had some extra work for the English class: individually or in pairs, they had to prepare a video explaining some of the things they had learnt to an imaginary friend in the UK. Thus, they would practise their mediation skills. 

Here you have some of the best videos made by students. We asked them to be creative and they really were!

Take some time to watch them; you will probably learn something new about the city! We did!

by Daniela and Avril

by Alfonso

by Lucía 

by Jéssica

by Victor

by Ainhoa F. and Ainhoa P. 

Hope that these videos inspire you next time you have to make one 😉!

HALLOWEEN COMPETITIONS: AND THE WINNERS ARE...

We must admit that we are thrilled: this year many students decided to take up the challenge and participated in the Halloween competitions, using all their wit and artistic skills to produce the works we showed in the previous post. Thank you!!!

Unfortunately, there can only be two winners and they are...

BEST MEME/GIF: Ariadna Feito (1st ESO) 

Her meme shows all we asked for: our school in a ghostly way, a wicked witch and a creepy image that we can all identify with if such a terrible thing happened to our school...

BEST SHORT CLIP: Matthew Harvey (2nd Bach)

You will all agree that we have a genuine film-maker among us 📽👏!The sound effects, the editing, the script... are just mind-blowing. And what about the learning? Even better! Don't forget: procrastination kills!!

All participants got a special marshmallow lollipop and a no-homework pass. Besides there were balloons for everyone who attended the ceremony.

Here you have the winners with their presents (30 euros each to spend as they like!!!) and the proud English teachers. 

            Have a spooktacular Halloween!!!

VII HALLOWEEN MEMES/GIFS COMPETITION and I SHORT CLIPS COMPETITION: PARTICIPANTS

Now that the deadline has passed, we can all enjoy the terrific memes, gifs, and short clips sent by students. Well done everyone!!!

You can choose your favourite. The English Department will do so too. Remember that the winners will be announced during the break next Monday 28th. There may be surprises for everyone...

MEMES

Hugo Feito - 3rd ESO

Manuel Antonio Valle - 1st ESO B

David Suárez Veiga - 4th ESO

Llara Valle - 1st ESO

Aitor Zarauza - 2nd Bach

Óscar Valdés Novas - 2nd Bach

Ariadna Feito 

Leo Durrer - 3rd ESO 

Lola Lo Campo - 1st ESO

Martina Álvarez Guardamuro - 1st ESO

GIF

Ainhoa Fernández - 

SHORT CLIPS 

Diego Pérez Prieto - 1st ESO

Enrique López

Sara Couso - 1st ESO 

Matthew Harvey - 2nd BACHILLERATO

HALLOWEEN 2024

Halloween is coming again!!!  And we have good news and new competitions for you:

Once more we invite you to take part in the VII HALLOWEEN MEME/GIF COMPETITION; click on the picture and find all the information about it:

And, since we know that there must some great movie makers and film lovers amongst you we have decided to organize the I SHORT CLIPS HALLOWEEN COMPETITION.Again, you can find information about it in the clip below:

LA REGENTA: A GUIDED TOUR OF OVIEDO (4th ESO Interdisciplinary Project)

Nearly two months ago, in April,  students in 4th ESO enjoyed a trip to Oviedo as part of the school trips funded by the school for each level. The Spanish Language Department organized the visit and decided to show students the main sights in the city related to the novel "La Regenta", by Leopoldo Alas Clarín. The visit also included going to the Museum of Fine Arts. 

Students had a task: they had to take a photo of their favourite sight, sculpture, painting, building... and then write a short text giving the main information about it and explaining why they had chosen it.

Finally, some students prepared a Sway presentation with all this information. The purpose was to allow other students to get to know more things about the city.

Here you have their presentation:

"La Regenta": a tour of Oviedo

On 26th April, 4th ESO students visited Oviedo and learnt about the main sights of the city in a guided tour. They also visited the Museum of Fine Arts. They had a task: choose the thing th…

Ir a este Sway

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO BE GREENER? LET'S HELP THE ENVIRONMENT

Students in 4th ESO, non-bilingual group, have been learning about all the issues that, unfortunately, affect the environment and our planet Earth nowadays. But they haven't done so in a pessimistic way, quite the opposite. They have learnt that there are many things we can all do to help our dear planet. We can all make a difference!

Throughout a Learning Situation, they have reflected on a particular issue and created leaflets showing the problem and how we can help.

Here you have their work:

ENERGY

                 by Claudia and  Alba

DEFORESTATION

by Dani and Salomón

PLASTIC POLLUTION 

by Andrea García and Erika

CLOTHES

by Andrea Ibáñez, Adriana and Coral

TRANSPORT

by Iker and Pablo

I hope their hard work helps you become aware of some of the issues that affect our world today and makes you decide to help as much as possible. 

Remember, YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

A BUSINESS PROPOSAL

 

In unit 4, students in 2nd ESO learnt many things about money and got to know lots of stories of young people like them who have managed to create their own businesses. That was the starting point for a new learning situation: working in pairs or small groups, they had to make a business proposal to get money from investors. They prepared a presentation and they sold their business proposals to their classmates, who also gave interesting feedback. 

Here you have some of the ideas they had. As you can see, most of the students proved to be pet lovers 😉!

2nd ESO A

By Alexia and Mencía

By Leticia, Isabela and Ana

By Claudia and Ada

By Laia and Alba

By Curro and Leo

2nd ESO B

By Lucía

By Pablo Martínez

By Mateo and Luis

By Hugo Feito and Pablo Díaz

By Helena, Adara y Aitor

By Miguel y Sonia