The passive voice (BACHILLERATO)

Here is a presentation on how to use the passive voice, which we will be seeing in unit 6. As you can see, it's quite similar to Spanish BUT there are some peculiarities that you need to pay attention to.
(Note: I've changed the presentation a little, as it was a bit hard to read on mobile phones)

Here is further information on how to use the causative structure.

You can go to Agendaweb's section for passive voice practice here http://www.agendaweb.org/verbs/passive-exercises.html

For more on passive reporting structures, go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/

For more on using the passive voice with two objects check http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/

You can see some practical examples of how the passive voice is used here:

 

There is a second part of the video. You can watch it here.

Finally, this collection of songs that use causatives and passives is also worth checking out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG_7Xlghi_c

Around the World in 80 Days

This is a reading of the book you must read for the next two weeks.
The full reference is:

Dominoes Starter. Around the World in Eighty Days MP3 Pack

Verne, Jules

ISBN 10: 0194639118  ISBN 13: 9780194639118

Editorial: Oxford University Press España, S.A., 2016

Our assistant Ivan has prepared a presentation on what kind of clothes people wore during the period The novel was written. Check it out:

USA presentations

Naomi has prepared some presentations for Bachillerato, following our trip around the USA.
First, it's Louisiana.



And here's the West:

Games to lear English

https://www.gamestolearnenglish.com/ is a nice website for beginners you might want to check out.

The Woman in Black

Our assistant Ivan has also prepared a presentation on The Woman in Black, which we are reading in 3º PMAR, and how it fits the horror genre.

A few resources for using the future (2º ESO)

A few links to practice your English while school is closed:



1) First, check your notes and go back to this entry from the blog. There we saw the most relevant points:

https://goodatenglish.blogspot.com/2020/02/the-future-tenses-in-english.html

2) If you are still confused, you can check his video is in Spanish.









2) Visit British Council Learning Teens and watch a video with will and be going to.
You can see we can also use the present continuous to talk about the future.
Do the exercises on that site, too. They are self-correcting, so you will know if you are making a mistake.

3) Finally, visit the following sections of Agendaweb.org. They are self-correcting, too.



https://agendaweb.org/verbs/future-will-exercises.html

https://agendaweb.org/verbs/future-be-going-to-exercises.html

https://agendaweb.org/verbs/future-simple-exercises.html



4) REMEMBER to submit your homework via e-mail and also send any questions through e-mail or in the comments.



Good luck!

Double comparatives

A brief explanation on how to use double comparatives, in Spanish.


 


Another good resource to practice double comparatives is BBC Learning English. You can check this lesson out and do the exercises. http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/eiam/unit-1/session-35

Finally, here's a country song about what happens when you suffer peer pressure and you drink too much, using the structure. Do not drink!


(if you can find other songs with double comparatives, they will be appreciated)

A guideline for the book presentations in 1º de Bachillerato.

"eugenio-mazzone-190204" by Worlds Direction is licensed under CC0 1.0

Here's a basic guideline for your book presentations. Ideally each section should cover one or two slides, no more. The entire presentation should last  around 10-15 minutes. It's always a good idea to practice with friends or record yourself to ensure you are within the time limits.

Also, remember the project will be part of your marks for the third term and that you can contact me via e-mail or in the comments for help, suggestions and questions.

BOOK REPORT 1º BACHILLERATO 1.      INTRODUCTION Include a brief context about how the book was written, i.e. historical period and some biographical aspects of the author that are relevant to the story. 2.      CHARACTERS Give an overview of the main characters in the book. If your project is about a poetry or non-fiction book, give details about what subject it deals with. 3.      PLOT Give an overview of the plot of the book.  --If you are going to include spoilers, please warn that you are doing so in advance.  --If you are doing a non-fiction book, give an overview of the thesis of the author and what you can learn in the book.  --If you are working on a poetry book, give an overview of what topics it deals with and highlight a couple of examples of the kind of literary tropes and style it uses (how the language is used i.e. adjectives, metaphors, long/short sentences, sophisticated or colloquial words, capitalization, etc.). 4.      IMPACT a) Give an overview of your impression of the book. You must explain if you think the book is successful in engaging the reader, if you liked its prose/language or if the points it makes are convincing or interesting. b) You can also talk here about what impact it had in the general public and specialized critics if you can do research on such things (that includes if the book became a bestseller, received any nominations or awards, or if it has been adapted to film, theatre or TV). 5.      RECOMMENDATION Would you recommend it to others? Why? Try to be specific about the type of target reader you think should read this book: age, gender, interests, etc.

La Tomatina webquest.

Activity 1

Go to the link below and read the text. Then, complete the summary of La Tomatina.

www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/bunol-1340894/travel-tips-and-articles/la-tomatina-a-guide-to-spains-messiest-festival/40625c8c-8a11-5710-a052-1479d2771468

The festival of La Tomatina, which began in ______________(1), takes place in the town of ________________(2), Spain, on the last ________________(3) of ________________(4) every year. During the celebration, people throw over _____________(5) tonnes of ________________(6) at each other. It is a good idea to wear ______________(7) to protect your eyes.

Activity 2

In this activity, you will explore this unusual festival in more detail. There are four topics below. Investigate them using the links provided. You can work alone or in groups and present your findings in a written or oral report.

www.pilotguides.com/articles/celebratory-tomato-fighting

www.spanish-fiestas.com/festivals/la-tomatina

Source: http://www.onestopenglish.com/teenagers/topic-based-materials/webquests/webquest-la-tomatina/554522.article