How to write an opinion essay

In unit 7, students have been taught how to organise an opinion essay:

Following the above scheme, students were asked their opinion on the following topics and the best ones are shown as examples:

THIRD TERM SPEAKING

BILINGUAL SECTION:

Students from 2º ESO conducted a survey about their favourite series to other students from our high school. After that, they wrote a report about the results following the instructions given in their student's book in unit 8.

In order to show the great work done, a presentation was made and recorded to be published on the blog.

This is the result:

BACHILLERATO:

Students from First Bachillerato recorded some videos imitating some TV shows. Once more, they graded their classmates' work and chose the best videos from the blog.

Here they are:

More examples of compositions written by the students

A new and the last term started on 25 March. Before the Easter Holidays,  my students took an exam on L/R/W. The last model of writing studied by my First Bachillerato students is the one called A for and against essay. The students were taught how to write this type following  these instructions: 

In the exam they were asked to choose:

Before the exam, they were given some examples but I believe that pupils also learn from examples set by their own classmates. Here are two more of each option:

Students from the Bilingual Section (2ºB) were asked to do the following:

And these are the two examples chosen as a model:

 

Second Term Speaking: A STORY

During the second term, students in groups recorded a video about a story. They had to invent a story and  record it. Although we all know recording and editing a video take some time, this type of activity gives the students the opportunity to learn how to work in teams, also develop their creativity and above all, they have a great time. The good thing is that our students improve their speaking and technological skills. 

Students were also asked to grade their classmates'  work and choose the best videos.

2ºB  BILINGUAL SECTION:

A normal day watching TV

By  José Gallego, Sergio Quintana and Alejandro Rojas

Harry Potter and the 4 marys

By  Claudia Cidoncha, Carla Flores, Jimena Gragera and Adriana Tapia

You only live once

By  Ricardo Maya and Andrés Ruiz (Ricardo's mum as a special guest)

1ºBC/BH:

A news' afternoon

By Marina Espinar, Beatriz García, Angela Gutiérrez and

Montse Rodríguez-Pina

 

The reunion

By Celia Álvarez, Raquel Grijota and Elena Martín

The surprise that saved the world

By Manuel Parejo and Nicolás Salvador

AND THE WINNERS ARE ...

 As I said before, I decided to organized a MINI CONTEST ONLY for all my students with a prize for the best one in each category. 

The results in the two different categories are as follows:

3D Easter Eggs: 29 answers

Ángela Gutiérrez 
1ºBC

Flat Easter eggs: 30 answers

Marina Espinar
1ºBC

Apart from the prizes for the winners, I made myself flat Easter Eggs with masks for all my students  as a thank them for their participation in the contest. They were given to them with a bag of some chocolate eggs the day before the Easter Holidays.

1ºBC/BH

2ºB Bilingual Section

EASTER EGG CONTEST

As Holy Week approaches, an Easter Egg Contest has been organized for the whole Educational Comunity by the Department of Complementary Extra-curricular Activities.

The contest has two different categories:

                                             - 3D Easter Eggs.

                                             - Flat Easter eggs

All the eggs have been exhibited in the school foyer:

And a video has also been edited for a better view of the work:

                   

I would like to point out that I feel very proud of all my students, 2ªBilingual Section and 1ºBC/BH. It is true that some extra points have been offered to them in order to take part in the contest. They also know very well that it is the best way to make their English teacher happy. Due to their high participation, I decided to organized a MINI CONTEST ONLY for all my students with a prize for the best one in each category.

Here are the links to vote your two favourites in the different categories:

3D EASTER EGGS

FLAT EASTER EGGS

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!!

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PROJECT: How to write a POSTCARD

In unit 6,  Bilingual Section students have learned how to write a postcard following a writing plan and including the following information:

• the place where you are staying
• what the holiday has been like so far
• activities that you have and haven’t done

Most students have done a great job but these are the best ones that follow all the instructions given by the teacher:

by Andrés Ruiz

by Sara Trenado

CONGRATS!!!!!

You got a sticker for your excellent project!