Sunday, December 25, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Peace Boat
Book - World Pass
Level - Advanced
Unit - Four - Make an Impact
Watch the video and see what makes this boat so different from any other one. Enjoy this amazing trip!
Level - Advanced
Unit - Four - Make an Impact
Watch the video and see what makes this boat so different from any other one. Enjoy this amazing trip!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Shopping
Book: World Pass
Unit: 2 Lesson B Techno-shopping
Level: Advanced
Video activity to introduce page 19.
1- Before watching the first video, students answer the following questions:
1) Do you like going shopping? Why or why not?
2) What do you like shopping for?
3) What do you hate shopping for?
4) How do you usually pay for things?
2- Students watch the first video.
3- After watching the video, students answer the following questions:
1) Would you shop at a place like the Future Sore? Why or Why not?
2) Do you think stores like this would be popular in Brazil? Why or why not?
4- Reading - Not Your Typical Store - Page 21
Before reading the text, ask students to watch a video about the Future Store in Germany. While they watch it, they have to write down the positive and negative aspects of shopping at this store.
Unit: 2 Lesson B Techno-shopping
Level: Advanced
Video activity to introduce page 19.
1- Before watching the first video, students answer the following questions:
1) Do you like going shopping? Why or why not?
2) What do you like shopping for?
3) What do you hate shopping for?
4) How do you usually pay for things?
2- Students watch the first video.
3- After watching the video, students answer the following questions:
1) Would you shop at a place like the Future Sore? Why or Why not?
2) Do you think stores like this would be popular in Brazil? Why or why not?
4- Reading - Not Your Typical Store - Page 21
Before reading the text, ask students to watch a video about the Future Store in Germany. While they watch it, they have to write down the positive and negative aspects of shopping at this store.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mother's Day
I would like to dedicate this poem to my mother, friends, relatives and students' mothers. I wish all of them have a happy and beautiful day!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Our Planet
Dear Students,
We are celebrating the Earth Day today and I would like to ask you a question: What are you doing to protect your planet?
Watch the videos and have a beautiful Earth Day!
Love,
Your teacher
We are celebrating the Earth Day today and I would like to ask you a question: What are you doing to protect your planet?
Watch the videos and have a beautiful Earth Day!
Love,
Your teacher
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
April 1st
Dear Students and Friends,
There are many stories about April Fool's Day and how this date is celebrated in other countries. One of the stories says that this celebration started in France at the beginning of 16th century.
At that time, the New Year started on March 25th, and that date would also welcome the beginning of spring. Moreover, that event used to last a week and would only end on April 1st.
In English-speaking countries, this day is called April Fool's. In Italy and France, it is named "Pesce D'Aprile" and "Poisson D'Avril". But, in Brazil, this date is known as "Dia da Mentira".
Well,I found this piece of information in Wikipedia, but in case you want to know more about this special occasion, you can browse the net. I hope you have lots of fun today!
There are many stories about April Fool's Day and how this date is celebrated in other countries. One of the stories says that this celebration started in France at the beginning of 16th century.
At that time, the New Year started on March 25th, and that date would also welcome the beginning of spring. Moreover, that event used to last a week and would only end on April 1st.
In English-speaking countries, this day is called April Fool's. In Italy and France, it is named "Pesce D'Aprile" and "Poisson D'Avril". But, in Brazil, this date is known as "Dia da Mentira".
Well,I found this piece of information in Wikipedia, but in case you want to know more about this special occasion, you can browse the net. I hope you have lots of fun today!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
St. Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He was captured by pirates, but after six long years of slavery, he escaped to France and became a monk. He was responsible for bringing Christianity to Ireland and used a shamrock (Ireland's national flower) to explain the Blessed Trinity.
There are a lot of legends in relation to this saint. One of them is about a leprechaun. It is said that this little man wears green clothes and keeps a pot of gold. However, this pot of gold is found in the rainbow.
Another symbol that is related to St. Patrick's day is the shamrock, which is a clover. It is also believed that if a person finds a four-leaf clover, it will bring him/her good luck.
St. Patrick's day reminds me of an Irish co-worker who used to teach at Thomas Jefferson a few years ago. She would always bake a green cake and prepare some green soda for us. She would also perform a typical Irish dance in our school. Her name is Mary F. O'Connell and I miss her a lot.
Happy St. Patrick's Day for everybody!
There are a lot of legends in relation to this saint. One of them is about a leprechaun. It is said that this little man wears green clothes and keeps a pot of gold. However, this pot of gold is found in the rainbow.
Another symbol that is related to St. Patrick's day is the shamrock, which is a clover. It is also believed that if a person finds a four-leaf clover, it will bring him/her good luck.
St. Patrick's day reminds me of an Irish co-worker who used to teach at Thomas Jefferson a few years ago. She would always bake a green cake and prepare some green soda for us. She would also perform a typical Irish dance in our school. Her name is Mary F. O'Connell and I miss her a lot.
Happy St. Patrick's Day for everybody!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
A Very Special Visitor
This video was made by my CTJ students. My group decided to create a story about Nijed's pet because this small animal caused a hullabaloo in school. At the break time, everybody asked Nijed many questions about his pet and took lots of pictures. Other students were also curious about Spike.
I would say that this was a very special day and I am proud of their work.
