UNIT 9. GETTING AROUND.

Safe Teen Driving Documentary

Oscar 2013. Best Short Film, Animated

Storyline

An animated short that follows the story of a lonely young man in mid-century New York City, whose destiny takes an unexpected turn after a chance meeting with a beautiful woman on his morning commute. Convinced the girl of his dreams is gone forever, he gets a second chance when he spots her in a skyscraper window across the avenue from his office. With only his heart, imagination and a stack of papers to get her attention, his efforts are no match for what the fates have in store for him

Oscar and Lucinda. 1º Bachillerato. Ampliación.

I. Answer the following questions about the film.
1. What's the bet between Oscar and Lucinda?
2. Why do people from Sidney refuse and criticize Lucinda?
3. Why can't Oscar take the glass church by sea?
4. Who is in love with Lucinda and decide to leave her and move to another place?
5. What kinds of things does Oscar have to face up  during his journey?
6. Finally, Oscar dies inside the glass church as if it were a cage. Do you think it may have any symbolic meaning in the story?
7. Describe the characters of Oscar and Lucinda and their relationship. Mention the importance of freedom and religion in their own lives and in the story itself.

II.Online Activity.
Visit the following link Ralph Fiennes talking about Oscar and answer the following questions.
a. How does the interviewer describe the actor Ralph Fiennes?
b. How does the actor describe Oscar?
c.What's the meaning of the expression " It's apparent with Oscar And Lucinda that you're in no danger of being typecast"? 
d. What was Fiennes' favourite scene from the film? Why?

Deadline 1/ 14

Before Obama

“There is not a black America and white America and Latino America and Asian America -- there is the United States of America”
Barack Obama.

In this web you will meet some of the African Americans who have helped Obama to reach the White House.
click here

NARRATING A VAMPIRE LOVE STORY.

The activity consists of narrating this original love story by using the verbs given in class. It is very important to add your own adjectives in order to describe how the character is feeling in each different scene. The more adjectives you use, the better your writing will be.

1ºAMPLIACIÓN. UNIT 9 PROYECT. HUMAN RIGHTS

Hi everyone!
Good news! The proyect about Human Rights is ready! Click on this link and follow the instructions carefully.
Remember the order of the activities is:
                   1. Working on Vocabulary.

                   2.  Human Rights.

                   3.  Webquest. Fighting for their Rights.

                   4.  Women's Suffrage.

Take your time, organize yourselves  and as soon as you finish, send me an e-mail with your asnwers.
Hope you like it!

  DEADLINE MAY 18

1º Bachillerato. AMPLIACIÓN. UNIT 8. DESCRIBING PICTURES

Ready to describe pictures? Click on the following presentation, choose your favourite picture and describe it! Two descriptions will be welcomed!
DEADLINE on Friday 20th April

Describing a painting

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