LET´S PLAY CONKERS!

AUTUMN IS HERE!

LET´S PLAY CONKERS!

Click on the picture above to learn how to make a conker and then we can go out to play this traditional English game.

http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/conkers.html

Do you need to have a look at it?   Click on:  How To Succeed At Conkers



Now, pick your conker, follow the instructions and ......let's play!


In case you need a quick reminder and the rules:



PASSWORD. THE ALPHABET GAME

PASSWORD

IRELAND. WELCOME UNIT.

IRELAND. Welcome Unit for 1st of ESO.

This is a collection of resources about Ireland.

 

1. A Royal Secret is a traditional legend from Ireland. 

       Click on the picture to download the story and the activities for you to           read and complete.

The King with horse's ears.

     2. How much do you know about Ireland? Try this quiz by clicking on the          flag. Aftter the quiz there is a webquest that you also have to fulfill.

The flag and the harp.

     3. Gaelic football is a native sport in Ireland. Click on the picture and                  discover how it works.

Gaelic football.

      4. Would you like to know about the country's Geography and History?

Ireland.

        5. Dublin. Get to know about the capital of Ireland. Watch the video                  and complete the tasks.

Dublin

        6. St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland. Find out about his                            legendary life.

St Patrick.

      
         7. How do the Irish celebrate St Patrick?

        
        8. Native Irish animals. Pair work.

        
         9. Ireland is famous for its music. Enjoy this song.

            Click here to read the lyrics and work this song out.


        10. Extra material: videos on some of the topics above.


        10.1 A Brief History of the Conflicts in the North (of Ireland)

           

            10.2. Saint Patrick's Day Song for Children

Let's spread!

Find out about Branston Pickle, quite something! Click on the picture.

Watch this Marmite advertisement. Will you love it or hate it?

This is Golliwog, Robertson's marmalade icon.

St. Patrick's Day. 17th March.

IRISH BLESSINGS:

             

Click on the leprechaun to listen about St. Patrick, some Irish traditions and celebrations. Then, complete the comprehension worksheet.

Watch this video on the Blarney Stone and pay attention to the origin of the legend. How can you get the gift of gab?

Kissing the Blarney biscuit. Because we could really do with some of the gift of gab this year!

CHRISTMAS TRUCE. First World War.

Click on the photo to listen to the soldiers who lived this astonishing event in 1914, just a few months after the war broke.

After listening to the  IWW veterans, listen, enjoy and complete the lyrics. Compare the story told in the videoclip with the real facts worked in class.

Valentine's Day

Is yours an everlasting love?. Just for fun, try this game!






Click on the picture and listen about this special day. 
Complete the listening worksheet

Are you against this kind of celebrations?
Let's listen to someone who hates St. Valentine. Click on the cupid.