Category Archives: Literature

The Twins Adventure – Cocobook

Posted on 18/12/2015 by marudiaz

The online version of the amazing story you co-wrote with all Junior School is ready! Browse the book and enjoy it!

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The Chimney Sweeper by William Blake

Posted on 19/10/2015 by Pat

The Chimney Sweeper Let´s read the poem and analyse it in deep!! When my mother died I was very young, And my father sold me while yet my tongue Could scarcely cry ” ‘weep! ‘weep! ‘weep! ‘weep!” So your chimneys … Continue reading →

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Review: Literary Devices

Posted on 19/10/2015 by Pat

Let´s have a look at the terms first!! Flas cards Read the term and the definition Then, when you are pretty sure you have understood them, click on LEARN and check yourself!! Later, click on TEST and leave a comment saying … Continue reading →

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Stephen Bantu Biko

Posted on 19/10/2015 by Pat

Read about this man Source 1 Source 2 Who was he? What does “Bantu” mean? (Search for this on the Internet if necessary) What calls your attention about his life? Apartheid Read about this movement. -What did it consist in? -Write … Continue reading →

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Industrial Revolution: opinion writing

Posted on 08/10/2015 by Pat

Child labor was really important during the Industrial Revolution and helped Britain to become an Empire. Do you agree? Source: http://www.victorianweb.org/history/hist8.html Some testimonies Plan your writing: -Introduction: state your idea and opinion. -Body (2-3 paragraphs) Give reasons and evidence -Conclusion: re-state … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth I and Walter Raleigh

Posted on 19/09/2015 by Pat

After your History presentations in which you spoke about Elizabeth and how she built her reputation as a powerful and strog Queen, an interesting question came up: Wa Elizabeth happy with her life? Did she regret no marrying? not having kids? … Continue reading →

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Everybody should do some charity work.

Posted on 09/09/2015 by Pat

  Sofi, Abril and Belu wrote this opinion piece on charity. Everybody should do some charity work.       Now more people in the country are poor or are in hospital and nobody helps them. They need a push to go ahead. … Continue reading →

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EVERYBODY SHOULD DO CHARITY WORK

Posted on 09/09/2015 by Pat

Lucia and Trini wrote a great piece on charity work!!     EVERYBODY SHOULD DO CHARITY WORK Nowadays, people are more worried about material things than about giving a little of themselves to help poor people.  I believe charity work is … Continue reading →

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Is Charity Work Needed?

Posted on 09/09/2015 by Pat

Valentina and Anouk wrote a nice piece in class about charity. IS CHARITY WORK NEEDED? In our opinion, everybody should do charity work. Nowadays, many people need help from others, because there are a lot of poor people in the … Continue reading →

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Starting my opinion writing

Posted on 27/08/2015 by Pat

Last class, we worked on the organization and plan of an opinion writing. Now: Try this exercise These phrases will help you write your opinion writing. Make a good use of them and do not repeat!! INTRODUCTORY PHRASES In my opinion … Continue reading →

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