Bloggers Sep-Dec 2011

Well, these are the new generation of blogger of Sep-Dec2011 Trimester! Welcome Bloggers!
Marialejandra Aguilar http://marialeaguilar.blogspot.com/
Elias Alaña http://elias697.blogspot.com/
Lihex Andrade http://lihexandrade.blogspot.com/
Ricardo Briceño http://ricarducho.blogspot.com/
Jose Cepeda http://josercepeda.blogspot.com/
Jesus chirinos
Valeria D'angelis
Robert Medina http://robertmedinat.blogspot.com/
Andres Pacheco http://pache91.blogspot.com/
Carlos Palmar http://carlosapalmar.blogspot.com/
Virginia Perea http://viggiehasablog.blogspot.com/
Richard Primera http://ltprimera.blogspot.com/
Sara Sanchez http://sarii-saradesiree.blogspot.com/

How to make a mind map

For our project we should use mind maps to visualize what we want to communicate. This is what Wikipedia define as a Mind map:

A mind map is a diagram used to represent words, ideas, tasks, or other items linked to and arranged around a central key word or idea. Mind maps are used to generate, visualize, structure, and classify ideas, and as an aid to studying andorganizing information, solving problems, making decisions, writing and speaking.The elements of a given mind map are arranged intuitively according to the importance of the concepts, and are classified into groupings, branches, or areas, with the goal of representing semantic or other connections between portions of information. Mind maps may also aid recall of existing memories.

Now, this is an interesting video that shows up how to create a mind map:

Paraphernalia – a short animation

In modern usage, the word paraphernalia most commonly refers to equipment, apparatus, or furnishing used in or necessary for a particular activity. "wikipedia" 


Watch the following short story...


Paraphernalia from Sabrina Cotugno on Vimeo.

Paraphernalia from Sabrina Cotugno on Vimeo.

Now, read these questions and discuss them with your classmate:

Why is she all alone?
Where are her family?
Where was the gentleman heading?
Why did he crash?
Why had he invented such a wonderful flying machine?
What are your thought about the name of the short film?
Do you like the ending?

Now, Can you write a short dialogue for the story? What are the characters names? What do they say?. Record the dialogue and post it in your blog.... Work in pairs.. and have fun.. !!!

* this idea was adapted from a post shared by Tom Barret

and...... keep on shining Love and Peace!
Doris3m

First term April-July 2011

Well, hello there! I'd like you to meet Eugenia. She was a level 6 student back in 2008. At that time she created this presentation that now will help you create yours... smiles..

This is she.. talking about herself:

My full name is Eugenia Cristina and I'm a simple girl looking to make the most out of life. I love going out with my friends, I'm a total fanatic for design and I like to try different things. It is very important to know english because when you want to travel that will be the medium for which communication will become easier.

For this term you should include in your presentation the following:

1. About me (personal and school info), likes, dislikes, dreams, opinion about english.
2. Introduce a friend
3. What's your take on Beauty?
4. Technology.. Tell about chernobyl
5. About the video...

You can design your mind maps and record your voice in powerpoint. Upload it to your blog and be ready to present it to your class.

Well, this is our model for the first term... can't wait to see yours..
Keep on shining Love and peace!
Doris3m

Bloggers April-July 2011

Well, these are the new generation of blogger of April-July 2011 Trimester! Welcome Bloggers!

Katherine Alvarez http://kaath90.blogspot.com/
Jose Barrera http://joseb8.blogspot.com/
David Carroz http://david-ecblog.blogspot.com/
Miguel Fernandez http://thespaceofmiguel.blogspot.com/
Liz Fernandez http://lizzyfenglishvi.blogspot.com/
Gabriel Lugo http://gabriellugo-b.blogspot.com/
Nellerlyn Olmedillo http://nellerlynolmedillo.blogspot.com/
Fabiola Pereira http://olapereira.blogspot.com/
Mervin Rodriguez http://dumbixxx.blogspot.com/
Elimar Rojas http://earrblog.blogspot.com/
Francisco Rondon http://franciscorondon.blogspot.com/
William Sierra http://willywblog.blogspot.com/

The Door: a short film

Another fun task to discuss.

Watch the film and write a comment about it... where does it take place? why does the film is called the door?

THE DOOR - Short Film from Octagon Films on Vimeo.

Fall: a Machinima

Well, last class we discussed the video named Fall by Lainy Voom. A challenge was posted in Facebook for you to answer after watching the video:


Fall from Lainy Voom on Vimeo.
Love is both a beautiful and fragile thing....

What's the meaning of the word fall in this video?... here you can find some definitions: http://www.wordreference.com/definition/fall

Check the definitions. Which one fits better to the situation in the video?

Here we have some expresions and phrasal verbs using the word Fall

– phrases
fall foul (or N. Amer. afoul) of come into conflict with.
fall in (or into) line conform. [with ref. to military formation.]
fall into place begin to make sense.
fall over oneself to do something informal be excessively eager to do something.
fall short (of)
    * 1 (of a missile) fail to reach its target.
    * 2 be deficient or inadequate.
take the fall N. Amer. informal incur blame or punishment in the place of another.

– phrasal verbs
fall about Brit. informal laugh uncontrollably.
fall apart (or to pieces) informal lose one's capacity to cope.
fall back retreat.
fall back on have recourse to when in difficulty.
fall down fail.
fall for informal
    * 1 fall in love with.
    * 2 be deceived by.
fall in take one's place in a military formation.
fall in with
    * 1 meet by chance and become involved with.
    * 2 agree to.
fall on/upon
    * 1 attack fiercely or unexpectedly.
    * 2 (of someone's eyes) be directed towards.
    * 3 be the responsibility of.
fall out
    * 1 have an argument.
    * 2 leave one's place in a military formation.
    * 3 happen.
fall through fail.
fall to become the duty of.