There is a tab above next to “home” called ‘students’ suggestions”. You can write whatever suggestions you have for the blog there. Giorgos suggested a game. It’s fun and easy and I liked it a lot because it is adaptable so that anyone can play it and gain something. It’s called WORDSHAKE and it’s from […]
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Do you remember the episode from Boy Meets World series?I’ve uploaded it so that you can watch it again if you want and enjoy it in the comfort of your home!
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Would you like to take part in a survey – anonymously of course – to help a teacher with his research? The research focuses on students’ beliefs about native and non-native speaking Teachers of English, a very interesting topic in my opinion. It will not take you long and you will also practise your English!You will find […]
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March, 21st is the International Day For the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.That may be too long to grasp but it’s almost the same as saying Day Against Racial Discrimination or Equal Rights Day. And of course for those of you who took part in the workshop on Friday, it was made clear how […]
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Yes, I know, Carnival season is over but I was thinking the other day which other countries celebrate it. I know about Brazil, I guess you know it, too. I also know that it is celebrated in Venice, Italy, but I don’t really know what happens in other cities in Italy. Then, I came across this article which I […]
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We have all your final paragraphs complete! After all these steps, can you still remember the purpose of the activity??Well, it was about choosing the best film to watch depending on your justified reviews (and your comments to your classmates). STEP 6: In the classroomIt’s time to assess your paragraphs but also your comments, so […]
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Everybody ‘s written his/her first draft of the paragraph and his/her two comments.STEP 5: HomeworkNow you’re going to write the second and final version of your paragraph about the film. Take into account the comments you got, read others’ paragraphs, notice anything you could improve -add or cross out ideas, organise better, chech grammar and […]
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You have already written your paragraph, right? STEP 4: HomeworkNow you have to comment on the paragraphs of two of your classmates! How to do it? 1st rule: be specific (This means that you will comment on a specific aspect of his/her paragraph positively or negatively, for example: x idea could be explained more) 2nd rule: […]
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Now, you’ll have your second chance. STEP 3: HomeworkOpen your work-sheets with the notes and figures we completed in class.Have you changed your mind about your choice? Or do you still prefer the film you voted? It’s up to you!Look at the reasons and arguments about the film you prefer. Group the similar ones together. Write […]
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Continued… STEP 2: In the classroomAfter we gather all the responses, we’ll count them in class and each movie will have a total score of votes, for example A: 2, B: 6, C: 5 and D: 8. BUT this isn’t enough. We’ll also count the number of the decent reasons you provided for your choice. For example, if a […]
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