Mostrando entradas con la etiqueta TASK SECOND TERM. Mostrar todas las entradas
Mostrando entradas con la etiqueta TASK SECOND TERM. Mostrar todas las entradas

jueves, 11 de marzo de 2010

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE BOOK AND THE NOVEL

Between the book and film of Romeo i Julieta many changes and differences stand out.
The book is based on a time of Romeo i Julieta oldest, is understood another vision of the novel, the movie completely changes canvi, is much more modernized and many changes to weapons, education, activities, clothing, ect .. .
The film in general is more modernized.




miércoles, 3 de marzo de 2010

WHY IS SHAKESPEARE SO FAMOUS?

SHAKESPEARE'S LIFE

When was he born?

He was born the 23rd of April of 1564.

Where was he born?

He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in the English Midlands.

What was his family?

The family were important in the town, especially the Shakespeare's father that he was a glove-maker.

Who was his wife?

His wife was Anne Hathaway.



Did he have children?
Yes, he had three childrens with his wife. Hamnet, a boy who died when he was eleven years old, Susana and Judith.

How old was he when he died?

He was died when he was fifty-two years old.



SHAKESPEARE'S TIME


Who was the Queen and King during Shakespeare's life?
Elizabeth the First Queen of England. He didn't have a husband.

What country was a great rival of England during this time?
Spain

What happened with the Spanish Armada?
Philip the Second, King of Spain and Spanish Armada's boss, had attempted to invade the England.

Why was the Elisabethan era describen as golden?
Because the country had made great progress in many different areas (travelling by sea, exploration, war, music, architecture, drama and poetry) and England had become a major power in the Europe.


SHAKESPEARE'S CAREER

How many plays did he write?

He wrote thirty-eight plays.


How many poems did he write?

He wrote over three hundred poems.


Find the title in English and Catalan/Spanish of one comedy, one tragedy and one poem.

Comedy: A Midsummer Night's Dream - El sueño de una noche de verano

Tragedy: Othello, the Moor of Venice - Otelo, el moro de Venecia

Poem: Sonnet I - Soneto I


What is the Globe?

The Globe was certainly the most magnificent Theater London had ever seen.


Where is the Globe? Find and copy a map of its location

The Globe is in London, it was situated just a few hundred yards from the Rose Theatre.

What plays are performed in the Globe this month?

James Burbag, Richard and Cuthbert, etc.


When was the Globe first built?

In London.


How long did Shakespeare work there in the Globe?

Shakespeare worked in the Globe until he was died.


What was the name of his theatre company?

Chamberlain's men.


What happened to the Globe in 1644?

The Globe was demolished by Giles Allen.


Who built the Globe again and when?

Sam Wanamaker in 1997.


SHAKESPEARE'S FAME

His words are used today around the world.

“household wor”


How many words did he supposedly invent in the English language?

A lot


In which play did he say "To be or not to be. That is the question"?

In Hamlet


Look for another famous word/quotation invented by Shakespeare and translate it into Catalan/Spanish

assassination - assassinat/asesinato


CURIOSITIES

Who died on the same day as Shakespeare?

Miguel de Cervantes


What was Shakespeare's nick?

Nicholas Shakespeare


How many films have been adapted from his work?

Have been 420 films the Shakespeare's work

martes, 2 de marzo de 2010

WARM-UP: ROMEO AND JULIET

1. What do you know about Romeo and Juliet story?
Romeo and Juliet are the unlucky lovers in history.

2. When was it written?
Romeo and Juliet was written between 1591 and 1595.

3. What type of text is it: novel, poem or play?
It is a play.

4. What is the origin of the story?
The story of Romeo and Juliet has its origin in an Italian tale in verse "The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet" by Arthur Brooke in 1562, and would later be written in prose in "Palace of Pleasure" by William Painter in 1582.

5. Who is the author?
The author of Romeo and Juliet is William Shakespeare

6. Where was the author from?
William Shakespeare was from of Stratford-upon-Avon (England)

7. Do you know other works by him?
Yes, I know that he wrote Hamlet, Macbeth and Othello.

8. Who was the King/Queen in his country when Romeo and Juliet was written?
The Queen of England, Elizabeth I

9. Was he/she important? Why?
Yes, because in her reign, England had made great progress in manny different areas, the country had become a major power in Europe and had defeated the Spanish Armada when Philip the Second had attempted to invade the country.

10.What social norms existed in that time for young people and marriage?
The family decided who their sons and daughters should marry.

WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG

miércoles, 13 de enero de 2010

EXPERIENCES IN MY LIFE

FIRST EXPERIENCE: The grandma's cat

Experience: My grandma found a cat in her portal's house. The cat was white and very little, but it was cover of fleas. The poor animal was angry and it didn't stop of grumble.

Lesson: People can be horrible and revolting.



SECOND EXPERIENCE: The friends

Experience: I had special friends. We didn't best friends, but we knew since very little. One day, my best friend call of me and said me who this friends invented bad things about me. I was very angry and, the same time, disappointed. I don't come back to speak with they.

Lesson: Your friends of the all life, we can be your really enemy.


THIRD EXPERIENCE: Do not trust anyone

Experience: I was told in confidence by a friend and a girl after a few days, this girl got angry with me. I did not know why.
Then I knew my friend was angry with me and to get even invented things I said about this girl that was a lie.
Worst of all, is that she forgave me, but not angry with my friend.


Lesson: Do not trust anyone not your friend