For or against essay

Today we have started to talk about how to write a for and against essay.

In case it was not clear enough, here you have tutorials to revise it before you start writing your own essay.

CANADA 2015 PLAN DIFUSIÓN PIALE

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SOME OF THE PROJECTS ABOUT AFGHANISTAN WHERE HANDED IN TODAY, ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DATELINE!!! YOU ARE GREAT. A FEW EXAMPLES.

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The sporting Spanish cyclist who refused to overtake his rival.

Lying in third place, Ismael Esteban was less than a kilometer from the finishing line of the Santa Bárbara cyclo-cross race in Cantabria, northern Spain, when his bike, which had been giving him trouble throughout the grueling competition, suffered a puncture.

Determined to complete the race, Esteban slung the bike over his shoulder and began running. With just 300 meters to go, his rival Agustín Navarro caught him up. But instead of overtaking, Navarro slowed down and, to applause from spectators, allowed Esteban to continue and finish ahead of him. Video footage of his sportsmanlike gesture was shared by more than 3,000 people in the first 48 hours after the race, which was held on December 8 in Puente Viesgo.

“Great sportsmanlike gesture by Asturian cyclist Agustin Navarro Vidal in the Puente Viesgo race,” wrote local sports publication Deporte Astur in its Facebook post. “Agustin Navarro came across Ismael Esteban in the last 100 meters. After sitting comfortably in third place, Ismael ended the race suffering a puncture. With just a short way to go to the finishing line, he took to his feet and with a 100 meters to go Agustín found him and didn’t want to overtake, allowing him to place third carrying the broken bicycle on his back. After finishing, Ismael offered him his prize, which the Asturian rejected. These guys are a cut above the rest!”

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2º ESO.BILINGUAL SECTION PROJECT: AFGHANISTAN

IN JANUARY WE WILL START READING "THE BREADWINNER", SO BEFORE THAT, LET'S FIND OUT ABOUT AFGHANISTAN AND THE CONTEXT OF THE NOVEL.

READ THE FOLLOWING ARTICLES.

A few days ago two Spanish policemen died in kabul,  Afghanistan. Why?

http://elpais.com/elpais/2015/12/14/inenglish/1450081802_220213.html

http://elpais.com/elpais/2015/12/11/inenglish/1449847823_483084.html


You will have to prepare a project about Afghanistan. 
Dateline 14th January

The following questions may help you to make your project.
Where is it?  A map can be useful.
Area and population  ( compare it with your own country Galicia/Spain)
 What is their recent history? (Last 40 years)  A timeline of events may be clarifying.
What languague/s do Afghans speak?
What is the situation of the women/girls?
Religion/s ?
Main ethnic groups?
Why are Spanish policemen/militar forces there?
Other aspects you may want to include.

1º bach. Speaking activity

PAIR WORK.

Choose one of the following photos and prepare a dialogue describing the photographs.

HOMEWORK. LISTEN TO ADELE.

DON'T COMPLAIN! IT IS MUSIC.
YOU CAN LEARN A LOT JUST LISTENING AND PAYING ATTENTION TO THE LYRICS
http://es.lyricstraining.com/play/adele/hello/HaJ3ymUsra#b7w

REFUGEES.

http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-11-25/my-mom-fled-war-too-finding-compassion-syrian-refugees

READ AND LISTEN TO THE STORY OF SONITA, AN AFGHAN GIRL.

2ND ESO STUDENTS FROM THE BILINGUAL SECTION WILL BE  READING SOON
A BOOK ABOUT THE STORY OF A GIRL IN AFGHANISTAN.
HERE YOU HAVE AN EXAMPLE OF ANOTHER STORY THAT MAY INTEREST YOU.
YOU CAN ALSO LISTEN TO IT, SO GREAT FOR THOSE WHO NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR PRONUNCIATION

http://www.pri.org/stories/2015-05-12/afghan-rapper-escaped-teen-marriage-singing-about-it

1 BACH . ESSAY:" A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE PAST"

1 BACH C ACTIVITY FOR FRIDAY 13TH 

WRITE ABOUT A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE PAST. YOU CAN ALSO INVENT IT.
THE PLAN AND TIPS ON PAGE 29 OF YOUR BOOK CAN HELP YOU.

ABOUT 120 WORDS.

IN CASE YOU NEED INSPIRATION YOU CAN READ THIS ONE:

Many people have memorable experiences throughout their lives. Some may be: losing their first tooth, a first date, graduating high school, or even a special event that made a difference. A memorable experience in my life was the birth of my little brother.

When I was eleven years old, my brother came into the world. Up until this point, I was a spoiled brat. My parents, grandparents, and other relatives gave me any and everything I wanted. I was extremely excited about a new brother and I forgot to realize that I had to actually share. I loved being the center of attention and didn't think of how it all was going to change.

Throughout my mother's pregnancy, I was nothing but help to her everyday needs. She slept a lot, so it really wasn't hard being an aide to her. However, every time she wanted something I had to jump up and go get it. Sometimes I went to the doctor with her and listened to the baby's heartbeat. She had three baby showers, in which I attended, and received more than enough for her new baby.

June 16, 1995, my brother was born. I was in South Carolina spending the summer with my grandparents. The phone rang around 6:15 a.m. My step-father explained to my grandmother that my mother was in labor. He was born at 9:34 a.m. at Eastside Medical Hospital.

A few days later, my grandmother and I came down to Georgia to see my new brother. We spent a week helping my mom and taking care of my new brother while she got some rest. He was so tiny and I was scared to hold him, but when I did, I held him on a pillow. He felt like a fragile package in my arms weighing only 6 pounds and 15 oz. June 24, 1995 I returned to South Carolina to enjoy the rest of my summer. I loved spending time with my baby brother and I almost convinced myself to stay home, but I new I would be back soon when school started.

2º ESO BILINGUAL. ESSAY: A PERSON I ADMIRE

https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing-skills-practice/someone-i-admire

IF YOU GO TO THE LINK ABOVE YOU CAN READ AN EXAMPLE OF A WRITING DESCRIBING AN ADMIRED PERSON.

Now, think of a person, write ideas, then a draft (borrador) and your final essay.
Check verbs, spelling, word order,etc

IN YOUR ESSAY , Say

 who she /he is,

where she /he is from, 

a description,

 what she/he does in her/his free time

family and /or friends

why you have chosen her/him

etc.

Game: Present perfect and simple past

Game:  Present perfect and simple past

Find someone who…

drink coke / this week

break a bone /this year

be  in hospital / recently

throw old clothes away/ last month

send an e mail / this month

read a message / just

fall in love at first sight

forget keys/  last week

kiss someone / this  morning

see live concert / recently

meet someone interesting / last  october

argue with parents or someone /recently

feel sleepy / today

eat a sandwich / already