sexta-feira, 15 de junho de 2012


ENGLISH PROJECT
                                                                


                                                     


1- Read the following recipe:

  Recipe for friendship                                                       
  •   2 cups of patience                                                        
  •   1 heart full of love                                        
  •   2 handfuls of generosity                            
  •   2 cups of loyalty                                             
  •   1 cup of understanding                                              
  •   A dash of laughter                                        
  •   Mix all ingredients well.                             
  •   Sprinkle generously over a lifetime       
  •   Serve everyone you meet.                       

2- Find the opposites of the following words in the recipe:
a- Hate   x __________________________
b- Disloyalty   x ______________________
c- Impatience   x _____________________
d- Selfishness   x _____________________
e- Indifference   x ____________________
f- Crying   x _________________________
3- Complete these sentences with the words from the box:

generosity – hate – friendship –
laughter – cares about – enemies – trust

a- I can’t _____________Mary, she tells everybody my secrets.
b- They have a beautiful _______________________________.
c- They hate each other. They are _______________________.
d- Keila ______________________ her little sister.
e- _______________________ is present in their relationship.
f- ______________________ makes life easier.

4- Read and complete the text with the words below

interest- nothing- secrets- inseparable- fun- distance- perfect energy- happiness- reliability


Meaning of F.R.I.E.N.D.S.H.I.P

"F" is for _______________________That friends share when they are together.
"R" is for _______________________A true friend is someone that you can always rely on.
"I" is for _______________________Someone who is genuinely interested in you, your fears, joys, and life.
"E" is for _______________________They pick you up when you are down, and give you the energy to go on and believe in yourself.
"N" is for _______________________Nothing is ever too much, no matter what time it is, night or day.
"D" is for _______________________Although the miles may separate you, a true friend is never far away.
"S" is for _______________________Your feelings and personal/private thoughts that you can only share with a friend.
"H" is for ______________________The way one feels when they with a friend.
"I" is for _______________________Through good times and bad, tears and laughter. A friend will always be there for you.
"P" is for ______________________The friendship that you and I share. 


5. Create your own recipe for friendship.
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"Knowledge is the food of the soul" (Plato)


terça-feira, 12 de junho de 2012

citizenship test

How about taking a citizenship test?

http://www.freecitizenshiptest.org/

Teaching values

I think that part of our jobs as teachers is inculcating in our students the values that may help them become better human beings. The following site brings great videos with this same purpose.

http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/117-Oliver-With-A-Twist

Enjoy!

LISTENING ACTIVITIES

Não podemos desprezar o auxílio da Internet no aprendizado de línguas.Entre o grande número de sites que podem ajudar nossos alunos ( e porque não a nós professores?) a praticarem as várias habilidades necessárias para o aprendizado da língua inglesa, encontrei este com ótimas atividades de listening.
Check it out.
http://www.esl-lab.com/index.htm

terça-feira, 29 de maio de 2012

grammar checker

Grammarly is an automated proofreader and your personal grammar coach. Check your writing for grammar, punctuation, style and much more.
http://www.grammarly.com/?q=grammar&gclid=CNGx7IT0prACFQc4nAod8S4FXQ

tips for studying


Este video apresenta interessantes dicas sobre como estudar de forma mais eficiente.
It's worth checking it out.

http://video.about.com/esl/Learn-ESL--Advanced-Tips-for-Studying-Effectively.htm