Congratulations, guys, on your job!
I would say that this was a very special day and I am proud of their work.
Congratulations, guys, on your job!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
A Special Day
Today is March 8th and it is a very special date for women. In fact, this day was originally called International Working Women's Day and it was created to celebrate women's achievements throughout history. It is also known as the United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace.
Then, I would like to congratulate all my dear friends, students, workmates and relatives on this special day.
Then, I would like to congratulate all my dear friends, students, workmates and relatives on this special day.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14. It is a day to celebrate love and affection. People send "valentines" to their family, friends and loved ones.
There are different stories about Valentine's Day. One of them is about a priest called Valentine. He was a good man and lived in Rome a long time ago. At that time, the Roman emperor, Claudius, did not allow young men to get married. He wanted them to go to war.
Valentine did not follow the emperor's rules, and he used to marry the young couples in secret. One day, Claudius found out that Valentine was doing that, so he sent the priest to prison. Some time later, he killed Valentine. It is also said that Valentine died on February 14.
If this story is true or not, this date is celebrated in some countries. In
American schools, students write messages and make red paper hearts for their classmates.
In Brazil, we don't celebrate Valentine's Day, but we have a special day for the ones we love. This day is celebrated on June 12 and it is called "Dia dos Namorados".
I hope you all have a very special Valentine's Day!
There are different stories about Valentine's Day. One of them is about a priest called Valentine. He was a good man and lived in Rome a long time ago. At that time, the Roman emperor, Claudius, did not allow young men to get married. He wanted them to go to war.
Valentine did not follow the emperor's rules, and he used to marry the young couples in secret. One day, Claudius found out that Valentine was doing that, so he sent the priest to prison. Some time later, he killed Valentine. It is also said that Valentine died on February 14.
If this story is true or not, this date is celebrated in some countries. In
American schools, students write messages and make red paper hearts for their classmates.
In Brazil, we don't celebrate Valentine's Day, but we have a special day for the ones we love. This day is celebrated on June 12 and it is called "Dia dos Namorados".
I hope you all have a very special Valentine's Day!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Groundhog Day
On February 2nd, Americans celebrate the Groundhog Day. A groundhog is a small animal covered with brown fur. It lives in a hole in the ground. During the winter time, it stays underground. The "official groundhog" lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. His name is Punxsutawney Phil. According to an old story, if Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If he does not see his shadow, the spring will arrive soon.
Watch the videos and have fun!!!
My Shadow
by Robert Louis Stevenson
I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me,
And what can be the use of him is more than I can see.
He is very, very like me from the heels up to the head;
And I see him jump before me, when I jump into my bed.
The funniest thing about him is the way he likes to grow.
Not at all like proper children, which is always very slow;
For he sometimes shoots up taller like an india-rubber ball,
And he sometimes goes so little that there's none of him at all.
He hasn't got a notion of how children ought to play,
And can only make a fool of me in every sort of way.
He stays so close behind me, he's a coward you can see;
I'd think shame to stick to nursie as that shadow sticks to me!
One morning, very early, before the sun was up,
I rose and found the shining dew on every buttercup;
But my lazy little shadow, like an arrant sleepy-head,
Had stayed at home behind me and was fast asleep in bed.
Watch the videos and have fun!!!
My Shadow
by Robert Louis Stevenson
I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me,
And what can be the use of him is more than I can see.
He is very, very like me from the heels up to the head;
And I see him jump before me, when I jump into my bed.
The funniest thing about him is the way he likes to grow.
Not at all like proper children, which is always very slow;
For he sometimes shoots up taller like an india-rubber ball,
And he sometimes goes so little that there's none of him at all.
He hasn't got a notion of how children ought to play,
And can only make a fool of me in every sort of way.
He stays so close behind me, he's a coward you can see;
I'd think shame to stick to nursie as that shadow sticks to me!
One morning, very early, before the sun was up,
I rose and found the shining dew on every buttercup;
But my lazy little shadow, like an arrant sleepy-head,
Had stayed at home behind me and was fast asleep in bed.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tom Jobim
If Tom Jobim were alive, he would celebrate his 84th birthday today. But, do you know who he was?
Tom Jobim was born in Rio de Janeiro on January 25th, 1927. He was a songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, pianist and guitarist. He wrote many beautiful songs like "Ela é Carioca" (She is Carioca), "Garota de Ipanema" (The Girl from Ipanema), "Águas de Março" (Waters of March), and "Vou te contar" (Wave). Also, he played and sang with very famous people like João Gilberto, Vinicius de Moraes and Frank Sinatra. Unfortunately, he died on December 8th, 1994 when he was 67.
I chose these videos to show you how beautiful his songs were.
Tom Jobim was born in Rio de Janeiro on January 25th, 1927. He was a songwriter, composer, arranger, singer, pianist and guitarist. He wrote many beautiful songs like "Ela é Carioca" (She is Carioca), "Garota de Ipanema" (The Girl from Ipanema), "Águas de Março" (Waters of March), and "Vou te contar" (Wave). Also, he played and sang with very famous people like João Gilberto, Vinicius de Moraes and Frank Sinatra. Unfortunately, he died on December 8th, 1994 when he was 67.
I chose these videos to show you how beautiful his songs were.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
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Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
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